Support and Information
The following support groups and sources of information may be of interest.
More about GCA
POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA & GIANT CELL ARTERITIS UK
- Offer information and support, raise awareness and encourage research into PMR and GCA
- 0300 111 5090
- pmrgca@googlemail.com
POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA & GIANT CELL ARTERITIS Scotland
- Offer information and support to sufferers and carers of people with PMR and GCA in Scotland
- 0300 777 5090
- enquiry@pmrgcascotland.com
- NHS information about GCA
More about vasculitis
THE VASCULAR SOCIETY FOR GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND
- The Vascular Society is a charitable company. They aim to relieve sickness and preserve, promote and protect the health of the public in Great Britain, Ireland and the world.
- 0207 2057150
- admin@vascularsociety.org.uk
- Information for patients, carers and medical professionals
- 01629 650549 or 0300 365 0075
- john.mills@vasculitis.org.uk or lynn@vasculitis.org.uk
- A support group set up for patients of all Vasculitis diseases, their carers and interested Healthcare Professionals in Ireland
- 07731 582 321
- Nikki@vasculitis-ia.org
More about vision loss
ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BLIND PEOPLE
- Offer support to everyone affected by sight loss
- 0303 123 9999
- helpline@rnib.org.uk
ONE VISION
- Offer support and information to people who only have sight in one eye
- 0845 108 3161
- enquiries@one-vision.org.uk
- A charity dedicated to providing funding to support pioneering eye research
- 020 7264 3900
- info@fightforsight.org.uk
THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF OPHTHALMOLOGISTS
- Lists a wide range of charities that are working to improve the lives of people with visual impairment
More about heart disease
- Provide support and advice to those affected by heart disease, and provide funding for research
- 0300 330 3311
- supporterservices@bhf.org.uk
- Dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease
- 0113 234 7474
- info@heartresearch.org.uk