Links

(These are grouped into: Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, M.S., Brain Injury and Physiotherapy)

Stroke

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland

CHSS is dedicated to supporting people after stroke in Scotland. This website has lots of information on stroke, health, research into stroke and support available after stroke. Links to local support groups are on this website.
www.chss.org.uk

The Stroke Association

This charity also provides support for people after stroke. The website contains lots of useful information for stroke survivors and carers. Links to local support groups are available on this site.
www.stroke.org.uk

The American Stroke Association

This website contains more information about stroke, health after stroke and current research.
www.strokeassociation.org

Different Strokes

"A charity set up by younger stroke survivors for younger stroke survivors." This website contains links to local support, online forums and events.
www.differentstrokes.co.uk

The NHS

www.NHS.uk/stroke


Parkinson's Disease

The Parkinson's Disease Society

An informative site run by the U.K. charity dedicated to supporting people with Parkinson's Disease. Links to local support groups are available on this website.
www.parkinsons.org.uk


M.S.

The M.S. Society

For almost everything you need to know about Multiple Sclerosis and information on local support funded by this charity.
www.mssociety.org.uk

The M.S. Society Edinburgh Branch

www.ms-edinburgh.org.uk

Swanfield Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre, Edinburgh

This centre off Bonnington Road in Edinburgh offers M.S. sufferers access to various therapies.
www.swanfieldmstc.org.uk

Revive M.S. Support

A Glasgow based therapy centre providing a "one-stop shop" for everyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis.
www.revivemssupport.org.uk

M.S. Therapy Centres, Scotland

www.mstherapycentres.org.uk


Brain Injury

Headway

The Brain Injury Association charity. Links to local support groups in Scotland.
www.headway.org

Edinburgh Headway

www.edinburghheadway.org.uk

The Disabilites Trust

www.disabilities-trust.org.uk

The Brain Injuries Trust

www.birt.co.uk


Physiotherapy

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

This is the professional, educational and trade union body for chartered physiotherapists. Links to local physiotherapists.
www.csp.org.uk
www.physio2u.co.uk

Physio First

The Organisation of Physiotherapists in Private Practice. Links to local physiotherapists.
www.physiofirst.org.uk

Health Professions Council

This is the regulatory body for physiotherapists and other health professions.
www.hpc-uk.org

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