Health A-G

Asthma UK is the charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the 5.2 million people in the UK who have asthma. The organisation works with people with asthma, healthcare professionals and researchers to develop and share expertise to help people increase their understanding and reduce the effect of asthma on their lives.

Asthma UK’s frequently asked questions have been translated into British Sign Language (BSL). A free DVD of the clips, with subtitles, is also available from Asthma UK’s Supporter & Information team. 

Asthma UK
Summit House
70 Wilson Street
London
EC2A 2DB
Tel: 020 7786 4900
Fax: 020 7256 6075
Email: info@asthma.org.uk
Web: www.asthma.org.uk

Provide information on accredited therapists who aim to treat a wide range of conditions. Promote high quality therapeutic practice and are a professional membership body.

PO Box 5122
Bournemouth
BH8 0WG
Tel: 0845 345 5977
Fax: 0845 345 5977
Email: info@bcma.co.uk
Web: www.bcma.co.uk

The BDA is the voice of dyslexic people. The charity offers advice, information and help to dyslexic people, their families and the professionals who support them. Alongside this practical help we are working to raise awareness and understanding of dyslexia and to effect change.

98 London Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 5AU
Tel: 0118 966 8271 (Helpline); 0118 966 2677 (Admin)
Fax: 0118 935 1927
Email: helpline@bdadyslexia.org.uk
Web: www.bda-dyslexia.org.uk

BHA is a registered charity that campaigns for greater access to homeopathy including on the NHS. The BHA promotes the practice of homeopathy by statutorily registered healthcare practitioners, distributes free information about homeopathy to the public (including a list of homeopathic doctors, dentists, pharmacists, podiatrists and veterinary surgeons), and funds the work and services of the Faculty of Homeopathy; a professional body ensuring the highest standards of homeopathic training, education and practice.

Hahnemann House
29 Park Street West
Luton
LU1 3BE
Tel: 0870 444 3950
Fax: 0870 444 3960
Web: www.trusthomeopathy.org

BILD offers a range of services to support people working with people with learning disabilities and their families. Services include training for professionals; information services; and one-day events and conferences.

Campion House
Green Street
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY10 1JL
Tel: 01562 723 010
Fax: 01562 723 029
Email: enquiries@bild.org.uk
Web: www.bild.org.uk

The British Medical Association is a professional association of doctors, representing their interests and providing services for it's 126,000 plus members.

BMA House
Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9JP
Tel: 020 7387 4499
Fax: 020 7383 6400
Web: www.bma.org.uk

BRPS gives advice and support to people with RP, including people with Ushers syndrome. Aims to raise funds to provide a treatment or cure for RP.

PO Box 350
Buckingham
MK18 1GZ
Helpline: 01280 860 363
Tel: 01280 821 334 (Office)
Fax: 01280 815 900
Email: info@brps.org.uk
Web: www.brps.org.uk

Beggars Wood Road
North Chailey
East Sussex
BN8 4JN

Provide Co-ordinated clinical support, rehabilitation, engineer services, respite and outreach care to children and young adults with complex physical disabilities and rehabilitation for children and young adults who have an acquired brain injury.

Charge is a condition that can affect different parts of the body. The most common problems are with the eyes, heart, nose, genitalia, ears and with growth. About 80% of children with Charge are deafblind. The word Charge is made from the initial letters of some of the most common anomalies seen in this condition. The group have a network of families who aim to promote and support all activities leading to an improved quality of life for their children.

Burnside
50 Commercial Street
Slaithwaite
Huddersfield
HD7 5J2
Tel: 01484 844202
Email: cajthomas@bitinternet.com
Web: www.widerworld.co.uk/charge

Contact a Family supports families who care for children with any disability or long-term health condition. They are a main source of information about rare disorders and are able to assist affected adults as well as children.

209-211 City Road
London
EC1V 1JN
Tel: 0808 808 3555
Text: 0808 808 3556
Fax: 020 7608 8701
Email: info@cafamily.org.uk
Web: www.cafamily.org.uk

The Uk's only national medical research charity for hearing impaired people. Deafness Research UK supports high quality research, which will bring significant improvements in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all forms of hearing impairment. It also runs the information service dedicated to providing medical and research information relating to deafness and hearing impairment.

The Hearing Research Trust
330-332 Gray's Inn Road
London
WC1X 8EE

Information Service
Freepost WC4938
London
WC1X 8BR
Helpline: 0808 808 2222 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm)
Tel: 020 7833 1733 Text: 020 7915 1412
Fax: 020 7278 0404
Email: info@deafnessresearch.org.uk
Web: www.deafnessresearch.org.uk

The DSA exists to create the environment where people with Down's syndrome can fulfil their individual potential.

Langdon Down Centre
2a Langdon Park
Teddington
TW11 9PS
Tel: 0845 230 0372
Fax: 0845 230 0373
Email: info@downs-syndrome.org.uk
Web: www.downs-syndrome.org.uk

Responsible under the Osteopaths Act 1993 for regulating, developing and promoting osteopathy in the UK. It has taken over the functions of previous osteopathic voluntary bodies whose regulatory functions have now ceased. The council can provide information about osteopathy and a list of osteopaths in your area.

General Osteopathic Council
Osteopathy House
176 Tower Bridge Road
London
SE1 3LU
Tel: 0207 357 6655
Fax: 0207 357 0011
Email: info@osteopathy.org.uk
Web: www.osteopathy.org.uk

With a membership of over 120 charities which support children, families and individuals affected by genetic disorders. Its primary goal is to promote awareness and understanding of genetic disorders so that high quality services for people affected by genetic conditions are developed and made available to all who need them. GIG publishes a newsletter quarterly and seeks to educate and raise awareness amongst opinion formers, people of influence and the public about human genetics and genetic disorders.

Unit 4D
Leroy House
436 Essex Road
London
N1 3QP
Tel: 020 7704 3141
Fax: 020 7359 1447
Email: mail@gig.org.uk
Web: www.gig.org.uk