Medical Conditions

If you are unable to find a medical condition listed please visit the NHS website for more information.

Support for cancer, pregnancy, childbirth, miscarriage and stillbirth, congenital & genetic conditions can be found via the main navigation menu, and support for suicidal feelings can be found under the suicidal feelings and depression support section

Scroll down to Female Health section for Menopause support
 

ALLERGIES

NHS – Allergies
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/allergies/pages/introduction.aspx
Information on symptoms, causes and treatment of allergies.

Anaphylaxis Campaign
http://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/
Information and support for anyone living with severe allergies.

Allergy UK
https://www.allergyuk.org/
Supporting those with allergy and intolerance.

Asthma + Lung UK
https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/
Advice and support for anyone affected by Asthma and other lung conditions.
Helpline: 0300 222 5800  (Monday –Friday 9am – 5pm)
 

ARTHRITIS

Versus Arthritis
https://www.versusarthritis.org/
Versus Arthritis offer support advice to anyone living with arthritis.
Helpline: 0800 5200 520 (lines open Monday – Friday 9am - 6pm)
Email: helpline@versusarthritis.org
 

ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS

NASS
https://nass.co.uk/
Supporting anyone affected by Axial SpA (AS) including Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Covid-19 - Coronavirus

Frontline 19

Free, confidential counselling and support for those employed in the NHS and other frontline occupations.

NHS Advice

DIABETES

Diabetes UK
http://www.diabetes.org.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
http://www.jdrf.org.uk/
Offering leaflets, magazine and packs for young people affected by Type 1 diabetes.   

EPILEPSY

Epilepsy Action
http://www.epilepsy.org.uk 
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

Pregnancy & Epilepsy
https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/living/having-a-baby/labour-birth-and-after-the-baby-is-born
Information for women with epilepsy about the time of labour and giving birth

Epilepsy in Babies
https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/living/parents-and-children/your-childs-epilepsy/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
https://epilepsysociety.org.uk
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
http://youngepilepsy.org.uk/
Advice information for young people with epilepsy.
Email: helpline@youngepilepsy.org.uk

FEMALE HEALTH

Menopause
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/
Information on the symptoms and possible treatments, if required.

The Daisy Network
https://www.daisynetwork.org
Information and support for women affected by Premature Ovarian Insufficiency – POI.

Women’s Health Concern
https://www.womens-health-concern.org
The patient section of the British Menopause Society providing advice, information and reassurance.

The Menopause Charity
https://www.themenopausecharity.org
Information and advice on the menopause.

Endometriosis
https://www.endometriosis-uk.org
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)

NHS
https://www.nhs.uk/
Search the NHS for information about health and wellbeing.

MALE HEALTH

NHS - Sexual Dysfunction
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/erection-problems-erectile-dysfunction/
NHS information on sexual issues, including erectile dysfunction causes and treatments.

Vasectomy
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/contraception-guide/Pages/vasectomy-male-sterilisation.aspx
NHS information on vasectomy.

HEAD & BRAIN INJURY with STROKE & APHASIA

Stroke Association 
http://www.stroke.org.uk
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
http://www.brainandspine.org.uk
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) 

Headway
http://www.headway.org.uk/home.aspx
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 

Coma
https://www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-injury/individuals/effects-of-brain-injury/coma-and-reduced-awareness-states/
Information from Headway for families of patients in a Coma or reduced awareness state.

Aspire
https://www.aspire.org.uk/
Providing practical help to people who have been paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury.

BIRT – Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust
http://www.thedtgroup.org/brain-injury/
Information and advice for anyone dealing with the unique needs of brain or head injury rehabilitation.

Back Up
http://www.backuptrust.org.uk/home
Support for everyone whose life is affected by a spinal cord injury.

The Brain Tumour Charity
http://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/
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

Brain (cerebral) aneurysm – Headway
https://www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-injury/individuals/types-of-brain-injury/brain-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

Afasic
https://www.afasic.org.uk/
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)

Encephalitis Society
http://www.encephalitis.info/
Offering support and information for anyone affected by encephalitis.

HEART & CHEST CONDITIONS

British Heart Foundation – BHF
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport
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

Children’s Heart Federation
http://www.chfed.org.uk/
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)

Pneumonia
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pneumonia/
NHS information on pneumonia, its diagnosis and treatment.

Cardiomyopathy UK
http://www.cardiomyopathy.org/
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)

Cardiac Risk in the Young - CRY
http://www.c-r-y.org.uk/
Information on undiagnosed cardiac conditions in young people and what in involved in screening.

My Heart
https://www.myheart.org.uk/
Support for young people diagnosed with a life threatening heart condition.

NHS – Congenital Heart Disease
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/congenital-heart-disease/Pages/Introduction.aspx
Information on heart conditions present at birth, and treatments.

Pulmonary Fibrosis
https://www.actionpf.org/
Information, support & practical guidance for anyone living with and affected by pulmonary fibrosis.

Beat SCAD
https://beatscad.org.uk/
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. 

