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The Children's Trust
239 members
The Children’s Trust, Tadworth is a national charity working with children with brain injury. We are based at a 24 acre site in Tadworth, Surrey but offer our services to children from across the UK. We provide expert rehabilitation, education, therapy and care to support children and their families. The Children's Trust has also developed The Brain Injury Hub which is an online information and advice service for parents and other family members and includes as well as developing an online community and includes Health Unlocked.
Headway
10,525 members
Headway is the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury. Through a range of frontline services run from its Nottingham base and via a network of more than 100 groups and branches across the UK, it provides support, services and information to brain injury survivors, their families and carers, as well as to professionals in the health and legal fields. A brain injury can have devastating consequences for individuals and their families, affecting every aspect of life. Although we all think "it'll never happen to me", a brain injury can affect anyone at any time. When it does, we're here to help. Visit www.headway.org.uk to find out more, or contact our helpline on 0808 800 2244 or helpline@headway.org.uk for personal support.
Action on Pain
1,901 members
Action on Pain is a national charity established in 1998 by Ian Semmons, our Chairman, as a result of his own frustration that it took so long to get treatment for his pain. That frustration was heightened by the fact that when he eventually discovered Pain Clinics some three years after his injuries the treatment he received was superb. During that journey he met many others in a similar position so knowing that complaining to the NHS was a pointless exercise he was determined to do something positive to help others who were faced with a similar challenge.
Acid Reflux Support
1,565 members
For more than three decades, the OPA has fought against oesophageal and gastric cancers, raising awareness, supporting patients, caregivers and their families. Whether you are in the early stages or further along in your journey, the OPA is dedicated to offering support and guidance. Did you know? There are over 65 Million people in the UK and it is estimated that over 1 in 10 people suffer from Reflux Disease. Reflux disease can have a terrible impact on a patients quality of life affecting many aspects of their everyday functioning. For many people, this can be managed effectively with lifestyle changes and/or medication prescribed by their GP such as omeprazole, lansoprazole and esomeprazole (as well as others). However there are over 2 million people in the UK who do not respond effectively to this treatment and for these people, there are other options they can consider to treat their disease. Head to our website for more information - https://opa.org.uk/
Sports Injury
250 members
A community dedicated to supporting people who want to get back to sport, improve performance and encourage others to have a go!
Stanmore Young Spine Group
188 members
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK, and is regarded as a leader in the field of orthopaedics both in the UK and world-wide. The RNOH provides a comprehensive range of neuro-musculoskeletal health care, ranging from acute spinal injury or complex bone tumour to orthopaedic medicine and specialist rehabilitation for chronic back pain sufferers. This broad range of services is unique within the NHS. As a national centre of excellence, the RNOH treats patients from across the country, many of whom have been referred by other hospital consultants for second opinions or for treatment of complex or rare conditions.
South West Wales Neurological Alliance
286 members
We are community that supports individuals, groups and organisations that represent Neurological Conditions and those associated with their care; in Neath Port Talbot, Swansea and Bridgend, Wales.
Changing Faces
3,149 members
This community is for the 1.3 million people in the UK with a visible difference, from a mark, scar or condition that makes them look different. We provide advice, support and psycho-social services to children, young people and adults. We challenge discrimination and we campaign for Face Equality: a world that truly values and respects people who look different We want a future where everyone with a visible difference on their face or body has the confidence, support and opportunity to lead the lives they want. If you would like to talk to someone, Changing Faces offers the Support and Information Line in the UK, for people affected by any visible difference caused by a mark, scar or condition, whether on the face or body, and families and friends. To get in touch with us, please follow this link: https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/services-support/support-information-line/