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Relate National
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The national website for Relate. Much of it covers the same ground as our site -- but it's well worth a look!
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National Family Mediation (NFM)
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A network of more than 60 local not-for-profit Family Mediation Services in England and Wales offering help to couples, married or unmarried who are in the process of separation and divorce.
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The Impotence Association
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Aimed at impotence sufferers, their partners and healthcare professionals. provides detailed information on the causes and treatment of impotence.
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The Samaritans
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Confidential emotional support to any person who is suicidal or despairing. Also aims to increase public awareness of issues around suicide and depression.
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Childline
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The UK's free national helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger. If you need help, if you want to talk to someone, call ChildLine free on 0800 1111.
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London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
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A voluntary organisation which aims to provide a 24 hour information, support and referral service for lesbians and gay men from all backgrounds throughout the UK.
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Kidscape
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The registered charity committed to keeping children safe from harm or abuse. It is the only national children's charity which focuses upon preventative policies -- the tactics to use before any
abuse takes place.
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Mind
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Mind (The Mental Health Charity) works for a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress and publishes a wide range of factsheets, booklets, reports and books
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Home-Start
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Provides support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under five
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Professional Bodies
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One Plus One
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Monitors contemporary marriages and relationships, focusing on understanding the causes, effects and prevention of relationship breakdown.
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British Association for Counselling
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Aims to promote the understanding and awareness of counselling throughout society, increase the availability of trained and supervised counsellors and maintain and raise standards of training
and practice.
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National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
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In partnership with its sister councils in Scotland and Wales has received recognition from government as the National Training Organisation for the Voluntary sector. It addresses strategic
issues on staff development and training to improve the effectiveness of the sector at Great Britain and national level.
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British Association of Sexual and Relationship Therapy (BASRT)
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The objectives of BASRT are: to advance the education and training of persons who are engaged in sexual, marital and relationship therapy, promote research in the field of marriage and other
intimate relationships; sexual, marital and relationship therapy; and human sexuality and advance the education of the public about sexual, marital and relationship therapy
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National Family & Parenting Institute
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An independent charity set up to provide a strong national focus on parenting and families in the 21st century
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Parenting Education & Support Forum
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The national umbrella organisation for parenting education and support. Founded in 1995, it brings together all those working or interested in this field, and has over 500 members across the UK
and overseas. It works in partnership with its members and other statutory and voluntary bodies.
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Solicitors Family Law Association
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SFLA is an association of solicitors who agree to follow a Code of Practice. The Law Society recommends that all solicitors practising family law should follow this Code.
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Support Agencies and Helplines
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Jewish Marriage Council
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020 8203 6311
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Cruse (Bereavement Counselling)
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08001111
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Youthline
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020 8332 7227
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Women's Aid Federation
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Advice ,information and temporary refuge for women who are threatened by mental, emotional or physical abuse
Helpline: 0345 023468
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National Council for One-Parent Families
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0114 231 3585
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Parentline Plus
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National charity that supports parents and carers. It delivers support through an innovative range of free, flexible, responsive services - shaped by parents for parents.
Helpline: 0808 800 2222
For people with hearing impairment: 0800 783 6783
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SSAFA
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Welfare advisory service for families of service and ex-service men & women
020 7403 8783
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Marriage Care
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0345 573921
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Asian Women's Forum
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Counselling for Women and girls from the Asian community, operates in London's Haringey area but will refer callers to counselling groups in other areas of UK
020 8888 2446
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