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Sites related to various medical conditions, therapies, self-help. Please remember that Independent Living is not responsible for the content of third party sites. Clicking on any of the links will open that site in a new window.
Acne affects millions every year by lowering self esteem, inducing feelings of low self worth and even causing permanent scarring. Empower yourself with information by learning all about acne at the Acne Resource Center.
Action for M.E. is a national charity campaigning to improve the lives of people with M.E. in the UK.
The Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading care and research charity for people with any form of dementia and their carers.
Arthritis Care is the UK’s largest voluntary organisation working with and for people with arthritis. We aim to empower people to take control of their arthritis and their lives.
The Brain and Spine Foundation was set up in 1992 to develop research, education and information programmes aimed at improving the prevention, treatment and care of people affected by disorders of the brain and spine.
BPDWORLD is a website focusing on borderline personality disorder (BPD) but it also has a lot of information available to all, including depression, self-harm, anxiety and much more.
The Brittle Bone Society aims to promote research into the brittle bones diseases and to provide practical support, advice and encouragement to sufferers and their relatives.
Diabetes Symptoms - Diabetes-Guide.org offers extensive information about diabetes and treatments to help you manage your diabetic symptoms effectively.
Epilepsy Action is the working name for British Epilepsy Association. Our website contains everything you need to know about epilepsy.
The NSE is the largest UK medical charity for epilepsy; our doctors and scientists are internationally renowned for their research and assessment of the condition. NSE services include residential care, outpatient clinics, in-patient assessment services for people with difficult to control epilepsy, a confidential epilepsy helpline, epilepsy awareness training, provision of leaflets, books and videos, a patient self-management programme, and a network of epilepsy information services.
Fit And Well - Support, Resources and Information for Epilepsy sufferers and their carers.
Guide Dogs for the Blind. Our mission is to provide guide dogs, mobility and other rehabilitation services that meet the needs of blind and partially sighted people.
Headway - the brain injury association. Our aim is to promote understanding of all aspects of head injury; and to provide information, support and services to people with a brain injury, their family and carers.
In Contact - the UK organisation for people affected by bowel and bladder problems.
An entertaining site that offers support, rehabilitation assistance, resources and FUN for Downed Bikers and their friends.
A bright new personal site, with lots of information and support for people affected by cerebral palsy and scoliosis.
A useful menopause information resource, providing analysis of different treatments, methods for effectively dealing with menopause, and important articles regarding menopause.
The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is the only UK charity focusing on all muscular dystrophies and allied disorders. It has pioneered the search for treatments and cures for over 40 years and provides practical, medical and emotional support to people affected by the condition.
The MS Society is the UK's largest charity for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - about 85,000 people in the UK.
Reach is here for families with children with a hand or arm deficiency.
RNIB offers practical support and advice to anyone with a sight problem.
RNID is the largest charity representing the 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK. RNID aims to achieve a radically better quality of life for deaf and hard of hearing people. We do this by campaigning and lobbying vigorously, by raising awareness of deafness and hearing loss, by providing services and through social, medical and technical research.
The Spinal Injuries Association is the national organisation of spinal cord injured people. We represent all their interests regardless of how the impairment occurred, whether or not it has resulted in full or partial paralysis.