Self Help Groups

Action on Smoking & Health (ASH)
Lobbying Government for measures to reduce smoking. Disseminating information on smoking and health. Networking with other organisations on tobacco control.
ADUK - Asbestos Diseases UK
ADUK was founded a decade ago by those effected by Asbestos exposure. It's purpose, then as now, is to provide help and support to both individuals and familes effected by Asbestos exposure. ADUK can offer advice to you on entitlement to state benefits and compensation litigation.
Asbestos Information Centre
The Asbestos Information Centre (AIC) is an independent organisation that provides advice to the general public and others on managing asbestos containing products in buildings to keep the fibre release to the minimum. Our knowledge of asbestos containing building products is extensive but although...
British Lung Foundation
Supporting everyone affected by lung disease and campaigning for positive change in lung health
British Thoracic Society
Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Funds research into prevention and treatment.
Freedom from Tobacco
an online quit smoking support group for cold turkey quitters
Occupational and Environmental Diseases Association
SILA (Sarcoidosis & Interstitial Lung Association
Our aim to help people with Sarcoidosis. We believe we can do that best by disseminating information about Sarcoidosis clearly and effectively. We use this website, and more specifically the links to the left of this, to do that.
The Buteyko Institute of Breathing and Health
The Buteyko Institute Method is a programme of asthma education and breathing retraining. This course gives those suffering with asthma the ability to control their symptoms and significantly reduce their need for medication in a safe and controlled manner.