GAIN – Support and information on GBS, CIDP and associated inflammatory neuropathies
http://www.gaincharity.org.uk/
Head Office: 01529 469910 (Mon- Fri, 9am-3pm)
Outside hours: 0800 374803 (UK) 1800 806152 (RoI)
Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/gaincharity
Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/727400487277814/
Facebook for Parents – https://www.facebook.com/groups/GuillainBarreKids/
(Online support & information through Facebook)
Direct Gov – Info on benefits, DVLA, etc
Citizens Advice – Free independent and confidential advice including fact sheets, sample letters and budget calculator
https://www.citizinsadvice.org.uk/
Tel. (Wales) 08444 77 20 20
Tel. (England) 08444 111 444
Self-help website – http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Cruse (bereavement) – Support and advice for people who have lost someone close
Citizens Information Board (ROI) – Information on public services and entitlements in Ireland
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/
Department of Social Protection (ROI) – Welfare services in Ireland
http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/home.aspx
Scope/Dial – Local disability information and advice
Tel. 0808 800 3333
Turn2us – Helping people to access welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help
Carers Trust – Support and services for carers
Tel. 0844 800 4361
Disabled Living Foundation – Impartial advice and information on daily living aids
Tel. 0300 999 0004
Carers UK – Support and services for carers
Tel. 0808 808 7777
Age UK – Information, advice and support for older people
Helpline: 0800 169 6565
Disability Rights UK – Promoting independent living for disabled people
http://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/
Office: 020 7250 3222 (helplines listed on website)
Befriending Networks – UK-wide directory of local befriending services
http://www.befriending.co.uk/befriendingdirectory.php