The organisations below may prove useful to if you are looking for further help and information about any of the issues covered in this booklet.
Age Concern – produce a range of information about the end of life
Astral House, 1268 London Road
London SW16 4ER
t: 0800 009966
w: www.ageconcern.org.uk
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) – provide a list of qualified psychotherapists and counsellors
1 Regent Place, Rugby
Warwickshire CV21 2SG
t: 0870 443 5252
w: www.bacp.co.uk
Cinnamon Trust – a network of volunteers who provide dog walking and pet fostering while owners are in hospital
10 Market Square Hayle,
Cornwall TR27 4HE
t: 01736 757900
w: www.cinnamon.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau – provides free advice on
many important issues such as benefits, legal rights and NHS services
t: check your telephone directory for local branch details
w: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement Care – information and support for bereaved people
Cruse House, 126 Sheen Road
Richmond TW9 1UR
t: 0870 167 1677
w: www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
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Child Bereavement Trust – support for bereaved families
Aston House, High Street, West Wycombe
Bucks HP14 3AG
t: 0845 357 1000
w: www.childbereavement.org.uk
Childhood Bereavement Network – support for bereaved children and young people, their parents and caregivers
8 Wakely Street,
London EC1V 7QE
t: 0207 843 6309
w: www.childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk
CancerBackup (part of the Macmillan Cancer Support) – information, advice and support for people with cancer and their families
t: 0808 800 1234
w: www.cancerbackup.org.uk
Dept of Work & Pensions – a guide to what you must do after a death and the help you can get – it details all the practical and legal issues following death
t: 08701 555 455
w: www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/dwp/2006/d49_april06.pdf
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Government online – practical help about death & dying including dealing with a death abroad, registering a death, guide to sorting out property and death and bereavement
w: www.direct.gov.uk
Help the Aged – offer a range of advice leaflets including bereavement benefits
207 – 221 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9UZ
t: 0208 72781114
w: www.helptheaged.org.uk
Help the Hospices – website provides a wide range of useful information and support for carers
t: 020 7520 8892
w: www.timetocare.org.uk
The Law Society – provide a useful guide to writing a will and lists of specialist solicitors in your area
t: 0870 606 2555
w: www.lawsociety.org.uk
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Mesothelioma UK – provide information for patients diagnosed with mesothelioma and their carers
Hospital Management Offices
Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester LE3 9QP
t: 0800 169 2409
w: www.mesothelioma.uk.com
National Association of Widows – offer support and information to women who have lost a husband or partner
3rd Floor, 48 Queens Road
Coventry CV1 3EH
t: 0845 838 2261
w: www.nawidows.org.uk
National Council for Palliative Care – promotes the extension and improvement of palliative care services
The Fitzpatrick Building
188-194 York Way, London N7 9AS
t: 020 7697 1520
w: www.ncpc.org.uk
Natural Death Centre – support for those dying at home
6 Blackstock Mews, Blackstock Road
London N4 2BT
t: 0871 288 2098
w: www.naturaldeath.org.uk
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Last reviewed: December '08