BLADDER & BOWEL CONDITIONS

Crohn’s & Colitis UK
https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/
Support for Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or other forms of IBD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

ERIC
https://www.eric.org.uk/
Information and support on bowel and bladder conditions in children and teenagers.
Helpline: 0808 169 9949 (lines open Monday – Thursday 10am – 2pm)

Colostomy UK
https://www.colostomyuk.org/
Support for people living with a stoma. 
Helpline: 0800 328 4257 (open 24 hours a day)
Live Chat: online Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

Bladder & Bowel UK
https://www.bbuk.org.uk/
Information and support for adults and children with bladder or bowel problems.

KIDNEY & LIVER DISORDERS

National Kidney Federation - NKF 
http://www.kidney.org.uk/
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)

Kidney Transplant
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Kidney-transplant/Pages/Introduction.aspx
NHS information on kidney transplant. 

Kidney Care UK
https://www.kidneycareuk.org
Information and support for everyone affected by kidney disease.

Anthony Nolan Trust
http://www.anthonynolan.org/
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 
http://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/bonemarrow/
Information on bone marrow donation including details of how to join the register.

British Liver Trust 
https://britishlivertrust.org.uk
Support information for affected by a liver condition.
Helpline: 0800 652 7330 (lines open Monday –Friday 9am – 3pm)
Email: helpline@britishlivertrust.org.uk

MENINGITIS & SEPTICAEMIA (SEPSIS)

Meningitis Research Association
http://www.meningitis.org/
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)

Meningitis Now
https://www.meningitisnow.org/
Meningitis explained and support for those affected. 
Helpline: 080 880 10 388 (lines open Monday – Thursday 9am- 4pm, Friday 9am – 1pm)

Sepsis  
https://sepsistrust.org/
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)

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS

Myaware 
http://www.myaware.org/
Supporting those diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis and their families.

NHS
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/myasthenia-gravis/
NHS information about Myasthenia Gravis.

NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS

Motor Neurone Disease Association
http://www.mndassociation.org/
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 9am-5pm & 7pm-10.30pm)
Email: mndconnect@mndassociation.org

MND Scotland
http://www.mndscotland.org.uk/
Support for anyone affected by Motor Neurone Disease in Scotland.

NHS – Motor Neurone Disease
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Motor-neurone-disease/Pages/Introduction.aspx
NHS information about Motor Neurone Disease

Multiple Sclerosis Society
http://www.mssociety.org.uk
Support information for anyone affected by MS, with a network of local branches.
Helpline: 0808 800 8000 (lines open Monday – Friday 9am - 7pm)
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MS-UK
http://www.ms-uk.org/
Providing support advice for anyone affected by MS.
Advice: 0800 783 0518 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm) 

MS Trust
http://www.mstrust.org.uk/information/publications/factsheets/sativex.jsp
Information on Sativex and MS.

Parkinsons UK
http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/
Offering support to anyone affected by Parkinson’s disease. Local groups can facilitate bringing together sufferers, 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)

PSP - Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
https://pspassociation.org.uk/
Information and support for anyone affected by PSP or CBD – Corticobasal Degeneration.

TRANSPLANT AND ORGAN DONATION

Stem Cell Transplant
NHS website
Information from The Blood & Transfusion service on Stem Cell donation and transplant.

Organ Donation
http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/
Information about organ donation in England.

Organ Donation Wales
https://gov.wales/organ-donation-guide
Information on how organ donation works in Wales.

OTHER CONDITIONS & ORGANISATIONS

Hypothermia
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hypothermia/
Information on what to look out for and what to do if someone’s temperature drops dangerously low.

Scoliosis
https://www.sauk.org.uk/
Information and support from Scoliosis Association UK. Scoliosis is where the spine curves and twists to the side.

Dental Health
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/what-dental-services-are-available-on-the-nhs/
Information about dental services available on the NHS.

Patients Association
http://www.patients-association.org.uk/
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 

Health Care & Professionals Council – HCPC
https://www.hcpc-uk.org/
The regulatory body for health therapy professionals, including range of independent practitioners from art therapy to speech and language.

Intensive Care Units
NHS information on Intensive Care Units – ICUs ,also called ITUs and CCUs.

Hope Support Services
http://www.hopesupport.org.uk/ 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.

Together For Short Lives
http://www.togetherforshortlives.org.uk/
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 - Thursday 8.30am - 5pm, Friday 8.30am – 12.30pm)
Live Chat: Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm

Streptococcal Infection
https://111.wales.nhs.uk/encyclopaedia/s/article/streptococcalinfections/  
NHS information on types of Streptococcal infections.

NHS –Narcolepsy 
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Narcolepsy/Pages/Symptoms.aspx
Information on Narcolepsy.

Narcolepsy UK
http://www.narcolepsy.org.uk/
Support for those whose lives are affected by narcolepsy.

Quit Smoking
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/
NHS advice and help to quit smoking.

Sciatica 
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Sciatica/Pages/Treatment.aspx
NHS information on causes and treatment of Sciatica.