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Acne

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National Organisations

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ADHD

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National Organisations

BBC Health – ADHD

Addiss
Welcome to ADDISS, The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service.
We provide people-friendly information and resources about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to anyone who needs assistance - parents, sufferers, teachers or health professionals. Whatever you're looking for in ADHD, we'll do our best to help.

Understanding ADHD - Mind

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Allergies

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National Organisations

Alert 4 Allergies
Free e-mail and text-message alert service designed for people with serious food allergies.

Allergy Clinic
Offers information on the tests available to diagnose different allergies.


Allergy Cooks
Offers recipes for multiple food intolerance sufferers.


Allergy UK (British Allergy Foundation)
Information on all aspects of allergy, food intolerance and chemical sensitivity.

Food Reactions
Devoted to all forms of allergies and intolerances to food.


Foods Matter
Resource for those suffering from all forms of food allergy and intolerance.

LactoFree
Offers tips on living with lactose intolerance, latest news and research.

Peanut Allergy UK
Supporting people who suffer from nut allergies or parents of children with nut allergies

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Age Concern

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Local Organisations

Elham Rural
Jubilee Day Centre, Everist Court, Station Road, Lyminge
01303 862364
Areas: Elham, Lyminge, Etchinghill, Postling, Stanford, Sellindge, Stowting, Monks Horton, Lympne, Stelling Minnis, Rhodes Minnis, Densole and Elmsted.

Folkestone
65 Shaftesbury Avenue, Cheriton, Folkestone CT19 4NS
01303 279031
Areas: Folkestone, Cheriton, Sandgate, Hawkinge, Newington and Peene.

Hythe
Sanford House Day Care Centre, Stade Street, CT21 6BD
01303 269602
Areas: Hythe, Seebrook, Saltwood, Beach Estate at Dymchurch

AIDS & HIV

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National Organisations

Avert
AVERT is an international HIV and AIDS charity based in the UK, working to AVERT HIV and AIDS worldwide.

National AIDS Trust
The National AIDS Trust is the UK's leading independent policy and campaigning charity on HIV. We develop policies and campaign to halt the spread of HIV and improve the quality of life of people affected by HIV, both in the UK and internationally.

Terrence Higgins Trust
Terrence Higgins Trust is the leading HIV and AIDS charity in the UK, and the largest in Europe.

HIV Leaflet – Family Planning Association

British Association for Sexual Health & HIV
Provides professional education, as well as public health information about sexual health.

Children With AIDS Charity
Charity helping children affected or infected by HIV and AIDS

HIV i-Base
Run by the treatment activist group HIV i-Base, this site is HIV-positive led.


Positively Women
Charity working to improve the quality of life of women and families affected by HIV.

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Alcoholism

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National Organisations

Alcoholics Anonymous
Information about alcohol problems and support to help people affected deal with them


Addaction
Helping individuals and communities to manage the effects of drug & alcohol misuse

Al-Non Family Groups
Help and advice for anyone affected by someone else's drinking

Adfam
Provides information and support for families affected by addiction.

Alcohol Concern
Helping anyone who may drink too much or is concerned about another’s drinking.

Alcohol Concern England
The national voluntary agency on alcohol misuse. Aims to reduce alcohol-related harm.

BUPA - Alcohol calculator
BUPA calculator lets you work out how much alcohol you drink in a week.


National Association for Children of Alcoholics
Support for children growing up in families where one or both parents suffer from alcohol addiction.

Local Organisations

Alcoholics Anonymous
East Kent Alcoholics Anonymous
Tel: 08457 697555

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Alzheimer's

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Local Organisations

Alzheimer's Society
Ashford & Shepway Branch
20 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone CT20 2SZ Tel: 01303 243732
Offers information on services and support for people with dementia and their carers.

National Organisations

Alzheimer's Society

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Anxiety

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National Organisations

Anxiety Alliance
Help, advice and support for people with anxiety disorders including general anxiety.

Anxiety Care
Aims to provide help for anxiety disorders, obsessions and phobias.

National Phobics Society
Charity providing support to those who have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.

No More Panic
Source of information and support for those who suffer from panic attacks and anxiety.

No Panic
Organisation supporting sufferers of panic attacks, phobias and obsessive compulsive disorders.


