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Featured Support Groups
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OGsupport.uk
<h1>Support Group for Oesophageal and Gastric Patients</h1> <p>We are a patient support group for Oesophageal-Gastric cancer patients, running online and face-to-face support groups.</p> <p>Please contact the local organiser for details.</p> <h2>Location and Meetings</h2> <p>Guildford - In-person meetings are held at The Holiday Inn, Egerton Road, Guildford</p> <h3>Who Can Attend?</h3> <ul> <li>Current and former oesophageal or stomach cancer patients</li> <li>Their carers</li> <li>Loved ones</li> </ul>
IPOPI
IPOPI is an international non-profit association registered in Belgium; it aims to improve the lives of people with primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs) worldwide. The organization operates through a strategic plan and network of member organizations to advocate for early diagnosis and optimal care, PID awareness, and stakeholder collaboration. IPOPI conducts work on PID-related awareness, early diagnosis and care, NMO support within NMOs, and provides patient-focused resources and tools (Leaflets, publications, and the PID Life Index). It maintains corporate sponsor relationships and programmatic initiatives such as early diagnosis and care, PID awareness, and NMO-related support. IPOPI (International Patient Organisation for Primary Immunodeficiency) is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of patients with primary immunodeficiencies worldwide. It engages in advocacy, education, and support activities, collaborates with stakeholders, and promotes awareness and early diagnosis of PIDs. IPOPI maintains a network of experts, produces educational materials such as leaflets, and is involved in policy and research initiatives. The organization is based in Belgium, with a focus on global impact, and has partnerships with corporate sponsors. It provides resources for patients and healthcare professionals, and actively participates in policy and clinical development activities.
Spohn Cancer Support
SPOHNC is a vital resource for head and neck cancer patients. We have had an enormous positive impact on meeting the psychosocial needs of patients as well as preserving, restoring, and promoting physical and emotional health. SPOHNC is a foundation for patient and family education and awareness.
PIP UK
There are many children born in the UK and across the world with a rare syndrome called Poland Syndrome. Very little is known about Poland Syndrome and it’s hard to find the right people in the know in the medical community. At PIP-UK we want to change this situation and make sure people get access to the right information for them, at the right time! Our blog has videos on all sorts of things like how to tie shoelaces. There are stories which demonstrate that Poland Syndrome should not hold you back from anything!
The Ehlers Danlos Society
The Ehlers Danlos Society is a global organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD). The society provides education, research funding, clinical resources, and advocacy to support patients, families, and healthcare professionals. It aims to increase awareness, promote diagnosis, and advance research to find better treatments and ultimately a cure for EDS and HSD. The society also offers support groups, patient stories, and community engagement initiatives to foster a strong network of individuals affected by these connective tissue disorders. The Ehlers Danlos Society is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD). The organization focuses on research, education, support, and advocacy to raise awareness and improve diagnosis and management of these connective tissue disorders. It offers patient support programs, educational resources, and promotes research collaborations. The Society also engages in policy advocacy and provides a platform for patient stories and community engagement. It operates globally, with a focus on patient-centered initiatives, and collaborates with healthcare professionals, researchers, and other organizations to advance understanding and treatment of EDS and HSD.
Asthma + Lung UK
Asthma + Lung UK is the nation's lung charity dedicated to transforming lung health in the UK. They provide support, advice, research, and campaigning to improve lung health and the ability to breathe freely for everyone. Their mission is to create a world where good lung health is a basic right enjoyed by all.