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NACC (National Association for Colitis & Crohn's disease)
Last Updated: 03.12.2009
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS |
NACC (National Association for Colitis & Crohn's disease) offers information and support services to people living with colitis and Crohn's disease, their families, friends and health professionals. NACC operates the Smilie's People Network, which is a national network of individual families who have a child living with inflammatory bowel disease. Parent to Parent is a confidential telephone support service that offers parents of children with IBD the opportunity to talk to a NACC parent volunteer who has had personal experience of caring for a child with IBD. The Information Line is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm. The NACC in contact supportive listening service is open Monday to Friday 1pm to 3.30pm and 6.30pm to 9pm. Support with claiming Disability Living Allowance can be arranged by contacting the information line.
address: NACC, 4 Beaumont House, Sutton Road, St Albans, Herts, AL1 5HH
helpline: 0845 130 3344
telephone: 0845 130 2233
website: www.nacc.org.uk
email: nacc@nacc.org.uk
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NACE (The National Association for Able Children in Education)
Last Updated: 23.03.2010
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - GIFTED CHILDREN |
NACE (The National Association for Able Children in Education) assists able and talented children to reach their full potential by raising awareness as well as giving support to teachers, other professionals and the wider educational community.
address: The National Association for Able Children in Education, Core Business Centre, Milton Hill, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6AB
telephone: 01235 828280
website: www.nace.co.uk
email: info@nace.co.uk
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NAIDEX & KIDEQUIP
Last Updated: 24.11.2009
EQUIPMENT - SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT |
Naidex is the biggest new product showcase in the UK with thousands of products on show to aid independent living - including wheelchairs, scooters, adapted vehicles, pressure relieving beds, walking aids, recliner chairs, stairlifts, access equipment and daily living aids. Naidex is at the NEC Birmingham annually in April.
telephone: 0870 429 4428
website: www.naidex.co.uk
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NAPPI (Non-Abusive Psychological & Physical Intervention)
Last Updated: 11.12.2009
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR |
NAPPI (Non-Abusive Psychological & Physical Intervention) provides a positive psychological and physical intervention programme for education and health care professionals who deal with inappropriate or violent behaviours.
address: NAPPI (UK) Ltd, 64 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 5AX
telephone: 01723 353353
fax: 01723 374289
website: www.nappiuk.com
email: info@nappiuk.com
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NAS VOLUNTEERING NETWORK - PARENT TO PARENT SCHEME
Last Updated: 19.11.2009
AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS |
NAS VOLUNTEERING NETWORK - PARENT TO PARENT SCHEME is a 24 hour support service for parents and carers of anyone on the autistic spectrum. You can call free from a landline and a volunteer will then phone you back at a time that suits you.
The service is provided by trained parent volunteers accross the UK, who are all parents of a child or adult on the autistic spectrum. They have a wealth of experience, knowledge and insight and can talk through any issues, problems or feelings that can be experienced. They know what life can be like for families affected by autism and want to do something to support others in similar situations.
contact: Nicole Rae
telephone: 0800 9520 520
fax: 0115 911 3362
website: www.nas.org.uk
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NASEN (The National Association for Special Educational Needs)
Last Updated: 25.02.2010
EDUCATION SERVICES - ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT |
NASEN (The National Association for Special Educational Needs) promotes the interests of those with exceptional learning needs and/or disabilities, provides a forum for those actively involved with exceptional learning needs and/or disabilities and contributes to the formulation and development of policy in this area.
contact: Beverley Waters - Office Manager
additional contact 1: Lorainne Peterson - Chief Exec
address: NASEN, NASEN House, 4/5 Amber Business Village, Amber Close, Amington, Tamworth, B77 4RP
telephone: 01827 311500
fax: 01827 313005
website: www.nasen.org.uk
email: welcome@nasen.org.uk
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NATIONAL AIDS TRUST (NAT)
Last Updated: 31.03.2010
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - HIV/AIDS |
NATIONAL AIDS TRUST (NAT) is a leading UK charity, dedicated to transforming society's response to HIV. The NAT provides information, advice and practical resources in its campaign for change.
address: NAT, New City Cloisters, 196 Old Street, London, EC1V 9FR
telephone: 020 7814 6767
fax: 020 7216 0111
website: www.nat.org.uk
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDREN (NAGC)
Last Updated: 14.06.2010
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - GIFTED CHILDREN |
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDREN (NAGC) supports the social, emotional and learning needs of children with high learning potential as well as their parents, carers and professionals. This includes children who have been identified as gifted and talented and children who have the potential to achieve in a wide range of abilities including academic subjects, sport, music and leadership. NAGC provides support and specialist advice for those coping with a wide range of issues that affect these children's lives every day, such as lack of self esteem, feelings of isolation and frustration, lack of challenge in the classroom or at home, underachievement or challenging behaviour.
