Medical Conditions
Support information for all other concerns such as cancer, dementia, congenital and genetic conditions can be found via the main navigation menu.
In this section you can find support for:
- Allergies
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Arthritis
- Bladder and bowel conditions
- Covid-19 / coronavirus
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Female health including Menopause
- Head, brain injury, stroke and aphasia
- Heart and chest conditions
- Kidney and liver disorders
- Male health
- Meningitis & septicaemia (sepsis)
- Muscular dystrophy and myasthenia gravis
- Neurological disorders
- Spinal cord injury
- Thyroid
- Transplant and organ donation
- Other conditions & organisations
NHS
Advice and information for many medical conditions both listed and unlisted, can be found on the NHS website
Allergies
Allergy UK
Supporting those with allergy and intolerance.
Anaphylaxis Campaign
Information and support for anyone living with severe allergies.
Asthma + Lung UK
Advice and support for anyone affected by Asthma and other lung conditions.
Helpline: 0300 222 5800 (lines open Monday – Friday 9.15am – 5pm)
Ankylosing Spondylitis
National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society - NASS
Supporting anyone affected by Axial SpA (AS) including Ankylosing Spondylitis.
Arthritis
Versus Arthritis
Versus Arthritis offer support advice to anyone living with arthritis.
Helpline: 0800 5200 520 (lines open Monday – Friday 9am - 6pm)
Email: helpline@versusarthritis.org
Bladder and Bowel Conditions
Bladder & Bowel UK
Information and support for adults and children with bladder or bowel problems.
Colostomy UK
Support for people living with a stoma.
Helpline: 0800 328 4257 (lines open 24 hours a day)
Live Chat: online Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Crohn’s & Colitis UK
Support for Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or other forms of IBD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
ERIC
Information and support on bowel and bladder conditions in children and teenagers.
Helpline: 0808 801 0343 (lines open Monday – Thursday 10am – 2pm)
Covid-19 – Coronavirus
COVID-19 advice and services - NHS
NHS advice about COVID-19 and COVID-19 services, including testing, vaccination and the NHS COVID Pass.
Frontline 19
Free, confidential counselling and support for those employed in the NHS and other frontline occupations.
Diabetes
Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK offers support and advice to anyone with diabetes.
Careline: 0345 123 2399 (lines open Monday to Friday 9am-6pm)
Email: helpline@diabetes.org.uk
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Offering leaflets, magazine and packs for young people affected by Type 1 diabetes.
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Action
Advice, support and information on all aspects of living with epilepsy.
Helpline: 0808 800 5050 (lines open Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 4pm)
Live Chat: (Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm)
Email: helpline@epilepsy.org.uk
Epilepsy and Pregnancy
Information for women with epilepsy about the time of labour and giving birth
Epilepsy in Babies
Information for parents of young babies with epilepsy.
Helpline: 0808 800 5050 (lines open Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 4pm)
Epilepsy Society
Information and support for anyone living with epilepsy.
Helpline: 01494 601400 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm, Monday & Wednesday to 7.30pm & Saturday 9am – 12.30pm)
Email: helpline@epilepsysociety.org.uk
Young Epilepsy
Advice information for young people with epilepsy.
Email: helpline@youngepilepsy.org.uk
Female Health
Endometriosis
Helping those affected to improve their lives and decrease the impact endometriosis has on them and their families.
Helpline: 0808 808 2227 (check website for variable opening hours)
Menopause - NHS
Information on the symptoms and possible treatments.
The Daisy Network
Information and support for women affected by Premature Ovarian Insufficiency – POI.
The Menopause Charity
Information and advice on the menopause.
Women’s Health Concern
The patient section of the British Menopause Society providing advice, information and reassurance.
Head, Brain Injury, Stroke and Aphasia
Afasic
Afasic support children and young adults (up to 25) with communication disability, as well as their parents and the professionals working with them. Network of support groups, publications, training and online message boards.
