Support groups, voluntary sector organisations and further information

  • Directory of support organisations and helplines support groups

 

  • NHS Choices provides information on a range of issues for both service users and carers

 

  • Patient UK offers a detailed directory of support groups for a wide range of both physical and mental health conditions

 

  • Ableize is a website dedicated to people with disabilities.  It recommends various groups and organisations which offer support, information and advice.

 

  • Rethink works to help everybody affected by severe mental illness to recover a better quality of life

 

  • Mind works to create better lives for those experience mental distress

 

  • The BBC’s campaign, Headroom, suggests ways of dealing with everyday stress and provides information on mental wellbeing.

 

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