Arthritis Care
A national charity with lots of help and advice. The website gives details of local support groups.
Asthma
Advice line and specialist asthma health information.
BBC Health
This BBC website is devoted to health and nutrution. Lots of interesting topics and ideas.
British Heart Foundation
Information and advice on keeping your heart healthy. Includes information about local support groups.
Burnbridge Diabetes Group
A support and self-help group based in Burnham/Highbridge. Also organising meetings and trips out for members.
Cruse Bereavement Care
Day by day help for bereaved people.
Diabetes information
A national charity devoted to the care of people with diabetes. The Taunton office is dedicated to helping people with diabetes in the south west.
Glastonbury Natural Health Centre
An interesting website that contains a range of information articles and news about natural health.
Mind
Information and support relating to mental health problems.
National Associaton for providers of activities for older people
A charity that was set up to promote the benefits of providing opportunities for activitiy to older people, especially those in care homes.
National Osteoporosis Society
This charity is dedicated to improving the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. The website includes details about local support groups.
NHS Direct
Health information, a self help guide and a direct dial number to speak to a health advisor.
Parkinsons website
The charity that supports people who have Parkinson's Disease.
Royal National Institute for Blind People
The national charity that helps and supports blind and partially sighted people. Volunteering opportunities.
Royal National Intitute for Deaf People
The RNID works to make life better for people who are deaf or who have a hearing loss. Includes information about volunteering and local supporter days.
Somerset PCT
Somerset Primary Care Trust provides a range of services and health care throughout Somerset.
The Alzheimer's Society
The Alzheimer's Society works to improve the life of people affected by dementia.
The Stroke Association
The Stroke Association works to help those who have suffered a stroke. There is a south west section and information about local groups and volunteering.