Health

Established in 2011 The Walk to Freedom Limited is a successful not-for-profit ex service user led community based organisation that is committed to addressing the issues surrounding drug and alcohol dependency through its innovative intervention, prevention, and awareness programmes.

Rehab Recovery is an organisation that provides addiction treatment and healthcare advice for a wide range of of different addiction and dependency problems. We offer a high quality advice and referral service that matches our clients to the right variety of treatment which will solve their problems and let them get on with their normal lives free of the burden of addiction.

We are part of the ADT Healthcare Group, supplying treatment options for all types of addiction and self destructive behaviours. We have a speciality in supplying treatment for video game addiction, and also supply treatment options for all dependency style problems including alcoholism, chemical dependency, eating disorders and process or behaviour addictions.

Yorkshire cancer research center's vision is that every single person in every community in and around Yorkshire has the very best chance of living a long and healthy life with, without and beyond cancer. The Research Center works in partnership with researchers, scientists and clinicians, the NHS, Public Health bodies and other charities to make life-changing improvements to cancer outcomes in Yorkshire.

Living with a terminal illness, or caring for someone who is, can put a strain on finances. Our comprehensive information can help you understand what financial help is available, and how to plan your finances in advance so you can get the most of the time you have left. You can find information about benefits and entitlements for people who are ill or disabled and those who are close to them.

Falling ill while working presents a difficult scenario for the employed. You'll need to know your legal and contractual entitlements to sick pay. Total Jobs provides you guides, to show you how to make sure that you get the salary you want, and also keep you informed of the laws, rights and taxes that you really should be on top of. 

We’re the only charity dedicated to helping teenagers who need expert treatment and support from the moment they hear the word ‘cancer.’ Having cancer can be an isolating experience, where you miss out on school, or seeing friends, we provide support to make the hospital ward a less scary place, providing an informal and relaxed atmosphere and keeping everyone as active as possible.

Marie Curie is a registered charity that aims to help individuals with terminal illnesss, whether it’s cancer or any other illness, and their families. They provide care and support for more than 50,000 people living with a terminal illness in the UK. They offer expert care, guidance and support to them and their families throught their hospices where the nurses work night and day, in people’s homes across the UK. 

Citizens Advice provides you with information about illness and insurance, and the benefits you are entitled to in the case where you become ill, or have an accident and provides you with adivce regarding purchasing an insurance.

If you’ve developed a health condition or become disabled, you probably want to know whether you can take time off work, work more flexible hours, or have adjustments made to your job or place of work. We provide a summary of your legal rights at work and support to help you keep working.

Our Birmingham Health Trainer Service offers free, confidential one-to-one support to help clients reach their personal goals and make positive lifestyle choices.

Health Exchange has roughly 21 Health Trainers operating throughout Birmingham, who can offer flexible appointments from a venue near you.

Importantly, our Trainers are local people with an in-depth knowledge of some fantastic community-based events/activities that could kick-start your lifestyle campaign today.

We are a city wide service covering the whole of Birmingham. Our Service provides a range of support, information and advice to carers who support individuals with mental health needs.

We provide an individually tailored approach, focusing on the needs identified by carers themselves and we aim to work with you through the areas of support that you identify.

The International Stress Management Association (ISMA) is a registered charity working to prevent and reduce stress, advocating best practice in stress management. We raise the profile of stress and mental health issues and campaign against the stigma associated with them.

International Stress Awareness Day (INSAD) is ISMA’s flagship event. INSAD’s purpose is to publicise stress and mental health issues, while promoting the importance of stress prevention and wellbeing for individuals and organisations.

Founded as National Stress Awareness Day by Carole Spiers, Chair of ISMA^UK, in 1998, its success has led to INSAD spreading overseas and it is now promoted around the world. 

Beat is the UK's leading charity supporting those affected by eating disorders and campaigning on their behalf. Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, it celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2014.

The charity is dedicated to helping people with anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating disorder, emotional overeating, EDNOS and other eating disorders, and providing information to the public about these conditions.

We believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We’re here for you. Today. Now. We’re on your doorstep and on the end of a phone. Whether you’re stressed, depressed or in crisis, we’ll listen, give you support and advice and fight your corner. And we’ll push for a better deal and respect for everyone experiencing a mental health problem.

We work with children from the age of 5 and adults of all ages. Some people use our services for only a little while and others might need help for longer.