British Heart Foundation
A network of support groups for patients and families affected by
heart problems.
British Lung Foundation
This supports 'Breath Easy' support groups, which are for anyone
with lung problems.
CRUSE
Bereavement Care (Cambridge
Branch)
Provides help for people who have been bereaved by death,
through one-to-one counselling and group support -
including a group for newly bereaved
people. Contact: St Luke's Church Centre, Victoria Road, Cambridge
CB4 3DZ; Counselling and referral line: 01223 302 662
(daily: 0800–2000
with answerphone); Administration Tel: 01223 302 670 (Mon–Fri: 0930–1330).
DIPEx (Database of Individual Patient Experiences)
DIPEx is an Oxford based registered charity. It is a database of audio, video and transcript of interviews with patients experiencing a particular illness or health problem. Includes a module on intensive care.
Headway (The National Head Injuries Association)
This specialises in providing support to people who have had head
injuries, and their carers.
Spinal Injuries Association
A self-help group for people who have spinal injuries.
The Compassionate Friends
An organisations of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding,
support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children.
The National Association of Bereavement Services
A referral agency for bereavement services. Contact: 2nd Floor, 4 Pinchin Street, London, E1 6DB.
Helpline Tel: 020 7709 9090