address: NAGC, Challenge House, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6DP
helpline: 0845 450 0295 option 3
telephone: 0845 450 0295
fax: 0870 770 3219
website: www.nagcbritain.org.uk
email: amazingchildren@nagcbritain.org.uk
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TOY & LEISURE LIBRARIES
Last Updated: 09.03.2010
EQUIPMENT - TOYS/LEISURE |
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TOY & LEISURE LIBRARIES has toy libraries that lend good quality, carefully chosen toys to families with children, including those with special needs. Support and advice and sometimes a place to play are offered to families within toy libraries and brothers and sisters of children with special needs are welcome too. Contact the helpline for your nearest toy library.
address: National Association of Toy & Leisure Libraries, 1a Harmood Street, London, NW1 8DN
telephone: 020 7428 2286
fax: 020 7428 2281
website: www.natll.org.uk
email: helpline@playmatters.co.uk
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NATIONAL BROKERAGE NETWORK
Last Updated: 19.07.2010
ADVOCACY |
NATIONAL BROKERAGE NETWORK puts people with disabilities in touch with brokers in their area who can help them to take control over their own lives by assessing, evaluating and implementing the individual's needs, wants and desires.
address: National Brokerage Network, 3 The Courtyard, Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, Herts, CM23 2ND
telephone: 01279 466025
fax: 01279 757658
website: www.nationalbrokeragenetwork.org.uk
email: info@nationalbrokeragenetwork.org.uk
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NATIONAL BROKERAGE NETWORK
Last Updated: 10.06.2010
TRANSITION - ADVOCACY |
NATIONAL BROKERAGE NETWORK puts people with disabilities in touch with brokers in their area who can help them to take control over their own lives by assessing, evaluating and implementing the individual's needs, wants and desires.
address: National Brokerage Network, 3 The Courtyard, Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, Herts, CM23 2ND
telephone: 01279 466025
fax: 01279 757658
website: www.nationalbrokeragenetwork.org.uk
email: info@nationalbrokeragenetwork.org.uk
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NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST (NCT)
Last Updated: 29.03.2010
ESSEX SUPPORT |
NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST (NCT) offers information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood.
The NCT offer specific help and advice through the pregnancy and birth helpline on 0300 330 0772, and through the breastfeeding helpline on 0300 330 0771.
telephone: 0300 330 0770
website: www.nct.org.uk
email: enquiries@nct.org.uk
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NATIONAL CHILDMINDING ASSOCIATION (NCMA)
Last Updated: 06.01.2010
ESSEX SUPPORT |
NATIONAL CHILDMINDING ASSOCIATION (NCMA) provides information about home-based childcare and supportive information for childminders. The NCMA does not provide details of available places or standard childminders (contact the Essex Family Information Service), but the Chelmsford office can give a list of childminders who have undertaken additional training for working with children with disabilities. Ask for the Childminding Development Worker for Special Needs in your area.
address: National Childminding Association, PO Box 6564, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7FX
telephone: 01245 438585
website: www.ncma.org.uk
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NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU (NCB)
Last Updated: 09.03.2010
NATIONAL SUPPORT |
NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU (NCB) works closely with other children's organisations in helping promote the interests and well-being of all children and young people in every aspect of their lives. NCB advises central and local governments, and provides consultancy and training to local authorities and other organisations working to develop services for children and young people.
address: National Children's Bureau, 8 Wakley Street, London, EC1V 7QE
telephone: 020 7843 6000
fax: 020 7278 9512
website: www.ncb.org.uk
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NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS
Last Updated: 12.05.2010
NATIONAL SUPPORT |
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS provides information, support and specialist advice to voluntary organisations.
address: National Council for Voluntary Organisations, Regents Wharf, 8 All Saints Street, London, N1 9RL
helpline: 0800 279 8798
telephone: 020 7713 6161
fax: 020 7713 6300
website: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
email: ncvo@ncvo-vol.org.uk
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NATIONAL EXTENSION COLLEGE (formerly EATOL)
Last Updated: 01.12.2009
EDUCATION SERVICES - ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT |
NATIONAL EXTENSION COLLEGE (formerly EATOL) offers over one hundred home study courses including starter courses, GSCEs & A Levels, creative writing, accountancy & book keeping, nutrition awareness, counselling and childcare. They work with families whose children with special needs are being educated outside of school, as well as people with disabilities or caring responsibilities.
