Aims: To provide information and support to people born with Anophthalmia, Microphthalmia and Coloboma and their families. Services provided: Emotional and practical support and information Linking members with other MACS people via social media and regional activities and events Financial assistance to MACS members who require equipment or services to help meet their needs Activities…
Renfrewshire
Scottish Huntington’s Association
Aims: To offer information and support to families with Huntington’s disease, their friends and professionals. Services provided: Emotional and practical support for people whose lives are affected by Huntington’s disease Someone to talk to confidentially Liaison with other professionals to help individuals obtain services to which they may be entitled e.g. Benefits Agency and Social…
British Deaf Association
Founded in 1890, the British Deaf Association (BDA) is the UK’s only official national representative organisation of British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL) also used in Northern Ireland. We hold international status as an Ordinary Member of the World Federation of the Deaf (a United Nations consultative organisation) since 1957 and a…
Marie Curie
Aims: Provide nursing care for people with all forms of Terminal Illness. Services provided: Offer a unique service, with over 5,000 Marie Curie Nurses across the U.K. giving practical nursing care at home to people with cancer, without charge Provides specialised medical nursing and day care in nine Marie Curie Hospices Provides education and training…
Urostomy Association
Aims: To provide information and support for people with a urinary diversion, their families and carers, both before and after surgery. Services provided: Regular magazine and other literature Open Facebook page and closed Group, to provide support Website Local meetings Trained volunteers available to provide peer support, both before and after surgery Opening hours: Monday…
Art in Healthcare
Aims: Art in Healthcare is a charity working across Scotland to improve health and wellbeing for individuals and communities by providing opportunities to experience and engage with high quality visual art, artists and creativity – particularly within community, health and social care settings. Services provided: We provide curated exhibitions in hospitals, hospices, residential care homes…