Support links

Use this section to find links to support organisations, specialist advice, and online resources.
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Where can I find useful information on Health Care for victims?

NHS Direct

24 hour nurse led telephone advice and information service.

Changing Faces

Charity working with people who have been disfigured, not necessarily as a result of crime.

Department of Health

Government website providing health and social care policy, guidance and publications.

Health Ombudsman

Looks into complaints made by or on behalf of people who have suffered because of unsatisfactory treatment of service by the NHS.

National AIDS Helpline

Helpline providing confidential information, advice and support concerning HIV and AIDS. Tel 0800 567 123

Mind

Charity providing services to help people with mental health problems. Tel 0845 766 0163 (national helpline)

Miscarriage Association

Advice and support to women who have suffered a miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy.

No Panic

Totally confidential charity which aims to aid the relief and rehabilitation of those suffering from panic attacks, phobias and other related anxiety disorders.

Positively Women

Provides a range of free and strictly confidential support services to women with HIV and AIDS.

Terence Higgins Trust

Charity offering help and advice for people affected by HIV/AIDS. Helpline tel 0845 12 21 200.

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