Supporting and developing self help opportunities for people affected by manic depression. Expanding and developing the information services about manic depression. Influencing the improvement of treatments and services to promote recovery.

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MANIC DEPRESSION – Local

Manic Depression Self help group (Hereford Branch)

Contact: Robin Woodward

tel: 0845 434 9814

The group offers informal support and occasionally invites speakers.

Activities: Meets at The friends Meeting House King Street Hereford on third Thursday of every month at 7pm,

MANKIND

Municipal Building, Corporation Street, Taunton TA1 4AQ

Tel: 0870 794 4124 (helpline) Website: www.mankind.org.uk/

We campaign for the right of children to have meaningful contact with both fit parents after divorce or separation. We also campaign for Family Abuse, Men’s Health and Boys Education.

MARTHA HOUSE

Hampton Green, Old Eign Hill, Hereford HR1 1UB

Tel: (01432) 279 314

E-mail: disabled@martha-trust-hereford.org.uk

Website www.martha-trust-hereford.org.uk

Martha House is a registered nursing home providing residential and day care for children and young adults with profound physical and intellectual disabilities. There is a Hydrotherapy Pool which can be used for a fee by others with medical needs on professional referral. For further enquiries contact Jeremy Laurie, Trust Director.

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MEALS - National

Wiltshire Farm Foods

Unit B Monarch Works, Balds Lane, Lye Nr Stourbridge,

West Midlands DY9 8TE

Tel: (01384) 898 770 Freephone 0800 773 773 Fax: (01384) 898 488

E-mail: stourbridge@wiltshirefarmfoods.co.uk

Website: www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com

Wiltshire Farm Foods, delicious meals to your door. Many meals are specially designed for customers with dietary requirements such as diabetic, lower fat, reducing, moderate salt and gluten free diets. A selection of 178 meals to choose from, together with tempting desserts delivered frozen to the door free of charge by a friendly, trustworthy delivery driver. No minimum order.

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MEALS - Local

Community Meals (WRVS)

Unit 3 Rockfield Road Ind. Estate Hereford HR1 2UA

Tel: (01432) 267 555 (Claire Price)

Hereford Community Centre: George Driver (01432) 273 590

Community Centre Café

Home Farm Foods

Clive and Sandi Rushton

Unit 6 Maylite Trading Estate, Martley, Worcestershire WR6 6PQ

Tel: (01886) 889 222

E-mail: sandi&clive@homefarmfoods.com

Website: www.homefarmfoods.com

Quality frozen food delivered to the door with no charge for delivery. A choice of over 180 delicious products backed up with an efficient, courteous service. Please contact Brian Morris for further information and price list.

See: Social Services, WRVS

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MEDICALERT - National

MedicAlert Foundation

1 Bridge Wharf, 156 Caledonian Road, London N1 9UU

Tel: 0800 581 420 (Freephone) or (020) 7833 30 34

Fax:(020) 7278 0647

E-mail: info@medicalert.org.uk Website: www.medicalert.org.uk

MedicAlert® is the only non-profit making, registered charity providing a life-saving identification system for individuals with hidden medical conditions and allergies. This takes the form of body-worn bracelets or neckless (known as MedicAlert® Emblems) bearing the MedicAlert® symbol on the disc and supported by a 24-hour emergency telephone service. Each member receives an Emblem that is engraved with the wearer’s main medical condition(s) or vital details, a personal ID number and a 24 hour emergency telephone number which accepts reverse charge calls that can access their details from anywhere in the world in over 100 languages.

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MENINGITIS - National

Meningitis Trust

Fern House, Bath Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 3TJ

Tel: 0845 600 0800 (24 hour helpline) or (01453) 768 000 (Admin)

Fax: (01453) 768 001

E-mail: helpline@meningitis-trust.org Website: www.meningitis-trust.org.uk

The Meningitis Trust is an international charity with a strong community focus, fighting meningitis through the provision of support, education & awareness and research.

Meningitis Research Foundation

Midland Way, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2BS

Tel: 0800 800 3344 (Freephone) or (01454) 281 811 (Admin)

Fax: (01454) 281 094

E-mail: info@meningitis.org.uk Website :www.meningitis.org

The charity funds research to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, and to improve survival rates and outcomes. The Foundation promotes education and awareness to reduce death and disability and gives support to people affected.

