Legal Help
Community Legal Advice provide telephone advice for those eligible for Legal Aid. Not for personal injury, but other problems such as employment, benefits and tax credits, housing, family and debt.
gov.uk/community-legal-advice
0845 345 4345
If you've lost money but aren't able to settle in any other way you may be able to go through the small claims court. A claim can be issued in the County Court and guidance on the Court claims process and relevant forms can be found online.
gov.uk/make-court-claim-for-money
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is set up by the Government to compensate people who've been physically or mentally injured as a result of being a blameless victim of a violent crime.
gov.uk/claim-compensation-criminal-injury
0300 003 3601
Victim Support helps people affected by crime. They may be able to help you make a claim through Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).
victimsupport.org.uk
0845 3030 900
The Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) compensates road traffic accident victims of uninsured and un-traced motorists. You can make a claim online.
mib.org.uk
Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) promotes better patient safety and justice for people who have been affected by a medical accident.
avma.org.uk
0845 123 2352
Treament and Support
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy can advise on choosing a physio in your area.
csp.org.uk
MIND is a charity which helps people take control of their mental health, providing information, advice training and other services.
mind.org.uk
Back Care is a charity that aims to reduce the impact of back pain, by providing information and support to those who suffer with back problems.
backcare.org.uk
0845 130 2704
The Disabilities Trust provides innovative care, rehabilitation and support solutions for people with profound physical impairments, and includes The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT) which helps people recover and regain skills lost as a result of brain injury.
thedtgroup.org
Headway gives help to people affected by brain injuries and offers rehabilitation programmes, carer support and social re-integration.
headway.org.uk
0808 800 2244
Help for Heroes assists those injured or wounded serving in the Armed Services.
helpforheroes.org.uk
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) can help you find a specialist counsellor or therapist.
bcp.co.uk
Employment Help
The Advisory, Conciliation & Arbitration Service (ACAS) provides independent, impartial and confidential advice to both employees and employers who are in dispute.
acas.org.uk
0845 747 4747
Gov.uk holds a range of information on employment issues including your rights, health and safety, pay and contracts.
gov.uk
The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance, supported by qualified careers advisors to help you make decisions on learning, training and work opportunities.
direct.gov.uk/nationalcareersservice