OCD Action
Support for those with obsessive compulsive disorder, their families, carers and health...


OCD-UK
Charity site run by obsessive compulsives to support sufferers

Panic-Attacks
Aims to provide practical information on how to control panic disorder and anxiety.

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Asperger’s Syndrome (also see ‘Autism’)

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National Organisations

The Asperger’s Syndrome Foundation
The Asperger's Syndrome Foundation is committed to promoting awareness and understanding of Asperger's Syndrome. The Foundation aims to promote high quality support and services, and to enable people with Asperger's syndrome to develop into members of the community who are respected for their contribution and recognised for their unique differences.

The National Autistic Society

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Asthma

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National Organisations

Asthma UK
Asthma UK is the charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the 5.2 million people in the UK whose lives are affected by asthma.

Lung and Asthma Information Agency
Factsheets, current statistics on and trends in asthma and other respiratory conditions.

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Autism

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Local Organisations

CLIMB College
CLIMB college will be opening in September 2007 and is a new educational provision for learners with an autism spectrum condition and communication difficulties.

National Organisations

Parents for the early intervention of autism (PEACH)
We are the fastest growing UK parent-led charity established to promote early behavioural intervention for young children with autism, Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA), often referred to as the Lovaas Programme.

Society for the Autistically Handicapped (SFTAH)
Main goal is to improve the quality of life for persons with Autism, giving them a chance to take their rightful place within their local community.

Public Autism Awareness
This website is designed to be a gentle step by step guide into the facinating and rewarding world of Autism


We have a range of information on special needs issues e.g. Autism, Aspergers Syndrome, ADHD and challenging behaviour concerns.

The National Autistic Society exists to champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs.



Research Autism
Charity whose goal, through education and research, is to improve the quality of life of those who are diagnosed with autism.

TreeHouse
Charity that aims to improve through education the lives of children with autism

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Back Pain

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National Organisations

Back Care
Promotes research, provides information and develops support services for people with back pain.

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Bell’s Palsy

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National Organisations

Bell’s Palsy Association

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Bipolar Disorder

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Local Organisations

Mind Resource Centre
Folkestone & District
3 Mill Bay, Dover Road, Folkestone CT20 1JQ
01303 250090
Information & Support for adults of all ages who have experience mental illness.

Mind Outreach Group
Methodist Church Hall, Rampart Road, Hythe
01303 250090

National Organisations

Rethink
Working together to help everyone affected by severe mental illness recover for a better quality of life.

Manic Depression Fellowship
Charity helping people with manic depression/bipolar disorder take control of their lives.

Stand
Charity working for a better understanding of depression with information and support services.

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Blindness

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Local Organisations

Kent Association for the Blind
01227 763366

National Organisations

National Blind Children Society
Over the past few years the National Blind Childrens Society has grown from strength to strength and is now recognised as a leading charity for supporting children.


British Blind Sport
Co-ordinating body of sport for the blind and partially sighted.


Fight For Sight
Charity funding research into the prevention of blindness and the treatment of eye disease.

Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
Breeder and trainer of working dogs for visually impaired people.

Lighthouse International
A non-profit organisation focusing on preserving vision in people of all ages.

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Blood Pressure

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National Organisations

Blood Pressure Association
Charity providing wide range of information about high blood pressure to public and professionals.

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Bullying

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National Organisations

Bullying.co.uk
Features advice about bullying for teachers, children, and parents, as well as information for school projects.

Bully Online
Bully Online is the world's leading web site on bullying in the workplace and related issues including stress, PTSD and bullying-related suicide

BBC - Parenting - Your kids - Bullying
Advice on what to do if you think your child is being bullied. ... Bullying ... Keep a record of bullying incidents. ...

Childline
Is someone in your family bullying you > Are people gossiping about you at a club you go to > Are you bullying someone > Are you being bullied by other pupils in ...

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Burns

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National Organisations

Burned Children's Club
Support for young burns survivors and their families.

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Cancer

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National Organisations

Cancer Aid and Listening Line (CALL)
Emotional support and home-based practical help for people living with cancer, their carers and families.


Cancer Counselling Trust
Psychotherapists and counsellors with specialist training and experience of working with people affected by cancer.