address: Customer Relations Advisor, The Michael Young Centre, Purbeck Road, Cambridge, CB2 8HN
helpline: 0800 389 2839
telephone: 01223 400200
fax: 01223 400321
website: www.nec.ac.uk/info
email: info@nec.ac.uk
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NATIONAL HANDWRITING ASSOCIATION
Last Updated: 00.00.2000
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - HANDWRITING DIFFICULTIES |
NATIONAL HANDWRITING ASSOCIATION has the primary aim of raising standards in the teaching of handwriting in schools today. The Association produces a variety of publications designed to meet the needs of nursery nurses and playgroup leaders, primary and secondary teachers, psychologists, therapists and parents.
contact: Rita Mechen
address: National Handwriting Association, 12 Isis Avenue, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2GS
telephone: 01869 600691
website: www.nha-handwriting.org.uk
email: rtmchn@ntlworld.com
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NATIONAL HOLIDAY FUND FOR SICK & DISABLED CHILDREN
Last Updated: 24.02.2010
HOLIDAYS |
NATIONAL HOLIDAY FUND FOR SICK & DISABLED CHILDREN organises holidays in Florida for chronically or terminally ill children, and temporarily or permanently disabled children aged between 8 and 18 years.
address: NHF, PO Box 318, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4WT
telephone: 01493 731235
website: www.nhfcharity.co.uk
email: nhoffice@aol.com
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NATIONAL KIDNEY FEDERATION
Last Updated: 03.12.2009
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - KIDNEY DISEASE |
NATIONAL KIDNEY FEDERATION aims to present a national voice to the Government on behalf of kidney patients. It is run by patients for the benefit of patients and campaigns for better treatment and facilities. The NFK can provide information and advice, individual contacts for medical conditions and practical help for patients through local member groups, helping families to deal with the stress of life-long care and encouraging self-help by giving advice and information. A quarterly magazine, 'Kidney Life', and a series of leaflets are available.
contact: Margaret Parkin
address: National Kidney Federation, The Point Coach Road, Shireoaks, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 8BW
helpline: 0845 601 0209
telephone: 01909 544999
fax: 01909 481723
website: www.kidney.org.uk
email: nkf@kidney.org.uk
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NATIONAL LIGHT AND SOUND THERAPY CENTRE
Last Updated: 21.04.2010
THERAPIES, APPROACHES & NUTRITION - AIT (AUDITORY INTEGRATION TRAINING) |
NATIONAL LIGHT AND SOUND THERAPY CENTRE specialises in AIT PLUS, which is a combination of Auditory Integration Training (using Dr. Berard's method), Light Therapy and a unique Sound Modulation system (based on the work of Dr.Tomatis). This involves a unique two week treatment for children with communication difficulties, autism, ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, hyperactivity and behaviour problems.
address: The National Light and Sound Therapy Centre, 80 Queen Elizabeth's Walk, London, N16 5UQ
telephone: 020 8880 1269
website: www.light-and-sound.co.uk
email: zl@light-and-sound.co.uk
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NATIONAL ME & CHRONIC FATIGUE CENTRE
Last Updated: 03.12.2009
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - MYALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS |
NATIONAL ME & CHRONIC FATIGUE CENTRE offers support, advice and therapy for patients suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome or ME and consultant clinics for patients referred by their GP. The telephone line is open Mon to Fri 10am to 1pm.
contact: Geoff Salmon
address: Disablement Services Centre, Harold Wood Hospital, Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, Essex, RM3 0BE
telephone: 01708 378050
fax: 01708 378050
website: www.nmec.org.uk
email: nmecent@aol.com
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NATIONAL STAR COLLEGE
Last Updated: 25.02.2010
EDUCATION SERVICES - ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT |
NATIONAL STAR COLLEGE is a national resource that provides residential, further education and independent training for young people aged 16 to 25 years with physical, sensory and learning disabilities as well as acquired brain injury.
contact: Rose King
address: National Star College, Ullenwood, Cheltenham, GL53 9QU
telephone: 01242 527631
fax: 01242 222234
website: www.natstar.ac.uk
email: enquiries@natstar.ac.uk
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NATIONAL TALKING NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES
Last Updated: 05.01.2010
SENSORY IMPAIRMENT - SENSORY EQUIPMENT |
NATIONAL TALKING NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES helps bring print to life by recording a wide range of newspapers and magazines. There are more than 200 popular titles in a variety of formats including audio CD, tape, DAISY CD and digital full text formats. MP3s can also be downloaded from the website.
