Useful Links
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Advice Services
Advice UK
Support network for free, independent advice centres. Formerly Federation of Independent Advice Centres (FIAC).Citizens Advice Bureau
The National Association of Citizen's Advice Bureau. You can access their comprehensive AdviceGuide from this site.Advice Guide
Detailed advice database on a number of subjects including benefits. Also has information on how to contact a local Citizens Advice Bureau.AdviceNow
Information on the law and your rights from a wide range of advice and information services. A project of Advice Services Alliance.Advice Services Alliance
Gives an overview of the whole range of alternative dispute resolution options. Aimed at legal advisers, advice agencies, solicitors, judges, and also to the general public.Directgov
Government website provideing a wide range of information on benefits and services. Has sections for carers, disabled people, online benefits advice and pay and work rights.National Debtline
Helpline which provides free confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems.CALL - Community Advice & Listening Line
Offers emotional support and information/literature on Mental Health and related matters to the people of Wales.
Charities & Voluntary Organisations
Bipolar Scotland
Providing information, support and advice to people in Scotland who are affected by bipolar disorder and to all who care for them.Carers UK
Carers UK is the voice of carers and the leading campaigning, policy and information organisation for carersAnxiety UK
Anxiety UK works to relieve and support those living with anxiety disorders by providing information, support and understanding via an extensive range of services.Citizens Advice Bureau
The National Association of Citizen's Advice Bureaua, including their in-depth AdviceGuide.CRUSE Bereavement Care
An organisation promoting the well-being of bereaved people, enabling anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. Cruse provides support, info, advice, education and training services.Depression Alliance
Providing support and advice to people affected by depressionDisability Rights UK
Campaigning for disability equality and human rightsDisabilities Forum
Disabilities Forum can assist, advise, and represent disabled people on a number of issues such as Benefits, Housing, Education, Training, Employment, Equipment Grants, Travel, and Leisure Access.Disability Wales
Disability Wales is the national association of disabled people's organisations, striving to achieve the rights, equality and independence of disabled people in Wales.National Domestic Violence Helpline
A national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.Mental Health Foundation
A mental health research, policy and service improvement charity committed to reducing the suffering caused by mental ill health and to help everyone lead mentally healthier lives.MIND
A mental health charity offering support and advice on a wide range of mental health issues, as well as an information and legal advice line.PNI - Post Natal Illness
An information site for sufferers and survivors of all types of postnatal depression.Rethink Mental Illness
Works to help everyone affected by severe mental illness recover a better quality of life.Samaritans
Samaritans is a confidential emotional support service for anyone in the UK and Ireland.SANE
SANE is a mental health charity working to improve quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness. SANE operate an emotional support line every day from 6pm-11pm.SOBS - Survivors of Bereavment by Suicide
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide exists to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend.Turn2us
Turn2us exists to help people access the funds they need that are available to them – through benefits, grants and other financial help.Journeys (Formerly Depression Alliance Wales)
Journeys is the only organisation in Wales whose sole purpose is to offer support and understanding to people affected by depression, their friends, families and carers.
Employment Resources
Acas
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations.Disability Law Service
DLS provides advice and information on these six areas of law - Disability Discrimination, Consumer, Community Care, Further and Higher Education, Employment and Welfare Benefits.Disability Rights Commission
The independent body set up by the Government to help secure civil rights for disabled people. The site describes its role and powers.Family Action
Support and practical help for families affected by mental illness.HM Revenue & Customs
Information on HMRC services including Tax Credits.Remploy
The UK's leading supplier of employment opportunities for disabled people.Shaw Trust
A national charity that provides training and work opportunities for people who are disadvantaged in the workplace due to disability, ill health or other social circumstances.
Health & Medicine
APP Network
Action on Postpartum PsychosisDrugwatch
Features information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide including details about associated side effects.iHomeMD
Has information, in alphabetical order, on medical conditions and prescription drugs.NHS Direct
The national health line, providing expert health advice, information and reassurance via telephone and the internet.PIP Health
A Patient research organisation working in partnership with national charities including Bipolar UK.The Royal College of Psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional and educational body for psychiatrists in the United KingdomNHS Choices
NHS Choices is the online 'front door' to the NHS. It is the country's biggest health website and gives all the information you need to make choices about your health.MediLexicon
Explains the abbreviations used by doctors in medical reports.BABCP
The British Association for Behaviour & Cognitive PsychotherapiesBritish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
The British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) is a membership organisation and a registered charity that sets standards for therapeutic practice and provides information for therapists, clients of therapy, and the general public.BDRN - Bipolar Disorder Research Network
The Bipolar Disorder Research Network (BDRN) is a group of researchers and research participants in the UK undertaking a major study aimed at investigating the underlying causes of bipolar disorder.Counselling Directory
Counselling Directory aims to be the leading service for providing counselling advice and information - connecting those in distress with the largest support network in the UK.
Legal Resources
Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council
Keeps under review the administrative justice system as a whole with a view to making it accessible, fair and efficient.Advice Now
Information on the law and your rights from a wide range of advice and information services. A project of Advice Services Alliance.Appeals Service
Provides information on how to appeal. Also has downloadable forms, internal guidance for tribunals.British & Irish Legal Information Institute
Has British and Irish case law online, as well as legal links.British Institute of Human Rights
The BIHR's aim is to increase awareness of human rights.Mind Legal Helpline
The Mind legal helpline works in three areas of legislation: 1. Mental Health Act 2. Mental Capacity Act 3. Discrimination in terms of Equality Act
Young People
Young Minds
YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.Mental Wealth UK
Mental Wealth UK provides inspiration and support to a growing community of student groups; each of which are working to open minds, create understanding, and connect people with the resources they need to thrive.Student Mental Health Manual
Provides an accessible tool for people in higher education to gain basic information on student mental health issues.Student Counselling in UK Universities
Provides information about the support available to UK university students, helping students locate appropriate services and helping parents, families and friends of students find what support is available.Rethink Mental Illness - Young People
Offers information and tips to help young people understand more about all aspects of mental health and where to get support.Get Connected
Get Connected is the free helpline for these young people, who know they need help but don't know where to find it. They offer support and information by phone, email and webchat any day of the year.MIND - Children & Young People
MIND are a large mental health charity offering information and advice on a wide range of mental health conditions.Youth Space
Youthspace aims to raise awareness, challenge discrimination & promote positive mental health for young people by offering advice, support & information to anyone interested in finding out more about mental health.See Me Scotland
'see me' is dedicated to tackling the stigma of mental ill-health among young people, helping young people to understand the problems that they might face and what they can do to look after each other.MEIC Cymru
MEIC Cymru is the information, advice and support helpline for children and young people in Wales. If your life is in a bit of a tangle or you have a problem and need to speak to someone, MEIC is for you.
Outside of the UK
International Bipolar Foundation (USA)
A not for profit organization based in San Diego whose mission is to eliminate Bipolar Disorder through the advancement of research; to promote and enhance care and support services; and to erase associated stigma through public education.