Health Support, Guidance and Groups

Cancer Support

The Cancer Care Map is a simple, online resource that helps you find cancer care support services in your local area wherever you are in the UK.

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Asthma

People living in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly with COPD and    asthma can now access free, NHS endorsed digital support to help manage their condition

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Live Well

NHS Live Well provides advice on healthy living, including eating a balanced diet, healthy weight, exercise, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol.

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Dementia Support

Cornwall Council Dementia – if you or a family member has been diagnosed with dementia, we can help you get the support you need.

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Living with Long-Term Health Conditions

NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly working to provide the                local vision that care will be designed to fit individual needs, not              the other way round.

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Diabetes

NHS England Diabetes updates, programmes and videos

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High Cholesterol

NHS advice and information on what is cholesterol and ways to lower your cholesterol.

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Stroke Support

Stroke Association UK information and support page, for anyone seeking knowledge and support and strokes.

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Osteoporosis

NHS support – Learn about the different treatments, medicines and supplements used to treat Osteoporosis and prevent fractures.

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Living with a Stoma

Colostomy UK helping to make a positive difference for anyone impacted by any kind of stoma or stoma surgery.

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Cardiac Arrest Symptoms

British Heart Foundation providing information on cardiac symptoms, causes, treatments, recovery, reducing your risk   and get support.

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Heart Attack Symptoms

NHS advice on the symptoms of a heart attack and what to do if you or someone elese has symptoms.

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Moles & Skin Cancer

NHS – Check if your mole could be cancerous.

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Chronic Kidney Disease

NHS – Looking out for the signs and symptoms and advice       on living with a long-term condition.

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COPD

NHS Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly support with lung conditions.

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Local Support Groups

Man Down

Man Down is a non-profit Community interest Company founded in Cornwall, dedicated to supporting men with mental health challenges.

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Cornwall Mind

Cornwall Mind aim to help people in our local communities to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

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The Pearl Exchange

The Pearl Exchange is an award winning charity dedicated to supporting mental wellbeing of 18-35 year olds across Cornwall & DEVON.

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Bude Pain Cafe

Bude Pain Cafe is a local peer support group for people with pain. The aim is to create a space for you to meet, learn and share tips and experiences.

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Berries Community Cafe

A community space bringing people together with great food        and activities.

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Bude Wellness Warriors

Men’s Mental Health Group has beens et up to provide men of Bude with opportunities to connect with nature and other likeminded warriors.

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Bude Cancer Support

Bude Cancer Support offer support cafes and different forms of art therapies, restorative workshops and events.

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Bude Sensory Nature Group

Creative spaces dementia nature-based activities helping to    reduce social isolation and enhance their physical wellbeing.

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Bude Stroke Group

Bude Stroke Group providing information and peer support in a friendly, welcoming setting.

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Exercising for Mobility

Fun chair-based Fitness for people of all ages. An opportunity to meet friends, old and new.

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Bude Parkinson’s Group

Parkinson’s Support Group for local people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers.

 

Talking Therapies Cornwall

NHS Cornwall Partnership Talking Therapies offering a      range of educational courses as well as individual and online therapies.

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Bude Rethink Women’s Group

A relaxed and fun art and crafts women’s group whose members have lived experience of mental illness.

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Cornwall WorkWell

Cornwall WorkWell is a support service. Free, friendly, confidential help for people finding work difficult due to their health.

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Cornwall Community Transport

Age UK Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly helping to arrange     door-to-door transport for people have difficulty accessing other forms of public transport.

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Patient Support & Self-Care

Cornwall Wellbeing Support

Mind Cornwall offer a range of activities that help to support recovery and empower you to take control of your wellbeing.

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Bereavement Support

Cornwall Bereavement Network brings together bereavement services from across the county with the aim of making it easier at difficult times.

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Miscarriage Support

Tommy’s – offering support after miscarriage, eptopic and molar pregnancy.

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Gambling Support

Southwest Gambling provides free confidential support to people affected by gambling addiction.

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Cornwall Debt Support

Citizens Advice Cornwall a local charity providing free, confidential independent advice for everyone.

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Exiting Service/Veterans

NHS support and access for a range of specialist healthcare for veterans, service leavers and non-mobilised reservists.

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Talking Therapies

NHS Cornwall Partnership Talking Therapies offering a range of educational courses as well as individual and online therapies.

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Cornwall Housing Support

Cornwall Council Housing – find information about housing in Cornwall including Council housing, affordable homes, tenant support and homelessness services.

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Suicide

Samaritans ‘We’re here to listen’ 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. StayAlive for those at risk of suicide  and people worried about someone.

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Quit Smoking Cornwall

Healthy Cornwall – Smokefree Cornwall – contact to discuss the support and the path that is right for you.

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Eating Disorders

NHS support and advice on anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge eating disorder.

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Silver Cloud – Online Therapy

SilverCloud is an online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) programme which allows you to complete therapy in your own time and at your own pace.

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Cornwall Carers Service

Cornwall Carers Service providing support for unpaid and informal carers in Cornwall.

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Healthy Cornwall

Healthy Cornwall – are you ready to make the healthy choice? No matter what your age or ability, they can help you lead a happier, healthier lifestyle.

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Alcohol and Addiction

NHS – find alcohol addiction support services that can help you reduce or stop your drinking if it’s affecting your life or your health.

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