Age Concern: County Group: 6 Sansome Street, Worcester WR1 1UH (01905 726652). Droitwich and District Group: The Spinning Wheel Shop, Droitwich, WR9 8DY (01905 772126). Malvern Group: The Grange, Grange Road, Malvern, WR14 3HA (01684 560666). Worcester City and District Group: Alfred Taylor House, 43-49 St John's, Worcester WR2 5AG (01905 428889). Group website www.achw.org.uk

Acorns Children's Hospice Trust: (0121 248 4850).

Acquired Brain Injury Unit: Evesham College, Cheltenham Road, Evesham (01386 712635).

Agoraphobic Link Line: Admin Janet Sarkar, 70 Margaret Road, Worcester WR2 4LR (01905 424533).

Alcohol Advisory Service: Rutland House, 25 The Tything, WR1 1JL (01905 27417).

Alzheimer's Disease Society: Contact Sylvia Parker, 50 Constance Road, Worcester (01905 452705), 24-hour helpline (Monday-Saturday) (01905 763322).

Barnardos Helpers Group: Droitwich, Chairman Mrs Rose Wall (01905 770692).

British Polio Fellowship: Mr and Mrs Perkins, 16 Bramley Close, Colletts Green, Powick, Worcester WR2 4SR (01905 830804). Meet 4th Thursday of every month 7.30pm, Unity House, Stanley Rd, Worcester.

Child Contact Centre: (for Children of separated parents), Margaret Walker (01905 29832) .

Cancer Research Campaign: Worcester branch: Chairman Mrs Barbara Ludwig (01905 354109).

Cancer Support Group, Worcester: Mrs H. Thake, 51 Mortlake Avenue, Worcester (01905 355642); Mrs Render (01905 422654).

Casualties Union: Worcester branch: Mrs K.G. Bache, SRN, 7 Ambrose Close, Oldbury Road, Worcester (01905 426829).

Christian Aid: Contact the Rev David Owens, 66 Barnes Way, Worcester WR5 3AP (01905 351365). Chairman, Jeremy Curtis, 3 Millbrook Close, Northwick, Worcester WR3 7BJ (01905 458781).

Cobalt Unit Appeal Fund: Contact Appeals co-ordinator Jeanne Ramsbottom, Linton House, Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham GL53 7AS (01242 518307).

The Compassionate Friends for Bereaved Parents: Mrs Margaret Reynolds, 242 Hylton Road, Worcester (01905 421609); Caroline Bull (01905 611833).

Cruse -- Bereavement Care: Contact (01905 22223) for help and information.

Cystic Fibrosis Trust: Mrs P. Morris, 38 Timberdine Avenue, Worcester (01905 356903).

Deaf Direct: 13 Castle Street, Worcester (01905 723351). Worcester and Hereford Interpreting Service (for the deaf) (01905 23700).

DIAL Worcester (Disablement Information Advice Line): Confidential information and advice service on all aspects of disability for disabled people their family and carers, Mon-Fri 9am-1pm. 54 Friary Walk, CrownGate Centre, Worcester. Manager: Joan Lander (01905 27790).

Disability Answers: Mrs Jean Murray, 14 Charnwood Close, Worcester, WR2 4NZ (01905 423997).

Disabled Drivers Association: Mr Smart, 3 Meadow Close, Old Road South, Kempsey, (01905 820018).

Droitwich Fellowship for the Handicapped: Co-ordinators J.A. Broome and M. Vine, Covercroft Resource Centre, Droitwich (01905 770047), Mon, Tues and Weds only 9.30am-1.30pm.

Dyslexia Association: Contact Mrs Val Martin, Wyxena Brook House, Grove Farm, Peopleton, Pershore WR10 2LF (01905 840979).

Ethnic Access Link Scheme: Contact Pat McEvoy, St Swithun's Institute, The Trinity, Worcester WR1 2PN. (01905 25121).

Family Mediation Worcestershire: (helping people to reach agreements on matters concerning separation and divorce), Contact Mary Louise Thompson, Castle Street, Worcester (01905 610925).

Friends of Worcester Royal Infirmary: Chairperson Mrs Romer (01905 820206) Sec Miss E.W. Bonnett (01905 423441).

Guide Dogs for the Blind Association: Sec Mrs H. Cornish, 27 Newland Road, Droitwich (01905 778451).

Hospital Waiting List Helpline: 0181 9831133.

Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust: Contact Mrs Sue Morris, Halfway Cottage, Fernhill Heath, Worcester WR3 8RA.

Lesbian and Gay Switchboard: The Quilt Factory, Angel Place, Worcester Tues, Wed, Thurs 7.30-10pm (01905 723097).

Leukaemia Research Fund, Worcester branch: Chairman Jackie Smith, 10 Menston Close, Heron Grange, Worcester (01905 27021). Sec: Hilary Morgan, White Cottage, Worlds End, Grimley, nr Worcester (01905 641796).

Macmillan Cancer Relief: Mrs Chris Neale, Worcester & District Committee, The Nook, Battenhall Avenue, Worcester, WR5 2HW (01905 351571).

