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

Dizzy Self Help Group
Support group for people with balance problems, including Meniere's disease, Labyrinthitis and Arnold-Chiari malformation.

Bereavement Support Social Group, Long Eaton
Helping bereaved people to come to terms with their grief and loss and to meet others who can offer friendship. Social evenings and outings.

CALAB (Coping After Losing A Baby)
Support and shared experience for parents who have suffered the sudden, unexpected death of an infant.

Compassionate Friends, for Bereaved Parents
Bereaved parents offering support and understanding to other parents who have lost a child by death, at whatever age.

UK Website: www.tcf.org.uk

Friends After Bereavement
An informal bereavement support group for mutual support and sharing of experiences.

Headstart
Self help group for people over 18 in Broxtowe who may be feeling stressed, lonely, depressed, bereaved and/or in need of companionship.

Healing Hearts
Widows' and widowers' social group: tea and biscuits, bingo, cards, dominoes, speakers and outings.

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide, Nottinghamshire & East Midlands
Friendship group for those bereaved as a result of suicide, recently or in the distant past.  The group is for people aged 18 and over.

Website: www.sobs.name

Nottingham MDF BiPolar Organisation
The group offers self help and support to people living with bipolar (manic depression).  It is open to those affected, partners, family members and friends.

UK Website: www.mdf.org.uk

National Childbirth Trust, Nottingham
Local self help groups and telehone support.  Help to prepare families for childbirth and parenthood.  Antenatal classes. postnatal support and breastfeeding counselling.

UK Website: www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com

Trent Twins & Multiple Birth Club, Nottingham
Moral support for parents/carers of twins/multiple births.  Group meetings are held in member's homes and social events are organised.

Website: www.multiplebirth.org.uk

Bisexual Women's Group
The group welcomes women who identify as bi, or who recognise attractions to more than one gender (even if they don't use the word 'bisexual') or who are questioning their sexuality.

Website: www.uncharted-worlds.org/bi/nbwg

Breakout
A friendly, informal social group for gay and bisexual men of all ages and all walks of life. Support for those 'coming out' and a different activity every week.

Website: www.breakoutnottm.org.uk

Older Gay Men's Group
Social and support group for gay and bisexual men aged 50+.  Professionally supported group facilitated by the GAi project.

Outburst
Social and support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans young people aged 11-25 inclusive.  A safe and confidential space with a wide range of social and recreational activities.

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FAB UK - Fanconi's Anaemia Breakthrough United Kingdom
Telephone helpline offers support and advice to families, patients, doctors or anyone else who comes into contact with Fanconi's Anaemia.

HOPE (Haematology Open Patients Enquiry)
The group provides mutual support for haematology patients and their carers, families and friends.

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

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

Cerebral Aneurysm Support Group
For patients who have suffered a cerebral aneurysm (brain haemorrhage) and their carers. A small friendly group who meet to talk over problems, share experiences and support each other.

Talking Heads
Telephone support and understanding for people who have had traumatic brain injuries, their partners and families.

Breast Cancer Support Group, Nottingham
A self help group that provides emotional and practical support for breast cancer sufferers, families and friends. Trained volunteers support newly diagnosed women.

Lymphoedema Support Group
A group for lymphoedema sufferers of all ages. Telephone support. Speakers at some meetings, e.g. doctors, breast cancer nurses and physiotherapists.

La Leche League of Nottingham
Information and support for women who want to breastfeed their babies; counselling for women with breastfeeding problems.

UK Website: www.laleche.org.uk

National Childbirth Trust, Nottingham Branch
Local self help groups and telehone support.  Help to prepare families for childbirth and parenthood.  Antenatal classes. postnatal support and breastfeeding counselling.

Website: www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com

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

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).

Overeaters Anonymous
A fellowship of individuals who are recovering from compulsive overeating.  Offers a spiritual programme of recovery based on 12 Step group methods.

UK Website: www.overeatersanonymous.org