Long Term Conditions

Find advice, support and specialist organisations for common long-term health conditions that may affect balance, mobility or independence.

Please find below useful links, relevant resources and contact information. All links open in a new window and may include links to websites, videos, and PDF files for downloading and printing.

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Cora Health

Outpatient Musculoskeletal physiotherapy service. Will accept self-referrals.

Tel: 01908 229432
Email: miltonkeynes.physioservice@nhs.net

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Continence service

Milton Keynes Community Continence Team provides assessment and management advice on incontinence.

Tel: 01908 801108

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Royal Osteoporosis Society

The UK's national charity offering information, support, and resources for osteoporosis prevention, treatment and living with the condition.

Tel: 0808 8000035 

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Community for People with Disabilities

Camphill Milton Keynes is a vibrant and inclusive community, home to 70 adults with learning disabilities and autism. We support each individual to live a purposeful, fulfilling life by encouraging independence, building self-confidence, and providing opportunities to learn, work, and grow within a supportive environment. At Camphill MK, daily life is rich with meaning. 

Tel: 01908 235000
Email: office@camphillmk.co.uk

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Spinal Injuries Association

The SIA aims to reach everyone with a spinal cord injury, to tackle whatever barriers they face, and connect them to all of the help and support they need.

Tel: 0800 9800501 / 01908 604191 for general enquiries
Email: sia@spinal.co.uk

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Aspire Spinal Charity

Aspire is a UK charity providing practical help to people who have been affected by spinal cord injury, supporting them from injury to independence.

Tel: 0208 9545759 
Email: info@aspire.org.uk

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MS Society

The MS Society is the UK's largest charity dedicated to people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS).

Tel: 0800 800 8000 - Mon-Fri / 9am-5pm 
Email: supportercare@mssociety.org.uk

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Parkinson's UK

National charity of advisors who can support anyone with Parkinson's, their family or carer. Find a local group for social events, talks and exercise classes.

Tel: 0808 800 0303
Email: hello@parkinsons.org.uk

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Huntington's Disease Association

Can offer advice and support for anyone affected by Huntington's Disease, their families, carers, healthcare professionals and employers.

Tel: 0151 331 5444

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Motor Neurone Disease Association

The MND Association is a charity focused on improving access to care, research and campaigning for people affected by Motor Neurone Disease.

Tel: 0808 802 6262 / or 07759261431 for the local MK branch
Email: mndconnect@mndassociation.org / or local MK contact: frances.gurd@mndassociation.org 

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Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Association

UK-based charity providing advice and education about the symptoms, causes and treatment options for PSP.

Tel: 0300 0110 122
Email: helpline@pspassociation.org.uk

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Muscular Dystrophy UK

National charity of advisors who can support anyone with Parkinson's, their family or carer. Find a local group for social events, talks and exercise classes.

Tel: 0800 652 6352
Email: info@musculardystrophyuk.org

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Ataxia UK

UK charity supporting people affected by Ataxia, offering support to people newly diagnosed, collaborating in research and developing treatment pathways.

Tel: 0800 995 6037 helpline
Email: help@ataxia.org.uk

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Inflammatory Neuropathies UK

The Inflammatory Neuropathies UK charity is completely dedicated to providing information and support to people impacted by Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), CIDP, MMN, and other Inflammatory Neuropathies. 

Tel: 01529 469910 
Email: hello@inflammatoryneuropathies.uk

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Stroke & ABI Support Group - Shenley Wood Village

Stroke Specialists and brain injury specialists run a support group.

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Diabetes Support Group - Diabetes UK

Provides help and support to people living with or affected by diabetes or pre-diabetes in local and surrounding areas. Monthly group meetings provide a safe, friendly environment where you can meet other people living with diabetes or pre-diabetes who understand the issues you may be facing, exchange ideas and information to support and motivate self-management of your condition, and have access to a wide selection of practical, up-to-date information about diabetes and related health issues. 

Meet on the third Thursday of each month, except December, in the evening

Time: 7pm for a cuppa, chat, help yourself to leaflet resources, 7.30pm speaker or discussion starts. Finish time: 8.30-9pm, depending on question time

Venue: Centrecom Community Centre, 602 North Secklow Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3BJ. Free parking. Family members, carers or friends are also welcome.

Tel: 07964 161792
Email: miltonkeynes.diabetesukgroup@gmail.com

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Admiral Nurses - MK Council Dementia support

Help families and carers navigate support for specialist Dementia services. Can be contacted via MK City Council during office hours.

Tel: Out of hours National phone line: 08008886678 / Mon - Fri 9am-9pm / Sat - Sun 9am-5pm
Email: helpline@dementiauk.org

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British Heart Foundation

BHF is the largest independent funder of cardiovascular disease research in the UK, powering the next breakthroughs in diagnosing, treating, and preventing heart disease.

Tel: 0300 330 3322 / Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Helpline: Visit the Helpline website

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