Alzheimer's Society The Alzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland ~ Tel: 0845 300 0336

Counselling Support Network The purpose of the site is ultimately to provide the UK with a huge counselling support network, enabling those in distress to find a counsellor close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free and confidential service. ~ Tel: 0844 8030 240

Depression Alliance 1 in 5 people in the UK suffer with Depression. Depression Alliance works to relieve and prevent this treatable condition by providing information and support services. ~ Tel: 0845 123 23 20 ~ eMail: information@depressionalliance.org

Diabetes UK Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition. ~ Tel: 0845 120 2960

NACRO Nacro reduces crime by changing lives. They work with the most disadvantaged people, offenders and those at risk of offending, to help them find positive alternatives to crime and to achieve their full potential in our society. ~ Tel: 020 7840 7200 ~ eMail: helpline@nacro.org.uk

Parkinson's UK Parkinson's UK looks at why Parkinson’s occurs, the wide variety of symptoms the condition may cause and the range of treatments and support available. ~ Tel: 0800 800 0303 ~ eMail: hello@parkinsons.org.uk

Prostate Action Prostate Action funds support, education and cutting-edge research into all prostate diseases. ~ Tel: 020 8788 7720 ~ eMail: info@prostateaction.org.uk

Royal British Legion Royal British Legion helps serving and ex-Service personnel and their families, providing welfare services and campaigning on a range of issues affecting Service people. ~ Tel: 08457 725 725

Soldiers, Sailors, Airman and Familes Association (SSAFA) Provides support for the serving men and women in today's Armed Forces and for those who have served - even if it was only for a single day. We also care for the needs of their families and dependants. ~ Tel: 01392 254611 ~ eMail: Devon@ssafa.org.uk

The Hardman Trust The Hardman Trust recognises the need to supplement the efforts of the Prison Service in providing resources for prisoners in the latter stages of a sentence who wish to equip themselves to lead a crime-free life upon release. ~ Tel: 01983 539 373

The Longford Trust The Longford Trust offers scholarships to ex-prisoners to enable them to undertake higher education courses. Each scholar is also assigned a mentor - someone who can offer practical and emotional advice. ~ eMail: info@longfordtrust.org

The Stroke Association The Stroke Association is the only UK wide charity solely concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages. ~ Tel: 0303 3033 100 ~ eMail: info@stroke.org.uk

UNLOCK - the National Association of Reformed Offenders UNLOCK is an independent charity and membership organisation, led by reformed offenders. They aim towards a society in which reformed offenders are able to fullfil their positive potential through equal opportunities, rights and responsibilities. ~ Tel: 01634 247350 ~ eMail: enquiries@unlock.org.uk

Women in Prison Women in Prison supports and campaigns for women affected by the criminal justice system. They assist women with advice on housing, education, mental health, legal rights, work, benefits, debt, domestic violence, and more. ~ Tel: 0800 953 0125

Action for Prisoners Families APF is the national membership organisation representing the needs of families affected by imprisonment. Imprisonment damages family life and separates children from parents. ~ Tel: 0808 808 2003

Age UK The UK's largest charity working with and for older people. ~ Tel: 0800 169 6565

Department of Health Legislation and guidance from the UK government and the National Health Service.

Prison Reform Trust Works to improve the treatment, conditions and support for prisoners and their families. ~ Tel: 020 7251 5070

SOVA The leading national voluntary mentoring organisation working in the Criminal Justice System in England and Wales. ~ Tel: 020 7793 0404 ~ eMail: london@sova.org.uk

The Howard League for Penal Reform The oldest penal reform charity in the UK. Works for a safe society where fewer people are victims of crime. ~ Tel: 020 7249 7373 ~ eMail: info@howardleague.org