Have you gone to type a word or phrase into a search engine and wondered what you were really looking for? The MyLiferaft Resources section has been created to give you access to a large selection of external websites that we feel could offer relevant support, practical information and informed comment.
Whether you are looking for your local cinema to find out if they have wheelchair access, information on support groups on a wide range of topics or access to Government and NHS websites, the MyLiferaft Resources can help.
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Breast Cancer Care
0808 800 6000
We want every person affected by breast cancer to get the best treatment, support and information – and this guides everything we do.
Cancer Research
0300 123 1022
Cancer is happening right now and we're working to beat it right now. Help us find cures and kinder treatments today
Cancer Support UK
020 7470 8755
Cancer Support UK provides practical and emotional support to people living with cancer, both during and after the treatment period. We support people with all kinds of cancer across the UK.
Children with Cancer UK
020 7404 0808
Children with Cancer UK is the leading national children's charity dedicated to the fight against childhood cancer
Children's Cancer & Leukaemia
0116 252 5858
We are a leading children’s cancer charity and the UK and Ireland’s professional association for those involved in the treatment and care of children with cancer.
Cure Search
Find an overview of each of the most common types of children’s cancer including common symptoms, how they are diagnosed, standard treatments, new therapies being tested and current research.
Macmillan Support
0808 808 00 00
We know how a cancer diagnosis can affect everything. So we’re here to support you & help you take back some control in your life. From help with money worries & advice about work, to someone who’ll listen if you just want to talk, we’re here
NHS Choices – Cancer
Non-emergency 111
NHS Choices is the UK's biggest health website. Learn more about what we do and the services we offer.
Care at Home (including live in care)
Care Home
No telephone number available
Care Homes, Jobs, News & Events, Products & Services, Training and Care Homes for Sale
Care Watch
01908 557 950
We have a reputation throughout the country for providing a high standard of care and personalised home care services to our customers
Helping Hands Home Care
Helpline: 0843 634 7828
Live In Care Jobs
0203 239 0234
We are an online job board for live-in care for both care agencies and carers looking for work. Our website is the perfect resource for employers looking for carers as we want to make finding the right live-in carer for you as quick and easy as possible.
My Home Touch
0207 148 6746
Whether you are looking for a trusted companion at home or need urgent live in care after hospital, our experienced team of NHS doctors and healthcare professionals can assist you with finding the right match.
Super Carers
020 3813 9435
Elderly Care: A Guide for Families New to Caring If you’re newly responsible for finding elderly care for a family member or friend, it can be difficult to know where to start.
The Good Care Group
0808 2232 978
The Good Care Group provides a multi award winning live in care service to your loved ones in the comfort of their own homes
Care At Home
Reception: 08000 807 891
Specialist, full-time, live in care for those that need support with daily living, yet who want to maintain their dignity and independence and continue living in the comfort and safety of their own home.
Carers Rights (Carers UK)
Advice Line: 0808 808 7777
The Carers UK Carers Rights Guide covers your rights as a carer and where to go for financial or practical help in England
Carers Training (Edinburgh & Lothian)
0131 622 6666
Training, learning, social and leisure activities for carers who live or care for a family member, partner or friend in Edinburgh and Lothian.
Carers Trust
National Office: 0844 800 4361
A world where the role and contribution of unpaid carers is recognised and they have access to the quality support and services they need to live their own lives
Carers UK
Advice Line: 0808 808 7777
The UK's only national membership charity for carers, Carers UK is both a support network and a movement for change.
Caring for someone with dementia: a guide
This guide intended for carers of those with dementia covers what exactly dementia is & the best approaches to providing treatment to those it affects.
My Home Touch
0207 148 6746
Whether you are looking for a trusted companion at home or need urgent live in care after hospital, our experienced team of NHS doctors and healthcare professionals can assist you with finding the right match.
Social Care Institute for Excellence
General Enquiries: 020 7766 7400
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) is a leading improvement support agency and independent charity, working with the care and support sector in the UK. We co-produce our work with people who use services and carers.
Super Carers
020 3813 9435
Elderly Care: A Guide for Families New to Caring If you’re newly responsible for finding elderly care for a family member or friend, it can be difficult to know where to start.
Cerebra
Helpline: 0800 328 1159
Founded in 2001, Cerebra is a unique national charity that strives to improve the lives of children with neurological conditions, through research, information and direct, on-going support.
Children (non-specific support for you & your child)
Action for Children
01923 361 500
Offering respite facilities across the UK
Action Medical Research
01403 210406
At any one time we have more than 75 research projects live across the UK - searching for answers and offering hope for children and their families.
Bringing Us Together
07908 624549
Bringing Us Together is an independent and proactive community inspiring families to use our Recipe for Success
Child Bereavement UK
0800 02 888 40
Child Bereavement UK supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement. Our vision is for all families to have the support they need to rebuild their lives
Child Care Index
01227 763425
Supplying parents with vital information for finding the best day care nursery for their child. Our database has over 10000 UK nurseries, providing parents with comprehensive details of day nurseries
Childhood Bereavement Network
020 7843 6309
We support professionals working with bereaved children and young people, with information updates, key resources and networking opportunities
Contact
Helpline: 0808 808 3555
Support for families with disabled children. We provide information advice and support. We bring families together so they can support each other. We campaign to improve their circumstances and for their right to be included and equal in society.
Family and Childcare Trust
Reception: 020 7940 7510
Family and Childcare Trust aims to make the UK a better place for families, through research, campaigning and information provision, and working with government, employers and parents to reduce pressures on family life.
Family Fund
Helpline: 01904 621115
Helen Sanderson Associates
+44 (0)161 442 8271
We are a social enterprise, working to create person-centred change by transforming how we think, plan and meet together.
Newlife – The Charity For Disabled Children
01543 462 777
We provide thousands of items of equipment every year. Fast-tracking delivery, to prevent suffering and when time is very precious. Childhood cancers, birth defects, accidents, diseases and infections can all cause disability. They are affecting children and their families every day.
Parents of Disabled Children
No telephone number available
Parents of disabled children bring families together for friendship, to share information, and to support one another. The forum was created by parents who have children with special needs and is run by parents so we are all in this together.
SPOKAN Supporting Parents of Kids with Additional Needs
This group has been formed to provide the opportunity for like-minded families to meet and share experiences, as well as provide support and understanding.
Support Line
Helpline: 01708 765200
We offer confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post.
NewThe Local Offer
07955 607434
The Local Offer provides a subscription-based platform for education, health & social care services across England & the rest of the UK.
Winston's Wish
Helpline: 08452 03 04 05
Supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying or when a child is facing bereavement.
Empire Cinema
Booking Hotline: 08 714 714 714
Get up-to-date information about what films are on at your local Empire cinema
MyVue
Booking Line: 08712 240 240
FInd out which films are on at your local Vue cinema
Odeon
Guest Services: 0333 006 7777
Find out what films are on at your local Odeon cinema.
Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Helpline: 0300 373 1000
We are the only UK-wide charity making a daily difference to the lives of people with cystic fibrosis, and those who care for them
MyLiferaft do not link to external sites in return for cash, services or any other consideration in kind. We are not responsible for the content of these external websites and their inclusion in this list is not an endorsement of the website or the site owner’s products or services. MyLiferaft is currently a UK-based product and therefore only features UK-based resources.