Helpline: 0300 666 9410 (lines open Monday & Wednesday 10.30am – 4pm)
Brainkind
Information and advice for anyone dealing with the unique needs of brain or head injury rehabilitation.
Encephalitis Society
Offering support and information for anyone affected by encephalitis.
Headway
Headway provides support and advice to anyone affected by an acquired brain injury. A network of local groups and branches throughout the UK offer a wide range of services.
Helpline: 0808 800 2244 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am-5pm).
Email: helpline@headway.org.uk
Headway - Brain (cerebral) aneurysm
Information and support from Headway for those affected by a brain aneurysm.
Helpline: 0808 800 2244 (Monday - Friday 9am-5pm).
Email: helpline@headway.org.uk
Headway - Coma
Information from Headway for families of patients in a Coma or reduced awareness state.
NHS – Bell’s Palsy
Information on treatment for Bell’s Palsy, a temporary weakness or lack of movement of the face.
PEEPS – HIE
Information and support for families affected by Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy HIE. Also called birth asphyxia, HIE can cause injury to the brain.
Support Line: 0800 987 5422 (lines open 9am – 5pm)
Email: info@peeps-hie.org
Stroke Association
Offering support to anyone affected by a stroke and provide advice on preventing further strokes.
Helpline: 0303 3033 100 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 10am – 1pm)
Email: helpline@stroke.org.uk
The Brain and Spine Foundation
Offering support and advice about prevention, treatment and care of disorders of the brain and spine.
Helpline: 0808 808 1000 (lines open Monday – Friday 9am - 4pm)
The Brain Tumour Charity
Supporting anyone affected by a brain tumour, as well as family, carers and friends.
Helpline: 0808 800 0004 (lines open Monday – Friday 9am -5pm)
Email: support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Heart and Chest Conditions
Beat SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection)
Raising awareness of SCAD - Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection an under diagnosed heart condition that affects people with few or none of the normal risk factors for heart disease.
British Heart Foundation – BHF
Supporting anyone with a heart condition and offers information to help reduce the risk of heart and circulatory related illness. Helplines are staffed by cardiac nurses and information officers.
Helpline: 0808 802 1234 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am – 5pm)
Chat Online: available Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Cardiac Risk in the Young - CRY
Information on undiagnosed cardiac conditions in young people and what in involved in screening.
Cardiomyopathy UK
Support and information on all types of cardiomyopathy, how to manage the condition and live well.
Helpline: 0800 018 1024 (Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm)
Children’s Heart Federation
Supporting children and young people with congenital and acquired heart conditions, as well as their families.
Information Line: 0300 561 0065 (lines open Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5pm)
My Heart
Support for young people diagnosed with a life threatening heart condition.
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Information, support & practical guidance for anyone living with and affected by pulmonary fibrosis.
Kidney and Liver Disorder
Anthony Nolan Trust
The Anthony Nolan Trust holds a stem cell register, with further information online or via the helpline.
Information line: 0303 303 0303 (lines open Monday – Friday 8am -5.30pm)
British Bone Marrow Registry
Information on bone marrow donation including details of how to join the register.
British Liver Trust
Support information for affected by a liver condition.
Helpline: 0800 652 7330 (lines open Monday –Friday 9am – 3pm)
Email: helpline@britishlivertrust.org.uk
Kidney Care UK
Information and support for everyone affected by kidney disease.
National Kidney Federation - NKF
Organised by Kidney Patients for Kidney Patients offering support and information online and via the helpline.
Helpline: 0800 169 0936 (lines open Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5pm, Friday 8.30am – 12.30pm)
Male Health
Sexual Dysfunction - NHS
NHS information on sexual concerns, including erectile dysfunction causes and treatments.
Vasectomy - NHS
NHS information on vasectomy.
Meningitis and Septicaemia (Sepsis)
Meningitis Now
Meningitis explained and support for those affected.
Helpline: 080 880 10 388 (lines open Monday – Thursday 9am- 4pm, Friday 9am – 1pm)
Meningitis Research Association
How to recognise the symptoms of meningitis in babies, toddlers or adults; support for anyone affected by meningitis or septicaemia.
