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Cancer Support<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Asthma<\/h3>\n

People living in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly with COPD and\u00a0 \u00a0 asthma can now access free, NHS endorsed digital support to help manage their condition<\/p>\n

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Live Well<\/h3>\n

NHS Live Well provides advice on healthy living, including eating a balanced diet, healthy weight, exercise, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol.<\/p>\n

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Dementia Support<\/h3>\n

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

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Living with Long-Term Health Conditions<\/h3>\n

NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly working to provide the\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 local vision that care will be designed to fit individual needs, not\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 the other way round.<\/p>\n

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Diabetes<\/h3>\n

NHS England Diabetes updates, programmes and videos<\/p>\n

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High Cholesterol<\/h3>\n

NHS advice and information on what is cholesterol and ways to lower your cholesterol.<\/p>\n

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Stroke Support<\/h3>\n

Stroke Association UK information and support page, for anyone seeking knowledge and support and strokes.<\/p>\n

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Osteoporosis<\/h3>\n

NHS support – Learn about the different treatments, medicines and supplements used to treat Osteoporosis and prevent fractures.<\/p>\n

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Living with a Stoma<\/h3>\n

Colostomy UK helping to make a positive difference for anyone impacted by any kind of stoma or stoma surgery.<\/p>\n

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Cardiac Arrest Symptoms<\/h3>\n

British Heart Foundation providing information on cardiac symptoms, causes, treatments, recovery, reducing your risk\u00a0 \u00a0and get support.<\/p>\n

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Heart Attack Symptoms<\/h3>\n

NHS advice on the symptoms of a heart attack and what to do if you or someone elese has symptoms.<\/p>\n

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Moles & Skin Cancer<\/h3>\n

NHS – Check if your mole could be cancerous.<\/p>\n

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Chronic Kidney Disease<\/h3>\n

NHS – Looking out for the signs and symptoms and advice\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0on living with a long-term condition.<\/p>\n

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COPD<\/h3>\n

NHS Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly support with lung conditions.<\/p>\n

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Local Support Groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Man Down<\/h3>\n

Man Down is a non-profit Community interest Company founded in Cornwall, dedicated to supporting men with mental health challenges.<\/p>\n

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Cornwall Mind<\/h3>\n

Cornwall Mind aim to help people in our local communities to improve their mental health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n

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The Pearl Exchange<\/h3>\n

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

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Bude Pain Cafe<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Berries Community Cafe<\/h3>\n

A community space bringing people together with great food\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 and activities.<\/p>\n

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Bude Wellness Warriors<\/h3>\n

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

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Bude Cancer Support<\/h3>\n

Bude Cancer Support offer support cafes and different forms of art therapies, restorative workshops and events.<\/p>\n

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Bude Sensory Nature Group<\/h3>\n

Creative spaces dementia nature-based activities helping to\u00a0 \u00a0 reduce social isolation and enhance their physical wellbeing.<\/p>\n

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Bude Stroke Group<\/h3>\n

Bude Stroke Group providing information and peer support in a friendly, welcoming setting.<\/p>\n

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Exercising for Mobility<\/h3>\n

Fun chair-based Fitness for people of all ages. An opportunity to meet friends, old and new.<\/p>\n

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Bude Parkinson’s Group<\/h3>\n

Parkinson’s Support Group for local people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers.<\/p>\n

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Talking Therapies Cornwall<\/h3>\n

NHS Cornwall Partnership Talking Therapies offering a\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 range of educational courses as well as individual and online therapies.<\/p>\n

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Bude Rethink Women’s Group<\/h3>\n

A relaxed and fun art and crafts women’s group whose members have lived experience of mental illness.<\/p>\n

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Cornwall WorkWell<\/h3>\n

Cornwall WorkWell is a support service. Free, friendly, confidential help for people finding work difficult due to their health.<\/p>\n

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Cornwall Community Transport<\/h3>\n

Age UK Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly helping to arrange\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0door-to-door transport for people have difficulty accessing other forms of public transport.<\/p>\n

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Patient Support & Self-Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Cornwall Wellbeing Support<\/h3>\n

Mind Cornwall offer a range of activities that help to support recovery and empower you to take control of your wellbeing.<\/p>\n

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Bereavement Support<\/h3>\n

Cornwall Bereavement Network brings together bereavement services from across the county with the aim of making it easier at difficult times.<\/p>\n

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Miscarriage Support<\/h3>\n

Tommy’s – offering support after miscarriage, eptopic and molar pregnancy.<\/p>\n

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Gambling Support<\/h3>\n

Southwest Gambling provides free confidential support to people affected by gambling addiction.<\/p>\n

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Cornwall Debt Support<\/h3>\n

Citizens Advice Cornwall a local charity providing free, confidential independent advice for everyone.<\/p>\n

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Exiting Service\/Veterans<\/h3>\n

NHS support and access for a range of specialist healthcare for veterans, service leavers and non-mobilised reservists.<\/p>\n

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Talking Therapies<\/h3>\n

NHS Cornwall Partnership Talking Therapies offering a range of educational courses as well as individual and online therapies.<\/p>\n

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Cornwall Housing Support<\/h3>\n

Cornwall Council Housing – find information about housing in Cornwall including Council housing, affordable homes, tenant support and homelessness services.<\/p>\n

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Suicide<\/h3>\n

Samaritans ‘We’re here to listen’ 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. StayAlive for those at risk of suicide\u00a0 and people worried about someone.<\/p>\n

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Quit Smoking Cornwall<\/h3>\n

Healthy Cornwall – Smokefree Cornwall – contact to discuss the support and the path that is right for you.<\/p>\n

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Eating Disorders<\/h3>\n

NHS support and advice on anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge eating disorder.<\/p>\n

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Silver Cloud – Online Therapy<\/h3>\n

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

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Cornwall Carers Service<\/h3>\n

Cornwall Carers Service providing support for unpaid and informal carers in Cornwall.<\/p>\n

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Healthy Cornwall<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Alcohol and Addiction<\/h3>\n

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

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