CancerHelp UK
Free information service about cancer and cancer care, provided by Cancer Research UK.

Cancer Services Collaborative Improvement Partnership
An NHS service supporting local cancer service teams (networks) and improve their cancer and diagnostic services.


Cancer Research UK
Researches into the causes, prevention and treatment of cancer, and provides information on specific cancers, practical issues and reducing your risks. Cancer Nurse: 0808 800 4040


Cancer Vaccine Institute
Funds research to develop vaccines to help patients live longer.

Chai Cancer Care
Offers physical, emotional and spiritual support to Jewish cancer patients, their families and friends.


Action Against Breast Cancer


Beating Bowel Cancer
Charity for bowel cancer patients working to raise awareness and promote early diagnosis.

Bowel Cancer UK
Charity raising awareness of bowel cancer and improving the quality of life of sufferers.

Brain Tumour UK
Provides practical and emotional support to brain tumour patients and their families.

Breakthrough Breast Cancer
Charity dedicated to fighting breast cancer through research, campaigning and education.

Breast Cancer Care
Charity providing information, news and support regarding breast cancer.

Cancer Black Care
Cancer support service aiming to raise awareness of cancer within the black and ethnic communities.

Cancer Laryngectomee Trust
Support and information for people who have had a laryngectomy.


Cancer Resource Centre
Provides complementary therapies, counselling and support to those affected by cancer.

Everyman
Campaign to raise awareness of male cancers (particularly testicular and prostate cancer).

Institute of Cancer Research
Institute investigating the causes of cancer and developing new strategies for its prevention.


Jo’s Trust
Charity supporting women affected by cervical cancer, their families and friends.


Kidney Cancer UK
Support organisation for kidney cancer patients and carers. Provides information about the disease.


Macmillan
Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and campaign for better cancer care. Cancer affects us all. We can all help.


Mouth Cancer Foundation
Charity site that helps patients and health professionals find information on mouth cancers easily

NHS Screening Programme
Details of the NHS screening programmes for breast, cervical, bowel and prostate cancers.

Ovacome
Support for those affected by ovarian cancer. Includes news and information about treatment.

Ovarian Cancer Action
Organisation that aims to improve the survival rate of those diagnosed with ovarian...

Pancreatic Cancer UK
Charity dedicated to fighting pancreatic cancer through research, information and awareness.


Prostate Cancer Research Centre
Carries out research into the causes of and treatment prostate cancer.


Prostate Research Campaign
Information on prostate diseases for the public and health professionals.


Rainbow Trust
Care for children with a life threatening or terminal illness and their families


Rarer Cancers Forum
Offers advice and information to individuals with rare and less common cancers or to their families.


Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Charity dedicated to defeating lung cancer. Provides support for people with lung cancer.

St.Christopher's Hospice
Hospice looking after people with cancer and other serious illnesses.

Teen Info on Cancer (Cancerbackup)
Information, advice and support for teenage cancer patients and their families.

Teenage Cancer Trust
Charity that aims to improve the lives of teenagers and young adults with cancer.

Tenovus – The Cancer Charity
Charity providing support and advice to cancer patients


The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust
Charity for people affected by childhood eye cancer. Provides support, friendship and information.

The Prostate Cancer Charity
Support and information services for men affected by prostate cancer.

UK Lung Cancer Coalition
Aiming to raise awareness of lung cancer and encouraging people to seek early diagnosis

UK Prostate Link
Provides quality-assessed links to information about all aspects of prostate cancer.

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Carers

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Local Organisations

Carer’s Support
We are an independent charity offering emotional support and practical information to people who care for someone in their home. Our primary aims are to support and promote, by any means available, the needs of carers of any age, whether that person cares for their partner, child, parent or sibling. Carers might be looking after family members who are physically disabled or special needs and unaware of the services and support that they could be receiving.
Carers' Support, Norman House, Beaver Industrial Estate, Beaver Road, Ashford TN23 7SH
Tel: 01233 664393

Carers’ Support
Hythe Drop In
The Salvation Army Hall, Portland Road, Hythe
10.00am-12.00noon, 4th Friday of every month.

