This page contains a list of organisations, charities and support groups that may be able to offer advice and information to individuals and line managers around returning to work, working longer and working healthier.
This list is by no means exhaustive and the listing of such organisations does not imply any form of endorsement. Employees may find the organisations marked with * the most relevant.
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*AbilityNet
AbilityNet is a joint initiative between the Computability Centre and the Foundation for Communication of the Disabled, to extend their work of making mainstream computer technology more accessible to disabled people.
AbilityNet provides free information and advice, individual assessment of technology needs, the supply of assistive technology with free support, a programme of awareness education, and consultancy for employers on system and workstation adaptations and web accessibility.
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www.abilitynet.org.uk
General Enquiries:
Tel: 0800 269545 (from home)
or 01926 312847 (from work)
Fax: 01926 407425
enquiries@abilitynet.org.uk
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*ACAS
ACAS aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. They provide up-to-date information, independent advice, high quality training and they work with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance.
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www.acas.org.uk
ACAS Helpline - answers your employment questions in one confidential phone call.
Tel: 08457 47 47 47
Textphone: 08456 06 16 00
Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00
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Age Positive (Department for Work and Pensions)
A team working in the Department for Work and Pensions in Sheffield and London, responsible for strategy and policies to support people making decisions about working and retirement. The Age Positive campaign promotes the benefits of employing a mixed-age workforce that includes older and younger people. They encourage employers to make decisions about recruitment, training and retention that do not discriminate against someone because of their age. They use publications, research, press, events and awards initiatives to get the message across - and to help employers prepare for legislation in 2006 to outlaw age discrimination in employment.
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www.agepositive.gov.uk
General enquiries:
agepositive@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Age Positive Team
Department for Work and Pensions
Room W8d
Moorfoot
Sheffield
S1 4PQ
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*Association of Disabled Professionals
ADP is a membership organization. Their aims and objectives are: to improve the education rehabilitation, training and employment opportunities available to disabled people. To encourage disabled people to develop their physical and mental capacities fully, to find and retain employment commensurate with their abilities and qualifications, and to participate fully in the everyday life of society. To improve public knowledge and acceptance of the capabilities, needs and problems of disabled people, particularly in relation to education and employment.
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www.adp.org.uk
General enquiries:
Tel: 01204 431638
Fax: 01204 431638
adp.admin@ntlworld.com
Association of Disabled Professionals
BCM ADP
London
WC1N 3XX
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British Occupational Health Research Foundation (BOHRF)
BOHRF is a solutions and evidence focused occupational health charity. It organises evidence-based research and 'gold standard' evidence reviews in both the biomedical and psychosocial fields. It also awards grants for such work. Its mission:
'Bringing employers and researchers together to produce robust science and evidence based work of practical value whose application will contribute to the right of people at work to be 'healthy, motivated and at work'.
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www.bohrf.org.uk
General enquiries:
Tel: 020 7317 5898
Fax: 020 7317 5899
admin@bohrf.org.uk
6 St Andrew's Place
Regent's Park
London
NW1 4LB
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The Cabinet Office
The Cabinet Office is at the centre of Government, coordinating policy and strategy across government departments.'
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www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
General enquiries
Tel: 020 7276 1234
Cabinet Office
70 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2AS
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Centre for Accessible Environments
The Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) is concerned with the practicalities of inclusive design in the built environment. They provide information and advice on access issues, design guidance, training and consultancy on legislation, factsheets. They can carry out access audits.
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www.cae.org.uk
General enquiries:
Tel/textphone: 020 7840 0125
Fax: 020 7840 5811
info@cae.org.uk
Centre for Accessible Environments
70 South Lambeth Road
London
SW8 1RL
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Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD)
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the professional body for those involved in the management and development of people.
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www.cipd.co.uk
General enquiries:
Tel: 020 8612 6200
Fax: 020 8612 6201
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
151 The Broadway
London
SW19 1JQ
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Commission for Architecture & the Built Environment (CABE)
CABE believe that well designed homes, streets, parks, workplaces, schools and hospitals are the fundamental right of everyone.
They motivate those responsible for providing our buildings and spaces to design and develop well. They demonstrate to those clients that investment in excellence will pay back many times over through a more productive workforce, more contented customers and a healthier bottom line.
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www.cabe.org.uk
General enquiries:
Tel: 020 7070 6700
Fax: 020 7070 6777
enquiries@cabe.org.uk
1 Kemble Street
London
WC2B 4AN
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*Department of Health
The Department of Health is a governmental department 'committed to improving the quality and convenience of care provided by the NHS and social services. Its work includes setting national standards, shaping the direction of health and social care services and promoting healthier living.'
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www.dh.gov.uk
General enquiries:
Tel: 0207 210 4850
Lines are open from 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday
Minicom: 0207 210 5025
Lines are open from 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday
dhmail@dh.gsi.gov.uk
The Department of Health
Richmond House
79 Whitehall
London SW1A 2NL
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*Department for Work and pensions (DWP)
The DWP is a governmental department helping people 'achieve their potential through employment.'
