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Physical Health Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and advice about physical health. Although the information was originally collected for use within the Linlithgow community we hope the list could be useful to others. For further information on any of the organisations - just follow the website link/s or where there are no website links available e-mail us at the Help Centre . Action for ME admin@afme.org.uk   Provides information and support to people affected by M.E. Action For Sick Children through website   Children's health care charity, specially formed to ensure that children receive the highest standard of care possible. Arthritis Care through website   Information and support to empower individual to take control of our own arthtitis. Helpline available. ASH Action on Smoking and Health ashscotland@ashscotland.org.uk   Leading voluntary organisation tackling tobacco abuse. Advice on stopping smoking. Association of Young People with ME (AYME) info@ayme.org.uk   For young people between 5 and 25 with ME. Provides support, advice and information to young people with ME and their families and friends. Asthma UK Scotland info@asthma.org.uk   Dedicated to improving the health and well being of people with asthma. Gives advice on triggers and causes, how to help to prevent asthma attacks. Avert info@avert.org   International HIV and AIDS charity based in the UK. Information and help available through their website; links to helplines, resources and other organisations. Breast Cancer Care web@breastcancercare.org.uk   Offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer. Cancer Research UK through website   Charity dedicated to cancer research. CanStopSmoking   Provides information on services, local support and a Helpline. Carers of West Lothian office@carers-westlothian.com   A carer lead organisation campaigning for carers and their needs. Many useful health and care links. Well laid out fact sheets. Chest Heart and Stroke Advice Line adviceline@chss.org.uk   Specialist nurse on line. Also charity offers advice, practical help and a wide range of information booklets etc. Children's Hospice Association Scotland (C.H.A.S.) info@chas.org.uk   Provides holiday breaks for children with life threatening conditions, respite care, crisis care, terminal care and home support. Christian Fellowship of Healing (Scotland) office@cfhscotland.org.uk   Ecumenical lay Christian group offering individual and group support through the ministry of healing. Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) info@clapa.fsnet.co.uk   UK-wide voluntary organisation specifically helping those with and affected by cleft lip and palate. Cystic Fibrosis Trust mmoore@cftrust.org.uk   Branches and groups throughout the UK to provide support and advice for those affected by CF, and their carers. Dementia Helpline Scotland alzheimer@alzscot.org   The 24hr Dementia Helpline, is a Scottish service for people with dementia, carers, relatives and anyone concerned. Diabetes UK (formerly British Diabetic Association) info@diabetes.org.uk   Information and support for diabetics. E.C.A.S. Equality Choice Action Support through website   Dedicated to giving friendly and practical help to physically disabled people including everything from running classes through to providing individual grants for holidays and equipment and supporting initiatives to bring greater freedom to physically disabled people. Epilepsy West Lothian enquiries@epilepsywestlothian.co.uk   Fieldworkers, Supported Day & Community Activities, Youth Group, Support Group, Information. Erb's Palsy Group through website   Offers advice and information on the injury Erb's Palsy / Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Paralysis. Fibromylagia Association UK fmauk@hotmail.com   Offers information on techniques to ease symptoms, a benefits helpline and a list of local support groups. Health Enquiry Website   Useful information online. Home Safety Service for the Elderly (and Frail)   West Lothian Service helping people to live as independently as possible and feel safe. Equipment installed. For information about this service access West Lothian Council's website and look under H within the A - Z services section. Linlithgow Link co-ordinator@linlithgowlink.org.uk   Volunteers supply car service to hospitals, befriend housebound people and young mothers, provide social activities for the frail elderly. M.E. Association meconnect@meassociation.org.uk   The M.E. Association offers help and support for adults in the UK who are affected by ME. Macmillan Cancer Relief cancerline@macmillan.org.uk   Information and emotional support for people living with cancer. Marie Curie Cancer Care through website   Provide care to terminally ill patients at home, in the community and in hospices along with support for their families. Men Get Eating Disorders Too through website   Information and advice about male eating disorders, definitions, signs and symptoms, treatments, getting support including support groups. MND Scotland info@mndscotland.org.uk   MND Scotland exists to help all those affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND) within Scotland; those living with the disease, their families, carers and those health and social care professionals who contribute to the care of people with MND. Multiple Sclerosis Society webinfoenquiries@mssociety.org.uk   Provides information and support for people affected by multiple sclerosis. Narcotics Anonymous ukso@ukna.org   Non - profit fellowship for those with a major drug problem. Recovering addicts meet regularly to help each other stay clean. National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome contact@pms.org.uk   Provides help, information and support to PMS sufferers, also to partners of sufferers. NHS 24   nhs24.com provides health information and self care advice for people in Scotland. NHS Direct   NHS Direct operates a 24-hour nurse advice and health information service. NHS Health Information Plus through website   Provides a one stop shop to quality assured health information for patients, carers and the public. NHS Help with Health Costs - Department of Health dhmail@doh.gsi.gov.uk   Information on Prescriptions, Dental treatment, Sight tests, Glasses, Travel to Hospital, wigs and fabric supports etc. NHS Prescription Services   Can provide information on help with health costs.Previously known as the Prescription Pricing Division Pain Association Scotland info@painassociation.com   Support Groups, which help with pain management. Interim support for those awaiting attendance at Pain relief clinics. Parkinson's Disease Society enquiries@parkinsons.org.uk   Detailed information sent on request. Membership an option. Helpline and support groups across the UK. Patient Information Centre patientinfo@luht.nhs.uk   New centre at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh providing information on health and social care for patients, relatives, carers, the public and staff. Open Monday to Friday: 9 to 5 Tel: 0131 242 7660 Patients Association helpline@patients-association.com   Independent charity which provides advice, the latest health news, signposting to further information and general advice. Also has a range of booklets and guides for patients. Saneline dascotland@hotmail.com   A mental health helpline providing information and emotional support to anyone worried about their own or another's health. Scottish Spina Bifida Association mail@ssba.org.uk   Seeks to secure provision for their special needs and those of their families. Family support service. Respite care. Self-Harm:Recovery, Advice and Support through website   Provides help and support for anyone who is worried about self-harm, doesn't understand why it is happening to them or someone else. Smokers Quitline info@quit.org.uk   Provides practical help, advice and support by trained counsellors to all smokers who want to stop. Smoking Cessation Clinic info@helpcentre.org.uk   A clinic at St John's Hospital, West Lothian which can be contacted by anyone concerned about their own or someone else's smoking. Group or individual support available. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre. Special Needs Information Point (SNIP) snip@btinternet.com   Information, advice and support for parents and carers of children with illness, disability or special need. Strathcarron Hospice enquiries@strathcarronhospice.org   Provides palliative care, free, to those with an active, progressive illness. Telephone advice also given. Unique - Rare Chromosome Disorder Supporter Group info@rarechromo.org   Source of information and support to families and individuals affected by any rare chromosome disorder and to the professionals who work with them. United Christian Broadcasting (UCB) Prayerline prayerline@ucb.co.uk   Telephone and email contact that will pray with you / for you to bring God into the equation of your life. Waverley Care info@waverleycare.org   Offers services providing practical and emotional support to people living with HIV in Scotland. Support, respite, information, befriending, day care, childcare. West Lothian Community Equipment Store ces@westlothian.gov.uk   A number of adaptations and aids are available for people in West Lothian who are disabled or require extra help around their homes. Young ME Sufferers Trust - The through website   National UK service for children and young people with MS and their families.

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