Family information directory

Alcohol Concern is a charity working to reduce the problems that can be caused by alcohol. Alcohol Concern provides information, advice, and support to people with questions about drinking. Read more

The AKU Society is a patient-led group for the debilitating genetic disease alkaptonuria (AKU). It is designed to unite all people affected by AKU: patients, their families, and their doctors. Read more

Allergy UK is a national charity dedicated to supporting allergy sufferers in the UK. They provide a dedicated free helpline, support network and online forum for those with an allergy as well as educating health care professionals who work with patients with allergic conditions. Read more

Alopecia UK is a registered charity for people with all types of alopecia in the UK. It aims to offer information, advice, and support to people of all ages with alopecia. Read more

The Alzheimer’s Society is a support and research charity for people with dementia, their families, and carers. Read more

The Anaphylaxis Campaign is a UK wide charity operating to support people at risk from severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. The Anaphylaxis Campaign provides advice by telephone, e-mail, factsheets, film, and online channels, it also offers workshops and support groups for parents and young people. Read more

They want to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health and create a judgment-free, confidential space where men can be open about the storms in their lives. They aim to achieve this through weekly, free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups for men aged over 18. Read more

The Ann Craft Trust (ACT) is a national charity which exists to minimise the risk of abuse of adults. Through pioneering training, practice reviews and contributing to world-leading research, they support organisations to safeguard adults and minimise the risk of harm. Read more

The Anna Freud Centre is a national charity dedicated to children's emotional wellbeing. It helps young people with mental health problems providing treatment for children and support for their parents. It also trains professionals who work with children and carries out research into effective ways… Read more

ARC is a national charity helping parents and professionals through antenatal screening and its consequences. ARC offers non-directive information and support to parents before, during and after antenatal screening when they are told their baby may have an anomaly. Read more