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NHS Website -Provide information about brain and nerve disorders
PatientUK – Information leaflets on various brain and nerve disorders
NICE- An independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health.
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Around Hounslow & Isleworth
Community Neuro Rehabilitation : The Neuro-Rehabilitation team works with clients in the most appropriate setting, either as an outpatient at Heart of Hounslow, in their own home or in the community e.g. gyms, day centres, and the workplace.
Contact: Richmond Rehabilitation Unit,22 Evelyn Road,Richmond,TW9 2TW. Tel: 020 8614 7350.
Hounslow Neurological Partnership: Brenda Murphy (Branch Secretary), c/o MS Society,Hounslow Branch, 82 New Heston Road, Heston, Middlesex,TW5 0LJ.email: Brensupsec@aol.com
London
Aspire: Association for Spinal Injury Research, Rehabilitation and Reintegration.
Contact: Aspire National Training Centre,Wood Lane,Stanmore,Middlesex,HA7 4AP.Tel: 020 8954 5759.
email: info@aspire.org.uk
Brain and Spine Foundation:The Brain and Spine Foundation is a charity which aims to maximise the quality of life for people with neurological disorders and to reduce neurological disability by providing a national focus for research, education and information.
Contact: 7 Winchester House, Kennington Park, Cranmer Road, London,SW9 6EJ. Tel:020 7793 5900. Helpline:0808 808 1000. email: info@brainandspine.org.uk
livability: is a charity providing services for people with physical disabilities, Livability supports a wide range of people through range of services.
Contact: General questions: 020 7452 2000. Supporter questions: 020 7452 2121
Leonard Cheshire: Leonard Cheshire is the leading
charity provider of care and support to disabled people. Services
include residential and nursing care for physically disabled people,
residential homes for people with learning difficulties, respite and
respite care at home services, care at home services, day services,
holiday services, rehabilitation, specialist services for people
with Acquired Brain Injury, independent/supported living units,
outreach services.
Contact: 66 South Lambeth Road London SW8 1RL Email: info@leonardcheshire.org Telephone: 020 3242 0200
Rett UK: National charity provides information and advice for families and professionals. Contact: Support Help line: 01582 798911. email:support@rettuk.org
Multiple System Atrophy Trust - provides information and support to people affected by MSA and their families.
Contact: Multiple System Atrophy Trust,51 St Olav’s Court,City Business Centre,Lower Road, London,SE16 2XB. email: support@msatrust.org.uk
Spinal Injuries Association: Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) is the national charity for spinal injured people and their families. It is controlled and run by people with spinal cord injuries. Provides an up-to-date, accurate and comprehensive information service covering a wide range of issues.
Contact: SIA House, 2 Trueman Place, Oldbrook, Milton Keynes MK6 2HH Tel: 01908 604 191 Freephone support line: 0800 980 0501. email: support@spinal.co.uk
Sturge Weber Foundation (UK): Sturge Weber Syndrome is a neurological condition. The Sturge Weber Foundation provides support group for sufferers and their families.
Contact: Tel: 01422 820 408. email: support@sturgeweber.org.uk
The Back-Up Trust: National charity for those paralysed through spinal cord injury.
Contact: The Business Village, Broomhill Road, London. SW18 4JQ. Tel:020 8875 1805. email: admin@backuptrust.org.uk
The Dystonia Society: The Dystonia Society exists to support people who have any form of the neurological movement disorder known as dystonia, and their families through the promotion of awareness, research and welfare.
Contact: 89 The Embankment, London SE1 7TP. Tel 020 7793 3651 info@dystonia.org.uk
The Neurological Alliance:The Neurological Alliance is a collaborative forum of a wide range of neurological charities. The alliance campaigns for the highest standards of service and care for the 10 million people in the UK with a neurological condition. Contact: 01923 882 590 email info@neural.org.uk
Other Local information can be found at London
Borough of Hounslow
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Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (non UK site)
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