Physical Health

Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and advice about Physical Health.
Although the information was originally collected for use within the Linlithgow community we hope the list could be useful to others.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 07:02

Action for METhis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Provides information and support to people affected by M.E.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 15:30

Action For Sick Children

UK children's health care charity, specially formed to ensure that children receive the highest standard of care possible. Campaigns on all aspects of healthcare, whether in hospital in the community or at home and from national policies to individual family cases. 

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 14:05

Action for Sick Children (Scotland) 

Helping sick children and young people meet their health care needs in partnership with parents, carers and professionals.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 15 October 2022 16:24

Age Scotland

Provides information and advice to help older people understand their rights, make informed choices and access appropriate support. Information and advice on benefits, care and support, health and wellbeing, dementia, legal and family issues, money matters, housing and energy. Age Scotland Helpline and Friendship line 0800 12 44 222 Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 December 2019 11:38

Arthritis Action

Charitable organization offering hands-on, practical help for people with arthritis to improve their quality of life whilst living with the condition. Members are offered healthy eating advice, clinical appointments, exercise tips and pain management techniques whether or not they are having medical treatment.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 11 February 2016 16:51

Arthritis Care This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Information and support to empower individuals to take control of their own arthritis. Helpline 0808 800 4050

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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 December 2019 11:57

Arthritis Research UK

Provides a range of information for patients, the public and health professionals and aims to raises the profile of arthritis and making a real difference to people's lives. 

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 14:00

ASH Action on Smoking and HealthThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Leading voluntary organisation tackling tobacco abuse. Advice on stopping smoking.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 16:11

Aspire: supports people with spinal injury  

Offer cover a range of services and are available to new patients in the NHS Spinal Cord Injury Centres, to those who have just been discharged from hospital and to people who have been living with their injury for years. 

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Last Updated on Friday, 19 February 2016 15:30

Asthma UK  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dedicated to improving the health and well being of people with asthma. Gives advice on triggers and causes, how to help to prevent asthma attacks.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 14:02

Avert This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

International HIV and AIDS charity based in the UK. Information and help available through their website; links to helplines, resources and other organisations.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 December 2019 11:40

Be Real: body confidence for everyone

Provides help and resources to help change attitudes to body image and help everyone put health above appearance and be confident in our bodies.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 December 2019 11:50

Bladder & Bowel Community  

Provides information, including a helpline, and support for all types of bladder and bowel problems. 

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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 December 2019 12:04

Breast Cancer Now 

Offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 November 2018 14:57

British Heart Foundation: Heart conditions in young people 

British Heart Foundation website for young people with heart conditions. A place where young people can meet both online, through social media and at events and share stories.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 16:14

British Red Cross This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Help anyone, anywhere in the UK and around the world, get the support they need if crisis strikes. Such as hiring a wheelchair, support in your home and help if you're a refugee.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 11:53

British Tinnitus Association (BTA) 

Provides support and guidance on what tinitus is and how to manage the condition

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 16:25

Butterfly Thyroid Cancer Trust  

National UK charity dedicated solely to the support of patients with Thyroid Cancer.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 December 2019 12:02

Cahonas Scotland 

Male cancer charity that provides information and support services about testicular cancer.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 13:14

Cancer Research UK  

Charity dedicated to cancer research, provides information about cancer, cancer research and the latest news. Email available through website.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 December 2019 12:45

Carers of West Lothian 

Information, advice and support for all unpaid carers and people with disabilities.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 13:57

Chest Heart and Stroke Advice LineThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Specialist nurse on line. Also charity offers advice, practical help and a wide range of information booklets etc.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 11:45

Children's Hospice Association Scotland (C.H.A.S.)This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Provides holiday breaks for children with life threatening conditions, respite care, crisis care, terminal care and home support.

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Last Updated on Friday, 19 February 2016 15:43

Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

UK-wide voluntary organisation specifically helping those with and affected by cleft lip and palate.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 June 2021 16:07

Compassion in Dying

Provides a free information line, publications and resources to help people prepare for the end of life. How to talk about it, plan for it, and record their wishes. Compassion in Dying supports the uptake of existing legal rights and is not involved in Dignity in Dying’s campaign for assisted dying.  

 

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 July 2021 16:05

Contact - for families with disabled children

Support families, bring families together and help families take action for others. Provide: information and advice; listening ear; workshops and events; support parent carer forums in England.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 06 August 2022 11:35

CovidAid

Advice, information and support: from vaccines and testing to mental health support; long covid; loss, grief, and bereavement support. A charity working with existing services provided by other sectors and groups to identify the gaps where people may need support. 

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 07:07

Cystic Fibrosis TrustThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Support and advice for people with cystic fibrosis, and those who care for them. Helpline: 0300 373 1000

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 November 2019 14:19

Dementia Helpline Scotland 

The 24 hour Dementia Helpline is a freephone Scottish service providing information, signposting and emotional support to people with the illness, their families, friends and professionals.

