Specific Medical Conditions

These sites generally cover a fairly small number of medical conditions each, but also tend to provide more thorough and in-depth information than the more general sites.

 

 

Versus Arthritis

Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of different types of arthritis.

British Heart Foundation

“We have reliable, simple information about heart and circulatory diseases, and their risk factors. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with a condition or know someone who has, we are here for you”.


British Liver Trust

Information, advice and support for anyone affected by liver conditions

Cancer Research UK

High quality information and advice about various types of cancer for patients and carers.

Diabetes UK

A wide range of information about diabetes and its treatment.

Dementia UK

Provides high quality information and support to families about the dementia or Alzheimer’s

Kidney Care

Aims to bring patients real information about their condition, and put patients in touch with each other.

Mind

Information and advice on a huge range of mental health topics.

Rethink

Help and support for people affected by mental illness.

Also able to provide practical help and advice by phone, 9:30am-1:00pm Monday-Friday.

Stroke

Information and advice about stroke for patients, carers and anyone else affected by this condition

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