Organisations and societies
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Groups of people who seek to help improve access and inclusion within their local area; offering pan-disability perspectives & raising awareness of issues by approaching external bodies/individuals.
A Midlands organisation for those with autism to support and provide them with specialist support, care and understanding.
ChangeKitchen CIC; A Birmingham based Community Interest Company – ''cooking up change for disadvantaged people in Birmingham as well as delicious food.'' Award winning Vegetarian catering including vegan and gluten free catering.
A social enterprise dedicated to supporting 5-25 yr olds who live with, or care for someone with a mental health issue (sometimes referred to as ‘Young Carers’) in Taunton Deane .
A B'ham & Solihull charity that directly raises money for the service users, carers and staff of the Trust, such as; equipment, specialised furniture, research and service users events.
Free care and support, integrated complementary therapy, advocacy, employment advice, debt counselling and community based initiatives for adults and children with life threatening and life-limiting illness and those from socially excluded backgrounds.
HMSA; Support and information for hypermobility syndrome sufferers. Forums, membership, support groups, membership+.
A Mental health organisation with well being centres, advice, housing support and more. Would recommend most of their services besides their support workers.
Free online education to help adults to identify and understand children & young people with mental health issues. Providing simple, clear guidance on mental health to those who work with children & young people, to help them support the development of young healthy minds. You can also check its YouTube Channel Twitter on @MindEdUK.
My Time offer housing support with personal Floating Support workers, personal, family and domestic violence counselling, service user activities including Men & Women groups, and a 7 part family programme.
The leading UK Charity for those with affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders, providing information, support and pioneering services.
RNIB is the leading charity offering information, support and advice to almost two million people with sight loss.
Samaritains offer a helpline for those in distress as well as an email service and a newer texting service. These offer confidential safe place to talk and work over feelings and situations.
Time to Change is England's biggest programme to challenge mental health stigma and discrimination. Helping people recognise it's not uncommon and it's nothing to be ashamed of.
The World Health Organisation's (WHO) 10 facts file about mental health.
Programmes and projects by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
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A national charity (part of RNIB) providing practical help and support to blind and partially sighted people of all ages.
Free 24/7 online support for people experiencing anxiety, low mood, or difficulty coping.
Including: online forum, tests to understand yourself, goal setting support, online courses to manage a variety fo difficulties and friendships. Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trusts
A-Z of services. (Like this but for the Mental Health NHS services!) From in home care, independence help to mobility loans, and hand, arm & shoulder massages, the Red Cross offer a range of support for patients who have come out of hospital and to reduce unnecessary returns to hospital.
A children's charity supporting 2-24 year old disabled young people in a range of schemes, for those who can't access mainstream leisure. Offering families breaks during weekends or school holidays, enabling them to do ‘ordinary’ activities such as shopping or spending time with their other children.
Creating a barrier-free society by promoting info and knowledge exchange on disability & development in Asia and the Pacific.
Hunkins cHoice offer specialist mental health mentoring and training service for mind conscious individuals and organisations. Available free to disabled students with DSA.
Support and information for those affected by menieres and other vestibular disorders. Membership, support groups and info packs+.
Help people to survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems through; research, developing solutions for improving MH services, campaigning to reduce stigma and discrimination, and promoting better mental health for all.
A registered national charity providing support to those affected by migraine, their families, employers/employees and medical professionals.
Chart your migraine severity, take polls and read current research on migraines along with use of a forum.
Chart your mood daily and get a score out of 100 plotted on a graph to keep a track of your mental health.
A service-user led charity aiming to facilitate active links between service user groups and individuals, build capacity for service user groups, and to influence and inform policy-makers and planners.
Search for local Mental Health groups across England.
Sane are mental health organisation offering a database of local Mental Health services available and a help line for those in distress.
Aiding prevention of mental & emotional disorders, providing mental health services, research, proper treatment and care, and the promotion of mental health.
Providing policy advocacy world wide and public education. Youthspace offers relevant, up-to-date info and advice for young people, carers and professionals working with young people on all aspects of mental health, resilience & emotional wellbeing.
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