A – Z of health conditions – condition related groups and support
Please see below a list of some of the key health conditions. This list provides links to the NHS site, together with other useful links to local and national websites, information, groups and support.
Arthritis
Arthritis – Groups and support in Somerset
Autism
Autism – Groups and support in Somerset
Bladder and Bowel Conditions
NHS guidance on urinary incontinence
NHS guidance on urinary tract infections
NHS guidance on bowel incontinence
NHS guidance on Irritable Bowel Disorder (IBS)
NHS guidance on Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s and Colitis confidential support services
Bladder and bowel – Groups and support in Somerset
Cancer
Cancer – Groups and support in Somerset
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
NHS guidance on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Dementia
NHS guidance on looking after someone with dementia
Alzheimer’s Society – to find support near you
Alzheimer’s Society “Side by Side” service – to see whether this service is available near you
Dementia – Groups and support in Mendip
Diabetes
Diabetes – Groups and support in Somerset
Dizziness
Information about dizziness and diabetes from Diabetes UK
Drug addiction
NHS guidance on drug addiction
Eating Disorders
NHS guidance on eating disorders
Eating Disorders groups and support in Somerset
Eating Disorders – Groups and support in Somerset and Wessex
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Action – Groups and support UK
Falls Prevention
NHS guidance on falls prevention
Fybromyalgia, ME, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
NHS Guidance on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)
Fybromyalgia, ME and CFS – Groups and support in Somerset
Head injury (severe)
NHS guidance on severe head injury
Hearing Loss
Information and advice on hearing matters from Deaf Plus
Hearing Loss – Groups and support in Somerset
Heart (Cardiovascular)
NHS guidance on cardiovascular disease
Heart/Cardiac – Groups and support in Somerset
Learning Difficulties
NHS guidance on learning difficulties disease
Learning difficulties – Groups and support in Somerset
Leg ulcers
Leg ulcer – Groups and support in Frome Somerset
Mental health and well being
NHS guidance on mental health and wellbeing
Mental health – Groups and support in Somerset
Mobility
NHS guidance on walking aids, wheelchairs and mobility scooters
Mobility – Groups and support in Somerset
Motor Neuron Disease (MND)
NHS guidance on Motor Neurone disease
Motor Neurone disease – Groups and support in Somerset
Multiple Sclerosis
NHS guidance on Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis – Groups and support in Somerset
Sight Loss
NHS guidance on blindness and vision loss
Information and support with sight matters from Somerset Sight
Sight loss – Groups and support in Somerset
Pain management
NHS guidance on how to get support for your pain
Pain management – Groups and support
Parkinson’s disease
NHS guidance on Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease – Groups and support
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
NHS guidance on Polymyalgia rheumatica
Polymyalgia rheumatica – Groups and support
Pressure sores
NHS guidance on pressure sores
Useful fact sheet about pressure sores from the Alzheimer’s Society
Weight Management
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Weight Management Service
Details about Wellbeing South Somerset – weight management
Information about how “Zing” Somerset can help you with weight loss
Weight management – Groups and support in Mendip
If you are a carer, Somerset Carers can also help you to find information, groups and support to help you with your caring role.
The NHS provide useful guidance on a wide range of conditions. You can find their A – Z search of health conditions here.