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Health Information Library

Information about local support groups

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Web: www.library.wmuh.nhs.uk/pil  Tel: 02083215968

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Diabetes UK - Information desk  at West Middlesex Hospital

Running an on-going programme of educational, social meetings for local diabetics and those with an interest in diabetes.

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Main Hospital .Opposite to reception desk Tel: 020 8572 8959

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Diabetes Service  (Hounslow)

The Diabetes Service in Hounslow provide services for type 1 diabetes, and type 2 diabetes

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Tel: 020 8630 3564 Email: hou-pct.diabetes@nhs.net

Monday – Friday, from 9am to 5pm

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Diabetes UK Support Groups

These groups provide support for people with Diabetes, their partners and carers through social events, walks and other activities

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Web: www.diabetes.org.uk  Tel:020 7424 1000 to find a local support group

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Carers Direct

An organisation offering advice and support for carers

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Web: www.nhs.uk/carersdirect Tel:0808 802 02 02

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Carers UK

This is a national organisation that provides a voice for carers. They provide a wide range if information and support to carers through their website, printed publications and a telephone service

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www.carersuk.org Tel: 0808 808 7777

email: info@carersuk.org 

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Diabetes UK Helpline

This telephone support service provides information to people with Diabetes, their families, friends and carers. They can provide information to help people to learn more about their condition and how to manage it

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Diabetes UK Care Line Tel: 0845 120 2960

Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

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NHS Website

NHS Choices is the official website of the National Health Service. The website acts as an information service that helps to put you in control of your health care. The service is designed to help you to make choices about your health, from lifestyle decisions such as smoking, drinking and exercise through to practical aspects of finding and using NHS services in England.

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www.nhs.uk

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Patient UK

Patient UK is a website that offers information leaflets about health and disease. These leaflets are based on evidence based information on a wide range of health topics. Health professionals also use this website as a useful source of information

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www.patient.co.uk

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Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)

PALS provide confidential advice and support, helping you to sort out any concerns you may have about the care provided by the NHS and guiding you through the different services available

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Main hospital, adjacent to the reception desk.Tel: 020 8321 6261 (Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm).Email: pals.service@wmuh.nhs.uk  

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Change4Life

Change4Life aims to help people to make changes to their lifestyle that will help them to eat well, move more and live longer

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www.nhs.uk/change4life  Tel: 0300 123 4567

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DVLA

An organisation that facilitates road safety by maintaining registers of drivers and vehicles. Contact them for advice on driving with a long term health condition

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Web: www.dvla.gov.uk Tel: 0300 790 6806 Email: eftd@dvla.gsi.gov.uk

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Citizens Advice Bureau

Citizens Advice Bureau help people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, confidential and impartial information and advice

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Web: www.adviceguide.org.uk

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London Borough of Hounslow Health and Social  Care

Provide advice, information and services to make informed choices to improve and maintain your health

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Web: http://www.hounslow.gov.uk/ Tel: 020 8583 2000