Crossroads – Caring for Carers
South East Kent
3 Elwick Road, Ashford TN23 1PD – 01233 663198

Rethink – Folkestone Carer’s Support
Contact: Anne 01303 244726
For those suffering from severe mental illness, their families, friends and carers.

National Organisations

DirectGov for Carers
Carers UK focuses on campaigning, policy and information for carers

Caring About Carers
The home page of the Department of Health in England offers easy access to latest news and a wide range of health publications, policy and guidance

Princess Royal Trust for Carers
Charity with many centres in the U.K., that exists to make it easier for carers to cope by providing information, support, and practical help.


Carers UK
Carers UK focuses on campaigning, policy and information for carers

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Cerebral Palsy

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National Organisations

Scope
Scope, the disability organisation in England and Wales whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Our aim is that disabled people achieve equality: a society in which they are as valued and have the same human and civil rights as everyone else.

The Bobath Centre
The Bobath approach to the management of children with cerebral palsy was pioneered and developed by Dr Karel and Mrs Berta Bobath. Begun in the 1940's the Bobath Concept is now well known and accepted in many countries as one of the leading approaches.

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Coping with Grief

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National Organisations

Babyloss
Information and support for anyone affected by the death of a baby

Cruse Bereavement Care
Support for the bereaved. Includes information on all aspects of bereavement, as well as counselling

Epilepsy Bereaved
Voluntary organisation on sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, and other related epilepsy

Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths
Charity focusing on infant death and bereavement support

Miscarriage Association
Support and advice from those who have been through miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.


National Association of Widows
Specialist information, advice and support for widows. Provides regular meetings.


Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS)
Advice and support for parents and families affected by the death of a baby.

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)
A self-help, voluntary organisation helping people bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend.

WAY Foundation
Self-help social and support network for men and women widowed up to the age of 50


Winston's Wish
Help for bereaved children and young people to rebuild their lives after a family death.

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Counselling and Mediation

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Local Organisations

Shepway & Dover Mediation Service
3-5 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone CT20 2SH
01303 227296

Breakthrough
Address: Lower Ground Floor, 33 Bouverie Square, Folkestone, CT20 1BA
Tel: 01303 254660
For young people aged 10-16 years old and their parents & carers
Free mediation service where young people and their families are encouraged to find solutions to difficulties and conflicts.
Open – Mon-Thurs 9.00am to 4.30pm and Fridays 9.00am to 4.00pm

National Organisations

National Council for Divorced and Separated
Support for people struggling to cope with the aftermath of separation, divorce or bereavement.

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Deafness

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Local Organisations

Folkestone & Disctrict Hard of Hearing Club
Contact – Mrs J Brandon 01303 266668
Meets 1st Wednesday of each month, 2.00-4.00pm, at Community Hall at Radnor Park United Reformed Church.

National Organisations

NDCS
The National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) is the national charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.


DELTA
DELTA is a national charity supporting deaf children, their families and practitioners who wish to follow an auditory oral route.

Institute of Hearing Research
Significant hearing impairment affects one child in a thousand at birth, and more than one person in three by the age of 80. Brain deficiencies in analysing sounds provided by the ear are even more prevalent. The Institute of Hearing Research is a world-leading centre conducting multi-disciplinary research on the causes and consequences of these disorders, and on treatments that may alleviate them.

Sign
Promoting deaf wellness and independent lives

British Deaf Association
Organisation run by deaf people for deaf people. Provides news and information.

Deafblind UK
Charity offering support and specialist services to people who are deafblind.

Deafness Research UK
Charity helping hearing-impaired people through medical research and education.

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Depression

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Local Organisations

Mind Resource Centre
Folkestone & District
3 Mill Bay, Dover Road, Folkestone CT20 1JQ
01303 250090
Information & Support for adults of all ages who have experience mental illness.

Mind Outreach Group
Methodist Church Hall, Rampart Road, Hythe
01303 250090
Samaritans
Shepway
Cambridge Gardens, Folkestone
01303 255000
For people going through personal crisis.

Umbrella Club of Hythe
Methodist church hall, Rampart Road, Hythe
Contact: 01303 262384
For persons suffering from severe mental illness, their families, friends and carers.
Mondays 2.00pm-4.00pm & Thursdays 12.30pm-4.00pm

Relate
East Kent Marriage Guidance
01227 766094

National Organisations

Mind
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress.