address: National Talking Newspapers and Magazines, National Recording Centre, Browning Road, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8DB
telephone: 01435 866102
fax: 01435 865422
website: www.tnauk.org.uk
email: info@tnauk.org.uk
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NATIONAL TREMOR FOUNDATION
Last Updated: 14.12.2009
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - TREMOR |
NATIONAL TREMOR FOUNDATION (NTF) is a voluntary body established to provide support and information to patients suffering from a wide range of tremors.
address: National Tremor Foundation, Harold Wood Hospital (DCS), Gubbins Lane, Romford, Essex, RM3 0BE
telephone: 01708 386399
fax: 01708 378032
website: www.tremor.org.uk
email: tremorfoundation@aol.com
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NATSPEC
Last Updated: 22.04.2010
EDUCATION SERVICES - ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT |
NATSPEC (The Association of National Specialist Colleges) seeks to offer the widest choice of innovative, high quality, cost effective and appropriate further education training, in residential or day settings, for young people and adults with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Copies of the Directory of Colleges are available from NATSPEC.
contact: Alison Boulton
address: NATSPEC, c/o Derwen College, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3JA
telephone: 0117 923 2830
website: www.natspec.org.uk
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NATURAL THERAPY CENTRE
Last Updated: 30.03.2010
THERAPIES, APPROACHES & NUTRITION - OTHER APPROACHES AND THERAPIES |
NATURAL THERAPY CENTRE is a centre for better health through natural healing. The Centre offers a free consultation with qualified and registered practitioners for osteopathy, acupuncture, specialist Japanese acupuncture, homeopathy, therapeutic and sport massage, hypnotherapy, reflexology, aromatherapy and person- centred counselling.
address: Natural Therapy Centre, 142 Balgores Lane, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex, RM2 6BP
telephone: 01708 723555
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NBCS (The National Blind Children's Society)
Last Updated: 05.01.2010
SENSORY IMPAIRMENT - VISUAL IMPAIRMENT |
NBCS (The National Blind Children's Society) is a charitable organisation providing information, advice, support and a variety of services to both blind and partially blind individuals aged 0 to 25 years throughout the United Kingdom. Help is also offered to families, carers and professional support workers.
address: NBCS, Bradbury House, 33-34 Market Street, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BW
helpline: 0800 781 1444
telephone: 01278 764764
fax: 01278 764790
website: www.nbcs.org.uk
email: enquiries@nbcs.org.uk
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NCIL (National Centre for Independent Living)
Last Updated: 03.03.2010
FINANCIAL SUPPORT - OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
NCIL (National Centre for Independent Living) provides information and advice on personal assistance and offers a co-ordinated approach to developing new personal assistance, direct payments and support schemes. NCIL also offers a range of training and consultancy services.
address: NCIL, 3.40 Canterbury Court, 1-3 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6DE
telephone: 020 7587 1663
fax: 020 7582 2469
website: www.ncil.org.uk
email: office@ncil.org.uk
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NCYPE (National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy)
Last Updated: 23.03.2010
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - EPILEPSY |
NCYPE (National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy) is a charity based in Surrey, providing specialised services including a specialist school and college, medical assessment, occupational and speech therapy, psychology, training in epilepsy, outreach support and research.
address: NCYPE, St Piers Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6PW
telephone: 01342 832243
website: www.ncype.org.uk
email: info@ncype.org.uk
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NDCS (National Deaf Children's Society)
Last Updated: 04.01.2010
SENSORY IMPAIRMENT - HEARING IMPAIRMENT |
NDCS (National Deaf Children's Society) is an organisation for families, parents and carers, providing emotional and practical support through their freephone helpline, a network of trained support workers, a wide range of other support services and the information and publications available on the website.
address: NDCS, 15 Dufferin Street, London, EC1Y 8UR
helpline: 0808 800 8880
telephone: 020 7490 8656
fax: 020 7251 5020
website: www.ndcs.org.uk
email: helpline@ndcs.org.uk
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NDT (National Development Team)
Last Updated: 11.12.2009
ADVOCACY |
NDT (National Development Team) is an independent not for profit agency that seeks new opportunities and inclusion in ordinary life for all people with learning difficulties. NDT works with policy makers, parents, professionals, advocates, service providers and commissioners to promote better lifestyles for people with learning disabilities.