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MENTAL HEALTH - National

SANE

1st Floor Cityside House, 40 Adler Street, London E1 1EE

Tel: (0845) 767 8000 (helpline local rate) or (020) 7375 1002

Fax: (020) 7375 2162

E-mail: london@sane.org.uk Website: www.sane.org.uk

Provides information and emotional support to those experiencing mental health problems, their families and carers through SANELINE.

Mind

15-19 Broadway, London, E15 4BQ

Tel: 0845 766 0163 (Local call Helpline) or (020) 8519 2122 (admin) Fax: (020) 8522 1725

E-mail: contact@mind.org.uk Website: www.mind.org.uk

Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress by:

Advancing the views, needs and ambitions of people with mental health problems

Challenging discrimination and promoting inclusion.

Influencing policy through campaigning and education

Inspiring the development of quality services which reflect expressed need and diversity by achieving equal rights through campaigning and education

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MENTAL HEALTH - Local

Mind Abergavenny

Elain Hogan – Director, 45b Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5ER

Tel: (01873) 858 275 Fax: (01873) 859 674

E-mail: info@mindmonmouthshire.org.uk

Bromsgrove and Redditch

Rivendell, Wendron House, Windsor Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2BL

Tel: (07885) 582 457

Droitwich

117 Norbury House, Friar Street, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8EB Tel: (01905) 778 781

E-mail: kennvaler@tiscali.co.uk

Evesham and Pershore

The Mind Cabin, Evesham Community Hospital, Waterside, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 1JT

Tel: (01386) 502 486

E-mail: any@ep-mind.org.uk

Herefordshire

26a St Owen Street, Hereford, HR1 2PR

Tel: (01432) 271 643 Fax: (01432) 276 806

E-mail: admin@herefordshire-mind.org.uk

Counselling Service - Herefordshire Mind provides a low cost, professional, counselling service in order to meet the needs of individuals experiencing mental health issues. Great care is taken that counsellors are well trained and experienced. The organisation is a member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and is therefore bound by their professional code of ethics.

Supported Housing Service – Herefordshire Mind has high quality supported accommodation for up to twelve people who have varying degrees of mental, social and emotional difficulties. Also, a service is being developed to support people living in their own or other housing providers homes.

Malvern

Solitaire, Dane Moor Cross, Welland, Nr Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NJ

Tel: (01684) 574 709

E-mail: malvernmind@yahoo.co.uk

Shropshire

Suite 3 and 4, Observer House, Holywell Street, Shrewsbury SY2 6BL

Tel: (01743) 368 647

E-mail: admin@shropshiremind.org Website: www.shropshiremind.org

Telford

Alan Goodall Centre, 76-83 Severn Walk, Sutton Hill, Telford,

Shropshire TF7 4AS

Tel: (01952) 588 367 E-mail: mindintelford@tiscali.co.uk

Worcester City

Gatehouse, Berkeleys Court, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3QD

Tel: (01905) 350 912 Fax: (01905) 228 63

E-mail: worcestercitymind@hotmail.com

Wyre Forest

Paddington House (Room 209), New Road, Kidderminster,

Worcestershire, DY10 1AL

Tel: (01562) 865 035 E-mail: wyreforestmind@btconnect.com

Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs)

Hereford City CMHT, 27a St Owen Street, Hereford, HR1 2JP

Tel: (01432) 265 123 Fax: (01432) 262 407

These are the standard ways of providing community mental health care in the UK. The five CMHTs in Herefordshire, two of which are based in Hereford City these are referred to as Community Mental Health Services and their catchment is defined by GP practices, rather than by location. Referral to a CHMT is made by a GP. Self-referrals are not accepted unless the individual is already known to the service. Increasingly, these services are only provided for people who have severe and enduring mental health problems.

North Herefordshire CMHT, 62 Etnam Street, Leominster HR6 8AW.

Tel: (01568) 613202

East Herefordshire CMHT, Rose Cottage, Belle Orchard, Ledbury HR8 1DD.

Tel: (01531) 633872

South Herefordshire CMHT, The Knoll, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5NA.

Tel: (01989) 566341

STONEBOW UNIT: County Hospital, Hereford, HR1 2ER is the local acute psychiatric unit and contains two wards for adults, a Day Hospital and a Department of Mental Health for older people and community team. Contact Margaret Reilly (senior nurse) for further information. Tel: (01432) 355444

Independent HUG

Alison McMahon Tel: (01432) 265 123

Independent HUG meets every second Tuesday of the month from 6.00pm to 7.30pm and meets every fourth Tuesday of the month from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Meetings held at 27a St Owen Street, Hereford.

