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Inheritance tax helpline</h3> <p><strong><br /> </strong>T: 0845 302 0900 Mon-Fri 0900-1700<br /> <u>http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/</u> <br /> Provided by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs and can send forms for probate in the post as well as answering questions.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>The Probate Service</h3> <p><strong><br /> </strong><a href="http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/civil/probate/index.htm">http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/civil/probate/index.htm</a><br /> <br /> Part of the Government's court service which&nbsp;issues probate. Some of the forms required can be downloaded from this site. Also gives details of local probate registries</p></td> <td width="83">&nbsp;</td> <td width="399" valign="top"><h3><img src="img/helping.jpg" alt="A helping hand" width="379" height="272" /></h3> </td> </tr> </table> <p><img src="img/spacer.jpg" width="900" height="18" /></p> <table width="900" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top"><p><strong>EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="34">&nbsp;</td> <td width="384" valign="top"><h3>The Samaritans</h3> <p><strong><br /> </strong>24 hour helpline support every day of the year for anyone in distress including those who are feeling suicidal. <br /> T: 08457 90 90 90<br /> W:<u>http://www.samaritans.org/</u></p> <h3>NHS Direct</h3> <p><br /> T: 0845 4647<br /> W: <u>http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/</u><br /> 24 hour access to health advice</p> <h3><br /> </h3> <h3>&nbsp;</h3> </td> <td width="83">&nbsp;</td> <td width="399" valign="top"><h3> NHS Choices</h3> <p><strong><br /> </strong>W: <a href="http://www.nhs.uk/">http://www.nhs.uk/</a><br /> Gives access to find NHS services including hospitals and local doctors and helpful information on a huge variety of health related topics.</p> <h3>&nbsp;</h3></td> </tr> </table> <p><img src="img/spacer.jpg" width="900" height="18" /></p> <table width="900" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top"><p><strong>PSYCHOLOGICAL/EMOTIONAL SUPPORT</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="34">&nbsp;</td> <td width="384" valign="top"><h3>Cruse Bereavement Care</h3> <p><br /> Helpline: 0844 477 9400 Mon-Fri 0930-1700<br /> E: <a href="mailto:helpline@crusebereavementcare.org.uk">helpline@cruse.org.uk<br /> </a>Young Person's helpline: 0808 808 1677<br /> W: <u>http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/</u><br /> <br /> Provides one-to-one and other support to the bereaved organised through local branches - find your local branch number on the website. </p> <p><br /> Information about bereavement and other issues on helpline and excellent bookshop on the website.</p> <h3></h3></td> <td width="83">&nbsp;</td> <td width="399" valign="top"><h3>&nbsp;</h3> <h3>&nbsp;</h3></td> </tr> </table> <p><img src="img/spacer.jpg" width="900" height="18" /></p> <table width="900" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td colspan="3" valign="top"><p><strong>DEATH OF A CHILD and/or CHILDREN AFFECTED BY A DEATH</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="34">&nbsp;</td> <td width="384" valign="top"><h3>Child Bereavement Charity</h3> <p><br /> T: 01494 446648 for the Information &amp; Support Team<br /> W: <a href="http://www.childbereavement.org.uk/">http://www.childbereavement.org.uk/</a><br /> A charity that has a dual focus of training professionals who work with families and children affected by a death who also produce excellent resources that can be used by those who are bereaved.</p> <h3><br /> <br /> Child Death Helpline</h3> <p><br /> T: 0800 282986<br /> Mon-Fri 1000-1300, Weds only 1300-1600<br /> Every day 1900-2200<br /> W: <a href="http://www.childdeathhelpline.org/">http://www.childdeathhelpline.org/</a><br /> <br /> Helpline support for anyone affected by the death of a child, irrespective of the age of the child, the relationship or the length of time since the death.<br /> Provided by Great Ormond Street and Royal Liverpool Children's Hospitals.