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Learning disability |
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Asian Mothers Special Needs Support Group
Professionally run group for Asian mothers caring for children with disabilities.
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Asperger and PDA
Social activities organised throughout the year for all affected by Asperger syndrome or PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance syndrome).
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Carers' Group, Hucknall
Help and support to parents and carers of people with learning disabilities who live locally.
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Down's Syndrome Support Group, Nottinghamshire
The main aim of the group is to provide support for families of children and young people in Nottinghamshire with Down's syndrome.
Website: www.ndssg.org.uk
UK Website: www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
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Fragile X Society
Local parent support contacts for a national parent support group which aims to increase public awareness, raise funds and support research. Contact mainly by letter or telephone.
UK Website: www.fragilex.org.uk
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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
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Lesbians |
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Flame (Lesbians with ME)
Self help group for lesbians suffering from ME/chronic fatigue syndrome. Provide a confidential, safe and supportive space.
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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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Leukaemia |
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HOPE (Haematology Open Patients Enquiry)
The group provides mutual support for haematology patients and their carers, families and friends.
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PASIC - Parents' Association for Seriously Ill Children
Social and support group run by parents for families where a child has been diagnosed with leukaemia or cancer.
Website: www.pasic.org.uk
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Liver disorders |
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Liver Transplant Support Group, Nottingham
A self help group providing support, encouragement and information for liver transplant patients, their families, friends and carers.
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Lung disorders |
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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
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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
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Lung Cancer Support Group, Nottingham
Support group for anyone affected in any way by lung cancer, including relatives and carers. The group is facilitated by lung cancer nurses.
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Lupus |
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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.
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Lymphoedema |
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Lymphoedema Support Group
Group for lymphoedema sufferers of all ages. Telephone support. Speakers at some meetings, e.g. doctors, breast cancer nurses and physiotherapists.
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