Mental Health Regeneration Forum

Individuals interested in mental health and regenerating shelved or forgotten projects have regular meetings at Hefferen House. Contact No: (01432) 271 643

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MÉNIÈRE’S DISEASE - National

Ménière’s Society

The Rookery, Surrey Hills Business Park, Wotton, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6QT

Tel: (0845) 120 2975 (helpline) (01306) 876883 (minicom)

(01483) 771 207 (text phone)

Fax: (01306) 876 057

E-mail: info@menieres.org.uk Website: www.menieres.org.uk

Provide information and support families or carers, health professionals and the general public about Ménière's disease.

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MIGRAINE - National

Migraine Action Association

Unit 6, Oakley Hay Lodge Business Park, Great Folds Road,

Great Oakley, NN18 9AS

Tel: (01536) 461 333 Fax: (01536) 461 444

E-mail: info@migraine.org.uk Website: www.migraine.org.uk

Provide information on treatment, both the tried and tested, and the very latest developments in conventional and complementary medicine to enable you to make an informed choice on ways to bring Migraine under control.

Migraine Trust

2nd Floor, 55-56 Russell Square, London WC1B 4HP Tel: (020) 74365 1336 Fax: (020) 7436 2880

E-mail: info@migrainetrust.org Website: www.migrainetrust.org

The Migraine Trust can help the migraine sufferer to understand and manage their condition through the Trust's extensive support services department, which offers advice and information on ways that the sufferer can learn to manage their condition. The Trust can help the migraine sufferer achieve this through its management guide, regular newsletter and fact sheets on specific aspects of migraine. There is a helpline, which is open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm. The trust also funds research and holds international symposia and courses for health professionals. A list of migraine clinics in the UK is available on request.

MISSING PERSONS HELPLINE - National

Missing person Helpline

Tel: (0500) 700 700 Website: www.missingpersons.org

We are the UK's only charity dedicated and supporting those who are left behind. If you wish to call home, have information about missing persons or are concerned about a missing relative or partner contact us.

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MOTABILITY - National

Motability Operations

City Gate House, 22 Southward Bridge House, London SE1 9HB

Tel: 0845 456 4566 Fax: (0207) 675 0009

Website: www.motability.co.uk

The Scheme is open to anyone who receives one of the following benefits, and has at least 12 months' award length remaining when they apply:

Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance

War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement

No waiting lists, credit checks or medical assessments are required.

You don’t need to drive but can nominate up to two friends or relatives as drivers instead. Parents and carers can also apply on behalf of a child.

A contract hire scheme also exists on the Powered Wheelchair and Scooter Scheme. Alternatively, there are also Hire Purchase Schemes available for both cars and powered wheelchairs or scooters for customers who want to own the car, wheelchair or scooter at the end of the agreement.

Magic

2 Wintersells Road, Byfleet, Surrey KT14 7LF

Tel: 0800 24 0241 Fax: (01793) 691 880

E-mail: help@fordmagic.co.uk Website: www.fordmagic.co.uk

The Motability Scheme was established to provide disabled people with safe, reliable and affordable cars. Cars account for 99% of the Scheme's activities, with powered wheelchairs and scooters making up the balance.

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MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE - National

Motor Neurone Disease Association

P O Box 246, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2PR

Tel: 0845 762 6262 (Helpline) or (01604) 250 505 Fax: (01604) 624 726

E-mail: enquiries@mndassociation.org Website: www.mndassociation.org

The Association works to ensure that people with Motor Neurone Disease can secure the care and support they need. They provide a telephone helpline, free loan of specialist equipment and financial support. The association promotes and funds research into the disease. Contact the Helpline for details of local groups.

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MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE - Local

Herefordshire Branch of Motor Neurone Disease Association

Old Barn House, Pencoyd, Hereford HR2 9JX

Tel: (01989) 730 644

Our branch represents the Motor Neurone Disease Association in Herefordshire. We support and visit people with the disease and their families and carers. We also raise funds for the Association to help with care and support and research.

