Useful Links
Long-term conditions are conditions which can include diabetes, heart disease and asthma which, in most cases cannot be cured but can be managed through use of medicine, staying healthy both physically and mentally and having a greater confidence and sense of control over the condition. Today over 15 million people in the UK report living with a long term condition.
Self-care allows individuals to take responsibility for their own health and well-being. Access to high quality, evidence-based information can help a person manage their condition more effectively and become an informed patient. This section provides information on a variety of long-term conditions including causes and symptoms, and treatments to manage the condition effectively.
Alzheimers
Alzheimers Society
www.alzheimers.org.uk
Topics include risk factors and caring for someone.
NHS Direct Wales
www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
Information on the symptoms, causes and treatment of this condition.
MIND
www.mind.org.uk
Understanding Dementia.
Asthma
Asthma UK
www.asthma.org.uk
All about Asthma - the asthma basics.
NHS Direct Wales
www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
Information on the symptoms, causes and treatment of this condition.
Asthma UK
www.asthmauk.org.uk
British Sign Language (BSL) Introduction. you can also order a further DVD with Frequently Asked Questions for free.
Arthritis
Arthritis Research Campaign
www.arc.org.uk
Information regarding different types of arthritis including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, treatments and practical advice to help in everyday life.
Arthritis Care
www.arthritiscare.org.uk
Includes information on what it is, diagnosis, living with arthritis and treatment.
NHS Direct Wales
www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
Information on the symptoms, causes and treatment of this condition.
Brain & Spine Associated Illnesses/Diseases & Injuries
Brain and Spine Foundation
www.brainandspine.org.uk
Includes information on Motor Neurone Disease, MS, Spinal tumours, meningitis and other associated illnesses.
Spinal Injuries Association
www.spinal.co.uk
Information and factsheets covering a range of topics relating to spinal cord injury.
Brain & Spine Foundation
www.brainandspine.org.uk
Motor Neurone Disease – Includes sections on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, useful equipment and links.
NHS Direct Wales
www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
Information on the symptoms, causes and treatment of motor neurone disease.
Motor Neurone Disease Association
www.mndassociation.org
Covers what it is, living with MND and information for those who are newly diagnosed.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)/ Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E)
Patient UK
www.patient.co.uk
Information on the causes, symptoms and treatment.
NHS Direct Wales
www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
General information on CFS.
Action for ME
www.afme.org.uk
Information sheets, including an introduction to M.E and advice on controlling the symptoms.
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis Trust
www.cftrust.org.uk
Topics include living with Cystic Fibrosis and treatments.
NHS Direct Wales
www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
General information on Cystic Fibrosis.
Diabetes
Diabetes UK - Guide to diabetes.
www.diabetes.org.uk
Topics include treatment and living with diabetes.
NHS Direct Wales
www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
General information on Diabetes, Type 1.
NHS Direct Wales
www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
General information on Diabetes, Type 2.
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Action
www.epilepsy.org.uk
A- Z index. Topics include diagnosis and complementary treatment.
The National Society for Epilepsy
www.epilepsysociety.org.uk
General information about epilepsy.
NHS Direct Wales
www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
Information on the symptoms, causes and treatment of this condition.
Heart Conditions
British Heart Foundation
www.bhf.org.uk
Understanding heart conditions.
NHS Direct Wales
www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
Information on the symptoms, causes and treatment for heart attack. See also heart failure and angina.
NHS Direct Wales
www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
Information about cholesterol, and some of the conditions and diseases which can arise as a result of high cholesterol.
Kidney Conditions & Illnesses
Kidney Research UK
www.kidneyresearchuk.org
A UK charity funding research that focuses on the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease.
NHS Direct Wales
www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
Information on the symptoms, causes and treatment for kidney failure. See also Kidney Transplant and Dialysis.
Lung Associated Diseases & illnesses
British Lung Foundation
www.lunguk.org
Information on the respiratory diseases caused be asbestosis.
NHS Direct Wales
www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
Information on the symptoms, causes and treatment of asbestosis.
British Lung Foundation
www.lunguk.org
Information on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) including causes and preventions.
NHS Direct Wales
www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
Information on the symptoms, causes and treatment of COPD.
Home Oxygen Service
www.homeoxygen.nhs.uk
Information on home oxygen for patients, carers and the public.
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Trust
www.mstrust.org.uk
Topics include living with MS, symptoms and diagnosis.
NHS Direct Wales
www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
Information on the symptoms, causes and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis.
Osteoporosis
National Osteoporosis Society
www.nos.org.uk
A range of information, leaflets and booklets relating to osteoporosis.
NHS Direct Wales
www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
Information on the symptoms, causes and treatment of Osteoporosis.
Arthritis Research Campaign
www.arc.org.uk
Information booklet on osteoporosis.
Parkinsons
Parkinsons Disease Society
www.parkinsons.org.uk
A range of information and advice relating to Parkinson's disease.
NHS Direct Wales
www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
Information on the symptoms, causes and treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Stroke
The Stroke Association
www.stroke.org.uk
Topics include what is a stroke and when a stroke happens.
The Stroke Association - Act FAST campaign
www.stroke.org.uk
NHS Direct Wales
www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
Information on the symptoms, causes and treatment of stroke.