Mark Chandler Appeal Fund for Brain Damaged Children: Contact John Chandler, 87 Penhill Crescent, Worcester (01905 423328).

MIND -- Worcester City Group: Mr Alan Craig (01905 612389).

Motor Neurone Disease Helpline: (0345 626262) Mon-Fri 9am-10.30pm.

National Childbirth Trust: Worcester Branch Sec Julie Palmer (01905 755201).

National Meningitis Trust: Contact Mrs Brazier, 144 Windermere Drive, Worcester (01905 458826).

NSPCC: Area Appeals Manager, Hereford and Worcester Philip Sharpe (01432 341122). Enquiries (01905 617975).

NSPCC: Child Protection Helpline (Freephone 0800 800500).

Oxfam: 231 High Street, Erdington, Birmingham B23 6SS (0121 384 2384).

Parkinson's Disease Society: Branch Hon Sec W. Arthur Burgess, 8 Ashdown Close, Worcester WR2 4NP (01905 424977).

Welfare Visitors for the Parkinson's Disease Society: Alison Faulkner (01684 833800) Covering the area of West Worcestershire to incorporate Malvern, Upton-upon-Severn, Worcester, Bewdley, Kidderminster, Stourport and Tenbury Wells.

R.C.N (formerly ACE): Forum nurses working with older people. Chairperson Mrs Judy Smith, 53 Mortlake Ave, Worcester (01905 760510, Home (01905 352130).

Relate: Worcestershire Marriage Guidance, 19 Castle Street, Worcester WR1 3AD (01905 28051).

The Samaritans: 9 Sansome Place, Worcester (01905 21121 -- 24 hours) or visit between 9am and 10pm daily. National Number (0345 909090).

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

SCOPE: (formerly The Spastics Society) For people with Cebebral Palsy, Helpline (0800 626216).

Sexual Health Education Unit: Information on sexual health related issues including contraception, sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS. Contact Sheena Stewart, Community Health Care NHS Trust, 1 Britannia Court, Britannia Square, Worcester (01905 681747; Helpline -- (01905 22957).

Shopmobility: 54 Friary Walk, CrownGate Centre (level 6), Worcester (01905 610523). Electric and manual wheelchairs and electric scooters loaned, free of charge to disabled people, Mon-Sat 9am-5pm.

South Worcestershire Victim Support Group: Contact Robert Smith, PO Box 99, Worcester WR1 2JH (01905 28252).

St Richard's Hospice Foundation: Rosehill, Wor-cester WR5 1EY (01905 763963). Appeals Office, contact Angela Hughes (01905 26262).

The Stroke Association: Information and Educational Centre, Contact Sharyn Walker, 1A Lowesmoor Terrace, Wor-cester WR1 2RX (01905 619174).

Worcester Action Aid: Treasurer Pat Price, 13 Mead-ow Rd, Claines, Worcester (01905 455514).

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

Worcestershire Association for the Blind: 13 Wyld's Lane, Worcester, chairman Mr Ray Turner (01905 351311).

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

Worcester Diabetic Support Group: Gerald Marchment 30 Peterborough Close, WR5 1PW (01905 350405).

Worcester Disability Persons Club: Mr Bird, The Pleck, Grimley, Worcester (01905 641098).

Worcestershire Disabled Mobile Group: Sec Les Passey, Church Cottage, Grimley, WR2 6LU (01905 641147).

Worcester Disabled Sports Group: Contact Mrs Julie Evans, 36 Wilson Street, Worcester (01905 726124).

Worcester Heart Support Group:

Contact Sister Adelle Gripps, Ronkswood Hospital, (01905 763333 ext 34042).

Worcester Home-Start: Mrs M. Jones and Mrs E. Cleverdon, Goodrich House, Sansome Place, Worcester WR1 1UA (01905 29377).

Worcestershire Hospital Charitable Trust. Appeals Sec Mrs C. Watt. Worcester Royal Infirmary (Ronkswood Branch), Newtown Road, Worcester WR5 1HN (01905 359607).

Worcester Hospital Contributors Association: 9 St Mary's Street, Worcester (01905 729090).

Worcester Hospital Radio: The Old Chapel, Newtown Hospital, Newtown Road, Worcester (01905 353259). Public Relations Officer, Tony Deakin (01905 453280).

Worcestershire Lifestyle (for people with physical disabilities and sensory impairment): Contact Sue Abbott, Woodside Lodge, Larkhill Road, Worcester WR5 2EF (01905 350686).

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

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).

Worcester Royal Infirmary Nurses League: Chairperson Sister G. Biddle, Ward 14 (01905 763333).

Worcester Snoezelen: Contact Mrs Penny Bews, 3 Turnpike Close, Worcester (01905 748229).

Worcester Stroke Club: Contact Gay Alderton, 11 King Arthur's Close, Worcester (01905 422126).

Worcester Welfare Rights Centre: Angel Centre, Angel Place, Worcester. Advise to disadvantaged on welfare benefit and employment problems and advice and assistance to single homeless. (Outreach Service, can involve home visits). Mon/Wed/Fri 9.30am-1.30pm. (01905 612774).