British Heart Foundation
A network of support groups for patients and families affected by
heart problems.
British Lung Foundation
This supports 'Breath Easy' support groups, which are for anyone
with lung problems .
CRUSE
Bereavement Care (Cambridge
Branch)
Provides help for people who have been bereaved by death,
through one-to-one counselling and group support -
including a group for newly bereaved
people. Contact: St Luke's Church Centre, Victoria Road, Cambridge
CB4 3DZ; Counselling and referral line: 01223 302 662
(daily: 0800–2000
with answerphone); Administration Tel: 01223 302 670 (Mon–Fri: 0930–1330).
Headway (The National Head Injuries Association)
This specialises in providing support to people who have had head
injuries, and their carers.
Spinal Injuries Association
A self-help group for people who have spinal injuries.
The Compassionate Friends
An organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding,
support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children.
The National Association of Bereavement Services
A referral agency for bereavement services. Contact: 2nd Floor , 4 Pinchin Street, London, E1 6DB.
Helpline Tel: 020 7709 9090
The Trauma After-Care Trust (TACT)
The Trust provides contact with professionals who can provide patients
and carers with help and support following a traumatic event.
