National helplines
General helplines
Befrienders International
This site provides access to the world's most comprehensive directory of suicide and crisis helplines.
Web: www.befrienders.org/
United Kingdom Passport Service
They aim to make applying for a passport as simple and convenient as possible.
Web: www.ukpa.gov.uk
The British Foreign Office
To find the addresses of British consulates around the world. This site also gives visa information for every country and has an official travel advice helpline.
Web: www.fco.gov.uk
Tel: 0845 850 2829
Association of British Insurers
The Association of British Insurers is the trade association for the UK's insurance industry.
Web: www.abi.org.uk
Tel: 020 7600 3333
Email: info@abi.org.uk
ATOL
Provide financial protection for holiday-makers. ATOL is the UKs biggest holiday protection scheme.
Web: www.caa.co.uk/cpg/atol/default.asp
British Tourist Board
If you are travelling to Britain, here's the definite guide on everything to do in the UK.
Web: www.visitbritain.com
do-it
TheSite.org's sister site and the only national database of volunteering opportunities in the UK.
Web: www.do-it.org.uk
Gap year
If you are planning to take a time off from college or taking a much needed career break, this site should be your first destination.
Web: www.gapyear.com
Health Advice for Travellers
This site gives advice on staying healthy and getting treatment when travelling abroad.
Web: www.dh.gov.uk
International Student Travel Confederation
A comprehensive guide to everything a student needs to know when travelling abroad.
Web: www.istc.org
Tourism Concern
This organisation aims to effect change in the tourism industry by campaigning for fair and ethically traded tourism.
Web: www.tourismconcern.org.uk