Useful contacts

Arthritis Care

Arthritis Care provides practical information for people with arthritis. Write to: 18 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD, UK. Tel: 020 7380 6500. Helpline: 0808 800 4050 (Mon–Fri, 12.00 noon to 4 p.m.).
www.arthritiscare.org.uk

British Association for Sexual and Relationship Therapy

The British Association for Sexual and Relationship Therapy has a list of psychosexual clinics and qualified sex therapists throughout the UK. These therapists work privately, so they will charge. Write to: PO Box 134686, London SW20 9ZH, UK.
www.basrt.org.uk

British Heart Foundation

The British Heart Foundation has information about sexual activity and heart disease in the ‘Any Questions’ section of their website. The foundation also supplies a video called ‘Sex and heart disease: a guide for patients and their partners’, which has advice and information from heart specialists and couples who have been in a similar situation. Write to: 14 Fitzhardinge Street, London W1H 4DH, UK or, for the video, PO Box 138, Northampton NN3 6WB, UK. Tel: 020 7935 0185.
www.bhf.org.uk

Cruse Bereavement Care

Cruse Bereavement Care provides counselling for anyone who has been bereaved, practical advice and social contacts. Write to: Cruse House, 126 Sheen Road, Richmond, Surrey TW9 1UR, UK. Helpline: 0870 167 1677.
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk

CRY-SIS

CRY-SIS gives help to parents of babies who cry excessively or will not sleep. Write to: BM Crysis, London WC1N 3XX, UK. Tel: 020 7404 5011

Depression Alliance

Depression Alliance is a self-help group for people suffering from depression. Write to: 212 Spitfire Studios, 63–71 Collier Street, London N1 9BE, UK. Tel: 0845 123 2320.
www.depressionalliance.org

Diabetes UK

Diabetes UK (formerly the British Diabetic Association) has information on all aspects of diabetes, including sexual problems. Write to: 10 Parkway, London NW1 7AA, UK. Tel: 020 7424 1000.
www.diabetes.org.uk

Institute of Psychosexual Medicine

Institute of Psychosexual Medicine is a training organization for doctors, but it does have some information for patients on its website. Write to: 12 Chandos Street, London W1G 9DR, UK. Tel: 020 7580 0631.
www.ipm.org.uk

National Endometriosis Society

National Endometriosis Society gives information about pelvic pain, and provides support to women with endometriosis.
www.endo.org.uk

Parentline

Parentline is a confidential service offering help and support to anyone in a parenting role. The website has a FAQ section and you can email them for further help. Write to: 520 Highgate Studios, 53–79 Highgate Road, London NW5 1TL, UK. Helpline: 0808 800 2222.
www.parentlineplus.org.uk

Relate

Relate counsels couples of all ages and in all types of relationship (you do not have to be married). To find out about counselling or sex therapy in your area, phone your local branch of Relate (which will be listed in your phone book), look at the ‘Want advice’ section on their website or contact the national office. Write to: Relate, Premier House, Carolina Court, Lakeside, Doncaster, DN4 5RA, UK. Tel: 0300 100 1234. Their website has a facility for locating your nearest Relate centre.
www.relate.org.uk

Sexual Dysfunction Association

The Sexual Dysfunction Association provides information for men suffering from impotence, and women experiencing problems with arousal and/or reaching orgasm. Email: info@sexualadviceassociation.co.uk. Helpline: 020 7486 7262 (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10 am - 5 pm).
www.sda.uk.net