The United Kingdom Noise Association (UKNA) is an independently funded organisation which brings together a unique coalition of key organisations lobbying on different aspects of noise, including traffic noise and neighbourhood noise. Its objective is to work to improve the noise climate across the UK. UKNA does not give detailed advice on individual cases, but its briefing sheets aim to assist both noise sufferers and noise campaigners.

For more information visit www.superscript.co.uk/ukna or telephone 020 7329 0774

Launched by the Anti-Social Behaviour Unit of the Home Office, the TOGETHER campaign aims to get tough on anti-social behaviour such as noise. An ActionLine is available every weekday telephone 0870 220 2000, to provide information, and to discuss solutions and best practice to help practitioners tackle anti-social behaviour throughout England and Wales.

For further information visit www.together.gov.uk

A range of publications for the public giving advice on how they can tackle specific issues such as noise. Crime Concern aims to empower people to take action and to reduce the fear of crime and crime itself at a local level. It also provides information on the Crime and Disorder Act.Visit www.crimeconcern.org.uk or telephone 01793 863 500

The Noise Research Department of Health has published noise pollution research; visit http://www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/HealthAndSocialCareTopics/NoisePollution/fs/en for more information.

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health For further information visit www.crimereduction.gov.uk to get ideas for local crime reduction initiatives or to view crime statistics.

The Noise and Health Journal publishes articles, facts and information on noise; visit www.ucl.ac.uk/noiseandhealth