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DEBT BANKRUPTCY ASSOCIATION - 4 Johnson Close, Abraham Heights, Lancaster, LAI 5EU. Tel 01524 64305/Fax 844 001. Offers help and advice for those who are in serious debt and bankruptcy. CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELLING SERVICE Wade House, Merrion Centre, Leeds, LS2. Tel 0800 138 1111. Free and independent counselling for anybody with a multiple debt problem. INSOLVENCY HELPLINE -promotes the provision independent money advice from the UKs regulated bodies NATIONAL DEBTLINE - Paul Mullins, 318 Summer Lane, Newtown, Birmingham, B 19 3RL. Tel 0645 50051 I/Fax 0121 359 6357. Confidential advice on mortgage and rent arrears and other debts. DEMENTIA CANDID (Counselling And Diagnosis In Dementia) -National Hospital for Neurology, Queen Square, London, WCIN 3BG. Tel 020 7829 8772/Fax 7209 0182. Aims to increase access to advice and diagnosis for people under the age of 65 with dementia. DEMENTIA CARE TRUST -Kingsley House, Greenbank Road, Bristol, BS5 6HE. Tel 0117 952 5325/Fax 0117 951 8213. Help for carers, relief care at home, counselling, daycare. BRITISH DENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION DENTAL ANXIETY see under phobia o DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - see GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS DEPRESSION - see also Mental Health www.netdoctor.co.uk - has a chat room within the depression community DEPRESSION ALLIANCE -Rodney Elgie, 35 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE 1 7JB. Tel 020 7633 0557 /Fax 020 7633 0559. National network of self help groups, penfriend scheme, written advisory service, literature, conferences and workshops. DIABETES BRITISH DIABETIC ASSOCIATION -Mark Flannagan, 10 Queen Anne Street, London, W 1 M OBD. Tel 020 7323 1531/Fax 020 7637 3644. To help people live with diabetes, advice and information, holidays, literature, videos, etc. DIABETES UK - web site for BDA INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETES TRUST Jenny Hirst, PO Box 294, Northampton, NN3 2BN. Tel/Fax 01604 721 325. Organisation for people who live with diabetes by people who live with diabetes. NATIONAL DIABETIC FEDERATION- 36 St David's Crescent, Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1SN. Tel 01942 833 389. Help with related side effects. DIABETES INSIPIDUS see under Pituitary Disorders and also the RMTDC under Metabolic Diseases o DIGESTIVE DISORDERS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS FOUNDATION -3 St Andrew's Place, London, NW I 4LB. Tel 020 7486 0341/Fax 020 7224 2012. Information and advice. www.digestivedisorders.org.uk - GUT MOTILITY DISORDERS SUPPORT NETWORK - tel. 01398 351173. Hirschsprung's, Achalasia, Chronic Intestinal Pseudo Obstruction, Gastro oesophageal Reflux, Hollow Visceral Myopathy, congenital myopathies or neuropathies of the gut which present in childhood. DISCRIMINATION DISFIGUREMENT see also Skinship under Dermatological Problems CHANGING FACES 1/2 Junction Mews, London, W2 1 PN. Tel 020 7706 4232/Fax 020 7706 4234. LET'S FACE IT -Christine Piff, 14 Fallowfield, Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 6LW. Tel 01252 879 630/Fax 872 633 OR Julia Wallace, 62 Fortescue Rd, Edgeware, Middlesex, HA8 OHN. Tel/Fax 020 8931 2829. Information/advice, counselling, newsletter. Aims to link people with facial disfigurement or their families and friends, with professionals. RED BLACK WHITE -47 Old Hinckley Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV 10 OAA. Tel/Fax 024 76353 343. For children under 18 who are suffering from Port Wine Stain and other birthmarks where suitable treatment is not available on the NHS. UK CENTRE FOR DISFIGUREMENT (THE) -PO Box 7, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4PF. Tel 01337 870 281/Fax 01337 870 310. Resource Centre, literature, magazine, conferences, books and a register of specialist services and laser clinics. DIVERTICULAR DISEASE see BDF under Digestive Disorders FAMILIES NEED FATHERS -134 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3AR. Tel 0207 613 5060. To maintain a child's relationship with both parents following separation. http://www.fnf.org.uk NACCC (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHILD CONTACT CENTRES )Minerva House, Spaniel Row, Nottingham, NG1 6EP. Tel 0115 948 4557/Fax 941 5519. Provides a network of safe and neutral venues for children to be able to meet and play with parents)/family members. contact@naccc.org.uk NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE DIVORCED AND SEPARATED Tel 07041 478120 Provides social activities through 115 nationwide branches. Counselling centres. Information and advice. DOWN'S SYNDROME DOWN'S SYNDROME ASSOCIATION -155 Mitcham Rd, Tooting, London, SW17 9PG. Tel 020 8682 4001. Comprehensive booklet (sae + £2.50). DYSLEXIA see also under Listening Books ADULT DYSLEXIA AND SKILLS DEVELOP MENT CENTRE 5 Tavistock Place, Londc WCIH 9SN. Tel 020 7388 8744. BRITISH DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION 98 London Road, Reading, RGl 5AU. Tel 0118 966 2677. Helpline 0118 966 8271. E-mail info@dyslexiahelp bda.demon.co.uk www.bda-dyslexia.org.uk/ DYSLEXIA - online book store and library DYSLEXIA 2000 NETWORK 336 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AA. Tel 020 7924 9559/Fax 020 7207 7796. Offers advice, assessments, counselling, magazine, discussion and support. Web page at http:/www.futurenct.co.uk/charity/ado/index.html
DYSMENORRHOEA (PAINFUL PERIODS) contact NAPS and PREMSOC under Premenstrual or under women's health
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