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Widnes & Runcorn Cancer Support Centre
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Tel: 0151 423 5730
21-23 Alforde Street
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 7TR
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Provide a community based welcoming environment where emotional and psychological support is available for people from Halton who have been touched by cancer.
Offering 1-to-1 listening support, holistic therapies, peer support groups and respite breaks along side a professional counselling serv...
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People from Halton who have been touched by cancer.
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Liverpool Sunflowers
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Tel: 0151 726 8934
21 Aigburth Road
Aigburth
Liverpool
Merseyside
L17 4JR
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The charity offers support to anybody affected by cancer in Merseyside and has developed a range of services to address the emotional effects of a cancer diagnosis. We encourage people to take part in Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Tai Chi, Complementary Therapies and a host of other services availa...
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People who have been affected by cancer, i.e. patients and their immediate family members
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Merseyside Asbestos Victim Support Group
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Tel: 0151 236 1895
108 Century Building
Tower Street
Brunswick Business Park
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 4BJ
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The group have assisted thousands of victims in obtaining welfare benefits and civil compensation since 1993 with our completely free and confidential service.
Our purpose is to reach out to sufferers of asbestos related diseases and their families, provide practical support, help to complete al...
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Victims of asbestos related diseases, their families, friends, carers etc. We also liaise with Lung Cancer Specialist Nurses and Consultant Respiratory Physicians, GPs etc.
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Mental Health Advocacy Project
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Tel: 0151 709 9442
91 Upper Parliament Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L8 7LB
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The Advocacy Project provides independent advocacy to service users of the Mary Seacole House (our sister organisation) and local black community experiencing mental ill health.
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Family Tree (Wirral)
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Tel: 0151 488 8159
The Stein Centre
St Catherine's Hospital
Church Road
Birkenhead
Merseyside
CH42 0LQ
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At Family Tree we aim to give carers and families the knowledge and support they need to be able to cope better with caring for someone with a severe mental illness particularly where there are psychotic symptoms, such as in those with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or bi-polar disorder.
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Carers and families of people with severe mental health problems, and professionals involved in their care.
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Children'S Heart Association
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Tel: 01706 221988
CH60 5SP
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Our Aims:
• To give support and understanding to parents and families
• To improve facilities for children at heart units
• To maintain standards of improvement as new techniques develop
• To raise funds to help purchase specialised equipment
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Imagine Liverpool
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Tel: 0151 709 2366
25 Hope Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L1 9BQ
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Imagine has a positive approach to mental health and works to promote opportunities for people to live a full and independent life.
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Local Solutions Liverpool Carers Centre
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Tel: 0151 705 2307
99 Edge Lane
Liverpool
Merseyside
L7 2PE
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Carers look after a relative, friend or neighbour who cannot manage without help because of sickness, age or disability. The person cared for can live with you or by themselves or in a residential establishment.
There are nearly six million carers in the UK and becoming a carer can be a gradual...
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Carers and professionals working with carers
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Women'S Health Information And Support Centre (Whisc)
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Tel: 0151 7071826
120 Bold Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L1 4JA
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WHISC is a charity which aims to promote women's health by providing information, training and support to women and their families.
Various support groups including and Eating Disorder Support and Menopause Support Groups.
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Barnardo'S Action With Young Carers Liverpool
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Tel: 0151 708 7323
24 Colquitt Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L1 4DE
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We can help young carers by providing:someone to talk to who will listen , a chance to meet other young carers at groups and activities , information about the illness or disability of person you care for , fun and free activities, a break from caring and help, advice and support for you and the ...
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Young Carers under the age of eighteen
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