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| ADDept - Yorkshire Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder & Learning Ability Support Group | |
| Description: | Supporting individuals and families with learning attention, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Educating society on how best they can nurture the qualities of people who learn and behave differently. We are an independent voluntary organisation which does not accept funding from any local service providers. |
| Open: | Anytime |
| Contact: | Bob Breen |
| Address: | 30 The Paddock, York, YO26 6AW |
| Telephone: | (01904) 782556 |
| Fax: | (01904) 788539 |
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| Against Motor Neurone Disease - York and District | |
| Description: | A support group for sufferers of Motor Neurone Disease and their families. Part-time MND nurse is employed to visit patients and co-ordinate community care. |
| Open: | 24hr answering machine |
| Contact: | Mrs D Foster |
| Address: | 30 The Paddock, York, YO26 6AW |
| Telephone: | (01904) 499390 |
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| Age Concern York - Hospital Services | |
| Description: | For older people who live alone leaving hospital.Volunteers can stay up to 3 nights to give emotional support and/or can visit for up to 6 weeks to give practical and emotional support - can complement statutory services. |
| Open: | Contact - Office hours, Services - anytime |
| Contact: | Jenny Jarred |
| Address: | 70 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL |
| Telephone: | (01904) 726191 |
| Fax: | (01904) 658463 |
| Email: | jenny.jarred@york.nhs.uk |
| Website: | www.ageconcernyork.org.uk |
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| Age Concern York - Netneighbours | |
| Description: | For older people who live in the area of York who struggle to access shopping from the larger supermarkets. A volunteer takes the shopping list over the phone and uses their computer to order the goods and arrange delivery directly to the door. |
| Open: | Office hours |
| Contact: | Jenny Jarred |
| Address: | 70 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL |
| Telephone: | 01904 726191 |
| Fax: | 01904 658463 |
| Email: | jenny.jarred@york.nhs.uk |
| Website: | www.ageconcernyork.org.uk |
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| Alzheimer's Society - York Office | |
| Description: | Cares for those whose lives are affected by dementia. Offers advice, support, information, carers' courses, carers' groups, befriending service. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri - hours variable |
| Contact: | Gill Myers |
| Address: | Raylor Centre, James Street, York, YO10 3DW |
| Telephone: | (01904) 415065 - (01904) 430020 (Help line & ansaphone)) |
| Email: | alz.york@tesco.net |
| Website: | alzheimers.org.uk/york |
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| Arthritis Research Campaign - York Branch | |
| Description: | The only national charity funding research into all forms of arthritis. More helpers, donors and subscribers needed please to help at various events throughout the year. |
| Contact: | Ann Anderson |
| Address: | 16 Moorlands Road, Skelton, York, YO30 1XZ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 470075 |
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| British Heart Foundation | |
| Description: | Aims to raise funds for research into the causes and prevention of heart disease - Britain's No.1 killer disease. |
| Contact: | Mrs J Rusholme |
| Address: | 25 Lang Road, York, YO23 2QJ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 706122 |
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| British Infertility Counselling Association | |
| Description: | To promote the practice of, and research into, infertility counselling. This is a national organisation. |
| Open: | Weekdays |
| Contact: | Marilyn Crawshaw |
| Address: | Dept of Social Policy & Social Work, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD |
| Telephone: | (01904) 321254 |
| Fax: | (01904) 321270 |
| Email: | mac7@york.ac.uk |
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| Carer's Centre (Part of the Princess Royal Trust Carers' Centre Network) - York & Selby District | |
| Description: | Offers advice, information and support for carers. Produces free newsletter, organises courses. Works with carers, carer groups and organisations to improve services for carers. Offers a service to young carers (under 18) in York and Selby. Has the Community Legal Service Quality Mark in General Help with casework in Welfare Benefits, Older People, Disabitity, Young People, Health & Social Care. |
| Open: | 24 hour answerphone |
| Contact: | Dawn O'Rooke (Centre Manager) |
