The Alliance is a voluntary organization which aims to promote equal access
to nutritious and safe food. As well as involving issues about access;
affordability; and food nutrition and safety, this aim also involves issues
about diet; health; agriculture and retailing. The Alliance is a member of
the European Public Health Alliance and networks widely in Wales. To join
the Alliance send £5.00 for individual membership or £40 for corporate
membership to:
The Tenovus cancer charity was set up in 1943 by ten businessmen (the
ten-of-usö and now invests some 2 million punds each year in cancer
research, patient care, counselling and education. Tenovus scientists and
clinicians in Cardiff, Southampton, Liverpool and Bournemouth are acknowledged
to be amongst the world's leading experts, and are undertaking new and
unique research projects in the search to prevent, control and eventually
cure various cancers.
They collaborate with research centres around the world and work closely with
staff in many hospitals to ensure that patients benefit promptly from advances
in research, as well as publishing a wealth of scientific papers and
informative literature.
As well as our research programmes Tenovus is committed to providing
support and counselling services for cancer patients and their families
through the teams of nurses, counsellors and social workers at the Tenovus
Cancer information Centres and through the Tenovus Freephone cancer Helpline,
with its new number of 0808 808 10 10.
Epilepsy Wales / Epilepsi Cymru
Epilepsy is a common condition that can affect anybody, regardless
of age, race or social class. Epilepsy occurs in 1 in every 130
people - that's about 20,000 people in Wales. In spite of being so common, most
people know little about epilepsy and indeed many do not even
like to talk about it. But epilepsy is nothing to be ashamed of;
it is not a disease; and it does not have any affect on intelligence or
physical ability. Put very simply, epilepsy is a tendency to have recurring
seizures, brought about
by electrical disturbances in the brain.
These produce different types of seizures in differ
ent people - from brief lapses of attention, to severe convulsions.
Between seizures most people with epilepsy are no different from anybody
else and their seizures can often be greatly reduced or eliminated using
modern medication, so that many can lead normal lives. But for others
epilepsy remains a serious health problem.
The diagnosis of epilepsy can be devastating. Many experience
misunderstanding and rejection; they may have difficulty
in getting and retaining jobs; and they generally feel insecure,
angry and frustrated. These problems are often more difficult to cope with
than the actual seizures themselves. The right advice and help can make
a great difference to people’s lives, but often this is
not available. Epilepsy Wales was set up as a charity in 1986 because
there was not enough support provided in Wales - in some areas there was
none at all. We now have a national telephone help-line and six fieldworkers
operating throughout Wales, providing information and support.
We visit the homes of those who need direct help; give advice on related
problems; and we tell other people (such as you reading this) about epilepsy,
to encourage more understanding and tolerance.
We are now starting a Schools Project - teaching school staff how to
recognise and deal with the various forms of epilepsy.
This will also help to promote understanding amongst the young.
You can help us by making a donation of whatever you can afford.
Remember that people of all ages and from all walks of life can hav
epilepsy and you, or someone close to you may one day value the
support we can give.
Contact: "Epilepsy
Wales"
/ Epilepsi Cymru, 15 Chester Street,
St Asaph, Denbighshire LL17 0RE.
Information:Publications, Advisory service, Self help groups
across the UK, Extensive
quarterly newsletter, Workshops, seminars, Conferences, Links to other
relevant websites
Hope: Depression can be overcome.
Contact and friendship: Wherever possible possible we will put you
in touch with a local self-help group.
Depression can effect anyone and does not reduce your value as a
human being.
Welsh Groups Co-ordinator: Kay Chichester, tel. 02920 692891
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