</p> <h3><br /> <br /> </h3> </td> <td width="83">&nbsp;</td> <td width="399" valign="top"><h3>Winston's&nbsp;Wish</h3> <p><br /> Helpline: 08452 03 04 05<br /> W: <u>http://www.winstonswish.org.uk/</u><br /> Gives support for those caring for children affected by the death of a parent or a sibling and to the children themselves.</p> <h3> <br /> <br /> Compassionate Friends</h3> <p><br /> T: 0845 123 2304&nbsp;<br /> Every day of the year 1000-1600 and 1830-2230<br /> W: <a href="http://www.tcf.org.uk/">http://www.tcf.org.uk/</a><br /> Support by telephone, befriending and local groups for anyone affected by the death of a child.<br /> Please note that this charity supports people irrespective of the age of the child at the time of death i.e. the child may have reached adulthood.</p> <p></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </table> <p><img src="img/spacer.jpg" width="900" height="18" /></p> <table width="900" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top"><p><strong>OTHER SPECIALIST SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="34">&nbsp;</td> <td width="384" valign="top"><h3> Lesbian &amp; Gay Bereavement Project</h3> <p><strong><br /> </strong>T: 020 7403 5969 Mon/Tues/Thurs 1900-2230<br /> Support for gay men and lesbians expecting or anticipating bereavement and also for their families and friends.<br /> </p> <h3><br /> Macmillan CancerLine</h3> <p><br /> T: 0808 808 2020<br /> Textphone: 0808 808 0121<br /> Macmillan Youthline (for ages 12-21): 0808 808 0800<br /> All lines Mon- Fri 0900-2100 <br /> W: <u>http://www.macmillan.org.uk/</u><br /> Information and support for anyone affected by cancer whether they have been diagnosed themselves or are a&nbsp;family member, carer or friend.</p> <h3><br /> <br /> </h3> <h3><br /> <br /> </h3></td> <td width="83">&nbsp;</td> <td width="399" valign="top"><h3>Way Foundation (Widowed And Young)</h3> <p><br /> T: 0870 011 3450<br /> W: <u>http://www.wayfoundation.org.uk/</u><br /> Provides a self help network across the UK to those who are bereaved through losing their partner/spouse when aged 50 or under, together with their children.</p> <h3><br /> <br /> Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide</h3> <p><strong><br /> </strong>T: 0844 561 6855 Lines are open 0900-2100 every day<br /> W: <a href="http://www.uk-sobs.org.uk/">http://www.uk-sobs.org.uk/</a><br /> A self help organisation which exists to meet the needs of those bereaved by the&nbsp;suicide of a family member or anyone close to them.<br /> </p> <h3></h3></td> </tr> </table> <p><img src="img/spacer.jpg" width="900" height="18" /></p> <table width="900" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top"><p><strong>Carers</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="34">&nbsp;</td> <td width="384" valign="top"><h3>Carers UK</h3> <p><br /> Carers line: 0808 808 7777<br /> W: <a href="http://www.carersuk.org">http://www.carersuk.org</a></p> <h3></h3> <h3><br /> <br /> </h3></td> <td width="83">&nbsp;</td> <td width="399" valign="top"><h3>Princess Royal Trust for Carers</h3> <p><br /> T: 0844 800 4361 (London office)<br /> W: <a href="http://www.carers.org">http://www.carers.org</a></p> <h3><br /> </h3> <p>&nbsp;</p></td> </tr> </table> <p><img src="img/spacer.jpg" width="900" height="18" /></p> <table width="900" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top"><p><strong>FIND A COUNSELLOR</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="34">&nbsp;</td> <td width="384" valign="top"><h3> British Association of Counselling &amp; Psychotherapy</h3> <p><br /> Professional association and accrediting body for counsellors. <br /> W: <u>http://www.bacp.co.uk/</u>&nbsp;includes a 'Find a Counsellor' section<br /> T: 0870 443 5252, Mon - Fri 0845-1700</p> <h3><br /> <br /> </h3> <h3><br /> <br /> </h3></td> <td width="83">&nbsp;</td> <td width="399" valign="top"><h3>Association of Christian Counsellors</h3> <p><strong><br /> </strong>Association and accrediting body for counsellors working from a specifically Christian perspective. Includes&nbsp; 'Find a Counsellor'&nbsp; on the link <br /> W: <u>http://www.acc-uk.org/pages/1420.htm</u><br /> T: 0845 124 9569 or 0845 124 9570 <br /> </p> <h3></h3></td> </tr> </table> <p><img src="img/spacer.jpg" width="900" height="18" /></p> <table width="900" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top"><p><strong>PRACTICAL ISSUES<br /> </strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="34">&nbsp;</td> <td width="384" valign="top"><h3>The Bereavement Register</h3> <p><br /> T: 0870 600 7222<br /> W: <u>www.the-bereavement-register.org.uk/</u><br /> Providing details of the person who has died to the Bereavement Register helps to prevent direct mailing of advertising material.</p> <h3><br /> <br /> Citizens Advice</h3> <p><strong><br /> </strong>W: <a href="http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/">http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/</a><br /> Advice is not available from a national number. This site gives information and links to local Citizens Advice Bureaux.</p> <h3><br /> <br /> Directgov - public services all in one place</h3> <p><strong><br /> </strong>W: <u>http://www.direct.gov.uk/</u><br /> Official portal to UK national and local government services.<br /> </p> <p><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </p> <h3><br /> <br /> </h3></td> <td width="83">&nbsp;</td> <td width="399" valign="top"><h3>Probate Helpline</h3> <p><strong><br /> </strong>T: 0800&nbsp;013 2014<br /> W:<a href="http://itclegal.com/" title="itc Legal Services"> itc Legal Services</a><br /> Provided by itc Legal Services to give information about probate.</p> <h3><br /> Specialist cleaning services</h3> <p><strong><br /> </strong>Please call us for details of companies nearest to your area.</p> <h3><br /> FirstStop&nbsp;Advice</h3> <p><strong><br /> </strong>W: <u>http://www.firststopcareadvice.org.uk/</u><br /> FirstStop Advice is an independent, free service providing advice and information for older people, their families and carers about care and housing options in later life.&nbsp;&nbsp;FirstStop also offers useful information for carers looking for support and advice.</p> <h3></h3> <h3>Foreign and Commonwealth Office</h3> <p><strong><br /> </strong>T: 0845 850 2829<br /> W: <u>http://www.fco.gov.uk/</u> follow links to Travelling &amp; Living Abroad&nbsp;- contact us<br /> Government number for advice for deaths overseas or contacting relatives known to be overseas about a death in the UK. See website for numbers for&nbsp;contact details for individual embassies.</p> <p></p> <h3>&nbsp;</h3> </td> </tr> </table> <p><img src="img/spacer.jpg" width="900" height="18" /></p> <table width="900" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top"><p><strong>FUNERALS</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="34">&nbsp;</td> <td width="384" valign="top"><h3>Institute of Civil Funerals</h3> <p><strong><br /> </strong>T: 0845 004 8608<br /> W: <u>http://www.iocf.org.uk/</u><br /> Trains, regulates and can provide details of civil funeral celebrants.</p> <h3><strong><br /> <br /> National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD)</strong></h3> <p><strong><br /> </strong>T: 0845 230 1343<br /> W: <u>http://www.nafd.org.uk/</u><br /> Largest professional association of funeral directors with Code of Practice and Arbitration Scheme.<br /> <br /> <br /> </p> <p><br /> <br /> </p></td> <td width="83">&nbsp;</td> <td width="399" valign="top"><h3>British Humanist Association</h3> <p><strong><br /> </strong>T: 020 7079 3580<br /> W: <a href="http://www.humanism.org.uk/">http://www.humanism.org.uk/</a><br /> Provides information on and officiants for non-religious funerals.</p> <h3><br /> <br /> Natural Death Centre</h3> <p><strong><br /> </strong>T: 0871 288 2098<br /> W: <u>http://www.naturaldeath.org.uk/</u><br /> Information on 'green' funerals.</p> <h3>&nbsp;</h3> <h3>&nbsp;</h3></td> </tr> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div id="footerHome"> <table width="896" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="15">&nbsp;</td> <td width="881"><p class="footer">&copy; 2010 Assisted Probate Services. 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