Associations, support forums and resources
MedicAlert has good relationships with many associations and support forums which can provide further information and support with managing your condition. For details of our partner organisations please see the links below:
Desang Kitbags for Diabetic people
Desang Ltd, a new company that designs and sells kitbags for people with diabetes - estimated at 2 million people in the UK today. The kitbags keep everything in one place, making living with the condition just that little bit easier.
The DLF aims to enhance opportunities for people with disabilities and older people to lead productive and independent lives. The DLF responds to nearly 30,000 requests for information a year; providing advice on equipment and technological solutions for independent living.
Health and medical directory and information on the web.
Education for Health is a powerful merger of two of the UK's leading education institutions for health professionals: the National Respiratory Training Centre (NRTC) and Heartsave. It aims to provide a consistent, comprehensive and innovative approach to professional health training across the fields of cardiovascular disease and respiratory health, with the ultimate objective of transforming lives worldwide.
The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) supports nurses, midwives and health visitors in developing and sharing new ways of working to improve patient care. FoNS is free to join and welcomes all healthcare professionals. Join at www.fons.org/fonsform.htm or Tel: 020 7233 5750.
Foods Matter is a monthly support magazine for anyone suffering from a food allergy/intolerance or living on a restricted diet, whatever the cause.
Implanted Defibrillator Association of Scotland
This group provides information, advice and practical support to patients who have implantable defibrillators. Contact No.01505 813 995
StudentHealth.co.uk is a free health resource aimed specifically at student health matters. Written by NHS GPs based at the University of Sussex it offers over 250 printable advice leaflets on topical and student related issues. There are also links to university health centres and support groups
The National Association of Laryngectomee Clubs
Today, NALC has almost 100 clubs nationwide and offers a range of services to Laryngectomees and their families and carers. A major role of the clubs is to provide the sort of non-medical help and information that can only come from the experience of living with a laryngectomy. Local Support Group for Guildford & Surrounding Area http://www.secondchancers-laryngectomyclub.com/
National Association for Patient Participation
The N.A.P.P. supports the introduction and networking of patient participation groups in general practice. Staffed entirely by volunteers, N.A.P.P. is an apolitical charity partly funded by the Department of Health. Enquiries from NHS organisations, GP practices and patients are welcome.
The National Respiratory Training Centre
The National Respiratory Training Centre is an impartial education and research establishment for health professionals which aims to improve the care of patients who suffer from respiratory or allergic disease.
