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- Action against Medical Accidents ('AvMA')
Action against Medical Accidents ('AvMA') is the independent charity formerly known as 'Action for Victims of Medical Accidents'. AvMA works for better patient safety and justice for patients if they have been harmed as a result of a medical accident.
- Allergy Induced Autism (AiA)
A U.K. based charity dedicated to identifying the underlying causes and biochemical effects of autistic spectrum disorders.
- Asbestos Awareness Wales/UK
Asbestos Awareness Wales/UK provides support, advice and up to date information to sufferers and their families. Their objective is to raise both Public and Government awareness and fund research into Mesothelioma and other Asbestos related Diseases.
- Asbestos Victims Support Groups
AIM: To provide information, advice and support to people with an asbestos related disease and their families.
Bradford Asbestos Victims Support Group
Email: hazard@what-bohp.freeserve.co.uk
Telephone: 01274 393949Cheshire Asbestos Victims Support Group
Email: enquiries@cavsg.co.uk
Telephone: 01928 576 641Dundee Asbestos Victims Support Group
Email: mclaren@totalise.co.uk
Telephone: 0141 552 8852Greater Manchester Asbestos Victims Support Group
Email: asbestos.gmavsg@virgin.net
Telephone: 0161 953 4037Hull Asbestos Victims Support Group
Telephone: 01482 804 739Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Groupwww.asbestosdiseases.org.uk
Telephone: 0151 236 1895Sheffield and Rotherham Asbestos Group
Email: sarag@asbestos.fsnet.co.uk
Telephone: 0114 282 3212Swindon & South West Asbestos Group
Telephone: 01793 480311West Yorkshire Asbestos Action Group
Email: c.simms@wyaag-asbestos.freeserve.co.uk
Telephone: 0113 263 2455- Autism Independant UK (SFTAH)
Autism Independent UK (SFTAH) exists to increase awareness of autism, together with well established and newly developed approaches in the diagnosis, assessment, education and treatment.
- autism.west midlands
autism.west midlands works throughout the West Midlands region to provide care, education and outreach services to people with autistic spectrum disorders. Providing residential homes, a specialist residential school, supported living and employment support programmes.
- BIBIC - British Institute for Brain Injured Children
BIBIC exists to maximise the potential of children with conditions affecting their social, sensory communication, motor and learning abilities by teaching parents exercises and techniques which can help improve the quality of life for the whole family.
- BIRT - Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust
BIRT is a leader in the field of community-based rehabilitation and support for people with an acquired/traumatic brain injury. Units in Liverpool, Birmingham and South East.
- BLESMA - British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association
BLESMA is a national charity for Limbless and Ex-Service Men and Women, their dependants and Widows. Their objectives are to promote the welfare of all those who have lost a limb or limbs, one or both eyes, or the use of limbs as a result of service in any branch of Her Majesty's Forces or Auxiliary Forces. They will also help those who lose a limb after service.
- British Lung Foundation
The British Lung Foundation exists to provide information and support for everyone living with a lung disease - and for the people who look after them.
- British Thoracic Society
The relief of sickness of people with respiratory and associated disorders by the promotion of the highest standards of clinical care and the undertaking of research into the causes, prevention and treatment of respiratory and associated disorders.
- Cancer Help
CancerHelp UK is one of Cancer Research UK's 5 main websites.- CancerBACUP
CancerBACUP is an information service, providing up-to-date information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families and carers
- Child Brain Injury Trust
Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT) aims to improve the quality of life for all children who have an acquired brain injury. CBIT coordinate a network of support groups across the UK, providing families with a chance to offer each other mutual support, social activites, advice and information.
- CLIC Sargent
As the UK's leading children's cancer charity, CLIC Sargent is the only organisation to offer them all round care and support.- Connects
Connects is a world-wide, interactive, personalised forum for the sharing of information by people whose lives are touched by mental health problems and/or learning disabilities.
- Dipex
Award-winning site revolving around personal experiences of health, illness and healthcare. Read, watch or listen to stories by patients and also find other sources of support.
- Disability Rights Commission
The Disability Rights Commission have one key goal: "A society where all disabled people can participate fully as equal citizens".
- Downs Syndrome Heart Group
- FEAT (Families for Early Autism Treatment)
A non-profit organisation of parents and professionals, designed to help families with children who have received the diagnosis of Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD NOS).
