Useful Resources
A selection of useful resources for parents & carers dealing with a sudden death or serious injury in the family, and a number of road safety recommendations.
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Advice & information
Motor Insurers Bureau
The website of the Motor Insurers Bureau
http://www.mib.org.uk/National Council for One Parent Families
Offers practical help, information and free publications on key issues such as benefits, money, legal rights, childcare, holidays, work etc.
www.loneparenthelpline.infoThe Bereavement Register
Stopping unwanted mail for the deceased
http://www.the-bereavement-register.com/ukThe Telephone Preference Service
Stopping unwanted telephone calls.
http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/tps/Transport 2000
Transport 2000 is the independent national body concerned with sustainable transport. It looks for answers to transport problems and aims to reduce the environmental and social impact of transport by encouraging less use of cars and more use of public transport, walking and cycling.
http://www.transport2000.org.uk/Your Rights
Liberty’s online guide to human rights law for England and Wales.
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Government websites
Criminal Justice System Online
The ‘Citizens’ Arena’ has been developed for members of the public, to help remove some of the mystery surrounding the CJS whilst providing practical advice when they are directly involved in the system and require support, whether as a victim or a witness.
http://www.cjsonline.orgDepartment of Transport
www.dft.gov.ukDepartment of Work and Pensions
Offers a guide to available benefits
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/lifeevent/benefits/indexOffice of Fair Trading
http://www.oft.gov.uk/The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
www.dvla.gov.ukThe Home office Online
Useful information on legislation
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/The Home Office Online
Useful information on legislation
http://www.homeoffice.gov.ukUK National Statistics
A link to the UK’s official National Statistics database that provides the reader with information on road accidents per year, deaths per year etc.
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Support for the injured person
Adverse Psychiatric Reactions Information Link (APRIL)
For those concerned with collision caused by adverse drug reactions, interactions and over-prescribing.
http://www.april.org.ukBASIC-Brain and Spinal Injury Charity
Emotional support, information and advice for patients recovering from brain surgery and their carers.
http://basiccharity.org.ukBrain and Spine Association
Information and publications for patients, carers and professionals about diseases and injuries affecting the brain and spine.
http://www.brainandspine.org.ukBrain Injury Rehabilitation Trust
Centres providing brain injury services nation-wide.
http://www.birt.co.ukBrainwave
Therapy for Brain Injured Children
http://www.brainwave.org.ukBritish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Provide a list of counsellors and psychotherapists in your area.
http://www.counselling.co.uk/Changing Faces
Counselling organisation for people who have suffered disfigurement.
http://www.changingfaces.co.ukChild Brain Injury Trust
CBIT aims to improve the quality of life for all children and young people who have an acquired brain injury.
http://www.cbituk.orgCounselling Directory
Lists counsellors and psychotherapists who are members of a recognised professional body
http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/First Steps to Freedom
Support and advice on all sorts of anxiety disorders and phobias.
http://www.first-steps.orgHeadway
The brain injury association – provides information, support and services to people with brain injury, their family and carers.
http://www.headway.org.ukLet’s Face It
Network for the facially different
http://www.letsfaceit.force9.co.ukLimbless Association
Founded in 1983 to enable individuals with acquired and congenital limb absence and their carers to achieve and sustain their independence.
http://www.limbless-association.orgPain Concern
Provide literature, advice and support for sufferers.
http://www.painconcern.org.ukPain Society of Great Britain and Ireland
The representative body for all professionals involved in the management and understanding of pain.
http://www.painsociety.orgRoadPeace
Supporting those bereaved or injured in a road crash. Working for Real Road Safety.
http://www.roadpeace.orgSCARD
Support and Care After Road Death and Injury. Supporting all people effected by road death and injury
http://www.scard.org.ukSpeakability
Around a quarter of a million people in the UK suffer from aphasia as a result of stroke, other illness or head injury.
http://www.speakability.org.ukSpinal Injuries Association
Leading Charity which offers practical support and provides services and information for people paralysed through spinal cord injury
http://www.spinal.co.ukSpinal Injuries Scotland
Provides a range of information as well as emotional support and advice.