Helpline: 080 8800 3344 (lines open Monday – Friday 9am -5pm)
Sepsis
The Sepsis Trust offers information and support for anyone whose life has been affected by Septicaemia (Sepsis).
Helpline: 0808 800 0029 (lines open Monday – Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm)
Muscular Dystrophy and Myasthenia Gravis
Muscular Dystrophy UK
Information and support for anyone living with a muscle wasting condition, including Muscular Dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravis, Myositis, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and others.
Helpline: 0800 652 6352 (lines open Monday – Thursday 10am – 2pm)
Myaware
Supporting those diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis and their families.
Neurological Disorders
Batten Disease Family Association - BDFA
Batten Disease is a paediatric neurodegenerative disorder. The BDFA support those families affected, as well as the professionals who care for the child or young adults.
MND Scotland
Support for anyone affected by Motor Neurone Disease in Scotland.
Motor Neurone Disease Association
Information and support for anyone living with a diagnosis of MND in all its forms - ALS, PBP, PMA and PLS.
Helpline: MND Connect: 0808 802 6262 (lines open Monday–Friday 10am-4pm)
Email: mndconnect@mndassociation.org
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Support information for anyone affected by MS, with a network of local branches.
Helpline: 0808 800 8000 (lines open Monday – Friday 9am - 7pm)
Information on different types of cannabis and their possible use for people with MS
MS Trust
Information on Sativex and MS.
MS-UK
Providing support advice for anyone affected by MS.
Advice: 0800 783 0518 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm)
Parkinsons UK
Offering support to anyone affected by Parkinson’s disease. Local groups can facilitate bringing together anyone affect along with carers and families.
Helpline: 0808 800 0303 (lines open Monday – Friday 9am-6pm, Saturdays 10am – 2pm)
Email: hello@parkinsons.org.uk
NGT Relay: 18001 0808 800 0303 (for use with smart phones, tablets & PC’s)
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy - PSP
Information and support for anyone affected by PSP or CBD – Corticobasal Degeneration.
Spinal Cord Injury
Aspire
Providing practical help to people who have been paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury.
Back Up
Support for everyone whose life is affected by a spinal cord injury.
Thyroid
NHS - Underactive thyroid including Hashimoto's disease
Thyroid UK
Providing information and resources to promote effective diagnosis and appropriate treatment for people with thyroid disorders.
Transplant and Organ Donation
Organ Donation
Information about organ donation in England.
Organ Donation Wales
Information on how organ donation works in Wales.
Stem Cell Transplant – NHS
Information from The Blood & Transfusion service on Stem Cell donation and transplant.
Other Conditions and Organisations
AIMS - Autoimmune Disease
Information on Autoimmune Disease.
AvMA – Action against Medical Accidents
Information, support and advice for patients or their loved ones, who have been affected by an avoidable medical accident or trauma.
Dental Health
Information about dental services available on the NHS.
Health Care & Professionals Council – HCPC
The regulatory body for health therapy professionals, including range of independent practitioners from art therapy to speech and language.
Hope Support Services
For young people aged 11 – 25 when a family member is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Support for as long as you need it.
Patients Association
Working for better access to accurate and independent information for patients and the public; equal access to high quality health care for patients; and the right for patients to be involved in all aspects of decision making regarding their health care.
Helpline: 0800 345 7115 (Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5pm)
Email: helpline@patients-association.com
Narcolepsy UK
Support for those whose lives are affected by narcolepsy.
NHS - Intensive care
Intensive care units (ICUs) are specialist hospital wards that provide treatment and monitoring for people who are very ill. ICUs are also sometimes called critical care units (CCUs) or intensive therapy units (ITUs).
Together For Short Lives
Working for all children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions and all those who support, love and care for them. Website includes search for palliative care in your area and an information request form.
Helpline: 0808 8088 100 (lines open Monday - Friday 10am – 4pm) Live Chat: Online Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm