Asthma

Help, support and guidance for many aspects of living with a lung condition.

0300 222 5800

https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk

Cancer

Free information service provided by Cancer Research UK about cancer and cancer care for people with cancer and their families.

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/

Europe's leading cancer information charity, with over 4,500 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families, and carers.

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/

Covid-19

Is an NHS website designed to help people recover from the long-term effects of Covid-19 and support them to manage their recovery. It includes information from rehabilitation experts about how to manage ongoing symptoms and health needs at home, and signposts to sources of support. 

https://www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk/

Help for the Blind

Whether you’re looking for yourself, a member of your family, or your child, our experts can help you find ways to live actively, independently and well with sight loss. From getting around safely to dog care and welfare, and family support to opening up the world with technology, our information and advice is here to guide you.

https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/getting-support/

Sense is the leading national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind. We provide expert advice and information as well as specialist services to deafblind people, their families, carers and the professionals who work with them. We also support people who have sensory impairments with additional disabilities.

https://www.sense.org.uk/

Dementia

Dementia Forward is a local charity supporting people living with dementia and their families across York and North Yorkshire.

When someone experiences confusion or memory problems it can be for a variety of reasons and no two people are the same.

For free confidential support and advice, you can call your local Dementia Forward Helpline on 03300 578 592 Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm

https://www.dementiaforward.org.uk/

Dementia Support at Posterngate Surgery

Provided by the Alzheimer's Society offering information and practical guidance to help you understand dementia, cope with day-to-day challenges and prepare for the future. The service also offers information to people who are worried about their memory and ongoing support to people affected by dementia face to face and over the phone.

Third Monday of every month 1-4pm

Contact 01904 929444 to book an appointment

yorkservices@alzheimers.org.uk

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Diabetes

DigiBete is a free online service to support children and young people to manage their Type 1 diabetes.

The service is available via the DigiBete App or online at www.digibete.org

NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme

Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable through lifestyle changes. There are currently two million people in England at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, which is a leading cause of preventable sight loss in people of working age and is a major contributor to kidney failure, heart attack and stroke.

It’s very important that you find out if you are at high risk of Type 2 diabetes so you can get support to lower your risk.

You may even be eligible for your free local Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (find out more about the programme here). The Diabetes UK risk tool can help you find out if you’re at risk of developing the condition. It takes just a few minutes and could be the most important thing you do today.

Epilepsy

Epilepsy Action is the largest member-led epilepsy organisation in Britain, acting as the voice for the UK's estimated 456,000 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.

https://www.epilepsy.org.uk

Heart Disease

0300 330 3322

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport

Multiple Sclerosis

Around 100,000 people in the UK have MS. It affects two million more. We offer hope for the future by investing millions in research, and help for today through our information, support and campaigning.

Parkinson's Disease

Selby Support Group | Parkinson's local support finder (parkinsons.org.uk)

For information about the group's activities contact Cara Connolly 020 7963 3693 or email cconnolly@parkinsons.org.uk