UK organisations
Action on Elder Abuse
Works to protect, and prevent the abuse of, vulnerable older adults.
PO Box 60001
Streatham
London SW16 9BY
UK helpline: 0808 808 8141
Irish helpline: 1800 940 010
Email: enquiries@elderabuse.org.uk
Website: http://www.elderabuse.org.uk/
Action on Pain
Campaigning organisation providing support and advice for those affected by chronic pain.
PO Box 134
Shipdham
Norfolk IP25 7XA
Tel: 01362 820750
Painline: 0845 6031593 (open Monday to Friday 10.00 to 16.00)
Email: aopisat@btinternet.com
Website: www.action-on-pain.co.uk
Age UK
The UK’s largest charity working with and for older people
York House
207-221 Pentonville Road
London N1 9UZ
Tel: 0800 169 87 87
Advice line: 0800 169 65 65 (open 7 days a week from 8am to 7pm)
Email: contact@ageuk.org.uk
Website: http://www.ageuk.org.uk/
Alcoholics Anonymous
A fellowship of men and women whose aim is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Registered Office:
PO Box 1
10 Toft Green
York YO1 7NJ
Tel: 01904 644026
National helpline: 0845 769 7555
Email: help@alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Website: http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Arthritis Care
Medical charity working with and for all people with arthritis.
18 Stephenson Way
London NW1 2HD
Tel: 020 7380 6500
Email: Info@arthritiscare.org.uk
Website: http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/
Arthritis Research UK
The only major UK charity funding research in universities, hospitals and medical schools to investigate the cause and cure of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases.
Copeman House
St Mary’s Gate
Chesterfield
Derbyshire S41 7TD
Tel: 0300 790 0400
Email: enquiries@arthritisresearchuk.org
Website: http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org
Asthma UK
The charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people in the UK whose lives are affected by asthma.
Summit House
70 Wilson Street
London EC2A 2DB
Tel: 0800 121 6255
Advice line: 0800 121 6244 (Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm)
Email: info@asthma.org.uk
Website: www.asthma.org.uk
British Red Cross
Provides first aid training and tips.
UK Office
44 Moorfields
London EC2Y 9AL
Tel: 0844 871 1111
Email: information@redcross.org.uk
Website: www.redcross.org.uk/firstaid