contact: Joan Maughan
additional contact 1: Tina Noakes
address: NDT, Unit 10, Hill View Business Park, Old Ipswich Road, Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0AJ
telephone: 01473 836440
fax: 01473 836441
website: www.ndt.org.uk
email: office@ndt.org.uk
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NETWORK 81
Last Updated: 11.02.2010
EDUCATION SERVICES - ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT |
NETWORK 81 offers practical help and support to parents throughout all stages of assessment and statementing and the national helpline offers an individual service linked to a national network of local contacts. Network 81 also offers advice and information on the organisation of assessment in schools and gives guidelines on how to choose a school. Network 81 produces a range of literature and many parents find their Parents Guide particularly useful. They also organise several parental supporter training courses each year. The Network 81 helpline is open Monday to Thursday 10am to 2pm (leave a message out of helpline hours).
address: Network 81, 1-7 Woodfield Terrace, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8AJ
helpline: 0845 077 4055
telephone: 0845 077 4056 (admin only)
fax: 0845 077 4057
website: www.network81.org
email: network81@btconnect.com
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NEWLIFE FOUNDATION FOR DISABLED CHILDREN
Last Updated: 02.03.2010
NATIONAL SUPPORT |
NEWLIFE FOUNDATION FOR DISABLED CHILDREN gives practical support for disabled children throughout the UK, supports carers, funds medical research, creates awareness and campaigns for change. A Newlife nurse helpline offers support and information prior to birth or during a child's life. An equipment service can identify what is needed and gives information and often makes grants for equipment, as appropriate.
address: Newlife Centre, Hemlock Way, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 7GF
helpline: 0800 902 0095
telephone: 01543 462777
website: www.newlifecharity.co.uk
email: info@newlifecharity.co.uk
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NHS DIRECT
Last Updated: 11.03.2010
HEALTH SERVICES |
NHS DIRECT is a 24 hour nurse led helpline providing confidential healthcare advice and information on: what to do if you're feeling ill; health concerns for you and your family; local health services; and self support organisations. NHS Direct works hand in hand with other healthcare services provided by the NHS, helping you to make the right choice to meet your needs. Calls made to NHS Direct are charged at local rates and for patients' safety, all calls are recorded.
telephone: 0845 4647
website: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
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NHS MID ESSEX
Last Updated: 10.03.2010
HEALTH SERVICES - PRIMARY CARE TRUSTS |
address: NHS Mid Essex, Swift House, Hedgerows Business Park, Colchester Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5PF
telephone: 01245 398770
fax: 01245 398710
website: www.midessex.nhs.uk
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NHS NORTH EAST ESSEX
Last Updated: 10.03.2010
HEALTH SERVICES - PRIMARY CARE TRUSTS |
address: NHS North East Essex, Kennedy House, Kennedy Way, Clacton-on-sea, Essex, CO15 4AB
telephone: 01206 286510
website: www.northeastessex.nhs.uk
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NHS SOUTH EAST ESSEX
Last Updated: 10.03.2010
HEALTH SERVICES - PRIMARY CARE TRUSTS |
address: NHS South East Essex, Harcourt House, Harcourt Avenue, Southend, Essex, SS2 6HE
telephone: 01702 224600
fax: 01702 224601
website: www.see-pct.nhs.uk
email: info@see-pct.nhs.uk
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NHS SOUTH WEST ESSEX
Last Updated: 10.03.2010
HEALTH SERVICES - PRIMARY CARE TRUSTS |
address: NHS South West Essex, Phoenix Court, Christopher Martin Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3HG
telephone: 01268 705000
website: www.swessexpct.nhs.uk
email: info@swessex.nhs.uk
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NHS WEST ESSEX
Last Updated: 10.03.2010
HEALTH SERVICES - PRIMARY CARE TRUSTS |
address: NHS West Essex, St Margaret's Hospital, The Plain, Epping, Essex, CM16 6TN
telephone: 01992 902010
fax: 01279 827482
website: www.westessexpct.nhs.uk
email: mail@westesexpct.nhs.uk
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NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence)
Last Updated: 09.03.2010
NATIONAL SUPPORT |
NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) is a special Health Authority for England and Wales, which provides reliable guidance on current best practice and treatments for medical conditions to ensure consistency of healthcare across the country. NICE provides clinical guidelines and technology appraisals for healthcare professionals and also patient versions of guidance that can be used to check that appropriate care is being given.
