Brookmill Medical Centre Brookmill Medical Centre
Dr Duper and Partners
College Street Leigh Lancashire WN7 2RB

Health Links

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Alcohol

  • Willow
    A drop-in service for women concerned about there own or someone else’s drinking. Based in several community venues across the borough.
    01942 679300

Allergies

Alternative Medicine

  • Maryland School of Medicine
    Comprehensive listing of resources for patients seeking more information regarding Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Asthma

  • British Thoracic Society
    An association of professionals with an interest in respiratory medicine. There is a very useful Patient Information section on the site.
  • National Asthma Campaign
    Patient friendly site with good teenager section.
  • The British Lung Foundation
    The British Lung Foundation: A charity which tackles all respiratory conitions. There are lots of useful information leaflets on this site.

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Cancer

  • Macmillan Cancer Relief
    UK charity that works to improve the quality of life for people living with cancer. Best known for MacMillan nurses. Website contains lots of information for patients as well as explaining how they work.

Carers

  • Carers UK
    Help and support for carers
  • Cinnamon
    Providing pet care for elderly people who are having health problems. Could you foster a pet whilst their owner is unwell?
  • Age UK
    Advice for elderly people & their carers - Age Concern & Help the Aged have joined forces
  • Pensioners Link
    This partnership for older people provides support for people over the age of 50. They offer a wide range of services e.g. advocacy, counselling, help in becoming more involved in social & community activities. tel 261753

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Depression

  • Depression
    See Mental Health
  • Sure Start Counselling
    Free & confidential service. Available to people who are pregnant or have a child under the age of 5 years living in their home.
    tel 01942 707 017
  • Living Life to the Full
    web based resource for people suffering from depression
  • Wigan in Mind
    Web based information & self help regarding depression

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Eczema

Epilepsy

  • The National Society for Epilepsy
    The National Society for Epilepsy´s mission is to enhance the quality of life of people affected by epilepsy, by promoting research, education and public awareness and by delivering specialist medical care and support services.

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Family Problems

  • Anger Management
    Available at Wigan Family Welfare. People may self refer - call 01942 867 888 for an appointment.
  • Wigan Family Welfare
    Identifying & meeting the needs of families & children. Offers advocacy, community development, counselling, anger management etc etc
  • Change 4 Life
    Eat well. Move more. Live longer.
    Healthy lifestyle information
    tel 0300 123 4567
  • Relate
    Relationship counselling. Also Relateen for young people affected by relationship issues.

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Hyperhidrosis

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Local Health Information

  • Ashton, Leigh & Wigan Primary Care Trust
    Information on our Primary Care Trust services and how to access them.

  • Fit for Work Service
    For people who are absent from work or may become absent from work due to a health issue. Gain assistance from a team of advisors to develop return to work plans & get support from relevant services e.g. dept advice, childcare, housing & transport.
    Self referral - tel: 07525 324 502
  • Health Trainers
    Make an appointment with the Health Trainer & start the step by step journey to a healthier you. General lifestyle advice & much more. Tel 01942 481712 for an appointment or fill in a form at reception.
  • Vasectomy
    Men can self refer to the Vasectomy service at the Thomas Linacre Centre in Wigan. Tel 01942 774625 for an appointment, a referral from the GP in not needed.
  • Lose Weight Feel Great
    Lose Weight Feel Great
    tel 01942 496 496

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Mental Health

  • Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (C-CBT)
    For people with mild to moderate depression & anxiety. Also available - a programme for panic disorder, phobias & generalised anxiety. Free & confidential service. Involves an interactive computer programme, does not require computer experience. May be supported by CCBT workers, but can be accessed from home.
    Self refer to Making Space tel: 01925 571 680
  • Crisis Team
    Emergency helpline for those with a mental health crisis.
    tel 264536
  • Depression Alliance
    Charity which works to relieve and to prevent this treatable condition by providing information and support services to those who are affected by it.
  • MIND
    Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales, working to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress.
  • Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland Mental Health Trust
    Contains some very useful self help information leaflets
  • Cruse Bereavement Care
    This national charity provides counselling & help for bereaved people.

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Psoriasis

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Skin Problems

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Womens Health and Resources

  • Family Planning Association
    Family planning association. Offers advice regarding contraception.
  • Wave
    Domestic Abuse Centre
    84 Railway Rd
    Leigh WN7 4AN
    01924 262290

  • Well Woman Centre
    Helping Women to Help Themselves.
    This charity offers counselling, support networks & holistic therapies.
    Tel 681411
  • Marie Stopes
    Offers support & advice on termination of pregnancy, vasectomy & sexual health services
  • Talk Choice
    Offers information on contraceptive choices.

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