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Last Updated on Friday, 19 February 2016 15:45

Diabetes UK (formerly British Diabetic Association) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Information and support for diabetics.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 November 2019 14:58

Disability Information Scotland 

Provides information on a range of disability related topics through their helpline, website, information guides, newsletter social media. 

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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 December 2019 12:57

E.C.A.S. Equality Choice Action Support

Support people in Edinburgh and Lothian who have a physical disability. Run a wide range of activities to improve confidence, wellbeing and quality of life (for people over 18). Give grants to help people (of any age) buy goods and services which they can’t get from public funding. provide friendship and companionship (befriending) for people over 18.

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Last Updated on Sunday, 15 February 2015 18:21

Eat Better Feel Better 

National eating campaign. Website has quick recipes, offers, handy hints, cookalong videos, and what's on in your area. Throughout Scotland there are a range of events, organisations and community groups that can help you to eat healthier. 

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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 December 2019 13:18

Eating Disorders In Males: National Centre for Eating Disorders

Information and advice about male eating disorders, definitions, signs and symptoms, treatments, getting support including support groups. 

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Last Updated on Monday, 10 May 2021 09:27

Eczema Outreach Support (EOS) 

Eczema Outreach Support offers supports for families of children & young people affected by eczema in the UK. Located in Linlithgow, Scotland.

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Last Updated on Friday, 22 November 2019 15:11

Epilepsy Scotland

Offers a range of services across Scotland to help support people with epilepsy and their families. Can offer support remotely, one to one, and in groups. Aims is to help people better understand their condition and support them to make positive changes.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 16:06

Erb's Palsy Group  

Offers advice, information and support to families affected by Erb's Palsy.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 15 October 2022 16:31

Fibromyalgia Association UKThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Provides information and support to sufferers and their families. In addition, the Association provides medical information for professionals.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 11 February 2016 12:36

healthtalk.org  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Information about health issues, by sharing people's real-life experiences. You can watch people sharing their stories about cancer, autism, motor-neurone disease, pregnancy, drugs, depression and much more. 


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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 16:15

Home Safety Service for the Elderly (and Frail)

West Lothian Service helping people to live as independently as possible and feel safe. Equipment installed. For information about this service access West Lothian Council's website and look under H within the A - Z services section.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 November 2019 14:23

kindred

For parents of children with complex needs, provides practical information, advocacy, emotional support and guidance.

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Last Updated on Monday, 26 November 2018 15:07

Linlithgow Link 

Provide support through social and community activity to those who are isolated by illness, age, or infirmity. E.g. volunteers supply car service to hospitals, befriend housebound people and young mothers, provide social activities for the frail elderly and assisting in running the local monthly Caring Café for those affected by Dementia.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 16:50

Live Well - NHS

Advice, tips and tools to help you make the best choices about your health and wellbeing.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 16:48

M.E. Association 

The M.E. Association offers information, help and support for adults in the UK who are affected by ME / CFS.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 13:54

Macmillan Cancer Support  

Information, advice and emotional support for people living with cancer.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 22 October 2022 16:03

MacMillan Deaf Cancer Support Project

Provides virtual emotional and practical support to Deaf people living with cancer across the UK. It also supports their carers, including Deaf people who are supporting a hearing person living with cancer. This is a two year pilot project In partnership with Self Help UK

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Last Updated on Saturday, 15 October 2022 15:25

Maggie's

A charity providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK and online. Help to manage emotional, social and practical issues, symptons and side effects. 

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 16:00

MND Scotland This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

MND Scotland exists to help all those affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND) within Scotland; those living with the disease, their families, carers and those health and social care professionals who contribute to the care of people with MND.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 December 2019 11:54

Multiple Sclerosis Society (MS Society)  

Provides information and support for people affected by multiple sclerosis.

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Last Updated on Sunday, 22 May 2022 15:52

Myeloma UK

Myeloma, also known as multiple myeloma, is a blood cancer arising from plasma cells. The most common symptoms of myeloma include bone pain, recurring infection, kidney damage and fatigue. Myeloma UK provides information and support on every aspect of myeloma – from being diagnosed to different types of treatment. 

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Last Updated on Friday, 22 November 2019 17:07

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) United Kingdom

Non - profit fellowship for those with a major drug problem. Recovering addicts meet regularly to help each other stay clean. NA Helpline: 0300 999 1212

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 06:44

National Association for Premenstrual SyndromeThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Provides help, information and support to PMS sufferers, also to partners of sufferers.

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Last Updated on Monday, 26 November 2018 15:28

NHS (National Health Service)

Provides information about health and well being, health services, support and social services provided by the National Health Service for the general public in England. 

