Local
 Advice and support for men in abusive relationships Against Domestic Violence and Abuse Devon The Disability Information Service Drug and alcohol services for under 19s EDP Drug and alcohol services – North Devon Force cancer charity – Exeter Hammer out – South west based help and support for people with brain tumours Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender helpline and advocacy service North Devon Hospice North Devon Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual support group One Ciders Younger Stroke Support Group |
| If you would like to find other local groups not listed on this page, please see the list of Commmunity Groups at Devon Community Directory |
| Torridge Branch of Parkinsons UK Youth Centre, The Pill, Bideford (Opposite The Burton Art Gallery) 10.30 – 12.30 on the third Tuesday in the month. Open invitation to those with Parkinsons and their families or carers. Please phone and ask for the programme and current newsletter. Local contacts: Janet Stanley (Chair) 01271 816069 Ann Hughes, (Welfare Officer) 01237 475168. |
| Devon Carers Link |
| Devon Lupus Group Secretary Mayne Sundewall-Hopkins 01803 203318 email: maynesun@f2s.com (replace * with @)Web: www.lupusuk.org.uk |
| Epilepsy Action Steve McCarthy, Hilldale Parkway, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8ER. 01271 863087 Social group meets second Wednesday of month from 10.30-12.30 in the Henry Williamson room at Barnstaple library.National contact: www.epilepsy.org.uk email: epilepsy*epilepsy.org.uk (replace * with @) |
| Face 2 Face is a free confidential befriending service for parents of disabled children; provided by highly trained volunteers who are also parents of disabled children.With a variety of ages and experiences, whether having just found out about a child’s disability or additional needs or at a later stage such as transition, we are sure to have enough empathy and encouragement to make a difference, either before or after diagnosis.To find out more please call: Theresa, North Devon Co-ordinator on 07730 672 228 or 0844 800 9250.http://www.face2facenetwork.org.uk |
| Iltracombe Parkinsons Disease Society Club Meets at the Chichester Unit, Tyrrell Hospital, 3rd Monday of the month, 11.00-13.00. Lunch provided. |
| Local Parkinsons Disease Society Keep Fit Committee Chairman: John Yelland,01409 281443. Treasurer, Bob Bliss 01271 814159. |
| ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome South Molton ME/CFS Support Group. Contact Jacqui Footman, Information and Publicity Officer on 01769 572207 or email her at: jacquiftmn@ukonline.co.uk |
| Myeloma UK Iocal group Meets every other month on Tuesday afternoons from 2-4pm at Barnstaple library. Contact: Melanie Bowyer, Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist, CNS office level 4, North Devon District Hospital, 01271 370247. http://www.myelomaonline.org.uk/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?&pid=769&srcid=532 |
| North Devon Breathe Easy Mrs Monica Pennington (Chairperson) Little Duart, Orchard Hill, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QY. 01237 474725. Also, Sara Phillips, Clinical Nurse Specialist Respiratory Outreach and Pulmonary Rehabilitation,South West Representative British Lung Foundation Committee. CREADO Office Level 5 NDDH Telephone 01271 370265 sara.phillips*ndevon.swest.nhs.uk (replace * with @) |
| North Devon Diabetes UK Support Group Contact Rosemary on 01271 371072 They both have active support group meetings Diabetes UK Holsworthy Group Secretary Alma Bishop 01409 253601 |
| North Devon Heart Circle Jacqueline Watson, Cardiac Rehab Coordinator, North Devon District Hospital. 01271 335060 Email: jacqueline.watson*ndevon.swest.nhs.uk (replace * with @) |
| North Devon Lymphoedema Support Group – Lymph Watch Lymphwatch meets regularly at the North Devon Hospice. Please see www.lymphwatch.org.uk for further information. |
| North Devon MS Society branch Information Centre at Bideford hospital that is open on a Monday 14.00-16.00 and Friday 10.00-13.00. Phone: 01237 478183. www.mssociety.org.ukWest Devon & Launceton MS support group contact is Mrs Sillifant on 01409 241420.MS Clinical Nurse Specialist, Carol Turner, 01271 311747 |
| Parkinsons Disease Saturday Club support group. 1st Saturday of every month 10.00-13.00 in the Chichester Mard Room, NDDH, with lunch provided. Open invitation to those with Parkinsons and their closest relative or carer. Local contact Jenny and Bob Bliss 01271 814159. |
| POPSI – Parents of Premature and Sick Infants. Support group of the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at North Devon District Hospital. Contacts: Ali on 01271 328471 or email alimaggs*yahoo.co.uk (please replace * with @) or Chiara on 01805 622662 or email chiaram78*aol.com (please replace * with @)Web site: http://www.popsi.moonfruit.com |
| Pituitary Foundation Our meetings are held at the Endocrine and Diabetic Centre, The Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Rd, Exeter, EX2 5DW. If anyone requires transport, we can arrange it for you. Please contact either Sue or John on 01392 669580 (or, 0780 60 95 117) or Liz on 01395 515754 if you have any questions. You can also contact The Foundation by emailing helpline@pituitary.org.uk. Sue and John look forward to seeing you! 0845 450 0376 Administration line 0845 450 0375 Support and Information HelpLine 0845 450 0377 Endocrine Nurse HelpLine (available Monday evenings from 5:30 to 9:30 and Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 1:00) 0117 933 0910 Fax line |
| North & East Devon Prostate Support Association We are a patient-led organisation which provides help, support and advice to all those who have been affected by prostate cancer. Tony Lowe
Email lowe.tony@yahoo.co.uk
Contact no 01598 740331
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| REMAP – N Devon – Custom made aids and adaptations for people with disability Contact: Don Grove 01271 346576S Devon C Deeley 01803 835265Exeter Mrs P Greenslade 01392 687276 |
| Rheumers Local support group for patients run by patients with any rheumatoid problems. For more information click here |
| Stroke Association Local Group: Bob Watson, President, 14 Sticklepath Hill, barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2BS. 01271 374473. Regular club event from 2-4pm on Thursdays at Meddard House. |
| WAND – mental health helpline.Freephone 0808 800 0312 www.wandmentalhealth.co.uk email: wand@wandmentalhealth.co.uk |
| Young Parkinsons support group for those under 60 Anyone can join – please contact Parkinsons Disease Scoiety membership department and ask to join. Contact: Andrew, yappfarmer*aol.com (replace * with @) |
