Useful Links



The Natural Death Centre
If you are looking for help, support, advice or guidance planning a funeral, either for yourself or for someone close to you, the Natural Death Centre Charity is there for you. They are passionate about sharing knowledge, dispelling myths, and empowering everyone who wants to have the best experience possible when it comes to making arrangements for a funeral. They firmly believe that knowledge is power, and that by knowing what is possible, you will be able to make informed choices about what is right for you, your family and for the person who has died. Helpline: 01962 712 690
The Terrance Higgins Trust
Provides help, advice and support for those affected by HIV and AIDS - Much has changed since the early days of HIV and as the shape of the epidemic has changed, so has the Trust. Their existing services have been developed and they have introduced new services to meet changing needs. The Trust have merged with local community-based HIV charities to create a national organisation with the stability and infrastructure capable of ensuring a long-term response to the HIV and sexual health needs.
Therapy Directory
Therapy Directory is a partner site to our very first online support network - Counselling Directory. The idea for Counselling Directory was first kindled when they saw a close friend struggling to find the information required when they were in desperate need of emotional support to help them through a difficult time. Individuals looking for an alternative or complementary therapist will have access to all of the information needed to make a well-informed decision about seeking help.
TOF & OA
Tracheo -Oesophageal Fistula (TOF) and Oesophageal Atresia (OA) affect 1 in every 3,500 babies and yet there is little public knowledge of this condition. A valuable source of information to Greg and Jill was from the TOFs website. The website gives detailed information on the different types of TOF/OA which can occur. The charity has set up support groups for families living with a child who has to live with this condition
Tommy's
Tommy's exists to save babies' lives through funding research into and providing information on the causes and prevention of miscarriage, premature birth and stillbirth. Helpline: 0800 0147 800
Unintentional Drowning
Create Pool Safety for your Home Pool or Spa Stay close, be alert, and watch children in and around the pool or spa. Drowning is a preventable cause of death and injury for children. By putting proven safety behaviors and systems into practice, you and your family will be much more secure in and around public and residential pools.
Victim Support
Victim Support are the national charity giving free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family, friends and anyone else affected across England and Wales. They also speak out as a national voice for victims and witnesses and campaign for change. They are not a government agency or part of the police and you don't have to report a crime to the police to get our help. You can call them any time after the crime has happened, whether it was yesterday, last week or several years ago. They have offices throughout England and Wales and run the Witness Service in every criminal court. Supportline - 0845 30 30 900
WAY Widowed & Young
WAY Widowed & Young is a self-help group that offers emotional and practical support to young widowed men and women as they adjust to life after the death of their partner. Founded in 1997, WAY now has more than 1,400 members across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. WAY have lively social groups that meet up throughout the year – for drinks, meals out, walks and picnics. We organise weekends away for adults and families, go camping, have parties and offer an alternative social life for people who have lost their partner. WAY offers a unique peer-to-peer support network to anyone whose partner died when they were young – whether they were married or not. If you were bereaved before your 51st birthday you are welcome to join WAY.
Winston's Wish
Winston's Wish helps bereaved children and young people rebuild their lives after a family death. We offer practical support and guidance to families, professionals and anyone concerned about a grieving child.
Yad b'Yad Jewish Children's Grief & Bereavement Project
CSI Caring Community helps congregants in times of joy and need - Sherith Israel’s Caring Community has officially established itself thanks to the work of co-chairs Rhoda Wolfe, Janet Parker and Lee Pollak, and to board president Valerie Jahan. The group’s mission statement says it all: “The Caring Community of Congregation Sherith Israel acts as an extended spiritual family reaching out to our congregation in times of need and celebration.” Rhoda leads the task force for simchas (celebrations) to honor new parents and newlyweds; Lee coordinates the Chesed task force, to comfort those in time of grief and bereavement; while Janet coordinates Yad b’yad, literally “hand-to-hand,” to nurture members who are ill, injured, homebound or in need of emotional support.

EXTERNAL LINKS DISCLAIMER: The BSA is committed to raising awareness of useful organisations from credible sources, however the BSA makes no representation concerning and is not responsible for the quality, content, nature, or reliability of ANY hyperlinked site, training provider, course content, information, products or services contained or sold therein.

Please contact the webmaster to add more web links