Resources
Association of British Orchestras
32 Rose Street, London WC2E 9ET
Tel: 020 7557 6770, Fax 020 7557 6799, email: info@abo.org.uk
abo.org.uk
Musicians Benevolent Fund
7-11 Britannia Street, London, WC1X 9JS
Tel: 020 7239 9100 Fax: 020 7713 8942, email: info@helpmusicians.org.uk
helpmusicians.org.uk
Musicians Union
Can
facilitate inexpensive hearing tests and have a range of Healthy &
Safety information sheets and Members Medical Helpline (available only
to members)
musiciansunion.org.uk
Equity
Guild House, Upper St Martins Lane, London WC2H 9EG
Tel: 020 7379 6000 Fax: 020 7379 7001, email: info@equity.org.uk
equity.org.uk
Physical and mental health
Alexander Technique
A comprehensive guide to Alexander Technique resources worldwide
alexandertechnique.com
Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (UK-based)
ausphysio.com
Body Control Pilates
Recognised leaders of the Pilates method in the UK and experience of working with orchestral musicians
Body Control Pilates, 6 Langley Street London WC2H 9JA
Tel: 020 7379 3734 Fax: 020 7379 7551, email: info@bodycontrol.co.uk
bodycontrol.co.uk
British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM)
4th Floor, Totara Park House, 34 - 36 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8HR
Helpline: 020 7404 8444, email: admin@bapam.org.uk
bapam.org.uk
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
1 Regent Place, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2PJ
Tel: 0870 443 5252, email: bacp@bacp.co.uk
counselling.co.uk
Department of Health
Richmond House, 79 Whitehall, London SW1A 2NS
Tel: Publications unit on 08701 555455
dh.gov.uk
First Assist
A leading provider of Employee Assistance Programmes and counselling services throughout the UK and abroad
First Assist Group Ltd., Wheatfield Way, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 1YG
Tel: 020 8763 3405, email: advice.services@firstassist.co.uk
firstassist.co.uk
Health Development Agency
Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn, London WC1V 7BA
Tel: 020 7067 5800
hda-online.org.uk
Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists
Register of physios with advanced clinical qualification
macpweb.org
Map My Run
mapmyrun.com
Patient Information Leaflets
patient.co.uk/pils.asp
Noise
British Tinnitus Association
Ground Floor, Unit 5, Acorn Business Park, Woodseats Close, Sheffield S8 0TB
Tel: 0800 018 0527 Fax: 0114 258 2279, email: info@tinnitus.org.uk
tinnitus.org.uk
Don't Lose the Music
RNID information and advice to musicians
dontlosethemusic.com
Music, noise and hearing: how to play your part
A musician's guide to noise and hearing produced by the BBC in partnership with the ABO, the Musicians' Union and a range of other organisations
bbc.co.uk/safety
Musicians' Hearing Services
Provides noise level measurements and can advise
on hearing conservation solutions
129 Harley Street, London, W1G 6BA
Tel: 020 7323 2076
musicianshearingservices.co.uk
Sound Advice
Offers practical guidelines on the control of noise at work in music and entertainment
soundadvice.info
Health and Safety Executive
Noise at Work Guidance
hse.gov.uk/noise
Alcohol and substance abuse
Alcohol Concern
Workplace Advisory Service, Waterbridge House, 32-36 Loman Street, London SE1 OEE
Tel: 020 7928 7377, email: contact@alcoholconcern.org.uk
alcoholconcern.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous Great Britain
alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Al-Anon
Advice for family and friends of alcohol abusers
al-anonuk.org.uk
Drugscope
32-36 Loman Street, London SE1 0EE
Tel: 020 7928 1211 Information Library 0207 922 8623, email: info@drugscope.org.uk
drugscope.org.uk
Focus Scotland Alcohol
166 Buchanan Street, Glasgow G1 2LW
Tel: 0141 572 6700 Fax: 0141 333 1606, email: enquiries@alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
Institute of Alcohol Studies
Alliance House, 12 Caxton Street, London SW1H OQS
Tel: 020 7222 4001/5880, email: info@ias.org.uk
ias.org.uk/
Smoking
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH)
102 Clifton Street, London EC2A 4HW
Tel: 020 7739 5902
ash.org.uk
ASH Scotland
8 Frederick Street, Edinburgh EH2 2HB
Tel: 0131 225 4725, email: ashscotland@ashscotland.org.uk
ashscotland.org.uk
ASH Wales
374 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1GY
Tel: 029 2064 1101
ashwales.org.uk
Diversity and equality
Acas Equality Service
Advice and consultancy services on diversity in employment
Tel: 08457 474 747
acas.co.uk
Disability Rights Commission
Providing information and advice to disabled people and employers about their rights and duties
Tel 08457 622 633
drc.org.uk
Equality Direct
A confidential helpline service on all aspects of equality in the workplace
Tel: 0845 600 3444
equalitydirect.org.uk
Equal Opportunities Commission
Working to eliminate sex discrimination
Tel: 08456 015 901
eoc.org.uk
Occupational Health and Safety
Department of Trade and Industry
Wide range of information on workplace issues
dti.gov.uk
Employment Medical Advisory Service
(see the 'Health and Safety Executive' entry in local telephone directories) or visit guideinformation.org.uk
Health and Safety Executive
Information Services, Caerphilly Business Park, Caerphilly CF83 3GG
HSE Infoline: 0845 345 055
HSE priced and free publications are available by mail order from HSE Books. PO Box 1999, Sudbury,
Suffolk, CO10 2WA.
Tel: 01787 881165 Fax: 01787 313995, email: hseinfoservices@natbrit.com
hsebooks.co.uk
hse.gov.uk