http://www.sisonline.org/SpinalNet
This site is dedicated to sharing information on healthcare, day to day life issues, personal experiences and much more.
www.spinalnet.co.ukThe British Institute for Brain Injured Children (BIBIC)
seeks to help children who suffer from a variety of brain injuries.
http://www.bibic.org.ukThe Children’s Trust
Specialist care for children with physical disabilities, acquired brain injury, learning difficulties and complex medical needs.
http://www.thechildrenstrust.org.ukThe Pain Relief Foundation
Aims to relieve chronic pain through research. Provides information leaflets for pain sufferers.
http://www.painrelieffoundation.org.ukThe Retreat (York)
An independent charitable hospital with a psychological trauma service. The majority of those seen have survived a road traffic accident. There is a description of this service on the Retreat website, and an online article about the psychological effects of accidents.
http://www.retreat-hospital.orgThe Samaritans
A listening ear for anyone in distress.
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Support for the family of a seriously injured person or families dealing with a sudden death
Adverse Psychiatric Reactions Information
For those concerned with collision caused by adverse drug reactions, interactions and over-prescribing.
http://www.april.org.ukBritish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Provide a list of counsellors and psychotherapists in your area.
http://www.counselling.co.uk/Campaign Against Drinking and Driving
Provides support for the families of victims killed and injured by drunk and irresponsible drivers.
http://www.cadd.org.ukFirst Steps to Freedom
Support and advice on all sorts of anxiety disorders and phobias.
http://www.first-steps.orgRoadPeace
Supporting those bereaved or injured in a road crash.
Working for Real Road Safety.
http://www.roadpeace.orgSCARD
Support and Care After Road Death and Injury
Supporting all people effected by road death and injury
http://www.scard.org.ukThe Samaritans
A listening ear for anyone in distress.
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Support for the carers of a seriously injured person or carers dealing with a sudden death
Carers UK
The voice of carers in the UK.
http://www.carersonline.org.ukCaring Matters
Needing the right advice at the right time to make the best long-term care decisions
http://www.caringmatters.dial.pipex.comCrossroads (England)
Caring for carers.
http://www.crossroads.org.ukPrincess Royal Trust for Carers
For information, local contacts and support for carers.
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Motoring groups & safety initiatives
AA Foundation for road safety research
Providing general information about safe motoring.
http://www.aaafoundation.org/homeInstitute of Advanced Motorists
http://www.iam.org.uk/Living Streets
An organisation that works on practical projects to create safe, vibrant and healthy streets for all
http://www.livingstreets.org.ukParliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety
PACTS is a registered charity and associate parliamentary group. It aims to inform Government on air, rail and road safety issues.
http://www.pacts.org.uk/RoSPA
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
http://www.rospa.com/CMS/index.aspSlower Speeds Initiative
Campaigns for lower and better enforced speed limits.
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Road traffic collision support when abroad
European Commission road safety unit
http://europa.eu.int/comm/transport/index_en.htmlEuropean Federation of Road Victims
European Federation of Road Victims. Includes free legal information for road traffic victims on legal procedures and administrative rules for the various European countries.
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Support for drivers & witnesses
Criminal Justice System Online
The ‘Citizens’ Arena’ has been developed for members of the public, to help remove some of the mystery surrounding the CJS whilst providing practical advice when they are directly involved in the system and require support, whether as a victim or a witness.
http://www.cjsonline.orgThe Home Office Online
Useful information on legislation
http://www.homeoffice.gov.ukTTC 2000
Largest provider of alcohol awareness courses for convicted drink drivers in England and Wales. Aim to promote safer driving, stop re-offending of drink drivers.
http://www.ttc-uk.comUK online
Easy access to government information and services online
http://www.ukonline.gov.ukVictim Support
Victim Support is the independent charity which helps people cope with the effects of crime. Victim Support also works to promote and advance the rights of victims and witnesses.
http://www.victimsupport.org