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 16:03

NHS England: Help with Health Costs 

Information on Prescriptions, Dental treatment, Sight tests, Glasses, Travel to Hospital, wigs and fabric supports etc. in England and how to get help with costs / claim.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 11:36

NHS informThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

New national health information service providing a co-ordinated approach and a single source of quality assured health information for the public in Scotland

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 15:18

NHS Prescription Services

Can provide information on help with health costs. Previously known as the Prescription Pricing Division

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 07:12

Pain Association ScotlandThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Support Groups, which help with pain management. Interim support for those awaiting attendance at Pain relief clinics.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 13:24

Pancreatic Cancer UKThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

National charity fighting pancreatic cancer on all fronts: Support, Information, Campaigning and Research.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 11:40

Parkinson's Disease SocietyThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Detailed information sent on request. Membership an option. Helpline and support groups across the UK.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 13:59

Patients Association This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Independent charity which provides advice, the latest health news, signposting to further information and general advice. Also has a range of booklets and guides for patients.

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Last Updated on Friday, 22 October 2021 09:31

Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust

The aim of the trust is to provide personal support to people affected by Pulmonary Fibrosis. Offer practical, emotional and financial support where there is a need.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 December 2019 11:44

Reading Sight

Helping people with sight loss get access to reading and reading services. Website has a bank of resources to support anyone with an interest in helping people with sight loss to access reading and reading services. Works to improve the quality, availability and accessibility of library services for visually impaired and print disabled people.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 16:45

Royal National Institute for the Blind

Provides the support, advice and products for everyone affected by sight loss. Whether you're losing your sight or you're blind or partially sighted. Helpline 0303 123 9999

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 November 2021 15:06

Royal Osteoporosis Society

Provides information (understanding osteoporosis; treatment; living with osteoporosis; exercise, diet and lifestyle) plus support and networks for people living with or have been diagnosed with osteoposis (helpline; support in your area). Section on the difference between osteoporosis and osteopenia. 

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Last Updated on Monday, 10 May 2021 09:21

S.M.I.L.E Counselling

Aim to help young people who are struggling with how they feel, are having problems with family or school, anxiety, depression, anger or just need to talk to someone, but find it difficult to talk to those closest to them. Website includes apps and videos covering a range of topics

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 December 2014 17:51

Scottish Delirium Association 

provides guidelines and patient information plus a forum for discussion and sharing of best practice. 

 

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Last Updated on Monday, 10 May 2021 08:49

Scottish Hazards

A registered charity whose aim is to reduce injury, ill health and death caused by work/workplaces in Scotland. They provide free and confidential information, advice, support and training to (mainly non-unioinsed) individual employees and groups of employees. A COVID-19 helpline 0800 0015 022 is available for anyone concerned about Covid 19 risks at work including returning to work after, or working through, this global pandemic and needing advice on risk assessment, social distancing, work hygiene and all COVID 19 health and safety concerns.

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Last Updated on Sunday, 27 March 2016 17:04

Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory

Set up to provide better information about the health and health care of people with learning disabilities and people with autism in Scotland.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 07:13

Scottish Spina Bifida AssociationThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Seeks to secure provision for their special needs and those of their families. Family support service. Respite care.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 05:11

Smokers QuitlineThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Provides practical help, advice and support by trained counsellors to all smokers who want to stop.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 July 2014 08:03

Smoking Cessation ClinicThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A clinic at St John's Hospital, West Lothian which can be contacted by anyone concerned about their own or someone else's smoking. Group or individual support available. For more information e-mail us at the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 13:22

Stop Smoking: NHS Inform

Provides information on services, local support and a Helpline.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 13:55

Strathcarron Hospice  

Provides specialist care, comfort and support for anyone affected by terminal illness. 

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Last Updated on Sunday, 11 December 2022 12:37

Stroke Association

Services supporting people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland through stroke support services (Communication, Emotional and Stroke recovery services plus Post-Stroke Review) funded by NHS or social services, helping them to rebuild their lives. Scotland do not provide direct support but do offer a wide range of services, details and links on their website. 

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 16:57

The Big ShoutER Project

Aims to actively involve young people in decisions affecting them in the delivery of the youth health service in East Renfrewshire. Linked to resources about health, poverty, education, environment etc.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 16:41

The Mix: help and support for under 25s

Provides information, help and support for people under 25: everything from homelessness to finding a job, from money to mental health, from break-ups to drugs.

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Last Updated on Sunday, 30 June 2019 12:20

Throat Cancer Foundation

Information and support for patients, carers and loved ones diagnosed and/or undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 November 2019 15:02

Unique - Understanding Rare Chromosome and Gene Disorders 

Source of information and support to families and individuals affected by any rare chromosome disorder or an autosomal dominant single gene disorder associated with learning disability and development delay, among other symptoms.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 November 2019 15:53

United Christian Broadcasting (UCB) Prayerline 

Telephone team that will pray with you and for you. or you can submit your prayer request by filling in an online form. 

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Last Updated on Friday, 22 November 2019 16:58

Waverley Care

Offers services providing practical and emotional support to people living with HIV or Hepatitis C in Scotland. Support groups, one-to-one mentoring, social outings, education sessions, and workshops. 

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 16:37

Womb Cancer Support UK This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Small voluntary organisation that raises awareness of womb cancer and provides online support, information and advice for woman about womb cancer. 

 

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 16:35

Young ME Sufferers Trust - The  

National UK service for children and young people with MS and their families.