Information and Support
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in , there are organisations that can help.
The first point of contact for support may be to visit your GP.
Ouch (UK)
Ouch (UK) provides support and information for sufferers of cluster headaches and their families. A membership fee applies.
Action On Pain
Action On Pain support and advice for people affected by chronic pain.
Phone: 0345 6031593 (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm)
Pain Concern
Pain Concern provides information and support to people with pain and those who care for them.
Phone: 0300 123 0789 (Mon, Thu & Fri 10-4)
The Limbless Association
The Limbless Association provides information and support to people of any age, who are about to have an amputation or are already living with congenital or acquired limb-loss - and to carers, family members and friends
Phone: 0800 644 0185
BLESMA, The Limbless Veterans
BLESMA, The Limbless Veterans provides support to limbless serving and ex servicemen and women and their families.
Phone: 020 8590 1124
Samaritans
Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope and provide a safe place to talk 24 hours a day.
Phone: 116 123
Breathing Space
Breathing Space offers a confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
Phone: 0800 83 85 87
A BSL service is also available via the website.
Community Advice & Listening Line
Community Advice & Listening Line offers emotional support and information on mental health and related matters to people in Wales.
Phone: 0800 132 737 (24/7) or text "help" to 81066
Lifeline
Lifeline provides support to people suffering distress or despair in Northern Ireland, regardless of age or district.
Phone: 0808 808 8000 (24/7)
Beat
Beat provides information and support for anyone affected by an eating disorder.
Phone: (Eng) 0808 801 0677 (Scot) 0808 801 0432 (Wales) 0808 801 0433 (NI) 0808 801 0434
Action for M.E.
Action for M.E. provides information and support to people affected by M.E. Including diagnosis, treatment and benefits. Membership is available: fees apply.
ME Association
The ME Association provides information, support and practical advice for people who are affected by ME/CFS/PVFS), their families and carers.
Phone: 0344 576 5326 (Mon-Fri 10am-12; 2-4pm; 7-9pm)
Fibromyalgia Action UK
Fibromyalgia Action UK operates as a signpost to information and resource for people who are affected by fibromyalgia.
Phone: 0300 999 3333 (Weekdays 10am – 4pm)
UK Fibromyalgia
UK Fibromyalgia provides information for people affected by the condition including a list of local support groups.