When you or someone you care for suffers from any condition, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to find information or get advice. Below are some links to useful websites which provide help and support for a range of medical conditions.

Eczema, Psoriasis and Dry Skin

British Skin Foundation
The British Skin Foundation is the only UK charity that raises money to fund research into all types of skin diseases, including skin cancer.
Visit the British Skin Foundation website

Psoriasis Association
The leading national charity and membership organisation for people affected by psoriasis in the UK. They help provide information and advice to people whose lives are affected by psoriasis as well as raising awareness and funding research into the condition.
Visit the Psoriasis Association website

National Eczema Society
The National Eczema Society has two principal aims: first, to provide people with independent and practical advice about treating and managing eczema; secondly, to raise awareness of the needs of those with eczema with healthcare professionals, teachers and the government. Information and advice can be found on their websites and is also available via their free dedicated helpline available Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm excluding bank holidays.
Visit the National Eczema Society website

Alzheimer Type Dementia

Dementia UK
Dementia UK provides specialist dementia support for families through its Admiral Nurse service. They work in a variety of settings, but can also be accessed through their helpline.
Visit the Dementia UK website

Alzheimer’s Society
The largest UK charity that campaigns for change, funds research to find a cure and supports people living with dementia today. They aim to ensure that by 2022 all those newly diagnosed will have an offer of support and their helpline is available seven days a week helping people with advice, information as well as emotional support.
Visit the Alzheimer’s Society website

Alzheimer’s Research UK
Backed by its passionate scientists and supporters, Alzheimer’s Research UK challenges the way people think about dementia. They unite the big thinkers in the field and fund the innovative science that will deliver a cure. Alzheimer’s Research UK works on a number of research projects with the aim of better diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure to help change the lives of sufferers.
Visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website

Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

Living with Schizophrenia
Launched in 2013 by people who have direct experiences with schizophrenia, Living with Schizophrenia provides a platform for and information to sufferers, relatives and carers, i.e. those living with schizophrenia.
Visit the Living with Schizophrenia website

Bipolar UK
A national charity dedicated to supporting individuals, their families and carers of those with bipolar. Through their range of services, including support groups, information via their website and an e-community, they reach out to and support over 80,000 individuals each year.
Visit the Bipolar UK website

Cancer

Cancer Research UK
The world’s largest charity whose vision is to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured, and is committed to saving lives through its research.
Visit the Cancer Research UK website

Macmillan Cancer Support
Helping everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can by providing physical, financial and emotional support.
Visit the Macmillan Cancer Support website

Children with Cancer UK
The leading national children’s charity committed to fighting against childhood cancer, they fund research in the hope that one day every child will survive cancer.
Visit the Children with Cancer UK website

Healthcare and Wellbeing

NHS
www.nhs.uk is the UK’s biggest health website, offering information about symptoms and health conditions through a variety of clinically validated articles, videos and tools. With over 50 million visitors each month, it allows people to take control of their health, care and wellbeing.
Visit the NHS website

Mind
Mind empowers people with a mental health problem by providing them with advice and support. They campaign to raise awareness, promote understanding and improve services.
Visit the Mind website