Self Help Groups

Action for Victims of Medical AccidentsIndependent charity providing advice by medically qualified staff to individuals affected by a medical accident. Maintains list of approved solicitors experienced in medical negligence. Also promotes and supports development of self-help amongst those affected, and campaigns for better patient...
Action on AddictionAction on Addiction is a registered charity, a founding member of the European Association for the Treatment of Addiction and aims to free people from addictions and its effect by providing interrelated services of the highest quality and effectiveness which have a clear and ethical basis and which...
Add A VoiceWe offer advocacy support to individuals and groups across the Wigan Metropolitan area. We are able to assist people in speaking up for themselves or are able to speak up on their behalf. Examples of situations where someone might need an advocate are; attending doctors appointments, making a...
Adoption Rejection-NetworkHelp and support for anyone who has experienced a rejection relating to adoption
After AdoptionAfter Adoption supports everyone affected by adoption. They recognise that adoption is life long. After Adoption is an independent charity offering services to anyone who lives with adoption and professionals working with adoption. Who are the services for? Adopted people, children and adults...
Albany Trust CounsellingCounsellers are trained and experienced in working with relationship and marital difficulties, communication problems and sex therapy. Counselling around sexual identity and experiences of sexual abuse; gender orientation; HIV and Aids- related psychological issues. They offer one to one...
Aleph One LimitedAleph One Limited is a major and long-standing source of several kinds of aids for dealing with stress and its consequences including: Audio recording 'Relax and Enjoy It' giving instructions in relaxation by Dr Robert Sharpe, a behavioural psychologist. The technique involves tensing and...
Andrea Adams TrustThe Andrea Adams Trust is a non-political, not-for-profit charity offering information and support to individuals and employers affected by workplace bullying. Activities include the following: Information and support services. Raising public and professional awareness of bullying. Collating...
Anxiety CareAnxiety Care is a registered charity based in East London that specialises in helping people to recover from anxiety disorders and to maintain that recovery. This involves helping to plan, initiate and carry through personal recovery programmes. Research shows that most sufferers are able to...
Anxiety UKAnxiety UK (formerly the National Phobics Society) was set up to help anyone affected by anxiety disorders. The Society provides the following services: Information about phobias and all anxiety disorders including panic and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). A listening service....