Alcohol Concern
www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
020 7928 7377
Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC)
www.arc-uk.org
0207 631 0285
A charity which provides non-directive support and information to parents throughout
the antenatal testing process.
Childline
www.childline.org.uk
0800 1111
Trained volunteer counsellors provide a 24 hour telephone helpline for children
in trouble or in danger.
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
www.nacab.org.uk
0207 833 2181
The CAB Service offers free, confidential, impartial and independent advice.
It helps with problems such as debt and consumer issues, benefits, housing,
legal matters, employment and immigration.
La Leche League
www.laleche.org.uk
0856 232 1278
Aims to support women breastfeeding through mother-to-mother support, encouragement,
information and education.
Miscarriage Association
www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk
0192 420 0799
Provides resources and links to sites relating to pregnancy loss and pregnancy
related problems.
National Childbirth Trust
www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com
0870 444 8707
Aims to offer parents information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and
early parenthood.
NHS Direct
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
08 45 46 47
A government service, which is provided by a team of on-call nurses. Consult
the on-line directory of common symptoms to find out when and where to obtain
help.
National AIDS Helpline
www.aidshelpline.org.uk
0800 137 437
National Drugs Helpline (FRANK)
www.ndh.org.uk
0800 77 66 00 helpline
0800 91 76 650 helpline (other languages)
Gives advice and support to users and their families
NHS Pregnancy Smoking Helpline
www.givingupsmoking.co.uk
0800 169 9169
Information, advice and support on giving up smoking while you are pregnant.
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society
(SANDS)
www.uk-sands.org
0207 436 5881
A national self-help organisation with a network of volunteers to provide support
for bereaved parents and their families.
Working Families (Rights and Benefits)
0800 0130313
Information on rights and benefits you can claim during pregnancy, including
information on paternity rights and adoption leave.
Women's Aid.
www.womensaid.org.uk
0808 2000 247
Women's Aid Federation of England is a national charity working to end domestic
violence against women and children.
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