Longterm Health Conditions Support Groups

This section connects you with local and national organisations that can support long-term health conditions, including Parkinson's, asthma, COPD, multiple sclerosis and strokes, including website links and contact details.

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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Parkinson’s UK Sunderland 

Parkinson’s UK Sunderland offers friendship and support locally to people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers. 

Monthly meeting on the second Monday, between 2.00pm and 3.30pm at Bede Tower Sunderland, SR2 7EA. 

Local contact: Mike Kelly, Phone: 07955 267379
Email: mkelly@parkinsons.org.uk   

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Chest Clinic

Chest Clinic are very keen to support people with learning disabilities when they are referred to Chest Clinic for investigation, diagnosis and treatment.

Chest Clinic offers a wide variety of services covering many conditions that can affect breathing. These include asthma, sleep apnoea, COPD, lung cancer, coughs and breathlessness. You may be asked to complete some tests before you see a doctor or nurse in the clinic. This is to assess your breathing or sleeping. 

Contact the Chest Clinic Team: 0191 5699102, Monday to Friday 8.30 -6.00pm. 

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Asthma + Lung UK

Asthma + Lung UK offer support with clear, practical advice and guidance tailored to people who have been diagnosed with asthma, COPD or another lung condition. Monthly meeting on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 1.30pm - 3.30pm. 

Address: East End Pool, Hadrian Square, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1AL
Phone: 0300 222 5800 

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS Society)

Whether you have MS, or care about someone who does, join our group to connect with other people from the community and share experiences. We don’t want anyone to face MS alone. 

Phone: 07966 786 703
Email: sunderland@mssociety.org.uk 

Sunderland and District Group | MS Society 

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Life After Stroke Group 

Life After Stroke Group offers peer support for survivors and carers. Variety of exercise sessions, art, speakers, games, quizzes and occasional outings and meals. 

This group meets on the first and third Friday of each month. 

Contact name: Julie Foster
Phone: 07473 237642
Address: Bethany Christian Centre, Hetton Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8PF 

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Headway Wearside

Headway Wearside hold regular social groups and activities for carers of people with acquired brain injury. This group meets on the first Friday of every month. 

Phone: 01915227113 

Headway Wearside for adults with acquired brain injury 

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