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Help & Support Contacts:
Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Web: cqc.org.uk
Regulates and inspects health and social care services across England.
Citizens Advice
Tel: 03444 111 444 - Text: 03444 111 445
Web: citizensadvice.org.uk
This is where you can access free, confidential information and advice on your rights, money, housing, legal and other problems.
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
Web: gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-licensing-agency
The DVLA maintains registers of drivers and vehicles in the UK.
First Tier Tribunal (Mental Health)
Web: gov.uk/courts-tribunals/first-tier-tribunal-mental-health
Deals with cases in England relating to the Mental Health Act 1983.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW)
Tel: 0300 062 8163
Web: hiw.org.uk
This is an independent regulator for healthcare in Wales, where you can make complaints and provide any feedback.
Law Society
Web: lawsociety.org.uk
This is the professional association for solicitors across England and Wales. This resource includes a searchable directory of solicitors.
Mental Health Lawyers Association
Web: mhla.co.uk
This is the professional association for solicitors specialising in mental health law. This resource includes a list of solicitors by local area.
Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales
Web: mentalhealthreviewtribunal.gov.wales
Deals with cases in Wales relating to the Mental Health Act 1983.
Revolving Doors Agency
Tel: 020 7407 0747
Supports those with mental health issues who have had contact with the criminal justice system.
Are you struggling with your mental health? Feeling failed by a health or government service? Need an advocate? A volunteering placement? Something else? We’ve got you covered with our Support Directory - a comprehensive contact list for anything you may need or may be battling with (U.K only).
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