Health Charities That specialise in Health condition

Crisis Support:- Hot meals, Laundry, Shower & Emergency items, Clothing, Healthcare & Housing support, Outreach.Empowerment Services:- Case Worker/1:1, Benefit Support & Advocacy, Mental Health 1:1 Support, Direct Access & referral to specialist servs, Money Mgmt, Job Club, Debt Advice, Addiction Suppt, Assist in retention of accom'n, Volunteering Suppt/Train'g, Prep for Work.Em Accomm Service

CANCER SUPPORT UK* PROVIDES PRACTICAL & EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WITH CANCER, DURING & AFTER THE TREATMENT PERIOD. WE SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH ALL KINDS OF CANCER ACROSS THE UK. OUR SERVICES, INCL OUR TELEPHONE SUPPORT GROUPS & CANCER KITS, ARE DESIGNED & DELIVERED BY PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED CANCER THEMSELVES TO IMPROVE THE EXPERIENCE OF OTHERS.*Formerly known as Cancer Recovery Foundation

The Charity was established to promote and protect the health of the public, by research into the prevention, treatment and cure for all forms of cancer.Our current activities include the approval of grants for the funding of research in respect of:- Developing a new drug ? A totally new approach to therapyUnderstanding the Cancer BrainTargeting the Guardian of the Genome

Comprehensive support service for cancer patients and their families, working with professional colleagues within the NHS; the period of care extending from diagnosis, through treatment to survivorship or terminal phase. The support objective is to ensure that all patients attain and maintain the maximum level of physical, mental and social functioning compatible with their disease condition.

LIGHT FOR THE WORLD is an international non-governmental organisation dedicated to giving equal opportunities to children and persons with disabilities in underserved countries.Our comprehensive programmes aim to sustainably reduce gaps in the provision of eye health care, community-based rehabilitation, education, economic inclusion and disability mainstreaming.

To provide accommodation for people with recovering mental health issues.

The charity provides a range of services to support older people including:Wellbeing activities, Physical activity opportunities, Social day centres, Information advice & guidance, community navigation, befriending, footcare, hot meals delivery, dementia support for carers, independent living service, clubs for people with dementia, dementia day care.

The charity's objectives are to promote the welfare of blind and partially sighted people within Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

Campaigning for & the funding where appropriate of: 1.Fully trained, inspired, compassionate Bereavement Midwives2.By making the best use of hospital architecture & layout,funding sensitively designed delivery rooms located away from maternity wards.3.Necessary equipment in each maternity unit to preserve a stillborn baby until at least the day after the mother's discharge from hospital.

Nacoa provides information and support for everyone affected by a parent's drinking. Our work is about planning a positive future for the 2.6M children who live with parents who drink too much in the UK today; providing them with an opportunity to see that the world can be different from the one they know, that they can break the cycle of addiction and go on to live happy and fulfilled lives.

To provide therapy, information and support to people with multiple sclerosis living in Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and surrounding counties

Providing support to families in need, particularly mothers fleeing domestic abuse. Providing recovery support from substance misuse dependancies to women and accommodation whilst this support is offered. Providing support & education services to non-resident beneficiaries through a range of farm-based skills development and confidence building activities.

Day centre for Jewish elderly, blind and physically disabled people or any other catergory of individual who is deemed to be in need of such assistance.Serving the community with physical, social & emotional care.

Supporting the rights of sex workers and those at risk of being exploited - a) providing sensitive drop-in and outreach services;b) providing safety advice, counselling on sexual health, support with drug use and mental health, social support, lifestyle changes and exiting sex work; andc) promoting awareness in the community and other agencies on matters regarding sex work and exploitation.

WORK-LINK is a Hinckley Charity, based on the Recycling of furniture/electricals. It provides sheltered, meaningful opportunities to help unemployed individuals, who are not ready/able to embark on a more formal training/educational programme or to directly enter employment. It is an integrated scheme catering for a variety of people, many of whom have special needs, including mental ill health.

Provision of mental health awareness training and support in the workplace.

We have been helping people who live with a neurological condition since 1985 providing the therapies and support our members need to maintain their independence and to minimise the effects that neurological conditions like Multiple Sclerosis have on their daily lives. We are also here for their families and carers, building a strong sense of community and understanding.

The charity supports a number of charities helping Jewish organisations and blind or disabled organisations.

Mayfield is a working horticultural nursery which provides training and therapy for people with mental health issues. We are working with at least 40 people at any time. The nursery is open to the public for plant and other sales, we run a market stall selling plants and produce, and we present at a number of local horticultural shows.

Activities provided for service users in recovery from drug and alcohol misuse or mental health issues include A Drop in Centre, A Listening Service, an Outreach Service, a Night Service, Supported Housing, Training and Education and various activities including Arts and Crafts, Singing, Smart Recovery, Tai Chi, Serenity, Family and Friends Support, Gardening, Creative Writing, Freedom Programme.

To improve the care for Cancer patients being treated at the Oncology, Breast Cancer,Urology and Radiotherapy Units at The Royal United Hospital Bath and other health units in Bath and surrounding areas in North East Somerset, West and North Wiltshire. Supporting a population of over 500,000 people.

Providing a holistic philosophy to supporting people with the intention of improving individual personal health and supporting people towards inclusion.

North East Wales Mind exists to promote and protect good mental health. We provide high quality services to support people in Flintshire and Wrexham experiencing mental health problems. They include information and advice, social groups, peer support, counselling, training, holistic therapies and activities such as creative arts and walking.

Gift of Life gives support to children and young people up to the age of 25 whose families cannot afford to pay for their cancer treatments including the purchase of critical anti-tumour medications, which are not available in Russia or the CIS. Our beneficiaries are from Russia and the CIS countries, and they receive oncological and haematological treatments in Russian clinics.

The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust provides a support and information service for children, families and individuals affected by retinoblastoma, a rare cancer which affects children, mostly under the age of five. It raises public and professional awareness and funds research projects aimed at increasing understanding of retinoblastoma and improving the treatment and care of children.