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USEFUL CONTACTS/ORGANISATIONS

 

Action against Medical Accidents

Freedman House, Christopher Wren Yard,  117 High Street, Croydon CR0 1QG

Visit our help and advice section of our website.

 

Advice Now

Provides information and practical guides to help manage life’s legal problems Helpline 0845 123 2352 Mon – Fri 10am – 3.30pm

Email: Via the online contact form

www.avma.org.uk

www.advicenow.org.uk

 

Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)

3 Alder Court, Rennie Hogg Road, Nottingham, NG2 1RX

Call APIL for a list of APIL members in your area

General Enquiries 0115 943 5400

Email us via the online contact form

www.apil.org.uk

 

Benefits www.gov.uk/browse/benefits

 

Brake

Brake supports people who have been bereaved or seriously injured in a road crash, as well as the family, friends and professionals supporting them. Support is provided via highly acclaimed literature and through a telephone helpline staffed by professionals. Brake produces a range of literature to support those bereaved or seriously injured following a road crash. Literature includes information and advice to help with the immediate practical issues people may face, coping with emotions and feelings following a crash, criminal prosecutions, and finding appropriate legal support.

Victim Helpline 0808 800 0401

Email: help@brake.org.uk

www.brake.org.uk

 

Citizens Advice Bureau

For free, independent and impartial advice visit our website.

Adviceline (England) 0800 144 884 8

Advicelink (Wales) 0800 702 2020

Relay UK: 18001 0800 144 8884

www.citizensadvice.org.uk

 

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA)

CICA deal with compensation claims from people who have been physically or mentally injured because they were the blameless victim of a violent crime in England, Scotland or Wales.

Helpline: 0808 304 2238 or complete an online complaints form

www.cica-criminal-injuries.co.uk

 

Epilepsy Society UK

Epilepsy Society is the UK’s leading epilepsy medical research charity and provider of epilepsy services. As a national charity, we offer support to everyone affected by the condition and strive to raise awareness of epilepsy.

Our centre of medical excellence provides the latest diagnostic tests, assessments and treatment. Epilepsy Society’s globally renowned pioneering research is making great strides in finding the underlying causes of epilepsy and optimising seizure control. We offer a comprehensive range of care services, information and training for individuals and healthcare professionals. We campaign to ensure the voice of people affected by epilepsy is heard, and work in partnership with other neurological organisations to influence decision makers.

Confidential Epilepsy Helpline 01494 601 400   Mon & Wed 9am – 7.30pm, Tue, Thur & Fri 9am – 4pm,  National call rate.

Email: helpline@epilespysociety.org.uk

www.epilepsysociety.org.uk

 

Headway

The Brain Injury Association, Bradbury House, 190 Bagnall Road, Old Basford, Nottingham, NG6 8SF

General Enquiries 0115 924 0800

Email: enquiries@headway.org.uk

Helpline 0808 800 22 44 - Free & confidential

Email: helpline@headway.org.uk

www.headway.org.uk

  

The Law Society

The Law Society does not provide legal advice to the members of the public. If you require advice use our ‘Find a Solicitor’ website to locate a firm in your area.

www.lawsociety.org.uk

 

LGBT+ Switchboard

At Switchboard we provide information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual and trans people – and anyone considering issues around their sexuality and/or gender identity.

Tel: 0800 0 119 100

Open 10am – 10pm’ every day

www.switchboard.lgbt

 

Ministry of Justice

102 Petty France, Westminster, London, SW1H 9AJ

General Enquiries: 020 3334 3555 Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm

www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice

 

Motor Insurers’ Bureau

Linford Wood House, 6-12 Capital Drive, Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, MK14 6XT

Helping victim of uninsured and hit-and-run drivers

Visit our website for more information on how to make a claim.

Email: Via the online contact form

www.mib.org.uk

 

 

Official Injury Claims

Official Injury Claim is a new free and independent service for people with minor injuries from a road traffic accident to claim

compensation without legal help.

www.off icialinjuryclaim.org.uk or call 0800 118 163 Mon - Fri 9am – 5pm

 

RoadPeace

RoadPeace is a National Charity which supports practical and emotional support to those bereaved or injured in road crashes.

Shakespeare Business Centre, 3rd Floor, 3Space International House, 6 Canterbury Crescent, London, SW9 7QD

Office: 0207 733 1603

Helpline: 0800 160 1069

Email: info@roadpeace.org

www.roadpeace.org

 

Stroke Association

At the Stroke Association we believe in life after stroke. We support stroke survivors to make the best recovery they can.

Helpline 0303 3033 100

Email: helpline@stroke.org.uk

Supporter Relations Team Tel: 0300 3300 740

Email: supporter.relations@stroke.org.uk

Email: info@stroke.org.uk

www.stroke.org.uk

 

Well Aware

Health and Wellbeing at your fingertips! Well Aware is a website run by The Care Forum with lots of information about 1,000s of health, wellbeing and community services. The Well Aware Team at The Care Forum will search for information for you.

0808 808 5252 This call is FREE

Email: info@wellaware.org.uk

Visit www.wellaware.org.uk today and try it yourself!

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