Health Support
Coping with Cancer North East,
Fibromyalgia Association UK,
0191 280 5610
0844 887 2444
www.copingwithcancer.org.uk Counselling for groups or individuals either face to face or by telephone. Complementary therapies for patients. Covers Northumberland and Tyne & Wear.
0844 887 2450, FMA UK Welfare
Coquet Trust, 23-24 Lansdowne Terrace, Gosforth, Newcastle NE3 1HP, 0191 285 9270 www.coquettrust.co.uk Charity helps people with learning disability become more independent through supported living, and encouraging community participation. See also ad on page 11 Diabetes UK Careline, 0845 120 2960 01325 488606, Regional office www.diabetes.org.uk (SPVQT NFFU NPOUIMZ JO #FSXJDL BOE Tynedale, ring for details. Epilepsy Society, 01494 601 400 0191 252 0504, 07834 655989, Dee Moore,
Benefits Helpline 0844 887 2433, Angela Campbell NE Coordinator www.fmauk.org www.fibromyalgia-newcastle.co.uk National helplines, information packs and online support forum. Newcastle support group meets third Mon of the month at The Oxford Centre, West Farm Avenue, Longbenton, NE12 8LT from 12.30pm - 2.45pm. Speakers on varying topics range from pain clinic to alternative therapies. They share information, enjoy socialising, refreshments and raffle. New members very welcome, ring in advance or just turn up. Friends Action North East, (FANE) 0191 231 4327 www.friendsaction.co.uk One-to-one friendship mentoring project. For adults with learning disabilities. See page 9 and ad on page 18.
NE Manager www.epilepsysociety.org.uk National helpline, online forum and campaigns. Locally trained volunteers offer support in clinics, schools and health centres. Volunteers welcome.
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