Useful Links to other Websites |
Aids Map |
News and information on HIV/AIDS issues |
www.aidsmap.com |
Alcoholics Anonymous |
Providing support groups for men and women committed to overcoming alcohol problems
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www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk |
Al - Anon Family Groups |
Providing support and advice to anyone who is or has been affected by someone else's drinking. Al-Anon incorporates Alateen which is a specialist service for young people (12-20 year olds).
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www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk |
Alcohol Concern |
Aims to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range and quality of services available to people with alcohol-related problems |
www.alcoholconcern.org.uk |
Benefits Advice |
An A-Z of different benefits available with outline information on eligibility and links to more detailed information |
www.communitycare.co.uk |
The British Institute of Learning Disabilities
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Working to improve the lives of people in the UK with a learning disability via research, training and publications. |
www.bild.org.uk |
Citizens Advice Bureau |
Providing help with various problems including debt, benefit matter and immigration. |
www.citizensadvice.org.uk |
COCA |
UK charity providing support to drug professionals and organisations with issues relating to stimulant drugs such as crack cocaine, amphetamines and
ecstasy
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www.coca.org.uk |
Cocaine Anonymous |
Providing support groups for men or women who are committed to overcoming problematic cocaine use |
www.cauk.org.uk |
Community Legal Service
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This service aims to ensure that people can get information and help about their legal rights and understand how to enforce them at the right place at the right time |
www.clsdirect.org.uk |
Daily Dose |
Substance Abuse / Misuse news from around the world |
www.dailydose.net |
Disability Rights Commission |
An independent body set up by Government to help secure civil rights for disabled people |
www.drc-gb.org |
Drink and Drugs News |
A free magazine for the substance misuse field |
www.drinkanddrugs.net |
Drugs / Home Office |
Provides drugs professionals with the latest news and guidance from government about the National Drugs Strategy |
www.drugs.gov.uk |
Drugscope |
Has information and resources for professionals and the public on drug-related issues |
www.drugscope.org.uk |
EATA |
European Association for the Treatment of Addiction |
www.eata.org.uk |
Early Break |
Early break drugs project provides counselling, support and information service for under 18s, their families and carers around drug and alcohol use |
www.earlybreak.co.uk |
FRANK |
An initiative from the Home Office and Department of Health, supported by the Department for Education and Skills, focuses on class A drugs |
www.talktofrank.com |
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Gambling Addiction and Problem Gambling -help advice and support |
www.gamcare.org.uk |
Gateshead Drug treatment website |
Multi agency service providing drug information and support |
www.gatesheaddrugs.co.uk |
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Details of the strategy - Tackling drugs to build a better Britain |
www.homeoffice.gov.uk |
Guide to the Mental Health Act
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A useful site for clients, carers and staff |
www.markwalton.net |
Hit |
Drug harm reduction training, information and intervention |
www.hit.org.uk |
Investors In People |
An Organisation aiming to help you improve the way you work |
www.iipuk.co.uk |
Learning Disabilities UK |
Portal with a wide range of information on learning disabilities and upcoming events |
www.learningdisabilitiesuk.org.uk |
London Ethnic Health Network |
A network for people from across the NHS and voluntary sector in London who have an interest in developing responsive services for black and minority ethnic communities |
www.dh.gov.uk |
Making Decisions Alliance |
A group of organisations lobbying government to make parliamentary time for legislation about mental capacity |
www.makingdecisions.org.uk |
Mencap |
Information for people with learning disabilities and their carers on issues such as finance and housing. Including details of local Mencap groups and services |
www.mencap.org.uk |
The Mental Health Foundation
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Provides policy and guidance information around mental health and learning disability |
www.mentalhealth.org.uk |
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Concerned with promoting best practice in drug treatment and prevention |
www.mentorfoundation.org |
Mind |
Provision of information on a wide range of mental health issues and contact details for local Mind associations in England and Wales |
www.mind.org.uk |
National AIDS Trust |
Promoting awareness, policy and research and projects |
www.nat.org.uk |
National Service Framework for Mental Health |
The full text of the National Service Framework for Mental Health |
www.dh.gov.uk |
National Treatment Agency |
A special health authority established by the government to increase the availability, capacity and effectiveness of drug treatment services |
www.nta.nhs.uk |
NERAF |
NERAF is an independent peer support charity established to provide long term aftercare and support to those affected by alcohol misuse. |
www.neraf.org |
Rethink |
Information and service information relevant to schizophrenia |
www.rethink.org |
The Sainsbury's Centre for Mental Health
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Policy and research on a wide range of mental health issues |
www.scmh.org.uk |
SANE |
A national charity working to improve the quality of life for people affected by mental health problems |
www.sane.org.uk |
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Information on the effects and legal status of various drugs |
www.thesite.org |
Smart Justice |
Promotes and campaigns for community-based solutions that cut crime and prevent further victims |
www.smartjustice.org |
Supporting People Directory
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This directory makes it easy to find housing-related support services across England |
www.spdirectory.org.uk |
University of Leeds |
An online survey about internet gambling. |
www.survey.leeds.ac.uk/gambling/ |
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Information on support and services available to people affected by HIV/AIDS |
www.tht.org.uk |
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The Valuing People White Paper for Learning Disabilities |
www.archive.official-documents.co.uk |
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