Disease specific websites
The Alzheimer's Society
Provides a wide range of information on coping with dementia.
Helpline: 0845 300 0336
Arthritis Care
Arthritis Care exists to support people with arthritis. It is the UK's largest organisation working with and for all people who have arthritis.
Helpline: 0808 800 4050
Asthma UK
Asthma UK is the charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the people whose lives are affected by asthma.
Helpline: 08457 01 02 03
British Heart Foundation
Information about heart conditions, treatment options and support for patients as well as tips for a healthy heart. A huge range of resources and heart information booklets are also available.
Heart Info Line: 08450 70 80 70
Cancer Backup
Up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families and carers.
Helpline: 0808 800 1234
Diabetes UK
Provides advice and support on managing diabetes, aimed at patients and their carers and health care professionals.
Diabetes UK Careline: 0845 120 2960
The Cholesterol Charity
Provides information, guidance and support for those suffering from high cholesterol. The helpline is manned by specialist nurses and dieticians.
Tel: 0845 450 5988
British Lung Foundation
British Lung Foundation supports those who are affected by lung disease and their families. They offer advice and support through their helpline advice services, Nurses, support networks and providing information.
Helpline: 08458 505020
MIND Mental Health Charity
Mind produces a wide range of publications, including factsheets, a range of 'Understanding . . .' booklets covering anxiety, depression, schizophrenia and other mental health problems and a 'How to . . .' series, promoting ways of coping and strategies for living.
The MindinfoLine offers confidential heal on a range of mental health issues.
Tel: 0845 766 0163
National Osteoporosis Society
This website provides information about osteoporosis and the charity produces a range of leaflets. Free information sheets can also be downloaded.
Helpline: 0845 450 0230
Pain Concern
Provides information and support for pain sufferes and those who care for them. The Listening Ear helpline gives people the chance to talk to another pain sufferer.
Tel: 01620 822572
The Stroke Association
This website offers support to stroke patients and their families and produces a number of publications including patient leaflets, newsletters and information for health professionals.
Helpline: 0845 3033 100
