Social Action Groups

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Sue Ryder Nettlebed

Sue Ryder provide specialist palliative care services, aiming to help people live as well as possible with the effects of their illness by offering care, symptom management and support by a team of health care professionals.

Sue Ryder (Nettlebed) Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuBaCA2BT80

Restore Charity in Oxford

Restore are an Oxfordshire charity that supports people with mental health issues to do the things they want to do. For example; hobbies, jobs, activities etc. They provide a range of mental health support services including coaching, recovery groups, sport and activity groups and training.

Helen & Douglas House

Helen & Douglas House has the time and expertise to care for children and young adults with lifeshortening conditions and support their families. The two hospice houses offer specialist symptom and pain management, medically-supported short breaks and end-of-life care, as well as counselling and practical support for the whole family. Helen House opened in 1982 as the world's first children's hospice. Douglas House opened in 2004 as the world's first hospice specifically for young adults aged 16-35.

Helen & Douglas House Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NL2DY63pBw

The Global Movement for Children

The main objectives of the GMC are to: Unite and coordinate a large global constituency of organisations and people to influence public opinion and organise collective action; Promote and support child participation; Influence and encourage political commitments and accountability.

http://www.gmfc.org/

Global Movement for Children Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbjFB-0FGsw