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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - National

The Multiple Sclerosis Society

MS National Centre, 372 Edgware Road, London NW2 6ND

Tel: 0808 800 8000 (Freephone) or (020) 8438 0700 (Admin)

Fax: (020) 8438 0701

Website: www.mssociety.org.uk

The Society funds MS research, runs respite care centres, provides grants, education and training on MS. It produces numerous publications on MS and runs a freephone specialist Helpline.

Multiple Sclerosis Trust

Spirella Building, Bridge Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 4ET

Tel: (01462) 476 700 Fax: (01462) 476 710

E-mail: info@mstrust.org.uk Website: www.mstrust.org.uk

The Trust is for people diagnosed as having Multiple Sclerosis (MS), their families and friends. The Trust aims to promote the role of MS specialist nurses so that everyone diagnosed with MS will have access to such a nurse: to improve knowledge of MS amongst nurses and health professionals; to provide constructive and positive information and to fund research into better ways to manage MS.

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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - Local

The Hereford and District Branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society

Dr. Marj Pitt, 4 Damson Tree Close, Bromyard, Hereford, HR7 4UN

Tel: (01885) 489410

E-Mail: pitt320@btinternet.com

This is a local organisation offering comprehensive support carried out by dedicated volunteers working with health care professionals. We aim to provide social events to reduce isolation that may be felt. Welfare support deals with advice on benefits, equipment and respite care. Keywords: Advice & Information, Welfare support, Transport, Social Activities, Therapies, Home visits, Newsletter, Befriending.

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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THERAPY CENTRES - Local

Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centres

M S Therapy Centre Hereford, 31 Mostyn Street, Hereford HR4 0ER

Tel: (01432) 261 249

E-mail: sylvia.magpie@btinternet.com Website: www.ms-selfhelp.org

We represent a group of self-help therapy centres offering assistance to thousands of people with Multiple Sclerosis throughout England and Wales. These centres provide a wide range of drug-free symptom management therapies as well as advice and support for all those with the illness and their families.

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MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY - National

Muscular Dystrophy Campaign

7-11 Prescott Place, London SW4 6BS

Tel: (020) 7720 8055 Fax: (020) 7498 0670

E-mail: info@muscular-dystrophy.org

Website: www.muscular-dystrophy.org

The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is the only UK charity focusing on all muscular dystrophies and allied disorders.

We have pioneered the search for treatments and cures for over 40 years. We also provide practical, medical and emotional support for people affected by the conditions.

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MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY - Local

Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, Hereford

P O Box 174, Hereford HR1 1XJ Tel: (01432) 360 373

E-mail: westmidlands@muscular-dystrophy.org

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MYALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS (ME) - National

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association

4 Top Angel, Buckingham Industrial Park, Buckingham, MK18 1TH

Tel: (01280) 816 115 (Info Line) or (0870) 444 1835 (Helpline)

Fax: (01280) 821 602

E-mail: enquiries@meassocation.org.uk Website: www.meassociation.org.uk/

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association for sufferers of Post Viral illnesses. We aim to avoid duplicating the work undertaken by other voluntary and statutory agencies. The MEA will, therefore, concentrate on providing and improving those specifically identified services it does best and will work in partnership with statutory agencies and professionals with an interest in the field.

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MYALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS - Local

Ross on Wye Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Support Group

Gill Suttle, P O Box 41, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3UH

Tel: (01600) 890 730 Fax: (01600) 890 730

E-mail: mesupport@gillsuttle.co.uk

Website: www.gsuttle.free-online.co.uk/rossme.htm

We are a small group who meet at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of alternate months, starting in January, at the Ryefield Centre in Ross. Our main purpose is social contact and exchange of ideas, and although several of our members are not fit to attend meetings they keep in touch by phone and through our regular newsletter. So you don’t need to be mobile to join! Nor do you need to be vertical/lucid/on a graded exercise regime/going jogging daily. There is no subscription.

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MYASTHENIA GRAVIS ASSOCIATION - National

Myasthenia Gravis Association

Jackie Thornhill (Clerical Officer), Keynes House, Chester Park,

Alfreton Road, Derby DE21 4AS

Tel: (01332) 290 219 Fax: (01332) 293 641

E-mail: mg@mgauk.org.uk Website: www.mgauk.org

The Myasthenia Gravis Association has three aims: to fund research into the cause and thus find a cure for Myasthenia Gravis; to provide a support network for myasthenics and their families and to increase the general public's and medical profession's awareness of the problems of Myasthenia Gravis.

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