Alcohol Focus Scotland
Alcohol Focus Scotland is the national voluntary organisation for alcohol issues. Their work involves providing information and training on alcohol issues, raising awareness of alcohol-related problems, and working to influence national alcohol policy. Their site is very informative and is packed with information about alcohol, its abuse and links to other sources of information.
Alzheimer Scotland
Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is Scotland's leading dementia charity. They provide services and campaign to help people with dementia and their families and carers. This site is for people with dementia, carers, family members, professionals, policy-makers, students and anyone who wants to know more.
Brain Help
In the UK last year approximately 8,500 people survived a brain haemorrhage. In this site Walter Baxter, himself a survivor of brain injury, addresses the challenges faced as a result of brain haemorrhage or brain injury and shares resources and support with sufferers, their families and carers.
British Heart Foundation
With advice on how to look after your heart, research and upcoming events throughout the year - the site also has sections for health professionals and young people. Read up on the latest news and find the answers to frequently asked questions.
British Lung Foundation
Half a million Scots are affected by lung disease — premature babies, children with asthma, middle-aged employees with work-related lung disease, pensioners with emphysema and bronchitis, constantly struggling for their next breath. British Lung Foundation Scotland exists to help find the answers for them. Operating from its Glasgow office, it raises money and supports people living with lung disease throughout Scotland.
CHAS
CHAS (Children's Hospice Association Scotland) is the Scottish charity committed to the provision of children's hospice services in Scotland, working exclusively with children with life-limiting conditions and their families. The CHAS website has information about the charity, including photos of its hospices, details of fundraising events and a page where people can make a donation.
Deaf Connections
Deaf Connections is the leading voluntary organisation delivering specialist services to adult deaf people in the West of Scotland. This site holds a wealth of information on sport, community support and communication development, plus signed news headlines.
Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline
This website is the Scottish Government's website about domestic abuse.
Health and Well-being
UK government site offering a comprehensive guide to health and well-being. Containing advice on issues as diverse healthy eating for babies, the safe removal of asbestos and information on community care, you can find the answers to frequently asked questions and even check out local NHS waiting times.
LifeLink
LifeLink provides free support and advice to people who self harm or are at risk of suicide. A useful site for anyone facing this sort of crisis.

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