ABOUT MY HEALTH

The National Deaf Children’s Society is the only UK charity solely dedicated to providing support, information and advice for deaf children and young people, their families and professionals working with them.

The Stroke Association is the only national charity solely concerned with helping everyone affected by stroke. The Stroke Association funds research into prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, provides patients and their families with support through community services, and campaigns, educates and informs to increase knowledge of stroke in all communities.

The Mental Health Foundation uses research and practical projects to help people survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems. The foundation does this by learning what makes and keeps people mentally well, communicating findings and turning research into practical solutions that make a difference to people's lives.

Epilepsy Action acts as the voice for the UK's estimated 440,000 people with epilepsy, as well as their friends, families, carers, health professionals and the many other people on whose lives the condition has an impact.

The British Heart Foundation is Britain’s leading charity fighting heart and circulatory disease – the UK’s biggest killer. The BHF funds research, education and life-saving equipment and helps heart patients return to a full and active way of life. The charity relies on donations to continue its vital work.

The MS Society is the UK's largest charity for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The Society funds MS research, runs respite care centres, provides grants (financial assistance), education and training on MS.

The British Lung Foundation exists to provide information and support for everyone living with a lung disease - and for the people who look after them. The charity focuses on and tackles all aspects of the 40-plus lung conditions that, on average, affect one member of every family.

Cancer Research UK is the largest volunteer-supported cancer research organisation in the world. It aims to work alone or in partnership with others to carry out world class research into the biology and causes of cancer, develop effective treatments and improve the quality of life for cancer patients, reduce the numbers of people getting cancer, and provide authoritative information on cancer.

The Arthritis Research Campaign raises funds to promote medical research into the cause, treatment and cure of arthritic conditions: to educate medical students, doctors and allied health professionals about arthritis and to provide information to people affected by arthritis.

Formed in June 1996, the Orchid Cancer Appeal was the first registered charity dedicated to fund research into diagnosis, prevention and treatment of testicular, prostate and penile cancer. Orchid also aim to increase public awareness of these previously neglected diseases and encourage early detection and diagnosis to enable optimum treatment.

Help the Aged is working hard for a world in which older people are valued for their contribution to society, involved in their local communities and fulfilled in their needs, hopes and aspirations. Help the Aged campaigns, researches and develops practical solutions, to help older people.

The Down's Syndrome Association provides advice and information on all aspects of living with Down’s syndrome. Since formation in 1970 it has grown from being a local parent support group to a national charity with over 19,000 members, who are regularly consulted when producing new information.

Scope is the UK's largest charity working with people with cerebral palsy, a condition that affects movement, posture and co-ordination.

The Miscarriage Association provides support and information to anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancy. The charity operates a staffed helpline; produce a range of leaflets and fact-sheets on pregnancy loss (some in several languages and on audiotape); work with health professionals to promote good practice; and work with the media to raise awareness of the facts and feelings of pregnancy loss.

Diabetes UK, the operating name of the British Diabetic Association, is the leading charity working for people with diabetes, funding research and campaigning to help people to live with the condition.

Cancerbackup is Europe's leading cancer information charity. Its website contains over 4,500 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families, carers and friends. It also provides a free telephone helpline with specialist cancer nurses who can give information on any type of cancer or treatment and provide emotional support, practical advice, and details of local support groups and other services for people with cancer.

Breast Cancer Care is the UK's leading provider of information, practical assistance and emotional support for anyone affected by breast cancer.

The Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading care and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers. The Alzheimer's Society works through a network of over 250 branches and support groups, providing information and support for people with dementia, their carers and families. The Alzheimer's Society advises health professionals and funds biomedical and social research in the areas of cause, cure and care.

The Lymphoma Association provides information and emotional support to anyone with lymphatic cancer and their families, carers and friends. The free services include a freephone helpline (08 08 808 5555), literature, websites and a network of local support groups.

The Motor Neurone Disease Association is the only national organisation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland dedicated to the support of people with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and those who care for them.

Founded over 40 years ago, Kidney Research UK is the largest provider of funding for renal research. Charitable objects include supporting research, patient support, and awareness and education.

Meningitis Research Foundation’s vision is a world free from meningitis and septicaemia. The charity funds research to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, and to improve survival rates and outcomes. The Foundation promotes education and awareness to reduce death and disability, and gives support to people affected.

The British Liver Trust is Britains only national registered charity existing to improve the lives of adults suffering from all 100-plus forms of liver disease. The Trust’s key roles are in education, support and research, working towards providing accurate information, lobbying for better services and liaising with Support Groups to maintain a positive approach for the increasing number of people with liver disease.

EIDO Healthcare is the leading provider of patient information about hospital treatments, supplying over 200 hospitals in the UK. EIDO Healthcare works with a team of around 50 specialist UK-practising surgeons and physicians. If you are going to hospital for treatment, ask for EIDO information.

CORE aims to increase the public's knowledge of the symptoms of digestive disorders. They provide information for sufferers, their families and friends, and fund research to help prevent, cure and treat digestive disorders.

The National Autistic Society supports the rights and interests of all people with autism and ensures that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs. The website includes information about autism and Asperger syndrome, the NAS and its services and activities.

Asthma UK works together with people with asthma, health professionals and researchers to help people increase their understanding of asthma and reduce the effect of it on their lives. Our vision - 'Control over asthma today, freedom from asthma tomorrow.'