USEFUL WEBSITES - Alphabetical
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ADDICTIONCENTRE
www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/addiction-in-the-UK Rehabilitation for addiction in the UK can seem like a solitary thing. When seeking recovery, however, remember that you are not alone. You are becoming part of a global community that extends past the borders of any country. |
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ADDICTION, DETOXIFICATION REHABILITATION (Information Library)
www.detoxrehabs.org Welcome to DetoxRehabs.org. We proudly offer an extensive list of detox centers, rehab programs and treatment facilities to choose from. Take the time to view the list of resources throughout the country, which is updated regularly. |
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ADDICTION GROUP
www.addictiongroup.org.org/addiction/uk
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ALCOHOL CHANGE UK
www.alcoholconcern.org.uk Many of us drink too much without realising it. This could be having a big effect on us both now and in the future; alcohol overuse is linked to mental health problems, liver disease, seven forms of cancer and more. Is your drinking healthy? |
This is an American organisation but the website is full of useful information
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ALCOHOL REHAB HELP
https://alcoholrehabhelp.org/treatment/inpatient-rehabilitation/ Our experts created a guide that breaks down the different types of rehabilitation that is available those trying to enter a life of recovery. Our guide breaks down the difference between inpatient and outpatient rehab, what happens at inpatient rehab, and how to choose the perfect inpatient treatment centre for you or your loved one. |
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AUTIMS AND MOOD DISORDERS ... ELEMY
www.elemy.com This is an American site, and full of extremely useful information about Autism. |
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BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION
www.bhf.org.uk If you have been diagnosed with a condition, or know someone who has, we have reliable information to help. You can also join our online community on HealthUnlocked and connect with people like you. |
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BYTE
https://www.byteme.com/community/resources/article/alcohol-abuse-and-oral-health/ https://www.byteme.com/community/resources/article/smoking/ Two educational guides on the different ways both alcohol abuse and smoking cigarettes can impact your oral health. They cover the short-term issues, such as bad breath and dry mouth, and the long-term health issues like gum disease and oral cancer. |
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CHILDLINE
www.childline.org.uk We are here for you, whatever's on your mind. We'll support you. Guide you. Help you make decisions that are right for you. Our tips and techniques, ideas and inspiration, can help you feel more in control. And you can access them in your own time, at your own pace! |
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CREDIT ACTION
www.creditaction.co.uk Living with a disability can be hard enough without having to deal with demanding financial circumstances. Whether you’re disabled yourself or care for a disabled family member, there is support available, but it can be difficult to know where to look. From benefits and tax credits to discounts and grants, this guide contains links to resources and guides that could help you to access financial support. |
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DIABETES UK
www.diabetes.org.uk Your relationship with diabetes is personal, so your experience on our website should be too. That’s why we’ve created Diabetes and Me, so you can save useful information, your favourite recipes and anything else you’re interested in. |
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First Aid for People with Diabetes (pacificmedicalacls.com)
This is an American site, and full of extremely useful information about Diabetes. |
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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL - INPATIENT DRUGAND ALCOHOL REHAB CENTER
www.rehabcenter.net/inpatient-rehab-centers |
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What is Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab?
Inpatient drug and alcohol rehab, also called residential rehab, is a form of addiction treatment in which a person stays within a treatment facility for a specified amount of time. During that time, the person receives care and support to overcome addiction issues. |
Finding an inpatient drug and alcohol treatment Centre that fits your individual needs, may be the best first step taken in the journey to long-term recovery. Understanding the different types of treatment modalities offered at inpatient treatment centres, helps one to choose which facility is the right one for the individual.
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DRUGS ARE ILLEGAL - TALKING ABOUT THEM ISN'T
www.talktofrank.com |
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EMBARRASSING PROBLEMS
www.embarrassingproblems.com We're here to help you deal with those worrying health problems that are sometimes difficult to talk about. |
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FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION
www.fpa.org.uk We champion people’s right to sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing. We do this through education, information, advocacy and campaigning so that we can achieve a society where everyone can make positive choices about their own sexual health and wellbeing. |
GUIDE FOR VETERANS - Mental Health, Housing and Financial Guidance
When a member of the British military retires from active service and returns to civilian life, the adjustments required can be significant. Unmarried soldiers with no children may have no dependants, but if they have been serving overseas the idea of finding a new home via a private let can be somewhat daunting.
