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We are the UK’s leading charity for people with ataxia, their families and carers.
We support people affected by ataxia and fund research into causes and potential treatments.
To join us and become a Friend of Ataxia UK, please contact us now for an application form.
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Your heart beats around 100,000 times every day.It pumps about 23,000 litres of blood around your body. But what happens when it doesn't work as well as it should?
We explain what happens when the function of your heart is affected, the tests you may undergo, how it can be treated - and information about your recovery. We have information on other everyday life issues such as driving and returning to work.
You can also find out about our essential resources and how to get support.
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This a site dedicated to Bipolar Disorder. I was 18 when i first experienced Bipolar Disorder and soon realised the fact that not many people know what it is.
Bipolar Disorder is more commonly known as a manic-depressive illness or manic depression. In this site there is factual information about the illness. It will help you to recognise it's symptoms, how it can be treated and learn true facts. Also get involved in the lively Bipolar Aware Forum
Cystic Fibrosis is the UK's most common life-threatening inherited disease.
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the UK's only national charity dedicated to all aspects of Cystic Fibrosis You can find information about the causes, symptoms and treatments of CF along with details about day to day living with Cystic Fibrosis.
Women Bleed Too aims to ensure that bleeding disorders are a recognised condition among women, and that appropriate treatment and support are available to all those diagnosed.
Women Bleed Too is a project of the Haemophilia Society, to raise awareness of this issue and offer support to women living with bleeding disorders.
There are over 100 types of dementia The most common are Alzheimer's disease vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies.
Symptoms include loss of memory, confusion and problems with speech and understanding.Alzheimer's Society is committed to defeating dementia through research Our programme has three themes- cause, cure and care.
The search for cause and cure gives us hope for the future, while research on care ensures that we are delivering the best help for the present.
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Cancer Research UK, the UK's leading charity dedicated to cancer research. Our websites have a wealth of information about cancer, our research, how to donate and more ways to support us.
We provide a free information service about cancer and cancer care for people with cancer and their families. We believe that information about cancer should be freely available to all and written in a way that people can easily understand
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The Haemophilia Society is the only national and independent organisation for all people affected by bleeding disorders. The Society is led by affected people and works in close partnership with the NHS. We provide information and support for all people affected by bleeding disorder and represent their interests.
The Society was established in 1950 and has over 7,000 members and supporters with a network of 16 local groups across the UK.
PCOS Worldwide Support is an online community for women with
(Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.) With nearly 10% of all women suffering from PCOS and it's many afflictions, it is the most common endocrine disorder among women of childbearing age.
Since there is no cure for PCOS, we have to learn to treat the symptoms. Discussing your treatment with
your physician should be your first step towards treatment.
MS Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the most common disabling neurological condition affecting young adults. Around 85,000 people in the UK have MS.
MS is the result of damage to myelin- a protective sheath surrounding nerve fibres of the central nervous system.When myelin is damaged, this interferes with messages between the brain and other parts of the body.
For some people, MS is characterised by periods of relapse and remission while for others it has a progressive pattern. For everyone, it makes life unpredictable.
JDRF is the leader in research leading to a cure for type 1 diabetes in the world. It sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide.
The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal. Until a cure is found, people with type 1 diabetes have to test their blood sugar and give themselves insulin injections multiple times or use a pump - each day, every day of their lives.
There are nine million people with arthritis in the UK. That’s nine million individuals, plus their families, each affected in a unique way.
From high quality information and support to empower you to take control of your arthritis, to campaigning for change…Arthritis Care is here for you.
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