Long-term health conditions

British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association

Information and Advice on Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)

Lamdin Road
Bury St Edmonds
United Kingdom
IP32 6NU
01284 717688

Communities Against Cancer - Action Hampshire

Grants of up to £3,000 for the VCSE sector in Portsmouth for cancer awareness projects. Projects can focus on helping people learn how to reduce their risk, understand cancer screening or learn about signs and symptoms. Open to organisations supporting people with learning disabilities, people on low incomes, people with mental health challanges and people from minority communities including Black, Asian and Gypsy, Romany and Traveller communities. Ongoing support and cancer awareness provided by Action Hampshire.

Staple Gardens
Winchester
United Kingdom
SO23 8SR
01962 854971

GIST Cancer UK

Support for those diagnosed with Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST) cancer.

0300 400 0000

Harbour Cancer Support

Harbour Cancer Support offers practical and emotional support for anyone affected by any cancer.

Drop-In Centre

Trained staff and volunteers are always available to welcome anyone to the centre. They are there to sit and listen, when wanted, help in finding information, explain the services on offer and refer to a therapist when appropriate. Alternatively just call in for a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy our relaxing surroundings.

2 Stoke Road
Gosport
United Kingdom
PO12 1JB
02392 501503

Information for Health Enquiry Service

The Information for Health Enquiry Service helps you find up to date and accurate information on a health condition you have been diagnosed with.

There's a confusing array of health information online and it's very difficult to find health resources that are trustworthy, so we will recommend books and reputable websites that can help you manage and understand your condition. If there are any local support groups or charities that can offer practical and emotional help then we will also find them for you.

We're working in partnership with the librarians at the Queen Alexandra Hospital Library so have access to the latest medical journals and research.

To make a one to one appointment call Pat Garrett 023 9268 8259 or Jacqueline Garrard 023 92688049. Alternatively email informationforhealth@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

Guildhall Square
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO1 2DX
023 9268 8259

Lip Reading Support - See2Hear

Lip Reading and Managing hearing loss
If you have some hearing loss or are feeling isolated due to failing hearing, lipreading can help to build your confidence

Anson Road
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO4 8TB

PCaSO - Prostate Cancer Support Organisation

Support group for those dealing with and diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Emsworth
Havant
United Kingdom
PO10 7ZP
01489 892168

Portsmouth Breast Cancer Friends

In 2001, the Breast Cancer medical team at the Queen Alexandra Hospital invited a group of women to form a support group. At the time this group of women were being treated for breast cancer and undergoing the regime of treatments required for beating the disease and Portsmouth Breast Cancer Friends support group was formed. We are a friendly group of people that have had Breast Cancer. We are there for each other.

Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO6 3LY

Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association – Footprints

Portsmouth DSA is an award-winning charity committed to improving the lives of children and families. We know our young people can succeed when given the opportunity and with the right support, and we believe they deserve the same opportunities and right to experience success as their peers. Portsmouth DSA provides a range of some of the best specialist services in the UK supporting development and education and offers training to assist families and professionals in providing effective support from the point of diagnosis, helping to teach children the skills they need to reach their developmental milestones, succeed at school, and become valued and productive members of their communities. When children with Down syndrome are given opportunities to participate and be fully included, the whole community benefits.

We are based at the Sarah Duffen Centre in Belmont Street. Please contact us if you would like to find out more about what we do, or if you would like to come along to meet us.

United Kingdom
0333 1212 300

Portsmouth South Asthma+LungUK Support Group

At Asthma + Lung UK, we believe that every breath matters - and that the right to breathe freely applies to everybody, regardless of income, age, ethnicity, gender, or background.

Make new friends who know what you’re going through, and learn more about living with a lung condition

Marsden Rd
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO6 4JB
0300 222 5800