Useful contacts

Here are some organisations which specialise in some of the health related issues covered in this section:




Alcohol Concern [www]
Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse. They provide information and encourage debate on the wide range of public policy issues affected by alcohol; including public health, housing, children and families, crime and licensing.
Tel: 020 7928 7377
Email: contact@alcoholconcern.org.uk
Web: www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
Address: Waterbridge House, 32-36 Loman Street, London, SE1 0EE.


Giving Up Smoking [www]
Evidence shows that you're more likely to stop smoking for good if you get the right support. The support you need is available through a range of locally based services offered free of charge by the NHS. You'll get practical help to stop smoking from people who understand what you're going through. Most services offer both group and one-to-one help.
Tel: 0800 169 0 169
Web: www.givingupsmoking.co.uk


British Nutrition Foundation [www]
The British Nutrition Foundation provides impartial information on nutrition guidance on a good diet.
Tel: 020 7404 6747
Email: postbox@nutrition.org.uk
Web: www.nutrition.org.uk
Address: British Nutrition Foundation, High Holborn House, 52-54 High Holborn, London WC1V 6RQ, UK