The NHS Direct website provides advice and information on medical conditions.  Under each condition you will find either selected links or support organisations where you can find more information and help.

To contact NHS Direct, phone: 0845 46 47.

Ashton Macey is a local healthcare agency based in Coalville and cover all of Leicestershire.  They provide staff to individuals at home and organisations to help with cooking, nursing and care work.  For more information please visit the website or contact:

Ashton Macey Ltd, 4 Cartwright Court, Forest Business Park, Coalville, LE67 1UE.  Telephone: 01530 832 593.

Better Caring gives you a list of residential and nursing care homes.  You can also find information about the different types of home and funding.

List of Leicestershire Care Homes (opens new window)

Customer Service Team: 0845 644 1701. Email: info@bettercaring.com.

Information on UK counsellors and psychotherapists, with information on their training and experience, areas of counselling covered, fees and contact details.   This service is free, confidential and easy to use.

Tel: 0844 8030 240.

The Department of Health provides information, guidance and research findings on health related topics.

Customer Service: 0207 210 4850.