| Address: | Clementhorpe Health Centre, Cherry Street, Clementhorpe, York, YO23 1AP |
| Telephone: | (01904) 724466 (York Service) (01904) 724314 (Selby Service) |
| Fax: | 01904 642071 |
| Email: | sycarers@sypct.nhs.uk |
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| Colitis and Crohn's - York Support Group (NACC) | |
| Description: | Support and information to those who suffer from Colitis or Crohn's disease and those who care for them. |
| Contact: | Kerry Jennings |
| Address: | 14 Lea Way, Huntington, York, YO32 9PE |
| Telephone: | 07930 469173 |
| Email: | kerry@hemenway.freeserve.co.uk |
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| Compass One - York | |
| Description: | Compass One is an independent agency offering advice, information and counselling on all matters related to the use and misuse of drugs. The service is free and confidential. |
| Open: | Mon-Tue 9.30am-4.30pm, Wed 10am-4.30pm, Thurs 9.30am-3pm, Fri-Sat 9.30am-4pm Closed for lunch daily 12.30-1pm. |
| Contact: | Carole Bishop |
| Address: | 6/7 Bridge Street, York, YO1 6DD |
| Telephone: | (01904) 670046 |
| Fax: | (01904) 527658 |
| Email: | compass1@compass-uk.org |
| Website: | www.compass-uk.org |
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| Coronary Support Group Trust (York) | |
| Description: | Support for persons with heart conditions and their families. Exercise, swimming and walking activities, social events. Chance to share experiences, glean advice and make friends. |
| Open: | Any day 8am-8pm |
| Contact: | Ron Cornish |
| Address: | 116 Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1JX |
| Telephone: | (01904) 621689 |
| Email: | roncornish@aol.com |
| Website: | www.ycsg.org.uk |
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| CSV/RSVP | |
| Description: | Regional Office of London Head Office seeking volunteers of over 50's to participate in volunteering and recognising their skills and provide group commitment. Educational and environmental projects in primary schools |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.30pm |
| Contact: | Ann Pulleyn |
| Address: | 22 High Petergate, York, YO1 7EH |
| Telephone: | (01904) 651732 |
| Fax: | (01904) 629997 |
| Email: | rsvp.york@virgin.net |
| Website: | www.csv-rsvp.org.uk |
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| Diabetes UK Group | |
| Description: | Feeling down? Sympathetic ear available. Need practical help? Please phone, we'll do our best for you. Monthly meetings first Wed each month 7.30pm in the Diabetes Centre at York Hospital. Also can contact Julie Thomas. For further information you could call Diabetes UK Careline no 0845 120 2960 Mon-Fri 9-5pm. |
| Open: | Sue - after 6pm, Julie - anytime |
| Contact: | Sue Smith |
| Address: | 11 Rishworth Grove, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 4XS |
| Telephone: | (01904) 690218 (Sue) or (01904) 763500 (Julie Thomas) |
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| Disability Information & Advice Centre (York) | |
| Description: | Provides a comprehensive disability information service which is free, independent and confidential. |
| Open: | Helpline 10-3 Mon-Thurs. |
| Contact: | Sue Conway (Co-ordinator) |
| Address: | Room 2, Nursery Block, 17 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET |
| Telephone: | (01904) 638467 helpline |
| Fax: | (01904) 610260 |
| Email: | enquiries@diac-york.org.uk |
| Website: | www.diac-york.org.uk |
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| Disabled & Working Network (DAWN) | |
| Description: | The DAWN Project supports and assists people with a health issue or a disability, looking at learning opportunities or work options, and how benefits might be affected. The service is free, impartial and confidential. |
| Open: | Tues-Sat 10am-4pm |
| Contact: | Mark Craven |
| Address: | c/o Future Prospects, 24 Swinegate, York, YO1 8AZ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 634748 |
| Fax: | (01904) 634750 |
| Email: | admin@futureprospects.org.uk |
| Website: | www.futureprospects.org.uk |
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| Encephalitis Society | |
| Description: | Support for people affected by encephalitis, information on the condition, promotion of research, national resource centre with world wide contacts |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm |
| Contact: | Elaine Dowell |
| Address: | 7B Saville Street, Malton, YO17 7LL |
| Telephone: | (01653) 692583 Admin |
| Fax: | (01653) 604369 |
| Email: | mail@encephalitis.info |
| Website: | www.encephalitis.info |
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| Foresight | |
| Description: | Care for both parents before conception reduces problems of birth defects and child ill health, infertility and miscarriages. |
