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  Eating disorders
 

Bariatric Support Group (BSG), Nottingham
A self help group for people who have had or are about to have bariatric (weight-loss) surgery (for example gastric band, bypass or sleeve) and for carers and family members.

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Overeaters Anonymous, Nottingham
Help for anyone suffering from compulsive overeating, bulimia or obsession with food and weight. Offers a spiritual programme of recovery based on 12-Step group methods. Not a diet club. Welcomes people from anywhere in the East Midlands.

UK Website: www.oa.org

 

SMART Recovery Group, Nottingham
SMART Recovery is an abstinence oriented recovery programme which works to help people gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. It uses a common-sense self help programme based on scientifically tested approaches to addiction.

UK Website: www.smartrecovery.org.uk

  Eczema
 

Carers of Children with Eczema Support Group, Nottingham
Carers and specialist health care professionals offer one-to-one or group support, covering various aspects of eczema and related problems. Also provides news concerning eczema care by e-mail.

Twitter site at: http://twitter.com/eczemasupport

Website: www.nottinghameczema.org.uk

  Elderly
 

See Older People

  Emotional problems
 

Emotions Anonymous, East Midlands
Helps people live at peace with unsolved problems through mutual support, in a group using the 12-Step programme.

  Epilepsy
 

Carers' Group: Long Term Neurological Conditions, Nottingham
A professionally-facilitated group supporting people who care for someone with a long-term neurological condition (including multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy and motor neurone disease).

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Epilepsy Action, Nottingham Branch
The Nottingham branch of Epilepsy Action, provides help, support and information for people with epilepsy and their carers in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

UK Website: www.epilepsy.org.uk

  Exercise
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Arthritis Care, Bingham and District Branch
A friendly, caring group that helps people with arthritis to improve their lifestyle with information, newsletter, national magazine, meetings with speakers and some outings.

UK Website: www.arthritiscare.org.uk

 

Asian Ladies Association, Wollaton
A group run by Asian women (50+ years) for Asian women in Wollaton and the surrounding areas (Nuthall, Radford, Bramcote and Beeston).

 

Meristems Gardening Group, Sutton-in-Ashfield
A sensory impaired gardening group for people who are deaf, deaf-blind or who have visual-impairment, welcoming people and those acting in support or caring for them in Nottinghamshire.

Group Website: www.meristemsgg.btck.co.uk

 

Multiple Sclerosis Society, Retford and District Branch
Support to anyone affected by multiple sclerosis in the DN22 and NG22 postal districts. Activities include swimming and Pilates sessions, which other groups, for neurological conditions, are invited to take part.

Group Website: www.mssociety.org.uk/retford

UK Website: www.mssociety.org.uk

 

Multiple Sclerosis Society Support Group, Nottingham
Support to people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), their family, friends and carers. Benefits advice clinic, exercise class, yoga and swimming. Information and literature about MS. Some day trips.

UK Website: www.mssociety.org.uk

 

Multiple Sclerosis Society Support Group, Worksop and District
Support to newly diagnosed MS patients and their families with assistance in their daily lives. Outings are arranged three times per year and speakers once a month.

Group Website: www.mssociety.org.uk/worksop

UK Website: www.mssociety.org.uk

 

Rambling Minds, Nottingham
A walking group for anyone experiencing mental health difficulties, also welcoming all friends and family, in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

 

Stroke Club, Burton Joyce and District
The group aims to improve the quality of life of people who have suffered strokes and to provide social, recreational and therapeutic activities: gentle exercise, games and light lunch.

  Eye disorders
 

See Visual impairment

 

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