Useful contacts The following organisations have been selected to help you find more information and support. This list is by no means exhaustive.

Aquila Care Trust

A charity that offers support and care to men and women who want to put their lives back together after a broken relationship or divorce.
Tel: 01892 665524
Website: www.aquilatrust.org

British Association for Sexual and Relationship Therapy

Information service that also provides a list of therapists.
Tel: 020 8543 2707
Website: www.basrt.org.uk

2as1

A national organisation, primarily representing the black community in Britain. Provides a unique information service that is the ideal first port of call for anyone needing marriage and relationship support.
Tel: 0700 222 2700
Website: www.2as1.net

Carers UK

Provide support to anyone who is looking after a sick, disabled or elderly frail friend or relative at home. They can also put carers in touch with one another.
Carersline: 0808 808 7777 (Mon - Fri 10am - midday and 2-4pm)
Website: www.carersonline.org.uk

Compassionate Friends

Offers support and friendship to bereaved parents and families.
Helpline: 0845 123 2304 (open every day of the year, 10am to 4.00pm, 6.30pm to 10.30pm)
Website: www.tcf.org.uk

Cruse Bereavement Care

Offers free, confidential bereavement counselling service to people of all age groups.
Helpline: 0870 167 1677
Website: www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers

National carers association provides support, advice and networking opportunities around the UK.
Tel: 020 7480 7788
Website: www.carers.org

Holiday Care Services

A source of holiday and travel information and support for people with disabilities. They have a database on all aspects of accessible tourism and travel in the UK and overseas.
Tel: 01293 774535
Website: www.holidaycare.org.uk

The Institute of Family Therapy

The largest family therapy organisation in the UK who offer clinical services for families and couples facing a wide range of relationship difficulties.
Tel: 020 731 9150
Website:www.instituteoffamilytherapy.org.uk

Family Mediators' Association

A charity that supports couples who are considering separation or divorce by assisted to make arrangements, communicate better and to reduce the conflict between them to reach their own agreed joint decisions.
Tel: 0117 946 7062
Website: www.fmassoc.co.uk

Help the Aged

Provides practical support and advice to help older people lead independent lives.
SeniorLine: 0808 800 6565 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm)
Website: www.helptheaged.org.uk

London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard

A voluntary organisation that aims to provide a 24-hour information, support and referral service for lesbians and gay men from all backgrounds throughout the United Kingdom.
Tel: 020 7837 7324
Website: www.llgs.org.uk

Marriage Care

A nationwide helpline and relationship counselling service for people facing difficulty in their marriages, families or any close personal relationship.
Helpline 0845 660 6000 Mon-Fri 10am-4pm.
Website: www.marriagecare.org.uk

Married or not

A website providing information on the legal differences between married and unmarried couples.
Website: www.marriedornot.org.uk

National Family Mediation Service

A network of more than 60 not-for-profit family mediation services in England and Wales, offering help to couples - married or unmarried - who're in the process of separation or divorce.
Tel: 0117 904 2825
Website: www.nfm.u-net.com

One Life

BBC Radio 1 site providing infomation on dating, splitting up and coming out.
Website: bbc.co.uk/radio1/onelife

One Plus One

An independent research organisation whose role is to generate knowledge about marriage and relationships - how they work, why they sometimes run into difficulties and how couples cope when they do.
Tel: 020 7841 3660
Website: www.oneplusone.org.uk

Outsiders

Offers support to disabled, shy and socially isolated people, including events where people meet up and practice socialising.
Tel: 020 7354 8291 (Mondays 1-5pm)
Website: www.outsiders.org.uk

Ouch!

BBC's website that reflects life as a disabled person. Not a resource or a help shop; it's more about life, living, creativity, community, humour and the wider view.
Website: bbc.co.uk/ouch

Miscarriage Association

Provides support for those who have suffered the loss of a baby during pregnancy.
Helpline: 01924 200799 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm GMT/BST)
Website: www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk

National Family Mediation

Provides details of local mediation services to help couples resolve practical difficulties with minimum conflict.
Tel: 0117 904 2825
Website: www.nfm.u-net.com

Parentline Plus

Provides a range of services to support parents throughout separation.
Tel: 0808 800 2222
Website: www.parentlineplus.org.uk

Relate

The UK's largest and most experienced relationship counselling organisation, helping people work through their relationship difficulties and reach their own decisions about the best way forward.
Tel: 0300 100 1234
Website: www.relate.org.uk

Resolution

Offers details of solicitors who practise a constructive and conciliatory approach to the legalities.
Tel: 01689 850227
Website: www.resolution.org.uk

Sex Therapy Online

Offers advice and treatment of range of sexual problems.
Website: www.sextherapyonline.org

Scottish Marriage Care

Family support charity offering relationship counselling.
72 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 7DA
Tel: 0141 222 2166
Website: www.scottishmarriagecare.org

Sex Therapy Online

Offers advice and treatment of range of sexual problems.
Website: www.sextherapyonline.org

Sexual Dysfunction Association

Provides information on a range of sexual problems
Tel: 0870 774 3571
Website: www.impotence.org.uk

SANDS - Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (UK)

A self-help organisation that provides support for bereaved parents and their families whose babies have died at or soon after birth.
Helpline: 020 7436 5881 (open Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm GMT/BST)
Website: www.uk-sands.org