Useful contacts: Health/health and safety
Terrence Higgins Trust
Provides a helpline and a range of services for those affected by HIV. Its services include emotional support and information, advice on benefits and treatment, support groups and legal advice.
National Office
314-320 Gray's Inn Road
London WC1X 8DP
Admin Tel: 020 7812 1600
Fax: 020 7812 1601
Email: info@tht.org.uk
Website: www.tht.org.uk
THT Direct helpline: 08451 1221 200
Open M-F 10am-10pm. S/S 12noon-6pm
Child Accident Prevention Trust
Aims to reduce the number of children and young people killed, disabled and seriously injured as a result of accidents. Its aims include increasing knowledge of what prevents accidental injury.
4th Floor, Clerks Court
22-26 Farringdon Lane
London EC1R 3AJ
Tel: 020 7608 3828
Fax: 020 7608 3674
Email: safe@capt.org.uk
Website: www.capt.org.uk
NHS Direct
An NHS Direct nurse will listen to symptoms and give you advice. Open 7 days a week 24 hours a day. If the matter is serious you will be advised to see a GP or go to hospital.
Helpline: 0845 4647 (It can offer Language Line for telephone interpretation.)
Website: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
NHS Direct is a very helpful starting point but there are a vast range of specialist organisations available to support families who have to deal with particular health problems.
