Organisations

Age Concern
A national organisation for older people
Tel: 0208 765 7211 www.ageconcern.org.uk

THE Bereavement Register
Aservice specifically designed to remove from databases and mailing files the names and addresses of people who have died.
You can register by accessing the web site. Tel: 0870 6007222

The British Association of Cancer United Patients
Provides a cancer information service which gives information, practical advice and emotional support to patients, their families and friends, including those bereaved by the illness. Tel: 02076969003

British Organ Donor Society
Support group for families of organ donors and for those who have received organs.Tel: 01223 893636www.bodyuk.org

Child Death Helpline
Helpline for those affected by the death of a child from pre-birth to adult.
Tel: 0870 600 7222 www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk

Cruse 
Bereavement care. Over 180 branches and 7000 volunteers provide a
nationwide service of emotional support, counselling and information to
anyone bereaved by death. Tel: 0870 167 1677

The Foundation for the study of infant deaths (cot death research and support)
24 hour hotline for families of a baby who has died suddenly and
unexpectedly. Helpline number: 0870 787 0554 General number: 0870 787 0885 www.sids.org.uk/fsid

The National Association of Widows
Offers information and support. Tel: 024 7663 4848 www.nawidows.org.uk

The Probate Helpline
Offers advice on probate and inheritance tax matters. Tel: 0845 3020900

Roadpeace
The national charityy for road traffic victims. Providing practical and emotional support. Helpline: 0845 4500 355www.roadpeace.org.uk

The Samaritans
24 hour contact facility www.samaritans.org.uk

SSAFA
National charity helping forces and ex service men and women. Tel: 0207403 8783 www.ssafa.org.uk