Housing - Jobs and Training - Mental Health Conditions - Scholarships for Disabled Veterans - Help for Older Veterans - Help for Injured Veterans - Help for Carers of Injured Veterans - Help for Blind Veterans - Financial Advice - Information on Armed Forces Pensions - Assistance for RAF Veterans - Assistance for Navy Veterans - Summary of Useful Links
When a member of the British military retires from active service and returns to civilian life, the adjustments required can be significant. Unmarried soldiers with no children may have no dependants, but if they have been serving overseas the idea of finding a new home via a private let can be somewhat daunting.
Housing - Jobs and Training - Mental Health Conditions - Scholarships for Disabled Veterans - Help for Older Veterans - Help for Injured Veterans - Help for Carers of Injured Veterans - Help for Blind Veterans - Financial Advice - Information on Armed Forces Pensions - Assistance for RAF Veterans - Assistance for Navy Veterans - Summary of Useful Links
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HEALTHCARE ADVICE - NHS 111
www.nhs.uk/111 11 can help if you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do. |
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NEW MOUTH
www.newmouth.com A guide to help people to beter understand their diet and how to keep their mouth healthy, including: - Worst food for your dental health - Best food and nutrients for your dental health - How food consistency plays a part in your oral health |
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MARIE STOPES UK
www.mariestopes.org.uk We've been helping people with their reproductive health options for over 40 years. We provide NHS-funded and self-funded abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics all over England. You can give us a call whenever you need us. Our booking and advice line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY FOR MS CIC
www.samscic.org Support and Advocacy for MS CIC (SAMS) provides support, advice and advocacy services to anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). SAMS can assist anyone in these areas to complete applications for Disability Benefits, from the initial contact with the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), or the Local Authority through the final award decision. |
Attendance Allowance (AA) - Blue Badge Application - Carer's Allowance - Council Tax Benefit - Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Disability Living Allowance (DLA) - Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - Housing Benefit - Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - Taxicards - Universal Credit - In addition, help and advice has been given with social care assessments and support plans.
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NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS SOCIETY ONLINE
www.nos.org.uk Osteoporosis is when bones lose their strength and are more likely to break, usually following a minor bump or fall. These broken bones are most common in the wrists, hips and spine. Osteoporosis itself isn't painful, but the broken bones it causes can lead to the pain associated with the condition. Spinal fractures can also cause loss of height, curvature of the spine and long term pain. |
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REHABSPOT
www.rehabspot.com You deserve to be whole, and your loved ones deserve to have you back. If quitting drugs or alcohol was easy, the word addiction wouldn’t even exist. Detox helps patients get through the worst of withdrawal safely, and rehab provides you with the emotional support, medical supervision, psychiatric care, resources, and life skills to ensure that you transform yourself and your life. |
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SAMARITANS
www.samaritans.org We offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – About whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. |
This is an American organisation but the website is full of useful information
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SOKOLOVE LAW
www.sokolovelaw.com/birth-injuries A birth injury is any form of harm that happens to an infant as they are born. Birth injuries are often caused by preventable medical errors made by doctors or other health care professionals, otherwise known as medical malpractice. Sokolove Law handles medical malpractice cases, including preventable birth injuries. |
This is an American organisation but the website is full of useful information
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VETERAN SUBSTANCE ABUSE - A War on Home Soil for Veterans Veteran Substance Abuse | A New War on Home Soil | Arrow Passage This site discusses how veteran substance abuse hurts our troops when they return home. It shows ways in which to seek help and to overcome substance use disorders. |
This is an American organisation but the website is full of useful information
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VISIONCENTER
www.visioncenter.org Vision Center is an informational web guide created for those seeking eye surgery and other vision correction options. All content published on Vision Center is researched, written, and edited by licensed optometrists, experienced journalists, and other medical writers in the industry. All pages on our website are fact-based and sourced from recent scientific research, scholarly articles, textbooks, Government agencies, and medical journals. |
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