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Arthritis
Society (Arthritis Research Campaign)
Website of the
major research organisation. Descriptions of research.
0870 850 5000
www.arc.org.uk
Information for patients (over 90 documents) about the types of
arthritis, rheumatism and related conditions, including treatments and
drugs.
www.arc.org.uk/arthinfo/patpubs.asp
Arthritis Care
Details of Magazines. E-mail for help direct from the website.
Download documents on many topics including surgery, coping with pain,
and personal relationships, working, the young with arthritis, etc.
Colitis and
Crohn’s Disease (Irritable Bowel Diseases)
The National
Association (NACC) site provides many information sheets and details
of benefits that are available for sufferers.
0845 130 2233 (information) 0845 130 3344
www.nacc.org.uk/
The “Organisation” site is good for “living with Crohns” and dietary
information:
www.crohns.org.uk/
There is a special site for affected children:
0208 949 6209
Email: support@cicra.org
www.cicra.org/
and one for young adults that overlaps with the NACC:
www.crohns4youngadults.co.uk
Diabetes
U.K.
Extensive website of the largest UK diabetes organization.
Search facility. News of recent developments.
Pages include “What is diabetes?” This covers types I and II,
symptoms and risk factors and treatments. Important myths are
described concerning causes of diabetes, what you can and cannot eat
and restrictions the disease is supposed to put on your life. Also
covered are: living with the disease, suggestions for recipes, care
for patients, possible complications and what to do to help prevent
them.
www.diabetes-uk.org/
Diabetes –
the BBC Healthy Living Website
Not as
extensive as Diabetes U.K. but covers most of the same topics.
http://tinyurl.com/2vmx2mp
Multiple
Sclerosis
Home page of
the MS society with links to the MS groups for the area. Also “about
MS” and support services and respite centres.
www.mssociety.org.uk/
NHS Choices site. Extensive documents (Causes, Treatment, etc) and
helpful videos by a specialist nurse and a patient.
www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Multiple-sclerosis
The MS Trust charity site has an A to Z of pain. The “services” map
identifies local neurologists (Basildon and Southend). Also
availability of specialist nurses.
www.mstrust.org.uk/
Osteoporosis
National
Osteoporosis Society site leads to documents including men’s
susceptibility, diet and exercise in maintaining the health of the
bones as well as risk factors, coping and treatments.
Helpline: 01761 472721
also: 0845 450 0230
Email: nurses@nos.org.uk
www.nos.org.uk/
Parkinsons
Disease
Information on
the disease, various treatments, day to day living with Parkinsons for
patients and their carers. Advice on benefits and support. Training
for those who care for patients.
www.parkinsons.org.uk/
Sexually
Transmitted Infections (STI)
Often patients
are referred by their doctor but it is also possible to go directly to
a sexual health clinic (Genito-Urinary Medicine [GUM] clinic)
Department of
Genitourinary Medicine,
St Johns
Hospital, Wood
Street,
Chelmsford CM2 9BG.
Served by buses 42, 100
and 351
Clinics: Monday and Wednesday 2.30pm - 7.00pm
Tuesday and Friday 9.30am – 12.00 noon
It is advisable to
phone for an appointment:
01245 513086
Clinic at St Peters Hospital
Maldon Tues 1.30pm – 3.30pm
An NHS Choices
website provides information about the services available at STI
clinics. Also the “A to Z” lists the types of infection, what to do if
you think you may be infected, the consequences of these infections
and the importance of being treated.
www.nhs/chq/Pages
Stroke
The Stroke Association site allows download and printing of well
presented documents which are clearly explained with minimal technical
complexity.
www.stroke.org.uk
To contact the
local group of
The Stroke Association:
01245 442053
Email:
chelmsfordfs@stroke.org.uk
Local services for help in the longer term:
Stroke Support Club
01621 891007
Stroke Exercise Group
01245 250822
Tinnitus
Association
A
to Z of tinnitus (an index). Details are given of the association
magazine “Quiet” and a recommended book. The website has 28
information sheets including protecting the hearing from damage as
well as advice for those already affected.
www.tinnitus.org.uk/
Confidential Helpline
0800 018 0527 0114 2509933
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