| Open: | Daily 9.30am-8pm |
| Contact: | Val Kearney |
| Address: | 7B Saville Street, Malton, YO17 7LL |
| Telephone: | (01423) 864358 |
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| Foundation for the Study of Infant Death | |
| Description: | FSID head office can refer to local volunteers within Yorkshire. Runs a helpline and befriender on call telephone line 020 72332090, provides local support by befriending service. Fund raises for research and local hospital. |
| Contact: | Support Department |
| Address: | Artillery House, 11-19 Artillery Row, London, SW1P 1RT |
| Telephone: | Helpline 020 72332090 |
| Fax: | 020 72228002 |
| Email: | fsid@sids.org.uk |
| Website: | www.sids.org.uk/fsid/ |
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| Friends of York Hospitals | |
| Description: | To support patients by raising funds to provide extra equipment and by providing practical services for those visiting, as well as staying, in York Hospitals. |
| Open: | Each morning (voice mails collected regularly) |
| Contact: | Helen Byard |
| Address: | Friends of York's Hospital's Room, York Hospital, Wigginton Road, York, YO31 8HE |
| Telephone: | (01904) 726762 (FYH room) |
| Email: | friendsofyorkhospitals@hotmail.com |
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| Headway - North Yorkshire | |
| Description: | Provides support and understanding for those who have suffered head injuries, their families and support workers. Contact Ann (Regional Group Support Officer) for local contact |
| Contact: | Ann Hurley |
| Address: | Kirk House, Browning Road, Rotherham, South Yorks, S65 2LG |
| Telephone: | 01709 511999 or 07710 647775 |
| Fax: | 01709 511999 |
| Email: | gsoyorkshire@headway.org.uk |
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| Homoeopathic Group - York & District | |
| Description: | To promote the knowledge and use of homoeopathic medicine and to campaign for an extension of it within the National Health Service. |
| Open: | variable |
| Contact: | Mrs P G Evans |
| Address: | 25 Lucombe Way, New Earswick, York, YO32 4DS |
| Telephone: | (01904) 769352 |
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| Hospital Broadcasting Service - York | |
| Description: | Aims to provide a therapeutic entertainment for patients in York Hospital. |
| Open: | 24hr answerphone |
| Contact: | Philip Bewers (Secretary) |
| Address: | The Basement Studio, Bridge Lane, York, YO31 8EU |
| Telephone: | (01904) 628800 (01904) 725500 |
| Fax: | (01904) 628800 or (01904) 725500 |
| Email: | studio@yhr.org.uk |
| Website: | www.yhr.org.uk |
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| Hyper Active Children's Support Group | |
| Description: | To help and support hyperactive children and their parents, mainly via dietary therapy. Children having behaviour or learning problems, or suffering ADD/ADHD and autism can be helped. |
| Contact: | Val Kearney |
| Address: | The Basement Studio, Bridge Lane, York, YO31 8EU |
| Telephone: | (01423) 864358 |
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| Independent Living Schemes | |
| Description: | The schemes enable disabled people to purchase services to live independently in the community, including the employment of personal assistants. Staff provide the advice and support required to do this. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm (answerphone at other times) |
| Contact: | General Manager (York & North Yorkshire) District Manager (York) |
| Address: | Tang Hall Primary School, Sixth Avenue, York, YO31 0UT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 427251 |
| Fax: | (01904) 425527 |
| Email: | annejils@hotmail.co.uk christinebennett@ils.org.uk |
| Website: | www.ils.org.uk |
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| Macmillan Cancer Relief | |
| Description: | Raises funds for homecare/hospital nurses, patient grants for heavy expenses falling on families in financial difficulties and for teaching the skills of cancer care. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Jan Drinkall - Chairman |
| Address: | Bank House, The Square, Stamford Bridge, York, YO41 1AG |
| Telephone: | (01759) 371634 |
| Email: | Jan_Drinkall@yahoo.co.uk |
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| Mainstay | |
| Description: | Mainstay is a small but growing registered charity representing mental health service users who are working to improve services in the area. |
| Open: | By appointment |
| Contact: | Robin McIlroy |
| Address: | 21 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET |
| Telephone: | (01904) 623801 |
| Email: | mainstay@yorkpctarea.fsnet.co.uk |
| Website: | www.mainstay-york.org.uk |
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| Marie Curie Cancer Care (North Yorkshire) | |
| Description: | Fundraising & providing information to support N. Yorks. Marie Curie Nurses - giving hands-on care at home. Also working in research, education & hospice care. |
| Open: | 9.15am-5pm |
| Contact: | Louise Bamford |
| Address: | 31 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TX |
| Telephone: | (01904) 621000 |
| Fax: | (01904) 621777 |
| Email: | louisebamford@mariecurie.org.uk |
| Website: | www.mariecurie.org.uk |
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| ME Support Group (York & District) | |
| Description: | To support sufferers of ME/CFS, remove isolation, exchange ideas and information on this little known illness. Meetings held monthly, please telephone for further information. |
| Open: | Information line Mon-Thurs 1pm - 2.30pm |
| Contact: | Jenny Gilmore |
| Address: | 7 Glen Close, Fulford, York, YO10 4PW |
| Telephone: | (01904) 655911 |
| Email: | enquiries@yorkmesupport.org.uk |
| Website: | www.yorkmesupport.org.uk |
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| Multiple Sclerosis Society (York Branch) | |
| Description: | Aims to help and advise any person with multiple sclerosis and/or their family. Regular newsletters and magazines; monthly social events, trips in accessible transport arranged. MS Café - Haxby & Wigginton Community Centre every Friday 11am to 3pm |
| Open: | Anytime (sometimes answerphone) |
| Contact: | Jackie Chapman |
| Address: | 1 Garth Court, White Rose Avenue, New Earswick, York, YO32 4TY |
| Telephone: | (01904) 767467 |
| Email: | jackiechap@onetel.com |
| Website: | www.mssociety.org.uk |
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| Muscular Dystrophy Campaign (York Branch) | |
| Description: | To provide help and support to sufferers and their families and to raise money for research. |
| Open: | 9am - 9pm daily |
| Contact: | Pamela Richardson (Chair) |
| Address: | 12 Crofts Avenue, Pickering, YO18 7HP |
| Telephone: | (01751) 473221 |
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| NFSH - York (National Federation of Spiritual Healers) | |
| Description: | Meditation and healing, no appointment required. No charge, but donations accepted towards centre costs. |
| Open: | 7.15-9pm Thurs eve |
| Contact: | John Phelps |
| Address: | Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL |
| Telephone: | 01423 359241 |
| Fax: | 01423 359241 |
| Email: | jphelps@toucansurf.com |
| Website: | www.nfsh.org.uk |
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| North Yorkshire AIDS Action Ltd | |
| Description: | An HIV/AIDS voluntary organisation working in North Yorkshire. Services include practical and emotional support for people affected by HIV/AIDS, training and prevention work, information and resources. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 10am-4pm |
| Contact: | Kathryn Gallon |
| Address: | 12a St Saviours Place, York, YO1 7PJ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 640024 |
| Email: | info@northyorkshireaidsaction.org.uk |
| Website: | www.northyorkshireaidsaction.org.uk |
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| North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre | |
| Description: | Through musical improvisation music therapy improves communication and self expression. For all ages for those with physical or learning disabilities, mental health or emotional problems. |
| Open: | 9am-5pm ansaphone 24hrs |
| Contact: | Angela Harrison |
| Address: | 121 Town Street, Old Malton, Malton, YO17 7HD |
| Telephone: | (01653) 698129 |
| Fax: | (01653) 698129 |
| Email: | info@music-therapy.org.uk |
| Website: | www.music-therapy.org.uk |
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| North Yorkshire Wellbeing | |
| Description: | Wellbeing is the research charity for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and funds research into all aspects of womens & babies' health. |
| Contact: | Hilary Pring |
| Address: | The Old Vicarage, Wilberfoss, York, YO41 5NN |
| Telephone: | (01759) 380256 |
| Fax: | (01759) 380256 |
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| Relate (York & Harrogate) | |
| Description: | Provides a confidential counselling service for people having difficulties or anxieties in marriage or any adult couple relationship. Psychosexual therapy available. Relate-Teen service for young people affected by parents' relationship difficulties.Training and education programmes available in wide areas of personal growth and development. |
| Open: | Mon-Thurs 9.30am-3.30pm, Mon-Thurs 6-9pm |
| Address: | 14 Pavement, York, YO1 9UP |
| Telephone: | (01904) 625971 |
| Fax: | (01904) 642772 |
| Email: | relateyork@ukonline.co.uk |
