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Accident, Personal Injury Counseling and Support
 
If you have been involved in an accident, there are organizations that can provide support and counseling / counselling services:

The following list is from the Citizen's Advice Bureau (www.adviceguide.org.uk).

Citizens Advice (www.citizensadvice.org.uk) is the national association for Citizens Advice Bureau across England and Wales setting and monitoring standards, providing support, guidance and services. It receives funding from Government and other sources to cover the cost of the organisation and to support the services provided to affiliated Citizens Advice Bureaux. Citizens Advice operates broadly under similar rules and regulations to those governing executive Non Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs) and, as such, it is subject to a comprehensive review every five years.

The Disabled Living Foundation gives advice and information about equipment available for people with disabilities.

Disabled Living Foundation
380-384 Harrow Road
London W9 2HU
Telephone: (020) 7289 6111
Helpline: 0845 130 917 (Mon-Fri 10am-1pm local rate)
Textphone: 0870 603 9176
Fax: (020) 7266 2922
Email: advice@dlf.org.uk
Website: http://www.dlf.org.uk

Regional Disablement Services (In Northern Ireland )

Regional Disablement Services
Musgrave Park Services
Stockman's Lane
Belfast BT9 7BJ
Telephone: (028) 9066 9501
Fax: (028) 9038 2008

Disaster Action was set up by a group of people affected by major disasters. The group campaigns for changes in the law, and for improved counselling and compensation, as well as giving support to people involved in disasters and their relatives and friends. It can also make referrals to specialists.

Disaster Action
PO Box 849
Woking
GU21 8WB
Telephone: 01483 799 066
Website: http://www.disasteraction.org.uk/

Headway supports people with brain injuries and their carers. It also campaigns for improvements in health and social care services. It runs a helpline, and can provide a list of solicitors who specialise in brain injury cases.

Headway
4 King Edward Court
King Edward Street
Nottingham NG1 1EW
Telephone: (0115) 924 0800
Fax: (0115) 958 4446
Helpline: 0808 800 2244
Email: enquiries@headway.org.uk
Website: http://www.headway.org.uk/

Roadpeace provides support and advocacy for bereaved and injured victims of road accidents. It also promotes public awareness of road dangers, and campaigns for justice for victims.

Roadpeace
PO Box 2579
London NW10 3PW
Telephone: (020) 8838 5102
Helpline: (020) 8964 1021
Fax: (020) 8838 5103
Email: info@roadpeace.org
Website: http://www.roadpeace.org/