Health

• Care Homes

BASICS Allerdale
Accredited pre-hospital care scheme operating in North West Cumbria. History, callout criteria, membership information and callout statistics.
www.basics-allerdale.org.uk

Complementary Cumbria
Featuring a directory of complementary health practitioners in Cumbria, articles and a significant dates diary.
www.complementarycumbria.net

Counselling and therapy by Caroline Cattermole
Details of services of a counseller in South Cumbria.
www.cumbriancounselling.org.uk

Cumbria Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service
A site for Cumbrian residents who are experiencing problems caused by drugs and alcohol, or who require information about the subject, and employers who may need advice on formulating and implementing workplace policies.
www.cadas.co.uk/

Cumbria Calm Zone
The Campaign Against Living Miserably, raises awareness of depression amongst young men across Manchester, Merseyside, Cumbria and Bedfordshire.
www.thecalmzone.net/cumbria/home.html

Cumbria Fire Service
Force aims are to protect and serve the communities of the County . Provides details of training services, a selection of recent incidents, careers and vacancies, and a photo gallery .
www.cumbriafire.fire-uk.org/

Cumbria Stress Information Network
Project set up in response to the large amounts of stress experienced by people who live and/or work in Cumbria. provides information and contacts to support organisations.
www.cumbriastress.org.uk/

DSA North East
The North East and Cumbria branch of the Downs Syndrome Association. The branch offers parental counselling, subsidised leisure activities, Christmas parties and events, play-groups, and a newsletters to people with Down's Syndrome, their families and their carers.
www.dsa-northeast.org.uk/

Exploding Fish
An NHS sponsored magazine aimed at young adults in the West Cumbria are of the UK, covering topics including sexual health, drugs, and teenage pregnancy.
www.explodingfish.com/

Keswick First Responders
A group of trained volunteers set up to provide first aid until an emergency ambulance arrives.
www.keswickfirstresponders.com/

Ncbugs.com
Online resource for Communicable Disease Control and Environmental Health in North Cumbria. Intended for anyone with a personal or professional interest in communicable disease control.
www.ncbugs.com

puffofsmoke.co.uk - the Anti-Smoking Website
The anti smoking website for young people. Discussion forum, health facts, where to go for support and advice. Set up in conjunction with North Cumbria Health Action Zone.
www.puffofsmoke.co.uk/

Regional Medical Physics Department - Whitehaven
About the unit and how to get there. The unit is part of the UK's National Health Service and provides a wide range of services throughout the north east of England and Cumbria.
www.rmpd.org.uk/location/west_cumbria_sub-unit.htm

Speech Therapy West Cumbria
Based at Workington Infirmary, the speech and language therapy department provides a comprehensive service to all areas of the district working from clinics, health centres, and hospitals.
www.sltwestcumbria.demon.co.uk/

The Lakeland College
Providing training in homeopathy, herbal medicine, flower essences and nutrition to practioner level. Supplying books, kits, audiotapes and practitioner supplies.
www.thelakelandcollege.co.uk/

West Cumbria Heart and Angina Support Group
A local registered charity seeking to support those who suffer from the effects of heart disease and Angina. This site provides details of the groups aims as well as important contact information.
www.heartandanginasupport.org.uk/

West Cumbria Hospice at Home
Providing nursing and counseling services at home for patients with a life-threatening illness. Includes list of services and centers, frequently asked questions, volunteer and donation information, and newsletter.
www.westcumbriahospiceathome.org.uk/