Depression Alliance
We work to relieve and to prevent this treatable condition by providing information and support services.

Association for Post Natal Illness
Provides support, information, as well as raising money for research into post-natal depression.

Be Happy Be Healthy
Offers support and advice to make your life happier and healthier.


Manic Depression Fellowship
Charity helping people with manic depression/bipolar disorder take control of their lives.


PAPYRUS – Prevention of Young Suicide
Support for teenagers and young adults dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress.

SAD Association
Information about seasonal affective disorder plus advice to sufferers on symptoms and treatment.

Student Depression
Information for students about depression, including self-help strategies and how to get help.

The Calmzone
The Campaign Against Living Miserably is targeted at young men aged between 15-35.

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Diabetes

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Local Organisations

Kent Diabetes Info
This site provides advice and information for diabetics in Kent and further afield.

National Organisations

Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition.

Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust
Charity for people with insulin dependent diabetes. Offers advice on living with diabetes.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Information on type 1 (juvenile) diabetes, research, fundraising and other activities.

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Disabilities

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Local Organisations

Find-A-Voice
We provide on-line information to everyone in the UK and personal support to individuals, their carers and professionals who live in Kent and Medway.

Children’s Disabilities Register
The Children’s Disability Register is an independent database of information about children with disabilities age birth to 19 years of age. The aim of the register is to help KCC social services with planning for future services for children with disabilities. The information received from parents/carers is confidential and only statistics are used for planning. All information received is voluntary


DISK
DISK is an independent organisation whose aim is to provide a one-stop point of information to any person with a disability, the elderly, carers, family and service providers. DISK is run by people with a disability for the benefit of people with disabilities. We are here to help you.

British Red Cross
Folkestone – 41 Station Road - 01303 277195. Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-12noon
Hythe – 114 High Street – 01303 267620. Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri, 10am-12noon
New Romney – Walter House, 38 High Street – 01797 366970.

Mencap
Folkestone, Hythe & District
6a Cobbs Mews, Christchurch Road, Folkestone CT20 2SS
01303 223462
Campaigning with and on behalf of people living with a learning disability and their families. Supporting people in a range of social and leisure opportunites.

National Organisations

Contact a Family
is the only UK-wide charity providing advice, information and support to the parents of all disabled children - no matter what their disability or health condition. They also enable parents to get in contact with other families, both on a local and national basis. Each year they reach at least 275,000 families.


SEN – Easy Info
This is a website about making information easier for people with learning difficulties. The website is about bringing people together, finding out about good ways of working and sharing ideas.

DirectGov site for disabled people
Government website listing public service information for people with disabilities.

MENCAP
Mencap is the UK's leading learning disability charity working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers.


Ann Craft Trust
The Ann Craft Trust is a national charity that works with professionals to protect children and adults with learning disabilities from abuse.

BEMA-D
BEMA-D is the Black and Ethnic Minority Association for Disability. They assist the members of BEMA-D who have language and cultural difficulties and those who have difficulty in contacting and accessing the appropriate services.

Every Disabled Child Matters
The government says that Every Child Matters – so why aren't disabled children getting their rights? We want 25,000 supporters to sign the campaign for rights and justice for disabled children by July. Please sign up to our campaign.

Check The Map
This site has been set up to make it easy for everyone to find out what services there are for people with Learning Disabilities in their local area, or any area, just by clicking the map or typing in a postcode.

Enable Together
Enable together aims to help people with disabilities to lead more independent lives by providing them with information about support services, benefits etc in a way that is accessible to them.

Special Families
A website designed by parents of children with special needs, which offers information and support for other families with children with special needs.

British Institute of Learning Disabilities
Organisation aiming to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities.

Contact a Family
Charity providing advice, information and support to the parents of disabled children.

Disability Sport England
Organisation supporting and promoting sport for people with disabilities.

Disabled Living Foundation
Provides advice about specialised equipment and products for older and disabled people.


Disabled Parents Network
Organisation of and for disabled people who are or are about to become parents.

Dogs for the Disabled
Charity training dogs to live and work with people with disabilities


Face 2 Face
One-to-one befriending service for parents of disabled children.

