Health Charities That specialise in Surgery

IA'S PRIMARY AIM IS TO HELP PEOPLE WHO HAVE TO UNDERGO SURGERY WHICH INVOLVES THE REMOVAL OF THEIR COLON (KNOWN AS A COLECTOMY) AND THE CREATION OF EITHER AN ILEOSTOMY OR AN ILEO-ANAL POUCH. IA AIMS TO HELP THEM WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR REHABILITATION, TO PROMOTE AND CO-ORDINATE RESEARCH AND TO IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE MANAGEMENT OF ILEOSTOMIES OR POUCHES.

The principle objective of the Society is to promote the British Journal of Surgery as Europe's leading surgical journal and to support its affiliated surgical associations in Europe in promoting and advancing the practice of surgery by providing research and editorial bursaries, invited lectureships, surgical prizes and general support of surgical meetings across Europe.

Our aim is to offer help and assistance to elderly, disabled and vulnerable people of the 2 Doctors surgeries in Totnes and surrounding parishes to enable them to live in their own homes and receive a level of support which will help them remain independent and not be isolated from the community.We provide services such health related transport, befriending, shopping, home help and form filling.

ORP is on a mission to protect sea turtles and their habitats. We do this through rescue and rehabilitation of injured sea turtles, scientific research, and education and community outreach. Our rescue and rehabilitation facilities include a fully-equipped, veterinary run marine turtle rescue centre with laboratory and surgical facilities, and a sea turtle rehabilitation centre in the Maldives .

The NLMCC projects and services include;- Ihsan Children's Centre Service- Youth Service- Welfare & Benefit Advice surgery- Advocacy service- Immigration advice & visa service- Elderly Luncheon club-Community functions and programmes

Provide financial assistance to meritorious medical students.

To promote and encourage for the benefit of the public the study of, and research into, the practice of surgery and the training of surgeons and to disseminate knowledge and hold discussions on the results of such study and research.

CURE UK works to improve the accessibility and quality of paediatric surgical services in sub-Saharan Africa. We support CURE Children's Hospitals to provide free surgical services for children with treatable disabilities. We deliver surgical training for local medical practitioners and collaborate with pastors and leaders to prevent the abuse and neglect of children living with disabilities.

Raising awareness of the principles of One Medicine among healthcare professionals, academics and the public.Educating doctors and veterinary surgeons about the possibilities of One Medicine.Fostering collaboration in clinical research and practice.

Current funding priorities are: Medical Research - with a preference for projects relating to surgeryHospice and Respite Care - with a focus on relieving painYoung People - particularly teenagers, young offenders and those in careThe Environment - addressing the harmful effects of human activityThe Arts - supporting musical tuition and concerts, concentrating on youth

Provide support, education and practical advice, advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to Prostate Problems and promote and influence effective care, involvement and support for people affected by Prostate Problems including by the continued funding of green light laser surgery in Wales.

Education and support to surgeons and members of allied professions dealing with diseases of Upper GI organs.

BOMSS is a society of surgeons and other health professionals whose educational and research activities provide a valuable trusted resource for patients and promote the highest standards of expert care for those living with severe and complex obesity. As the UK's internationally recognised bariatric society we inform national policy through provision of expert advice to a variety of bodies.

The charity funds pioneering research into all matters connected with or bearing upon the causes, prevention, treatment and care of cancer to include research into and to advance the art and science of surgery as applied to cancer of the head and neck and for the publication and dissemination of the results of such researches.

British Hip Society provides a forum for the discussion of research, education, advances in clinical practice and the results of surgical procedures pertaining to the hip joint.

Providing a Medical Centre for promoting and advancing by way of research lectures and discussions, the study and general knowledge of medicine and science and all matters relating to the progress and development of all branches of medicine, surgery, dentistry and veterinary medicine, for the benefit of mankind generally.

CMCA Ltd is a community resource centre providing advice and information on welfare rights, housing, immigration and nationality laws individual support sessions and advice on education, training and employment opportunities. Run adult education classes, sports and crafts activities (some for women only) ESOL, health promotion surgeries, creche and full day care nursery - social and cultural event

To advance the education of the public in the subject of the literary arts.To promote equality and diversity for the public benefit by advancing gender equality within the literaryfieldMslexia publishes educational materials on-line and in paper format, organises workshops, seminars,surgeries and lectures.

The provision of swimming facilities and lessons to a broad selection of people. Open to members of the public, ante-natal swimming classes, sessions for pensioners, swimming club members for training, students. Aquaerobics classes provided. Help given to clients recovering from surgery.

UKISCRS promote education & research in the field of cataract & refractive surgery. We advance & promote the practice of ophthalmology and research. We promote experimental work & training in the field of cataract surgery, lens implantation, refractive surgery and the dissemination of results thereof. We communicate with its' members and wider ophthalmic community.

We provide education and research opportunities to shoulder and elbow surgeons and physiotherapists so that we can promote best practice and improve patient care. We provide patient resources for conditions relating to shoulder and elbow surgery and rehabilitation. We operate throughout the UK.

The Charity was formed for the relief of people in north India who are blind or partially sighted, in particular by facilitating the provision of surgeons to carry out cataract surgery, the training of local doctors and nurses and the provision of support and assistance to enable community eye hospitals to become self-sufficient and sustainable.

The Association's objectives are to advance education of paediatric surgery through research, publishing useful results in the public domain, and fostering professional relations with surgeons overseas. We hold scientific meetings and fund several Research Fellows, as well as hosting sub-speciality discussion groups, and our surgeons run overseas skills courses in LMICs as well as in the UK.

HUMANITARIAN AND MEDICAL AID PROJECTSPROVISION OF MEDICAL AID AND SUPPORT FOR ALL ASPECTS OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY. MIDWIFERY TRAININGASSISTANCE WITH DISABILITY REHABILITATIONCONSULTANCY IN TECHNICAL AND MEDICAL ADVICE TRAUMA TRAINING CONTINUATION OF PREVIOUS SIMILAR ACTIVITIES.SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE OR INJURYMOBILE MEDICAL TEAMS FLOOD RELIEF

Medi Tech Trust is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation [Registered Charity No. 1157837] for the community's benefit. MTT donates medical equipment; encourages non-invasive surgical procedures; recycles disposables; operates the Medigive Initiative for LMIC hospitals; provides training courses overseas and responds to healthcare needs in the community.