British
Lung Foundation
www.lunguk.org
The BLF supports
people affected by lung disease; providing comprehensive and clear information
and working for positive change in lung health - by campaigning, raising
awareness and funding world-class research.
Awards
for All
www.awardsforall.org.uk
This website was funded by a generous grant from Awards for All - a lottery
grants programme aimed at local communities. You can apply for grants
of anything from £500 - £5000
Healthsites
www.healthsites.co.uk
Gateway to
reliable, health-related information, divided into 'doctor' and 'patient'
zones. Directs
you to the most popular and reputable medical internet sites.
NHS
Direct
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Information and advice on illnesses, tests,
treatments and nhs services online. Supported by a 24 hour helpline.
Equip
www.equip.nhs.uk
A gateway
to quality health and social care information for UK patients, their families
and carers. Find out about risks, symptoms and treatment options, where
to seek support and advice (in the UK), plus local information for the
West Midlands.
Patient
Opinion
www.patientopinion.org.uk
A site
which enables patients to share their experiences of health care and to
rank the services they have received - with the aim of helping other patients,
and providing valuable feedback for the nhs.
Warwickshire
County Council
www.warwickshire.gov.uk
Our
local council, offering a wide range of support and information to residents
of Warwickshire. Has information on news, events and local services, including
care at home, support for carers and the Blue Badge scheme (disabled person's
parking badge).
Age
Concern
www.ageconcern.org.uk
The
UK's largest organisation working with and for older people. Their website
contains information and factsheets on many subjects, including: health,
housing, dealing with debt, income & pensions, travel & leisure.
Over
50
www.over50.gov.uk
Guide to a
whole range of information and resources available for those over 50 from
central and local government. Areas covered include: health and well-being,
learning, working, benefits.
National
Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux
www.nacab.org.uk
The
Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other
problems by providing free information and advice from nearly 3,400 locations,
and by influencing policymakers.
The
Samaritans
www.samaritans.org.uk
Samaritans
provide confidential emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who
are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which
may lead to suicide. You don't have to be suicidal to call us. We are
here for you if you're worried about something, feel upset or confused,
or you just want to talk to someone.
Breathe
Easy Online
www.lunguk.org/support-groups.asp
Learn more
about Breathe Easy and find contact details for groups across the UK.
If
you would like to link with our site, please email our web developer
here
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Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been take to ensure the accuracy of the information in these pages, Breathe Easy (Warwick & District) wishes to emphasise that the contents contained in this site are regularly reviewed and are subject to change from time to time. Use of the information and data contained on this website (and linked sites) is at your sole risk. It is the responsibility of the user to check the accuracy of relevant facts and information before entering into any commitment based upon them. The content and opinions contained on this website (and linked sites) are not necessarily those of the British Lung Foundation. Only Breathe Easy group websites advertised on the British Lung Foundation official website have been authorised by the British Lung Foundation.
