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ADD (Amputees of Doncaster & District) - Bob Spencer - 8 Troon Road, Hatfield, Doncaster, DN7 6SJ - 01302 350294 - add.doncaster@virgin.net - A support group for amputees, their families, friends and carers to meet socially for friendship and support.
Ankylosing Spondylitus Society - Neville Newitt - 31 Pembroke Avenue, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8HG - 01302 811472 - To promote awareness of Spondylitus and help those in need, covering Doncaster and surrounding areas. Meet every Wednesday night 7pm - 9pm for physio and hydrotherapy. Awareness and general well-being. Where possible help with benefits.
Asthma UK - Dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the 5.1 million people in the UK with asthma.
Backcare Doncaster Branch - Margaret Murphy - 21 Greenfield Close, Barnby Dun, Doncaster, DN3 1HN - 01302 886161 - cdmurphy@tinyworld.co.uk - Backcare is dedicated to educating people on how to avoid preventable back pain and support those living with back pain. Members are ordinary people who suffer from back pain, including carers, relatives and friends. Programme of speakers, library, discussions, exchange ideas and tips for overcoming domestic and social problems.
Colostomy Association - Roger Barrett - 'Copperfield', Bone Lane, Campsall, Doncaster, DN6 9AW - 01302 701121, FAX 01302 701121 - British Colostomy Association (BCA) is the national registered charity which represents the interests of people with a colostomy. Provides support, reassurance and practical (non-medical) information to anyone who is about to have a colostomy, or who already has a colostomy.
Diabetic Society Doncaster - June Sherridan - 6 Leys Close, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 9HG - 01302 855409 - terry@abel150.freeserve.co.uk - To support and educate people and their carers about diabetes by listening to talks and presentations given by the experts in this field. Meetings held first Tuesday in the month (except August) at Doncaster Royal Infirmary Diabetes and Endocrine Centre 7:30-9:30pm. Anyone with an interest in Diabetes is welcome.
Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy - Paul and Anne Webdale - 14 Handsworth Gardens, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3SZ - 01302 832461 - paul@webdale.freeserve.co.uk - The organisation is run by parents and people affected by spinal muscular atrophy, a neuromuscular condition which results in muscular weakness and physical disability. We aim to provide support, information and research. We raise funds for the work of the Trust to support research and provide equipment. We offer telephone support, quarterly national newsletter, toy library for affected children. Regular planned activities where families meet exchanging information and workshops to learning about managing the condition.
M.E. - mike@danum.me.uk - When people have M.E. the way forward may not be obvious, things may seem out of proportion and remote. We are here to help and guide.
ME Support - 01302 787353 - Michael Valentine - To provide support to people with ME, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome etc.
Multiple Sclerosis Society - 0845 0505314 - Marie Milman - 46 Walnut Avenue, Tickhill, Doncaster, DN11 9EJ - Information/advice for people with MS.
Remap (Doncaster Panel) - 07970 017840 - Frank Devine - 41 Spring Lane, Sprotbrough, Doncaster, DN5 7QQ - To offer a better quality of life and independence to disabled people by engineering and designing unique appliances to suit the needs of people.
Route 2000 -The Route 2000 Group is made up of local parents of children with disabilities, and professionals with an interest in childhood disability, such as consultants, nurses, teachers, social workers and representatives from the voluntary sector.
Stroke and Carers Group - Bob Kirk - Patients and Friends Lounge, Tickhill Road Hospital, Balby, DN4 8QL - To give stroke sufferers and carers advice and a better social life.