WE - Women Emerging
A self help group for women survivors of childhood physical, sexual, emotional or mental abuse to share experiences and support one another.

British Acoustic Neuroma Association
Help for sufferers of acoustic neuroma brain tumours, Quarterly newsletter, occasional open/members' East Midlands regional meetings at Oak House with guest speakers.

Website: www.bana-uk.com

Birth Mothers
A self help group offering emotional and moral support for birth (natural) mothers separated from their children in the 1950s, 60s or early 70s.

UK Website: www.n-p-n.co.uk

Drop-in
A support group for women whose children have been adopted by the local authority following a period in foster care.  By meeting with similar birth mothers a safe space is created in which feelings can be shared in confidence and received with real empathy.

Black Families in Education, Nottingham
Support, advocacy and information for black families in Nottinghamshire. Open to all parents regardless of age, ability, sexuality and gender.

Carers' Council - Allies in Adult Mental Health
A self help group made up of people who care for adults with enduring mental health problems. Aims to be key contact with the decision makers and to focus on carers and their issues.

Website: www.mhcarers.co.uk

African Caribbean Women's Cancer Support Group
For African Caribbean women in Nottinghamshire who have, or have had, cancer. Culturally sensitive information, support and friendship.

BAC-IN (Black and Asian Cultural Identification of Narcotics)
Group support for black and Asian men and women who are seeking recovery from substance abuse (drugs and alcohol). Meetings are culturally sensitive and encourage and support recovery.

Website: wwww.bac-in.co.uk

Black Families in Education, Nottingham
Support, advocacy and information for black families in Nottinghamshire. Open to all parents regardless of age, ability, sexuality and gender.

Broxtowe African Caribbean Elders
Support group helping older Caribbean people living in Broxtowe to come together in a social setting.

Destiny
Professionally run support group for African-Caribbean women aged 16-65 experiencing mental health problems.

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Al-Anon Family Groups
A fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems.

UK Website: www.al-anonuk.org.uk

Alcoholics Anonymous
The primary purpose of the group is to stay sober and help the still suffering alcoholic to achieve sobriety.

UK Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.co.uk

BAC-IN (Black and Asian Cultural Identification of Narcotics)
Group support for black and Asian men and women who are seeking recovery from substance abuse (drugs and alcohol). Meetings are culturally sensitive and encourage and support recovery.

Website: wwww.bac-in.co.uk

Anaphylaxis Campaign
A group for people with severe allergies or parents of children with severe allergies to share stories and experiences and support each other.

UK Website: www.anaphylaxis.org.uk

LEAD (Living with EAting Difficulties)
A self help group for people whose lives are affected by issues around eating and food; for those recovering from eating disorders (e.g. anorexia, bulimia, compulsive eating).

Alzheimers' Society Nottingham Branch
Supports people with dementia and their carers. Advocacy, support and advice for carers; befriending, information and support for people in the early stages of the disease.

Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk/nottingham

UK Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk

National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society, Nottingham
An exercise group with physiotherapy support (doctor's referral needed).  Social events may be organised from time to time.

UK Website: www.nass.co.uk

Depression Self Help Group, Nottinghamshire
A self help group for people who are suffering, tend to suffer, or think they may have depression and/or anxiety.   An opportunity to share feelings and ideas and learn to cope with the condition, working towards recovery.

UK Website: www.depressionuk.org

Mental Health Support Group, Rushcliffe
Regular meetings offering information and support.  Also a range of social activities: bowling, theatre and cinema.  Carers welcome.

Aphasia Nottingham
Aphasia is a speech and language difficulty following a stroke, brain tumour or brain injury. The aim of the group is to communicate in a supportive environment and give confidence to members.

Website: www.speakability.org.uk

Arthritis Care, Bingham & District
A self help group that helps people with arthritis to improve their lifestyle with information, various speakers and some outings.

UK Website: www.arthritiscare.org.uk

Lupus UK, East Midlands
Support for sufferers of systemic lupus erythematosus (S.L.E.), an auto-immune disease, and for their families.  Telephone helpline, social and fund-raising events.

Asian Mothers Special Needs Support Group
Professionally run group for Asian mothers caring for children with disabilities.

BAC-IN (Black and Asian Cultural Identification of Narcotics)
Group support for black and Asian men and women who are seeking recovery from substance abuse (drugs and alcohol). Meetings are culturally sensitive and encourage and support recovery.

Website: wwww.bac-in.co.uk

Ekta Lunch Club and Cancer Support Group
For retired and older Asian people. Table games, speakers on topics such as health, diet, energy saving. Vegetarian lunch cooked on the premises available for £2.50.

Mukti
Support, including counselling, befriending, welfare rights, health information and translation, for divorced Asian women.  Home visits if required.   Languages: Gujerati, Hindi, Urdu.

Sahara Asian Elders
A social group for Asian older people from across the Broxtowe district.  Speakers, planned activities, regular keep-fit and exercise sessions.

Asperger and PDA
Social activities organised throughout the year for all affected by Asperger syndrome or PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance syndrome).

Breathe Easy Nottingham
Support group for people in Nottingham and district living with breathing difficulties. Open to carers, family and friends.

UK Website: www.lunguk.org

Breathe Easy, North Nottingham
Breathe Easy is a support network for people with respiratory illness, their family, friends or carers. Meetings give an opportunity for social interaction. Speakers on a variety of subjects.

UK Website: www.lunguk.org

Asperger and PDA
Social activities organised throughout the year for all affected by Asperger syndrome or PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance syndrome).

The Maze
Support to parents of children on the autistic spectrum. A safe place to meet and talk to other parents. Advocacy support at school. Sessions for parents, fathers, grandparents and siblings.

Website: www.themazegroup.org