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Down’s Syndrome

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National Organisations

Down’s Syndrome Association
Helping people with Down's syndrome to live full and rewarding lives

Langdon Down Centre Trust
The Langdon Down Centre Trust is a charity that looks after the building occupied by the Down's Syndrome Association. The rich history of the Centre, including Dr John Langdon Down's pioneering work with people with learning disabilities in the 1800's, is explored on the site.

Down's Heart Group
The Down's Heart Group is a UK charity which offers support and information to families who have a member with Down's Syndrome and congenital heart defects.

Down's Syndrome Medical Interest Group
The Down's Syndrome Medical Interest Group (DSMIG) is a network of doctors from the UK and Republic of Ireland who have a specialist interest in Down's syndrome. They also advise the DSA on all medical issues.

Dual Diagnosis of Down's syndrome and Autism
A small percentage of children with Down's syndrome also have Autistic Spectrum Disorder. This website brings together a collection of useful articles on this subject.

Mosaic Down Syndrome UK
A website for parents of children with Mosaic Down's syndrome in the UK

Mosaic Down's syndrome
Specific information on Mosaic Down's syndrome

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Drug Addiction

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National Organisations

Cocaine Anonymous UK
Help and support for people with a cocaine addiction. Contains personal stories.


Addaction
Helping individuals and communities to manage the effects of drug & alcohol misuse

Adfam
Provides information and support for families affected by addiction.


Families Anonymous
Group helping family and friends of people with a current, suspected or former drug problem


Marijuana Anonymous
Information for people who are addicted to marijuana, offering help and support.


Narcotics Anonymous
Voluntary organisation offering help and support for individuals with a drug addiction.

Care for the Family's "Drug Proof Your Kids" Programme
Helps parents develop the skills to help their children make informed choices about drugs

PADA
National organisation offering help and support to families of substance abusers.

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Dyslexia

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National Organisations

The British Dyslexia Association
The BDA is the voice of dyslexic people. Our vision is that of a dyslexia friendly society that enables dyslexic people to reach their potential.

Dyslexia Parents Resource

Dyslexia Institute
Provides services and support for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties.

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Dyspraxia

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National Organisations

The Dyspraxia Foundation
The Dyspraxia Foundation is a country Wide charity, founded in 1987 as the Dyspraxia Trust by two mothers who met at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children. After being told that their children had Dyspraxia they were astonished and dismayed to discover that no facilities existed to help or inform parents and children with the condition. They decided to form their own group to help others to help themselves.

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Eating Disorders

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National Organisations

Beating Eating Disorders
Information, help and support for those affected by eating disorders.

Anorexia – BBC Health

Anorexia – Supportline


Anorexia & Bullimia Care
ABC is a national (within the UK) Christian charity working to support all those who suffer because of eating disorders and their associated problems.

Boy Anorexia
Eating disorders are usually associated with females, but there are an increasing number of males affected by both anorexia and bulimia. Often there is a link between male eating disorders and athletic prowess, and the quest for physical perfection can result in damaging behaviours associated with diet, supplements and exercise


Obsessive Eaters Anonymous
We are people who are recovering from an obsession with weight size or eating. We use the Twelve Step programme of recovery begun by Alcoholics Anonymous.

Bulimia Hope
Whatever you're looking to achieve, at Bulimia Hope we're committed to providing you with the needed personal skills to make this change.

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Eczema

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National Organisations

The National Eczema Society
The National Eczema Society was formed in 1975 when a newspaper article, prompting a large public response, indicated a vital need for an information and support service for people with eczema and their carers.


The British Skin Foundation
The British Skin Foundation is a registered charity committed to raising funds for skin disease research. Working closely with the British Association of Dermatologists the foundation is the only charity dedicated to supporting dermatologists and skin science.

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Education

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Local Organisations

CLIMB College
CLIMB college will be opening in September 2007 and is a new educational provision for learners with an autism spectrum condition and communication difficulties.

National Organisations

The National Association of Parents with Children in Special Education
NAPCSE offers parents of children with special needs specific resourses related to education. It allows parents to stay abreast of current trends in special education.

Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
The website of the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities outlines the charity’s work on learning disabilities including research, social inclusion, family support, service development, policy and our consultancy service. The site offers information and good practice publications and DVDs to download or order online. It provides a range of information on learning disabilities, a daily news service and directories of organisations, websites and events. Website visitors can ask questions and share ideas through our forums, join our mailing list and find out how to support the organisation

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Employment

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Local Organisations

Disablement Resettlement Officer
Folkestone
A service for disabled people seeking employment
Situated in the Job Centre, Mon – Fri 9.00am-5.00pm

National Organisations

Disabled Worker's Co-operative
The Disabled Workers Co-operative is a new not-for-profit project whose aim is to create a National searchable database that will match the needs of individual customers wanting a product or service with a local disabled person who is able to provide that product or service.

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Epilepsy

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National Organisations

Epilepsy Action
Epilepsy Action aims to improve the quality of life and promote the interests of people living with epilepsy.

National Society for Epilepsy
The National Society for Epilepsy is the largest medical charity in the field in the UK.

Epilepsy Bereaved
Voluntary organisation on sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, and other related epilepsy

Epilepsy Research UK
UK charity that funds research into epilepsy, including prevention and treatment


National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy
Provider of specialist services for young people with complex epilepsy.

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Gastric Reflux

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National Organisations

Living with Reflux
Support group offering advice and information on reflux in adults, children and infants.

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Glue Ear

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National Organisations

Glue Ear Information – NHS Direct

Glue Ear Information – Patient UK

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Healthy Living

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National Organisations

Be Happy Be Healthy
Offers support and advice to make your life happier and healthier.

BHF National Centre
Aims to promote and stimulate more people to be physically active.

British Nutrition Foundation
Information on nutrition based on scientific research


FIVE A DAY (DH)
NHS site explaining why you should eat five portions of fresh fruit and vegetables a day.


Food and Drink Federation
Providing practical advice on healthy eating and an active lifestyle


Healthy Schools
Website about the National Healthy Schools Programme with details of achievements.


Jamie Oliver
Information on improving school meals.

Sport England
The government agency responsible for advising and promoting sport to create an active nation.

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Heart Disease

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National Organisations

British Heart Foundation Stats
The British Heart Foundation's statistics website.

HEART UK
Support for those with high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.

Cardiomyopathy Association
Charity raising funds for research and raising awareness of cardiomyopathy (heart disease).

Grown Up Congenital Heart Patients Association
Provides support and advice to adults and teenagers born with congenital heart problems.


British Heart Foundation
A charity funding research into heart disease and support services for patients.


Heart Research UK
Promotes medical research into the prevention and treatment of and cure for heart disease.

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Hemiplegia

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National Organisations

HemiHelp
HemiHelp is a UK based charity for children and young people with hemiplegia and their families.

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Hospitals

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National Organisations

Great Ormond Street Hospital
Offering specialist information on children's health, including factsheets for families.

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Irlen Syndrome

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Local Organisations

RogerWheaton.com
A very informative site to give information, research and links about Irlen Syndrome, dyslexia, ADHD, Autism and Aspergers


Reading by Colour
A Kent based charity that provides funding for children who have Irlen syndrome. This is a perceptual problem which affects 12% of the general population, 55% of dyslexics, and a high proportion of ADHD sufferers as well as autistics.

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Leukaemia

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National Organisations

The Anthony Nolan Trust
Taking back lives from leukaemia.

Cancer Research UK

Foundation for Children with Leukaemia

Leukaemia Research

Leukaemia Care
Charity supporting those affected by leukaemia, lymphoma and allied blood disorders.

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Meningitis

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National Organisations

Meningitis Research Foundation
Information about meningitis and septicaemia. Includes the latest research and information.

Meningitis Trust
Charity website for patients. Offers information on meningitis and meningococcal disease.


Meningitis UK
Charity that funds research to find a vaccine to eradicate all forms of meningitis.

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Mental Health

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Local Organisations

Folkestone Clubhouse
151 Sandgate Road, Folkestone CT20 2DA
01303 210376
We work in partnership to support members to reconnect with their community through open employment an/or education opportunities.

Mind Resource Centre
Folkestone & District
3 Mill Bay, Dover Road, Folkestone CT20 1JQ
01303 250090
Information & Support for adults of all ages who have experience mental illness.