address: NICE, MidCity Place, 71 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6NA
telephone: 020 7067 5800
website: www.nice.org.uk
email: nice@nice.org.uk
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NOFAS-UK (National Organisation on Foetal Alcohol Syndrome)
Last Updated: 01.03.2010
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - FOETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME |
NOFAS-UK is committed to helping individuals with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and their families and carers, by offering advice, information, meetings, conferences and training.
address: NOFAS-UK, 157 Beaufort Park, London, NW11 6DA
helpline: 08700 333 700
telephone: 020 8458 5951
fax: 020 8209 3296
website: www.nofas-uk.org
email: nofas-uk@midlantic.co.uk
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NORDOFF ROBBINS
Last Updated: 09.03.2010
THERAPIES, APPROACHES & NUTRITION - MUSIC THERAPY |
NORDOFF ROBBINS is a national charity using music to help people in need to develop creativity, communication skills and confidence. At the charity's London centre, up to 200 children and adults receive music therapy every week. Music therapy helps with a wide range of needs including physical and mental disability, autism, emotional difficulties and ill health.
contact: Pauline Etkin
address: Nordoff Robbins, 2 Lissenden Gardens, London, NW5 1PQ
telephone: 020 7267 4496
fax: 020 7267 4369
website: www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk
email: admin@nordoff-robbins.org.uk
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NORTH EAST ESSEX CARERS' SUPPORT
Last Updated: 29.03.2010
ESSEX SUPPORT |
NORTH EAST ESSEX CARERS' SUPPORT provides information and support to carers in Basildon, Colchester, Castle Point and Tendring areas. The website gives an extensive directory of local contacts.
address: NEECS, Imperial House, Rosemary Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1NZ
telephone: 01255 474410
website: www.carersten.freeserve.co.uk
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NORTH EAST ESSEX MAAGS
Last Updated: 02.06.2010
MULTI-AGENCY PROVIDERS - MAAG |
NORTH EAST ESSEX MAAGS (Multi Agency Allocation Groups) arrange support for those children, young people and families with additional and complex needs which can be best met through the efficient allocation of more than one resource from a range of providers, and are planned and co-ordinated in partnership with the family to ensure the desired outcomes are achieved. The MAAG identifies a package of resource to meet those needs and allocates a Lead Professional (LP) to co-ordinate and review services provided. North East Essex MAAGs covers the Colchester and Tendring areas.
address: Willowbrook Primary School, Barnardiston Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0DT
telephone: 01206 867954
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NORTH ESSEX MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST
Last Updated: 11.03.2010
HEALTH SERVICES - NHS TRUSTS |
address: North Essex Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, Trust Headquarters, Stapleford House, 103 Stapleford Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0QX
telephone: 01245 546400
fax: 01245 546401
website: www.nemhpt.nhs.uk
email: enquiries@nemhpt.nhs.uk
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NOTTINGHAM REHAB SUPPLIES
Last Updated: 16.06.2010
EQUIPMENT - SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT CATALOGUES |
Rehabilitation products.
telephone: 0845 120 4522
website: www.nrs-uk.co.uk
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NSE (National Society for Epilepsy)
Last Updated: 23.03.2010
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - EPILEPSY |
NSE (National Society for Epilepsy) aims to advance the research, treatment, care, understanding and support for people with epilepsy nationwide. It provides useful information on various subjects surrounding epilepsy and runs a national helpline, which is available to anyone who is affected by epilepsy (10am to 4pm weekdays).
address: The National Society for Epilepsy, Chesham Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, SL9 0RJ
helpline: 01494 601400
telephone: 01494 601300
website: www.epilepsysociety.org.uk
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NSPCC
Last Updated: 09.03.2010
NATIONAL SUPPORT |
NSPCC has a child protection helpline open 24 hours.
helpline: 0800 800 5000
website: www.nspcc.org.uk
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NYSTAGMUS NETWORK (NN)
Last Updated: 05.01.2010
SENSORY IMPAIRMENT - VISUAL IMPAIRMENT |
NYSTAGMUS NETWORK (NN) is a UK based self-help group providing support and information for adults and children with the eye condition nystagmus. NN offers support with day to day life as well as applications for benefits such as DLA. They hold training sessions for professionals and families and have successfully organised international scientific workshops.
contact: John Sanders
address: Nystagmus Network, 25 Pen-y-Lan Terrace, Cardiff, CF23 9EU
telephone: 029 2045 4242
website: www.nystagmusnet.org
email: john.sanders@nystagmusnet.org
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