Health Support, Guidance and Groups
Cancer SupportThe 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. |
AsthmaPeople 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 |
Live WellNHS Live Well provides advice on healthy living, including eating a balanced diet, healthy weight, exercise, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol. |
Dementia SupportCornwall Council Dementia – if you or a family member has been diagnosed with dementia, we can help you get the support you need. |
Living with Long-Term Health ConditionsNHS 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. |
DiabetesNHS England Diabetes updates, programmes and videos |
High CholesterolNHS advice and information on what is cholesterol and ways to lower your cholesterol. |
Stroke SupportStroke Association UK information and support page, for anyone seeking knowledge and support and strokes. |
OsteoporosisNHS support – Learn about the different treatments, medicines and supplements used to treat Osteoporosis and prevent fractures. |
Living with a StomaColostomy UK helping to make a positive difference for anyone impacted by any kind of stoma or stoma surgery. |
Cardiac Arrest SymptomsBritish Heart Foundation providing information on cardiac symptoms, causes, treatments, recovery, reducing your risk and get support. |
Heart Attack SymptomsNHS advice on the symptoms of a heart attack and what to do if you or someone elese has symptoms. |
Moles & Skin CancerNHS – Check if your mole could be cancerous. |
Chronic Kidney DiseaseNHS – Looking out for the signs and symptoms and advice on living with a long-term condition. |
COPDNHS Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly support with lung conditions. |
Local Support Groups
Man DownMan Down is a non-profit Community interest Company founded in Cornwall, dedicated to supporting men with mental health challenges. |
Cornwall MindCornwall Mind aim to help people in our local communities to improve their mental health and wellbeing. |
The Pearl ExchangeThe Pearl Exchange is an award winning charity dedicated to supporting mental wellbeing of 18-35 year olds across Cornwall & DEVON. |
Bude Pain CafeBude 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. |
Berries Community CafeA community space bringing people together with great food and activities. |
Bude Wellness WarriorsMen’s Mental Health Group has beens et up to provide men of Bude with opportunities to connect with nature and other likeminded warriors. |
Bude Cancer SupportBude Cancer Support offer support cafes and different forms of art therapies, restorative workshops and events. |
Bude Sensory Nature GroupCreative spaces dementia nature-based activities helping to reduce social isolation and enhance their physical wellbeing. |
Bude Stroke GroupBude Stroke Group providing information and peer support in a friendly, welcoming setting. |
Exercising for MobilityFun chair-based Fitness for people of all ages. An opportunity to meet friends, old and new. |
Bude Parkinson’s GroupParkinson’s Support Group for local people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers.
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Talking Therapies CornwallNHS Cornwall Partnership Talking Therapies offering a range of educational courses as well as individual and online therapies. |
Bude Rethink Women’s GroupA relaxed and fun art and crafts women’s group whose members have lived experience of mental illness. |
Cornwall WorkWellCornwall WorkWell is a support service. Free, friendly, confidential help for people finding work difficult due to their health. |
Cornwall Community TransportAge UK Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly helping to arrange door-to-door transport for people have difficulty accessing other forms of public transport. |
Patient Support & Self-Care
Cornwall Wellbeing SupportMind Cornwall offer a range of activities that help to support recovery and empower you to take control of your wellbeing. |
Bereavement SupportCornwall Bereavement Network brings together bereavement services from across the county with the aim of making it easier at difficult times. |
Miscarriage SupportTommy’s – offering support after miscarriage, eptopic and molar pregnancy. |
Gambling SupportSouthwest Gambling provides free confidential support to people affected by gambling addiction. |
Cornwall Debt SupportCitizens Advice Cornwall a local charity providing free, confidential independent advice for everyone. |
Exiting Service/VeteransNHS support and access for a range of specialist healthcare for veterans, service leavers and non-mobilised reservists. |
Talking TherapiesNHS Cornwall Partnership Talking Therapies offering a range of educational courses as well as individual and online therapies. |
Cornwall Housing SupportCornwall Council Housing – find information about housing in Cornwall including Council housing, affordable homes, tenant support and homelessness services. |
SuicideSamaritans ‘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. |
Quit Smoking CornwallHealthy Cornwall – Smokefree Cornwall – contact to discuss the support and the path that is right for you. |
Eating DisordersNHS support and advice on anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge eating disorder. |
Silver Cloud – Online TherapySilverCloud is an online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) programme which allows you to complete therapy in your own time and at your own pace. |
Cornwall Carers ServiceCornwall Carers Service providing support for unpaid and informal carers in Cornwall. |
Healthy CornwallHealthy 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. |
Alcohol and AddictionNHS – find alcohol addiction support services that can help you reduce or stop your drinking if it’s affecting your life or your health. |
