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Patient UK Support Groups
Details of nearly 2000 UK patient support organisations, self help groups, health and disease information providers, etc. Each entry is cross referenced and details are checked annually. Browse by A-Z or by subject category.
Government information of interest to carers
Gives information about caring and support services, financial matters including carer's allowance, carers' rights and information about care homes. Victim Support Northumbria
Aims to help victims cope with the effects of crime by providing information and confidential support. Their services are free, and independent of the police and courts.
Macmillan Cancer Relief
Helps people who are living with cancer by providing specialist health care and information and both practical and emotional
support.
Alzheimers Society - Newcastle branch
The UK's leading care and research charity for people with all forms of dementia, their families and carers.
Dementia Care Partnership
A registered charity which provides support to people of all ages who have dementia, older people with other mental health problems, and their carers. Services include day activity centres, residential short breaks, independent supported living houses, up to 24 hour support in the client's home, carers' forum and information.
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