Health links - Charities

This page contains links to the websites of several major health charities that you may find useful.

Macmillan logo Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support is a charity which provides practical, medical, emotional and financial support for cancer patients, their families and friends as well as working to push for better cancer care.

Cancer Research UK logo Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK is the world's leading independent organisation dedicated to cancer research. The charity also provides cancer information and works with the Government to keep cancer at the top of the national agenda.

British Heart Foundation logo British Heart Foundation
The British Heart Foundation is a charity which invests in research into heart disease, supports and cares for heart patients and provides information to the population of Britain on how they can reduce their risk of heart or circulatory-related illness.

The Stroke Association logo The Stroke Association
The Stroke Association funds research into prevention, treatment and better methods of rehabilitation, and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its Rehabilitation and Support Services.

Arthritis Care logo Arthritis Care
Arthritis Care exists to support people with arthritis and to provide information and advice about the illness.

Kidney Research UK logo Kidney Research UK
Kidney Research UK is the leading UK charity funding research that focuses on the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Kidney Research UK also dedicates its work to improving patient care and raising awareness of kidney disease.

Logo image for Hearts Of Positive Energy charityHearts Of Positive Energy
Our aims are -
  • To provide a support network to all Heart Failure patients, carers & their families.
  • To create a Positive Approach & Attitude to highlight the Qualities of life.
  • To raise awareness & profile of Heart Failure & provide positive feedback to relevant Bodies & Associations.

Logo image for the Dementia Centre charity The Dementia Centre
The Dementia Centre is provided by PSS, (Liverpool Personal Services Society), an innovative and dynamic charity that has found pioneering new ways to support people within their community since it was established in 1919. PSS has developed internationally acclaimed innovations in social care to help tens of thousands of people across the United Kingdom and beyond.