Mind Outreach Group
Methodist Church Hall, Rampart Road, Hythe
01303 250090

Shepway Mental Health Users Forum
Radnor Park Day Service, Royal Victoria Hospital, Folkestone
Promotion of the interests of Users & Ex-Users of Mental Health Services in Shepway.
Meets: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month in the Social Area of Radnor Park Day Service. 4.15pm-5.45pm. Please feel free to attend.

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M.E

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National Organisations

The ME Association
The ME Association, providing information, support and practical advice for people who are affected by ME/CFS/PVFS (Myalgic Encephalopathy/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome) and their families and carers; funding and supporting research and providing education & training.


National ME Centre
Providing help, care and support to sufferers of ME/chronic fatigue syndrome and their families.

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Migraine

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National Organisations

Migraine Action Association
Charity website providing support for migraine patients.

Migraine Trust
Provides medical research, diagnosis and treatment information and patient support.

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Miscarriage Support

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National Organisations

Miscarriage Association


Babyloss
Information and support for anyone affected by the death of a baby

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Obesity

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National Organisations

International Association for Study of Obesity
The IOTF as part of IASO is working with partners in the Global Prevention Alliance to support new strategies to improve diet and activity and prevent obesity and related chronic diseases with a special focus on preventing childhood obesity.

Every Child Matters – Obesity

National Obesity Forum
The NOF was established in May 2000 to raise awareness of the growing impact of obesity and overweight on our patients and our National Health Service

Obesity and Overweight – Patient UK

BHF National Centre
Aims to promote and stimulate more people to be physically active.

Be Happy Be Healthy
Offers support and advice to make your life happier and healthier.

Weight Concern
Information from psychologists, dieticians and exercise specialists about tackling obesity.

Weight Wise
Hints and tips about food and eating – based on the latest evidence – for teenagers.

Weight Wise
Information on diet and exercise and support for people who want to lose weight.

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Schizophrenia

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National Organisations

Mind
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress.

Mental Health Foundation
Thousands of children in the UK grow up with parents who have serious mental health problems. This often results in children developing emotional problems themselves. We are determined that these children get the support they need.

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Self Harming

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National Organisations

National Self Harm Network
Organisation campaigning for the rights and understanding of people who self-harm.


Self Harm
Help for young people who self-harm, their friends, families and professionals who work with them.

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Stammering

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National Organisations

Association For Research Into Stammering In Childhood
Charity promoting research into the causes of stammering.


British Stammering Association
Contact and advice site for support with stammering. With information for all age groups.

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Stillborn Birth & Sudden Infant Death Support

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National Organisations

Foundation for the Study of Infant Death


Babyloss
Information and support for anyone affected by the death of a baby


SANDS

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Stop Smoking

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National Organisations

Stop Smoking Service
0800 849 4444


Go Smokefree
Information for people who want to give up smoking and details about useful services.

Quit
Charity website helping smokers quit by providing advice and support. With a confidential helpline.

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Special Needs

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National Organisations

All About Special Needs
This is a community-based website. If you are involved with special needs or disability - in whatever capacity (family member, carer, teacher, support worker, volunteer, charity organiser, etc.) - then their aim is that you might find some useful information here, or indeed contribute some useful information, to help make your life, or somebody else's, a little easier. Anyone can contribute to the discussion board to add a topic or to respond to someone else's.

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Spina Bifida

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National Organisations

The Association for spina bifida and hydrocephalus
ASBAH is the leading UK registered charity providing information and advice about spina bifida and hydrocephalus to individuals, families and carers


KASBAH
To provide a specialist support service to enable people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus to overcome economical and social barriers, thus enabling them to sustain fuller and more active lives in their community, and in society as a whole.

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Tourette’s Syndrome

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National Organisations

Tourette’s Syndrome Association
Founded in 1980, the TSA provides information to individuals, professionals and to agencies in the fields of health care, education and government.

Tourettes Syndrome Plus

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Women’s Health

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National Organisations

Menopause Matters
Providing support and up-to-date information about menopause management and treatment.

National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome
PMS charity providing support for women affected by PMS, Includes a helpline.

The Daisy Network
Support group for women with premature menopause.

Women’s Health
Information about women's health issues including heavy bleeding.