Health
Here you will find links to local and national resources, which provide information and advice on issues relating to health.
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Alzheimer’s Society
Website: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk
St Helens Alzheimer’s and dementia support, information and research.
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Carers UK
Website: http://www.carersuk.org
National help and support for carers.
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Deafness Resource Centre
Website: http://www.deafnessresourcecentre.org
Local services that aim to empower, support and enhance the quality of life of deaf people.
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Healthy St.Helens
Website: http://www.healthysthelens.co.uk
Learning opportunities in exercise, food & nutrition, weight management and more from the Healthy Living team at St.Helens Council.
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Living life to the Full
Website: http://www.llttf.com
Self-help course to improve well being, relationships, depression and distress.
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Multiple Sclerosis Society
Website: http://www.mssociety.org.uk/near-me/branches/st-helens-and-district-branch
St Helens multiple sclerosis support group helping people with MS and their families.
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My Healthchecker
Website: http://www.channel4embarrassingillnesses.com/myhealthchecker
‘My Healthchecker’ tests designed by the Channel 4 ‘Embarrassing Bodies’ programme.
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NHS Choices
Website: http://www.nhs.uk
Access to NHS health services including: Local services, conditions and treatments, care and support.
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St. Helens Council – Social Care and Health
Website: https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/social-care-health/
Local support and advice for carers.
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St Helens Gateway – Health
Website: http://www.sthelensgateway.info/general-health
Information, advice and access to local health resources.
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St Helens Gateway – Mental Health
Website: http://www.sthelensgateway.info/organisations/nhs-mental-health-services
Information, advice and access to local mental health resources.
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St. Helens Council – Social Care and Health
Website: https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/social-care-health/
Local support and advice for carers.
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St. Helens Mind
Website: https://www.sthelensmind.org.uk/
Voluntary organisation working with people who are isolated due to mental health problems.