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www.dwp.gov.uk/dda
General enquiries:
Tel: 020 7712 2171
Fax: 020 7712 2386
https://secureonline.dwp.gov.uk/dwp- contact/?emailTo=peo
Department for Work and Pensions
Room 112
The Adelphi
1-11 John Adam Street
London
WC2N 6HT
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*Disabled Living Foundation
The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) helps older and disabled people find equipment solutions that enable them to lead independent lives. They 'aim to help people achieve greater mobility and independence and to confront barriers excluding them from living a full and productive life at home, at work and in their leisure time.'
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www.dlf.org.uk
Helpdesk:
Tel: 0845 130 9177 (local call rate)
Text phone: 020 7432 8009.
Opening times are 10.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday.
info@dlg.org.uk
Disabled Living Foundation
380-384 Harrow Road
London
W9 2HU
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*Disability (part of Directgov)
Directgov offers disabled people information on a wide range of topics including independent living, financial support, health and social services, employment and travel.
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www.direct.gov.uk/DisabledPeople/fs/en
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*Disability Rights Commission
The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is an independent body established in April 2000 by Act of Parliament to stop discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people. It gives advice and information to disabled people, employers and service providers.
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www.drc-gb.org.uk
Tel: 08457 622 633
Textphone: 08457 622 644
(You can speak to an operator at any time between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday)
Fax: 08457 778 878
DRC Helpline
FREEPOST MID02164
Stratford upon Avon
CV37 9BR
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Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAP Association)
An EAP is a worksite-focused programme to assist in the identification and resolution of employee concerns, which affect, or may affect, performance
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www.eapa.org.uk
General enquiries:
Freephone: 0800 783 7616
Fax: 01993 772765
info@eapa.org.uk
3 Moors Close
Ducklington
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX29 7TW
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The Employers Forum on Age
'The Employers Forum on Age (EFA) is an independent network of leading employers who recognise the value of an age diverse workforce. The EFA sets the agenda for age and employment issues in the UK. In addition to supporting employers, the EFA influences Government, business and trade unions, and campaigns for real, practical change in issues such as flexible retirement and the forthcoming age discrimination legislation.'
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www.efa.org.uk
Tel: 0845 456 2495
Fax: 020 7785 6536
efa@efa.org.uk
Floor 3, Downstream
1 London Bridge
London
SE1 9BG
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Employers' Forum on Disability
'The Employers' Forum on Disability is an employers' organisation focused on the issue of disability in the workplace. It is funded and managed by employers. With over 400 members, the Forum represents organisations who employ over 20% of the UK workforce. '
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www.employers-forum.co.uk
General enquiries:
Tel: 020 7403 3020
Fax: 020 7403 0404
Minicom: 020 7403 0040
website.enquiries@employers-forum.co.uk
Employers' Forum on Disability
Nutmeg House
60 Gainsford Street
London
SE1 2NY
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Employers' Organisation for local government
'The EO's role is to represent local authorities as employers and support better people management in this sector to improve service quality and productivity.'
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www.lg-employers.gov.uk
General enquiries:
Tel: 020 7296 6781
Fax: 020 7296 6750
eo-comms@lg-employers.gov.uk
Employers' Organisation for local government
Layden House
76-86 Turnmill Street
London
EC1M 5LG
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*Equal Opportunities Commission
The Equal Opportunities Commission is an independent, non-departmental public body funded primarily by the government working towards eliminating sex discrimination in Britain.
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www.eoc.org.uk
Helpline (Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm)
Tel: 0845 601 5901
Fax: 0161 838 8312
info@eoc.org.uk
Great Britain
Arndale House, Arndale Centre
Manchester
M4 3EQ
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Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Workplace Health Connect
Free and impartial advice on health at work in partnership with HSE
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www.hse.gov.uk/workplacehealth/index.htm
Different contact numbers for different regions (see website), or call:
General enquiries:
Tel: 0845 345 0055
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International Stress Management Association
'The International Stress Management Association UK is a registered charity with a multi-disciplinary professional membership. It exists to promote sound knowledge and best practice in the prevention and reduction of human stress. It sets professional standards for the benefit of individuals and organisations using the services of its members.'
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www.isma.org.uk
General enquiries:
Tel: 07000 780430
ISMA UK, PO Section 26
South Petherton
TA13 5WY
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Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
'The Institution is the home of the Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner, regulating and steering the profession, maintaining standards and providing impartial, authoritative guidance on health and safety issues.'
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www.iosh.co.uk
General enquiries:
Tel: 0116 257 3100
Fax: 0116 257 3101
enquiries@iosh.co.uk
IOSH
The Grange
Highfield Drive
Wigston
Leicestershire
LE18 1NN
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*Jobcentre plus
'Provides an integrated service to people of working age. It offers help to people looking to move into work and support for people who can't. Jobcentre Plus also provides a range of services to help employers fill their vacancies quickly.'
