MIND -- Worcester City Group: Garicoits House, 13, Greenhill, London Road, Worcester (01905 350912).

Motor Neurone Disease Helpline: (0845 7626262) Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. 7-10.30pm. Sat/Sun, 10-6pm.

Multiple Sclerosis Society: Contact Mrs Jean Thorman (01684 567840).

National Childbirth Trust: Worcester branch sec, Emma Raine (07005 802856). Antenatal booking: Jane Whitworth (07791745249). e-mail nctbooking@hotmail.com

NSPCC: Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire community appeals manager, Philip Sharpe (01432 341122). Enquiries (01905 617975). Also NSPCC: Child Protection Helpline (Freephone 0808 800500).

Oxfam: Contact Mrs Parker (01886 832836).

Phototravels for Mencap. Ray Sturdy. Adventure travel slide shows for MENCAP. www.phototravels.co.uk (01905 456624).

PEAL (Parents Experiencing Adults Loss): Contact Diana Williams (01905 723001).

Relate: 19 Castle Street, Worcester (01905 28051).

The Samaritans: 9 Sansome Place, Worcester (01905 21121 -- 24 hours) or visit between 9am and 10pm daily. National number (08457 909090).

Save the Children: Sec, Mrs B Ballard, 3 St Catherine's Hill, London Road, Worcester (01905 351751).

SCOPE 1st Key: Unit 3, Lowesmoor, Wharf, Lowesmoor, Worcester (01905 611147).

Sexual Health (Education Unit): Information on sexual health-related issues, including contraception, sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS. Contact, Sheena Stewart, South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust, 1 Britannia Court, Britannia Square, Worcester. Mon-Fri 9-4.30pm (01905 681747). Helpline (01905 22957).

Shopmobility: 54 Friary Walk, CrownGate Centre (level 6), Worcester (01905 610523). Electric and manual wheelchairs and electric scooters hire on daily basis or for members, Mon-Sat 9am-4.30pm.

Supporting Choice for Disabled People. Tel: 01905 350635.

South Worcestershire Victim Support Group: Contact, Hilary Kandiyali (01905 28252).

St Richard's Hospice Foundation: Rosehill, Worcester. Appeals Office. Contact, Mrs Maralyn Peachey (01905 763963).

Worcester Action Aid: Treasurer, Pat Price (01905 455514).

Worcester Access Group (WAG): Office, 54 Friary Walk, CrownGate, Worcester. Sec, Mr Ken Warnock (01905 354691).

Worcester City Volunteer Bureau: Contact, Sally Ellison, 33 The Tything, Worcester (01905 24741).

Worcester Diabetic Support Group: Mrs Sharon Brett (01905 391430).

Worcester Disabled Persons Club: Mr Bird (01905 641098).

Worcestershire Disabled Mobile Group: Sec, Mrs Pam Pearce (01905 640488).

Worcester Heart Support Group: Contact, Sister Adele Gripps, based at Worcestershire Royal Hospital (01905 763333 ext 30128).

WHCA Health Care Cash Plan 9 St Mary's Street, Worcester (01905 729090).

Worcestershire Family Mediation: (Helping people to reach agreement on matters concerning separation and divorce). Contact Mary Louise Thompson (01905 610925).

Worcestershire Lifestyles: (enabling disabled people to gain independence). Contact, Godfrey Morgan, Woodside Lodge, Larkhill Road, Worcester (01905 350686).

Worcester Natural Therapy Centre: 36 The Tything, Worcester (01905 612521).

Worcester News and Equipment Services for the Blind: Sec, M Johnson, 3 Blakeney Close, Worcester (01905 359867).

Worcestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre: PO Box 240, Worcester. Lines open Mon and Thurs 7.30pm-9.30pm. 24-hour answer machine (01905 724514).

Worcestershire Rural Stress Support Network: County co-ordinator Ann Bathurst (0870 7074445).

Worcester Snoezelen: Contact, Mrs Penny Bews, (01905 748229).

Worcester Talking Newspaper & Equipment Service for the Blind. Sec, Mr Terry Price (01905 767766).

Worcester Stroke Club: Contact, Val Libby (01905 352828).

Worcester Welfare Rights Centre: Angel Centre, Angel Place, Worcester. Advice, information, advocacy and representation for welfare benefits and housing rights. Also practical assistance to single homeless to secure and maintain suitable accommodation in Worcester. Welfare Benefits Outreach Service provides home visits. Mon/Wed/Fri 9.30am-1.30pm no appointments necessary. Tue/Thurs 9.30-1.30pm Appointments (01905 612774).