Only the support groups and associations for the most common diseases can be mentioned here. For other conditions, contact Age Concern Southend helpline. Answerphone out of office hours, Tel 01702-215780. e-mail enquiry@acsos.ble.org.uk. Further information is also available at http://www.soshealth.co.uk/
Alzheimer's Disease Society. Tel 020 7306 0606
DEMENTIA
Dementia Southend. Information aimed at families and those who work with people with dementia. HTTP://www.dementiasouthend.org.uk Dementia Advocacy 01702 340566 or 10702 461357.
CAREWATCH www.carewatchessex.co.uk a three star excellent service, providing social care and support to adults and older people, in their own homes throughout South East Essex. People that use our services and their families are at the centre of the care planning process ensuring that their needs and aspirations are met, in a manner that is in accordance with their wishes. Carewatch also have a specialised team of care workers, dedicated to a Dementia Suppport Programme, providing a flexible and responsive service, which may be in addition to an existing care plan, or as a stand alone service. TEL: 01702 557007
For people with early onset dementia (45-70) recreational facilities are available at Peaceful Place Day Centre, 90 Thorpdene Shoeburryness, Southend on Sea SS3 9JD. 01702 546476.
Macmillan Cancer Relief. Information, support and grants for cancer patients. Tel 01702 434421. Helpline 0845 601 6161
MIND. Support with any aspect of mental health.Tel 01702 601123
Motor Neurone Disease Association (S E Essex) Tel 01245 495657, helpline 0845 7626262
National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease. Helpline Tel: 01727 844296
National Association for the Relief of Paget's Disease.
Tel 0161 799 4646
National Continence Foundation. Tel. 020-7831-9831
Parkinson's Disease Society, Southend branch. Tel 01702-473890
Raynaud's and Scleroderma Association. Helpline 0800 917 2494
Southend Stroke Association. Tel 01702-543602
Southend Stroke Club. Tel 01702-522843
Take Heart Cardiac Support Group. Tel 01702-294064 for information.
Information, support and grants for cancer patients. Tel 01702 434421. Helpline 0845 601 6161 Support with any aspect of mental health.Tel 01702 601123 (S E Essex) Tel 01245 495657,helpline 0845 7626262 Helpline Tel: 01727 844296 Tel 0161 799 4646 Tel. 020-7831-9831 Southend branch. Tel 01702-473890 Helpline 0800 917 2494 Tel 01702-543602 Tel 01702-522843 , helpline 01702 480804 