Professions Charities That specialise in Healthcare workers

To ensure every seriously ill child and young person in the UK has the best possible healthcare by placing our Roald Dahl nurses in areas of greatest need; supporting our nurses in the work that they do; funding innovative nurse-led projects to improve quality of care; and providing benefits advice through our family support service.

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The Council of Deans of Health represents the UK's university faculties engaged in education and research for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals.

The aims of the BSH are to improve the care and outcome of patients with heart failure, and to promote research, education and scientific exchange relating to heart failure.The society's membership comprises cardiologists, GPs, nurses, surgeons, scientists, pharmacists, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals involved with the diagnosis, management or science of heart failure.

Providing support to a wide variety of beneficiaries including nurses, charities involved in animal welfare and research, environmental protection, relief of poverty and youth development.

Provides financial assistance to deserving veterinary surgeons, RVNs and their dependants; provides a helpline and website for veterinary surgeons, students and nurses; provides for the relief of mental and physical illness, associated with compulsive behaviour or stress or depression, which may or may not result from alcohol or drug addiction or other forms of dependence.

The Brain and Spine Foundation offers a UK-wide information service to people affected by neurological conditions. This information is available on the charity's website www.brainandspine.org.uk and in 25+ booklets. A freephone Helpline service is staffed by specialist neuroscience nurses to answer queries on conditions, symptoms and investigations linked to the brain and spine.

Cavell is the charity supporting UK nurses, midwives and nursing associates, working and retired, when they're suffering personal or financial hardship. We offer a package of support to help everyone who gets in touch, giving emotional support, advice on maximising benefits, signposting to specialist services and grants to relieve financial hardship for those at greatest risk.

Raises funds by letters of appeal, organises small fundraising events. We purchase equipment for the hospital & also acts as liaison between Rambam and the Homerton Hospital in Hackney, London, in the exchange programme of nurses and other medical personnel.

Promote the development of the highest standard of care for the patient receiving dermatological care; Promote the development and recognition of the nurse's role in dermatologyPromote and support education and research; Provide a forum for the dissemination of developments and knowledge

Every year over 58,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate, testicular or penile cancer in the UK. Orchid Cancer Appeal supports anyone affected by or interested in male specific cancers through a range of support services led by Male Cancer Information Nurse Specialists, awareness campaigns such as the Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week, education and training programmes and world class research.

Monthly self help coffee mornings across our region Home visits to complete benefit forms for the DWP and Veterans UK Fundraising for Mesothelioma Research and funding Mesothelioma Nurses Raising awareness of the dangers of asbestos Help with compensation claims Funding for nurse education, full counselling service We operate across the South, South East, home counties and London boroughs

Mac Keith Press publishes information on child neurodisability & developmental medicine in order to advance understanding, treatment & care of children with disabilities. Primarily aimed at a health orientated audience of therapists, doctors, nurses and health workers, publications are also of interest to psychologists, special teachers & others involved in the care of children with disabilities.

To provide an immediate and sustained response to poverty and need in the local community and to support the ongoing wellbeing of those we encounter. main activities include a foodbank, a welfare benefit advice service, a counselling service, housing advice and support and a nurse led health advice and advocacy service.

Spires is a center for homeless and disadvantaged people. We aim to provide options that allow service users to gain stability in their lives. Services include a rough sleeper's space, showers, clothing, food, women's group, drug and alcohol work, adult learning, mental health support, optician, nurse, dentist, chiropodist, resettlement, tenancy support, outreach, advocacy and emotional support.

To promote and protect the mental wellbeing of mothers and families affected by antenatal and post-natal depression and associated mental health concerns through the provision of therapeutic groups and one to one support in the home, practical support, befriending, providing information and raising awareness of mental health concerns with the wider public and media.

The promotion of the advancement of education in urological nursing and urological patient care for the benefit of the community as a whole.

Melanoma Focus is a national charity dedicated to providing a comprehensive and authoritative source of information about this most deadly form of skin cancer. The charity funds education and independent research projects, acts as an advocate for patients and carers, informs the general public and promotes the professional interests of clinicians, scientists & nurses working in the melanoma field.

Pre-school for rising 5's offering flexibility for parents who work.Social Groups for Over 60'sSocial Club for the local communitySponsorships/Donations for local non-profit organisationsProviding a hall free of charge for Adults with learning difficulties and local groupsFundraising for other chairties, such as McMillan Nurses, Garden House Hospice

Friends of Sick Children in Malawi aims to improve the healthcare and well being of children in Malawi. Donations pay for paediatric nurses, clinical officers and related staff who each year treat some 100,000 of the world's poorest children; contribute to training and education; buy medical equipment and supplies; provide wheelchairs and other orthotic devices for children with mobility issues.

When asked, most of us say we want to die at home, in the comfort of familiar surroundings close to those we love.The Lawrence Home Nursing Team gives people and their families the support they need to make that possible. Providing free hands-on care, day and night, our nurses help to fulfil the wishes of anyone who wants to die peacefully at home.

Our vision is that everyone in our community has a place called home. Our mission is to eradicate rough sleeping, to support those without a permanent home to achieve one and to prevent homelessness. Open weekdays to those who are homeless or vulnerably housed for Housing support Benefits clinic CAB advice Specialist Nurse Optician Therapeutic Massage Podiatry Emergency clothing/bedding

Primary healthcare and holistic support for those who are homeless or in insecure accommodation. Nurse-led clinics; smoking cessation; showers; provision of toiletries and food; a laundry service; cooked meals; a computer suite; a craft and activities room; and a range of occupational and therapeutic activities to build skills and confidence.

To provide food, drinks, clothing and a hot shower every day of the year to homeless and disadvantaged people plus advice on housing, debt, jobs, health( with a nurse available 2 days a week and a doctor 2 days a week) and drugs and alcohol and classes in English, Maths, IT and art. To provide advocacy on benefit and housing appeals. To promote health, safety and confidence building.

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.