- Group B Strep Support
GBSS is a UK charity, founded in 1996. Their aims are to offer information and support to pregnant woman and families affected by GBS, inform health professionals and individuals how most GBS infections in newborn babies can be prevented, and to generate continued support for research into preventing GBS infections.
- Headway
Headway is a charity set up to give help and support to people affected by brain injury.
- Help Adolescents with Cancer
Help Adolescents with Cancer - is a national group with over three hundred and eighty members and welcomes young people from all hospitals, clinics, referrals from doctors, social workers, or from young people themselves who have or had any kind of cancer or life threatening disease- JABS
- Kidney Patient’s Guide
Website explaining kidney treatments, and personal accounts of the emotional, social and financial implications of kidney failure.
- Limbless Association
The Limbless Association was founded in 1983 to enable individuals with acquired and congenital limb absence and their carers to achieve and sustain their independence. Theirexciting Events and Sports are a vital part of their services uniting independence, fitness and having fun.
- Luke Winston-Jones Support Group
The family of Luke Winston-Jones have set up a support group online to receive the many messages of help and support they are getting. Ruth, Luke's mum would like to thank everyone who has taken the time and trouble to have contacted them, many from overseas, with such touching words of support.
- Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care.- Mental Health Foundation
- MRSA Support Group
MRSA Support Group was established in March 2002, by Tony Field, a previous sufferer of MRSA. The support group provides help and support to sufferers and dependents.
- National Autism Society (NAS)
- Orchid Cancer Appeal
The Orchid Cancer Appeal is dedicated to funding research into diagnosis, prevention and treatment of prostate and testicular cancer as well as promoting awareness of these previously neglected diseases.
- Ovacome
Ovacome are a UK wide support network providing information and support for everyone affected by Ovarian cancer.
- PACE Rehabilitation Limited
PACE Rehabilitation are experts in rehabilitation related to mobility and ambulation. Based in South Manchetser, they regularly deal with clients as a result of limb injuries, congenital limb deficiency and foot complications, including those resulting from diabetes, amputations, polio and other neurological conditions.
- PCaSO
PCaSO is a Prostate Cancer Support Group. It is run by its members and the services offered are for men, their families and those affected by prostate cancer.- SANE
One of the UK's leading charities concerned with improving the lives of everyone affected by mental illness.
- Scope
On line news and services from Scope
- Sense
Sense offers a wide range of support and services across the UK to help sensory impaired people of all ages to reach their full potential despite the many challenges facing them.
- Spinal Research
Spinal Research is a UK based, pioneering charity. Its aim is to find ways to repair spinal cord injury and to reverse the paralysis that results from it. Spinal Research funds groundbreaking projects at scientific and medical institutions around the world.
- Tenovus the Cancer Charity
Committed to the control of cancer through quality research, education and patient care.- The Back-up Trust
Back-Up is a national charity dedicated to providing opportunities for spinally injured and abled bodied individuals to experience the buzz of outdoor activities together and so increase self belief, independence and motivation.
- The Children's Trust - Tadworth
The Children's Trust exists to offer appropriate care, treatment and education to children with exceptional needs and profound disabilities and to give support to their families.
- The Douglas Bader Foundation
The Doulgas Bader Foundation was established in 1982 following the death of Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader, who suffered double leg amputation and was a renowned leader and fighting ace during WW2. The Douglas Bader Centre provides support rehabilitation services for the amputee community, including a Walking School and Rehab Therapy Groups.
- The 'Lee Spark' NF Foudation
This new support group was founded in 2000, providing support, advice and understanding to survivors and bereaved of the horrific desease Necrotising Fasciitis (known as the flesh-eating bug). They have many professional bodies on their medical team who are extremely supportive and helpful.
- The Occupational & Enviromental Diseases Association
OEDA is a registered charity, helping to build on the pioneering work of The Society for the Prevention of Asbestosis and Industrial Diseases - "SPAID".
- The Prostate Cancer Charity
Currently offers publications, a telephone helpline, a list of support contacts, newsletters as well as carrying out scientific research into the causes and treatments for prostate cancer.- The Spinal Foundation
The Spinal Foundation provides advice, support and information all aspects of treatment for spinal injuries, including new treatments, the processes and their outcomes.
- The WAY Foundation
Supporting those who are bereaved and young
When you're widowed and young, most people have no idea what you're going through. You feel alone, lost and scared. But we understand - we've all been there too.
I will not hesitate to pass your name to others if I know anybody in future who is unlucky enough to have an accident like mine: Marcus, Notts
