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National Hereditary Breast Cancer Helpline
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Tel: 01629 813000
DE45 1JE
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The National Hereditary Breast Cancer Helpline provides help and information for those concerned about their family history of breast cancer, and also has a useful database of women prepared to share their own experiences with others.
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Stuart Strange Vasculitis Trust
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Tel: 01629 650549
DE4 2DQ
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The Stuart Strange Vasculitis Trust was established, by family and friends, in memory of Stuart Strange who had started raising money for research into Wegener's Granulomatosis.
However it very quickly became apparent that patients with associated vasculitic diseases needed support, and so as i...
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Anyone requiring help and information on vasculitis
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Fighting Strokes
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Tel: 0114 236 9222
S17 3DR
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Fighting Strokes is a national registered charitable trust founded by myself. To inspire and empower stroke survivors to help improve their stroke recovery.
We offer practical support and advocacy to those affected by stroke with the aim of improving patient’s progress and quality of life.
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Stroke survivors and those that care for them.
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The It'S A Goal! Foundation
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Tel: 07799 797960
Six Kingsbury House
St Hilary's Park
Alderley Edge
Cheshire
SK9 7DA
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By setting up a programme in football stadiums - a place where men are often thrilled to go to - and focusing on 'being the best you can be', It's a Goal! have been successful in engaging with depressed young men.
The project helps young men, preferably between the ages of 16 - 35, although refe...
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It's a Goal! is targeted primarily at young men aged of 16 - 35, although older men - and women - have been accepted on to the programme.
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Riprap
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This site is developed especially for 12-16 year olds who have a parent with cancer. In riprap, you can learn more about cancer and its treatment and through individual stories you can see how this might affect you and your family. You can also go to 'ask a question' or 'ask for advice' and email...
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Teenagers who have a parent with cancer
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Versus Arthritis
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Tel: 0300 790 0400
Copeman House
St Mary's Court
St Mary's Gate
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 7TD
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We are Versus Arthritis. We’re the 10 million people living with arthritis. We’re the carers, researchers, healthcare professionals, friends, parents, runners and fundraisers all united in our ambition to ensure that one day, no one will have to live with the pain, fatigue and isolation that arth...
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Anyone can use our services; anyone who suffers from arthritis, their friends and families or any members of the public wanting to know more. We also provide educational resources and publications aimed at medical professionals.
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OCD-UK (National)
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Harvest Barn
Chevin Green Farm
Chevin Road
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 2UN
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OCD-UK is the leading national charity, independently working with and for people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Our objective is to make a positive and meaningful difference in the everyday lives of people affected by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Providing accessible and effective...
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Anyone affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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British Acoustic Neuroma Association (BANA)
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Tel: 01246 550011
Bana
Tapton Innovation Centre
Brimington Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 0TZ
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BANA was formed in 1992 and is the only UK charity that wholly supports people and their support networks who have a diagnoses of Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma). Providing reliable information and community support, for those with acoustic neuroma and related conditions.
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Tinnitus UK
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Tel: 0800 018 0527
Ground Floor, Unit 5
Acorn Business Park
Woodseats Close
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S8 0TB
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Tinnitus comes in many types, but Tinnitus UK is here for everyone living with tinnitus. We are striving for a world where no one suffers with tinnitus. We provide free support to anyone with tinnitus or caring for someone with tinnitus, and are leading the charge for more investment in tinnitus ...
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People with tinnitus, carers, general public, health professionals, support workers.
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Rnib National Library Service
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Tel: 0303 123 9999
SK6 2SG
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Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), is one of the UK’s leading sight loss charities and the largest community of blind and partially sighted people.
The RNIB Library is the largest of its kind in the UK, and it's completely free with over 60,000 items in the collection. Offering Au...
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General public, carers, blind and partially sighted people, local authorities.
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