Support Organisations & Helplines:

Backcare
A national charity helping people manage and prevent back pain by providing information, promoting self help & funding research. A range of leaflets available.

Backcare(registered as the National Back Pain Association)

16 Elmtree Road, Teddington, Middlesex TW11 8ST

Tel 020 8977 5474 Fax 020 8943 5318

email info@backcare.org.uk

www.backcare.org.uk

Big Ideas

A support group based in the North West . They run workshops to address a variety of issues.The groups are open to anyone who scores over 30 points on the BMI (Body Mass Index) or, as a rough guide for women, dress size 24 and above.

http://www.bigideas.colsal.org.uk/

British Obesity Surgery Patients Association

www.bospa.org Offers information on surgical procedures and post operative support.

British Heart Foundation
A confidential information line on all issues related to heart disease

Diabetes UK
10 Parkway,
London NW1 7AA

Diabetes UK Careline 0845 120 2960
Diabetes UK Customer Services 020 7424 1010
Textphone 020 7424 1031
Website : www.diabetes.org.uk

Disabled Living Foundation

We are the leading UK disability charity providing advice and
information on equipment/AT for independent living. We provide
completely impartial advice and information free to the public through
our Advice Services Helpline and Equipment Demonstration Centre (EDC).
380 384 Harrow Road
London
W9 2HU
Website www.dlf.org.uk
Helpline: 0845 130 9177. advice@dlf.org.uk
Switchboard: 020 7289 6111. info@dlf.org.uk
Textphone: 0207 432 8009.
Fax: 0207 266 2922

Eating Disorders Association
For help with eating disorders including anorexia and bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder contact:

Eating Disorders Association, 103 Prince of Wales Rd, Norwich, NR1 1DW.
Helpline 0845 634 1414
(open 8:30am to 8:30pm weekdays & 1:00 to 4:30 Saturday)
Youthline 0845 634 7650
(Callers 18 & under - open 4:00pm to 6:30pm weekdays & 1:00 to 4:30 Sat)
e-mail: info@edauk.com Web site: www.edauk.com

Free, 24-hour Child Protection Helpline that provides information, advice and counselling to anyone concerned about a child's safety.

Main helpline number 0808 800 5000

Email: help@nspcc.org.uk Website www.nspcc.org.uk

They also offer a guide to SAFE SURFING which we would recommend everyone to read http://www.nspcc.org.uk/homepage2/campaign/safe_surfing.htm.

Overeaters Anonymous
A twelve step programme for those who wish to stop eating compulsively. Offers Acceptance, Understanding, Communication, relief and power.

Overeaters Anonymous
PO Box 19, Stretford, Manchester
Tel 07000 784985
Main contact Number which refers you on to individual regional carers.
UK web site www.oagb.org.uk Worldwide support www.oa.org

Obsessive Eaters Anonymous

We are people who are recovering from an obsession with weight size or eating. We use the Twelve Step programme of recovery begun by Alcoholics Anonymous.
http://www.obsessiveeatersanonymous.org/

OCD Action

The national charity for people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and the related disorders such as Body Dysmorphic Disorder http://www.ocdaction.org.uk

Parentline Scotland

Free confidential helpline for Parents and Carers in Scotland. A service operated by Children First

Tel 0800 800 222.

www.parentlinescotland.org.uk

Samaritans

Talk to someone in confidence, whatever your situation. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every single day of the year. We're always here to listen. Call us.

In the UK dial 08457 90 90 90, for the cost of a local call.
In the Republic of Ireland dial 1850 60 90 90, for the cost of a local call.

www.samaritans.org.uk email jo@samaritans.org

Saneline
Saneline is a national mental health helpline, it provides accurate and up to date information to give callers options for action and encourage them to benefit from the network of care in their area. It also offers emotional and crisis support to people with mental health problems, their families, friends and information to professionals working in the mental health field.

Saneline
First Floor
Cityside House
40 Alder Street
London
E1 1EE

Helpline 0845 767 8000
(open daily Noon – 2am low call number)
Mainline 020 7375 1002
Email info@sane.org.uk
Website www.sane.org.uk

Weight Loss Surgery

http://www.wlsinfoforums.org.uk/ Forum site offering the chance to exchange experiences of surgery.

WLSINFO.ORG.UK
PO BOX 1093
LIVERPOOL
L69 8WD
0151-222-4737 modlist@wlsinfo.org.uk
Registered Charity No 1103151

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