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www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
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The Work Foundation( formally the Industrial Society
'The Work Foundation, a not-for-dividend public interest company, exists to inspire and deliver improvements to performance through improving the quality of working life. It believes that productive, high performance organisations are those committed to making work more fulfilling, fun, inspirational and effective, and through engaging their workforces succeed in integrating the many aims crucial to organisational success.'
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www.theworkfoundation.com
Tel: 0870 165 6700
Fax: 0870 165 6701
contactcentre@theworkfoundation.com
The Work Foundation
Peter Runge House
3 Carlton House Terrace
London
SW1Y 5DG
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Managing Absence
Established to support employers in finding suitable and effective ways to manage their sickness absence, which fit with the nature and size of the organisation. It offers advice and information, examples of good practice and benchmarking information
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www.managingabsence.org.uk
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*The Mental Health Foundation
'The mental Health Foundation exists to help people survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems.'
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www.mentalhealth.org.uk
England:
Tel: 020 7803 1100
Fax: 020 7803 1111
mhf@mhf.org.uk
Mental Health Foundation, London Office, 9th Floor, Sea Containers House, 20 Upper Ground, London, SE1 9QB, United Kingdom.
Scotland:
Tel: 0141 572 0125
scotland@mhf.org.uk
Mental Health Foundation, Scotland Office, Merchants House, 30 George Square, Glasgow G2 1EG
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*Mind
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress by:
- advancing the views, needs and ambitions of people with mental health problems
- challenging discrimination and promoting inclusion
- influencing policy through campaigning and education
- inspiring the development of quality services which reflect expressed need and diversity
- achieving equal rights through campaigning and education
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www.mind.org.uk
Infoline: 0845 766 0163
England:
Tel: 020 8519 2122
Fax: 020 8522 1725
contact@mind.org.uk
15-19 Broadway, London E15 4BQ
Cymru:
Tel: 029 2039 5123
Fax: 029 2034 6585
3rd Floor, Quebec House, Castlebridge
5-19 Cowbridge Road East
Cardiff
CF11 9AB
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NHS Employers
NHS Employers works for employers to improve the working lives of staff and through them, to provide better care for patients. NHS Employers was launched in November 2004 and as part of the drive by government to shift decision making away from Whitehall. It helps ensure that employers throughout the NHS are in the driving seat on human resource issues.
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www.nhsemployers.org
To contact the London office, please write to:
Tel: 020 7074 3200
enquiries@nhsemployers.org
NHS Employers
29 Bressenden Place
London SW1E 5DD
To contact the Leeds office, please write to:
Tel: 0113 306 3000
enquiries@nhsemployers.org
NHS Employers
2 Brewery Wharf
Kendell Street
Leeds, LS10 1JR
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*NHS Expert Patients Programme
The Expert Patients Programme (EPP) is an NHS-based training programme that provides opportunities to people who live with long-term chronic conditions to develop new skills to manage their condition better on a day-to-day basis.
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www.expertpatients.nhs.uk
Local Expert Patients staff can advise on courses, events and other local activity in your area. Select your region for local contact details via their website.
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NHS Plus
NHS Plus is a network of NHS occupational health (OH) departments across England, supplying quality services to non-NHS employers.
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www.nhsplus.nhs.uk
Tel: 0800 092 0062 (lines open from 10.00 to 17.00 Monday to Friday).
For people with impaired hearing, our minicom number is 0207 210 5025.
nhsplus@dh.gsi.gov.uk
NHS Plus
The Department of Health
Skipton House
80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH
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Remploy
REMPLOY is the UK's leading supplier of employment opportunities for disabled people, providing jobs and training
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www.remploy.co.uk
Tel: 0800 138 7656 (freephone - UK only)
Fax: 0800 138 7657
Minicom: 024 7651 5869
info@remploy.co.uk
Remploy Limited
Stonecourt
Siskin Drive
Coventry
CV3 4FJ
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Remploy Interwork
Specialist recruitment division of Remploy
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http://jobsearch.remployinterworkjobs.co.uk/
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The Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health (SCMH)
'The Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health (SCMH) is a charity that works to improve the quality of life for people with severe mental health problems. It carries out research, development and training work to influence policy and practice in health and social care.'
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www.scmh.org.uk
contact@scmh.org.uk
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Trades Union Congress (TUC)
'With member unions representing over six and a half million working people, we campaign for a fair deal at work and for social justice at home and abroad.'
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www.tuc.org.uk
Tel: 020 7636 4030
Fax: 020 7636 0632
info@tuc.org.uk
Congress House
Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3LS
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* UNISON
Britain's largest trade union. Represents members from public services.
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www.unison.org.uk
Tel: 0845 355 0845
1 Mabledon Place
London
WC1H 9AJ
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