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| Arthritis Care | is the UK's largest voluntary organisation working with and for all people with arthritis from every section of the community. Its mission is to empower people to take control of their arthritis, their lives and their organisation. |
| ASH | aims to preserve the health of the community; to advance the education of the public concerning smoking; to carry out or support research and communication for the benefit of the health of the Community |
| Black
HIV/AIDS Forum (BHAF)
Royce Road,
Hulme, Manchester M15 5FQ |
is the leading Black sexual health agency in the Northwest working with people from African, Caribbean, South and South East Asian communities |
| Breast Cancer Care | The site provides information for women and men with breast cancer or breast health concerns, their families or friends, and anyone else, including health professionals, wanting information about breast cancer or breast health |
| CancerBACUP | free cancer information service staffed by qualified and experienced cancer nurses, publications on all aspects of cancer written specifically for patients and their families (available in full on this website) |
| Cancer Research Campaign (The) (CRC) | supports a comprehensive programme of research in institutes, hospitals, universities and medical schools throughout Britain and Northern Ireland. We are the European leaders in anti-cancer drug development and our extensive and effective programme of research ensures that new treatments reach patients as quickly as possible |
| Children With Aids Charity (CWAC) | Children With AIDS Charity aims to help the youngest of those infected or affected by HIV and AIDS, by working towards a future without prejudice for these children and their families |
| Chris Perrott Critical Illness Trust | We aim to improve the services and facilities available to treat critical illnesses, increase the awareness of insurance which can help alleviate financial concerns, and increase the number of organ donors in the UK |
| Consumer Consultancy | A Brighton based group of mental health service consumers interested in community development and social activism |
| Gift of Life (The) | Aims for the relief of persons who have an illness or disease relievable by organ or tissue donation, their families, carers, and significant others, the families of deceased patients and other persons |
| Health Resources | Extensive and resourceful list of UK health sites on the web |
| Herts
Aid
1 French's
Yard, Amwell End, Ware, Herts SG12 9HP |
is a small charity organisation providing services to people with HIV and AIDS, their carers, partners and family |
| International HIV/AIDS Alliance | an international non-governmental organisation supporting community action on HIV/AIDS in developing countries |
| Jewish Care | Jewish Care, Anglo-Jewry's largest social services charity, as it exists today, has developed into one of the leading charitable social services providers in Europe, setting a lead to others and using its expertise and know-how to care for many thousands of people. |
| Macmillan Cancer Relief | Macmillan Cancer Relief is a UK charity supporting people with cancer and their families with specialist information, treatment and care. Helpline 0845 601 6161 |
| Marie Curie Cancer Care | Founded in 1948, it is now the UK's largest and most comprehensive cancer care charity. All of our vital services are provided free of charge |
| Marie Stopes International | Website of UK organisation campaigning in all areas of sexual health and for individual freedom of choice in reproductive matters |
| Mind | Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales, and works for a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress |
| MindOut for Mental Health | is an awareness and action campaign, working to bring about positive shifts in attitudes and behaviour surrounding mental health |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society (The) | We aim to talk about MS accurately and honestly and to answer some of the questions people have when they are told they have MS |
| National AIDS Trust (NAT) (The) | aims to promote a wider understanding of HIV and AIDS; develop and support efforts to prevent the spread of HIV; and improve the quality of life of people affected by HIV and AIDS |
| National Asthma Campaign | is the independent UK charity working to conquer asthma, in partnership with people with asthma and all who share their concern, through a combination of research, education and support |
| National Kidney Research Found (The) (NKRF) | To improve the health and well being of individuals with kidney disease |
| NHS Organ Donor Net | Over 5000 people in the UK are currently waiting for an organ transplant that could dramatically improve - or even save - their life. Many people die each year before getting the transplant they need. By choosing to carry a donorcard or joining the NHS Organ Donor Register, you could help make sure life goes on |
| Parkinson's Disease Society (PDS) | exists solely to improve the lives of people with Parkinson's disease, their families and carers and to find better treatments and a cure. It is the only UK charity providing such help |
| Prostate Cancer Charity (The) | Launched in March 1996, The Prostate Cancer Charity has one primary objective which is to improve the care and welfare of people whose lives are affected by prostate cancer, through patient orientated prostate cancer research and a nationwide Support and Information Service |
| Quit | is the national charity which helps smokers who want to quit |
| Royal Institute of Public Health & Hygiene and Society of Public Health (RIPHH) | The aim of The Royal Institute is to promote the advancement of public health and hygiene for people of all ages at home, school, work and recreation. This overall aim reflects the Objectives set out in its Royal Charter |
| Saneline
0845 7678000 - Cityside House, 40 Adler Street London E1 1EE |
The national helpline offers information and support to those affected by mental health problems |
| Samaritans (The) | 08457 909090 - The Samaritans is a registered charity based in the UK and Republic of Ireland that provides confidential emotional support to any person who is suicidal or despairing; and that increases public awareness of issues around suicide and depression |
| Tchinc - Teenagers and Children with Incontinence | Teenagers and Children with Incontinence is a wonderful support and self-help group for all young incontinence sufferers |
| Terence Higgins Trust | Terrence Higgins Trust is Europe’s leading HIV/AIDS charity. We deliver health promotion campaigns and direct support to people who are at risk or living with HIV across the UK , especially people from the African community and gay men and the people close to them. |
| UK Medicinal Cannabis Project (UKMCP) | is a group of organisations and individuals committed to the development of non-smoked prescription cannabis-based medicines for treating a wide variety of conditions with a view to making these medicines available to patients as soon as possible |
| Unisex | contains information on Sexual Health, Drugs and Alcohol for students at Sussex or Brighton Universities here in Brighton, UK |
| VAN UK (National Vaccination Information Centre) | is an information service which helps parents to decide whether or not to vaccinate their children. Our information now covers all the adult shots too |