LINKS

www.ageconcernbexley.org.uk Working with, and for, older people in Bexley.

www.douglascentre.org Resource centre for people with cancer, their friends, relatives and professionals in contact with them.  Based at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup.

www.homestartbexley.50megs.com Support, friendship and practical help for families with a child aged under 5.

www.bexley.gov.uk Bexley Council.  Offering a wide range of services.

www.mindinbexley.org.uk Support and information for people with mental health problems, and their families.

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk 24 hour confidential helpline, staffed by qualified nurses.  Advice and information about medical conditions.

parentspower@carerssupport.org Parent-led organisation providing information and support for parents with long-term illness or disability.

www.fsu.org.uk Counselling and support services for families in and around Thamesmead.  Advocacy and community project for the Chinese speaking community.

www.bvsc.co.uk Assists people with mental health problems, learning disability or people who have had a head injury to undertake voluntary work in their local community.

www.carersonline.org.uk Carers UK.  National organisation supporting carers’ rights.

www.crossroads.org.uk  National organisation with local branches providing care and support for adults with a physical disability and children with a learning or physical disability or complex needs.

www.mssociety.org.uk National organisation with local branches.

www.bexleysnap.org.uk Parent-led organisation. Promotes awareness of disabled children’s needs in education and leisure and campaigns for opportunities to access this.

www.carers.org The Princess Royal Trust.  Manages Carers’ Centres and services for young carers.  Information, advice, training for Carers’ Centres and funding for development work.

www.carersbromley.org.uk Service for carers living in the borough of Bromley.

www.greenwichcarerscentre.org Service for carers living in the borough of Greenwich.