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Bladder and Bowel Foundation (B&BF)
Bladder and Bowel Foundation provides information and support for all types of bladder and bowel related problems, for patients, their families, carers and healthcare professionals.
Helpline on 0845 345 0165 (24 hour answer phone service).
www.bladderandbowelfoundation.org
British Medical Association (BMA)
Produces information for the public on healthcare services, including common queries, how to raise concerns about your care, and links to sources of healthcare information and support.
College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT)
Provides information on sexual and relationship therapy, including a list of therapists.
British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)
BACP will help you find qualified counsellors. They are happy to discuss any queries or concerns you have about choosing a counsellor or the counselling process.
01455 883316
Cancer Black Care
Provides information and support to people from black and minority ethnic communities who are affected by cancer.
Cancer Buddies Network
A place for people affected by cancer to give and receive online cancer support and friendship.
CancerHelp UK
CancerHelp UK is the patient information website of Cancer Research UK.
www.cancerhelp.cancerresearchuk.org
Carers UK
Carers UK is the voice of carers and the leading campaigning, policy and information organisation for carers.
CarersLine: 0808 808 7777 (10am-12pm & 2-4pm, Wed & Thurs)
Citizens Advice Bureau/ Citizens Advice Scotland
Citizens Advice Bureau / Citizens Advice Scotland provide free, confidential, independent advice on a variety of issues including financial, legal, housing and employment
Healthtalkonline
Lets you share in other people's experiences of health and illness. You can watch or listen to videos of the interviews, read about people's experiences and find reliable information about conditions, treatment choices and support.
Health with Pride
An online health resource for lesbian, gay and bisexual patients. Their website has information on cancer issues and erectile dysfunction for gay men.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan cancer support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. They provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.
Helpline 0808 808 0000
www.macmillan.org.uk/Home.aspx
Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres
Provide information and support to anyone affected by cancer. Their website holds a list of centres across the UK and has an online support group.
Marie Curie Cancer Care
Marie Curie run hospice centres throughout the UK and provide a nursing service for patients in their own home day and night, free of charge.
Nutrionist Resource
Nutritionist Resource only lists nutritionists who are members of a recognised professional body
www.nutritionist-resource.org.uk/articles/cancer
National Institute for Health & Clinical Excellence (NICE)
Provides national guidelines on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health, including prostate cancer.
NHS Choices
Provides information to support you in making decisions about your own health, including an A-Z of treatments and conditions, and information on NHS health services in your local area.
Patient UK
Contains information that GPs use with their patients, including information on prostate problems. It also provides a directory of UK health websites.
Penny Brohn Cancer Care
Offers support using complementary therapies and self-help techniques to people affected by cancer. Their approach is designed to work hand-in-hand with medical treatment.
Prostate cancer risk management programme
Provides information about the Prostate Cancer Risk Management Programme. The aim of this programme is to ensure that men who are concerned about the risk of prostate cancer receive clear and balanced information about the advantages and disadvantages of the PSA test and treatment for prostate cancer.
www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk/prostate
Prostate Cancer Support Federation
An organisation of UK patient-led prostate cancer support groups. It can help you find a support group near you and provides a national helpline support service run by volunteers who have been affected by prostate cancer.
www.prostatecancerfederation.org.uk
Relate
Relationship counselling and sex therapy for individuals and couples.
Samaritans
Provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day, by telephone, email, letter, or face to face.
Sexual Advice Association
Provides a helpline service for advice and information about erectile dysfunction.
The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
Provides details of complementary therapy practitioners who meet national standards of competence and practice.
UK Council for Psychotherapy
Holds a national register of psychotherapists and counsellors and provides information to help you choose a therapist.
UK Prostate Link
Guide to reliable sources of prostate cancer information.
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