In this section you will find links to publications and organisations our ‘take 9 lives, at least…’ participants have found useful on their journeys.
SupportLine has a large database of websites and telephone lines where you can access support on anything which may be troubling you. You can access the database here: www.supportline.org.uk/problems/
Mind – Mind UK’s website has a huge database of resources to help people who are struggling with their mental health.
Headspace – a large growing resource of guided mindfulness meditations.
Young Minds – a dedicated resource for children and young people.
Bereavment support – A list of dedicated support for those who are struggling with bereavement.
Beat – Support for people with eating disorders
0800 58 58 58 (UK helpline)
thecalmzone.net
Provides listening services, information and support for men at risk of suicide, including a web chat.
116 123
samaritans.org
jo@samaritans.org
24-hour emotional support for anyone who needs to talk.
0300 304 7000
sane.org.uk
Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems.
www.macmillan.org.uk
0808 808 00 00
The UK’s largest dedicated network of support and advice for those affected by cancer.
www.cancerresearchuk.org
Information and support on all issues relating to cancer – to speak to a Cancer nurse call 0808 800 4040
Supportline‘s list of dedicated support services for people affected by a wide range of cancers.
Prostate Cancer Tool Kit – available free from prostatecanceruk.org
Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse: 0800 074 8383
Publications
Anti-cancer: A New Way Of Life
by Dr David Cavan
Foods To Fight Cancer
by Professor Richard Beliveau and Dr Denis Gingras
Type 1 Support Group
meets quarterly at The Diabetes Centre, Treliske, Truro.
Contact Sarah Pellow on 07919112098
or Liz Butland on (01326) 435828 for more information.
Publications
Carbs and Cals
by Chris Cheyette
GI & GL Counter
by Dr Wynnie Chan
Reverse Your Diabetes by Dr David Cavan
Say No To Diabetes
by Patrick Holford
Think Like A Pancreas
by Gary Scheiner
How To Become An Expert In Your Type 1 Diabetes
by Dr Ragar Hanas
The 10 Secrets of Healthy Aging
by Patrick Holford and Jerome Burne
Fixing Dad
by Jen Whittington
Tai Chi Health For Life
by Bruce Frantzis
Inside Zhan Zhuang
by Mark Cohen
Doaist Ne Gong, The Philosophical Art Of Change
by Damo Mitchell
beatingaddictions.co.uk
Information about a range of addictive behaviours and treatments.
addaction.org.uk
Supports people with drug, alcohol or mental health problems, and their friends and family.
adfam.org.uk
Information and support for friends and family of people with drug or alcohol problems.
0800 9177 650
alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Help and support for anyone with alcohol problems.
m-alliance.org
User-led organisation that provides information and advocacy for people accessing treatment for drug and alcohol problems.
0300 123 6600
talktofrank.com
Confidential advice and information about drugs, their effects and the law.
gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Support groups for anyone wanting to stop gambling.
0808 8020 133
gamcare.org.uk
Information and support for people wanting to stop gambling, including a helpline and online forum.
0800 358 3456
nacoa.org.uk
Provides information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parent’s drinking, including adults.
cnwl.nhs.uk/cnwl-national-problem-gambling-clinic
Treats problem gamblers living in England and Wales aged 16 and over.
0300 999 1212
ukna.org
Support for anyone who wants to stop using drugs.
020 7324 2989
release.org.uk
National charity that gives free and confidential advice about drugs and the law.
020 7293 0994
slaauk.org
Support groups for people with sex and love addictions.
nhs.uk/smokefree
NHS information and advice to help stop smoking.
turning-point.co.uk
Provides health and social care services for people with drug, alcohol and mental health problems.
Steve Winnan, Intelligent Fitness, Riverside Gym, Waterside House, Falmouth
Tel 0708 334 832
www.intelligentfitnesscornwall.com
Embrace dance Fitness:
www.embracedancefitness.co.uk
or contact Gill on 07817174114.
Publications
The Fast Diet
by Tim Spector
Escape The Diet Trap
by Dr John Briffa
Eat Fat Get Thin
by Dr Mark Hyman
Why We Get Fat
by Gary Taubes
Carbs and Cals
by Chris Cheyette
GI & GL Counter
by Dr Wynnie Chan
Glynis Johnson, Diabetes Specialist Nurse, Nutritional Therapist and Functional Medicine Practitioner. Email: glynisjohnson@aol.com
Elizabeth Campling, registered dietitian.
Email: hello@eat-health.co.uk
Anti inflammatory diet:
www.nutritionist-resource.org.uk/nutritionist-articles/anti-inflammatory-diet
Publications
Say No To Arthritis
by Patrick Holford
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