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| Resource Centre for Deafened People | |
| Description: | Encourages better use of hearing aids. Demonstrates special telephones, TV/audio aids, smoke alarms, alarm clocks. All Welcome, admission free. Voluntary visiting service. Deaf awareness training. |
| Open: | Drop in Thurs 10am-5pm (other days by appointment). Office Tue-Fri 10-5pm |
| Contact: | David Lambden |
| Address: | Bootham House, 61 Bootham, York, YO30 7BT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 626583 |
| Fax: | (01904) 620105 |
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| SCOPE (North East, Yorkshire and The Humber) | |
| Description: | A national disability organisation whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Our fieldworkers offer information and support to disabled people, families and carers. Scope also campaigns for equality for all disabled people. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Alison White |
| Address: | Winston House, Monckton Rd, Wakefield, WF2 7AX |
| Telephone: | (01924) 366711 Textphone (01924) 299721 Free Helpline 0808 800 3333 |
| Fax: | 01924) 366764 |
| Email: | northeastandyorkshire@scope.org.uk |
| Website: | www.scope.org.uk |
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| Special Care Baby Unit - Support Group - York | |
| Description: | To provide emotional and practical support to parents of special care babies. To raise funds for the unit which will benefit the babies being cared for. |
| Contact: | Lynne Britton |
| Address: | Winston House, Monckton Rd, Wakefield, WF2 7AX |
| Telephone: | (01904) 765017 (Any day, reasonable time) |
| Email: | lynne.britton1@btinternet.com |
| Website: | www.supportscbuyork.co.uk |
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| St Leonards Hospice | |
| Description: | A specialist palliative care unit which aims to enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from life-threatening disease, and to support their families. Volunteers take on many roles and enhance the patients quality of life and give support to their families. |
| Open: | 24 hrs |
| Contact: | Volunteer Services Co-ordinator |
| Address: | 185 Tadcaster Road, York, YO24 1GL |
| Telephone: | (01904) 708553 |
| Fax: | (01904) 704337 |
| Email: | enquiries@stleonardshospice .org.uk |
| Website: | www.stleonardshospice.org.uk |
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| Survive (Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse in North Yorkshire) | |
| Description: | 1-to-1 meetings, information, self-help groups and book loan service for survivors of child sexual abuse and their friends and families. |
| Open: | Office Mon-Fri 9-5pm Helpline 7.30 -10pm Thurs. Answerphone messages checked and responded to Mon-Fri. |
| Contact: | Gill Main |
| Address: | 15 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET |
| Telephone: | Office (01904) 638813 Helpline (01904) 642830 (24hr ansaphone) |
| Email: | survive@onetel.net |
| Website: | www.survive-northyorks.org.uk |
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| Woodlands MS Resource & Respite Care Centre | |
| Description: | Respite Care: Short term respite care to anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis. Resource Centre: Information, support and advice regarding any issue affecting people with Multiple Sclerosis and family, friends, carers and health and social care professionals. |
| Open: | Respite Centre: 51 wks a year, usually closed early Jan. Provides 24hr nursing respite care. Resource Centre: Tel-office hours, Drop In - Tues 2-7pm, Thurs 10-2pm, 1st Sat each month 10-2pm |
| Address: | 120 Thief Lane, Hull Rd, York, YO10 3HU |
| Telephone: | 01904 430600 |
| Fax: | 01904 430055 |
| Email: | msresource@woodlands .org.uk |
| Website: | www.mssociety.org.uk |
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| York Against Cancer | |
| Description: | Aims: To fund cancer research, improve cancer treatment and provide cancer education within the city and its environs. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.30pm |
| Contact: | Keith Hayton |
| Address: | 31-33 North Moor Road, Huntington, York, YO32 9QN |
| Telephone: | (01904) 764466 |
| Fax: | (01904) 764414 |
| Email: | office@yorkagainstcancer.org.uk |
| Website: | www.yorkagainstcancer.org.uk |
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| Yorkshire Cancer Research (York Committee) | |
| Description: | The YCR operates independently since formation in 1925. YCR supports research within the county into the causes and cure of cancer in 5 Yorkshire universities and cancer teaching hospitals in Yorkshire. |
| Contact: | Mrs J Johnstone |
| Address: | 1 Lime Garth, Upper Poppleton, York, YO26 6DN |
| Telephone: | (01904) 798367 |