CUH

Useful links

John Farman Intensive Care Unit

 

On other websites

 

 

British Heart Foundation

A network of support groups for patients and families affected by heart problems.

 

> British Heart Foundation

 

 

British Lung Foundation

This supports 'Breath Easy' support groups, which are for anyone with lung problems.

 

> British Lung Foundation

 

 

 

CRUSE Bereavement Care

Provides help for people who have been bereaved by death, through one-to-one counselling and group support - including a group for newly bereaved people. Contact:

 

CRUSE Bereavement Care

(Cambridge branch)

St Luke's Church Centre

Victoria Road

Cambridge CB4 3DZ.

 

Counselling and referral line:

01223 302 662 (daily 0800–2000 with answerphone).

 

Administration Tel: 01223 302 670 (Mon–Fri: 0930–1330).

 

> CRUSE Bereavement Care (Cambridge Branch)

 

 

DIPEx (Database of Individual Patient Experiences)

DIPEx is an Oxford based registered charity. It is a database of audio, video and transcript of interviews with patients experiencing a particular illness or health problem. Includes a module on intensive care.

 

> DIPEx (Database of Individual Patient Experiences)

 

 

 

Headway (The National Head Injuries Association)

This specialises in providing support to people who have had head injuries, and their carers.

 

> Headway (The National Head Injuries Association)

 

 

 

Spinal Injuries Association

A self-help group for people who have spinal injuries.

 

> Spinal Injuries Association

 

 

 

The Compassionate Friends

An organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding, support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children.

 

> The Compassionate Friends

 

 

 

The National Association of Bereavement Services

A referral agency for bereavement services. Contact:

 

The National Association of Bereavement Services

2nd Floor

4 Pinchin Street

London E1 6DB

 

Tel: 020 7709 9090

 

 

On this website

 

> Bereavement Care Services

 

 

 

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Contact us:

John Farman ICU
Box 17,
Addenbrooke's Hospital,
Hills Road,
Cambridge CB2 0QQ

 

Tel: 01223 217 474
Fax: 01223 216 781

 

 


 

Download:

Life after a critical illness

 


 

Useful links

 

> Consent forms

 

> Accomodation for relatives of patients

 

> Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)

 

 

ACT

ACT – Making a difference for patients The registered charity for Addenbrooke's Hospital.

> ACT website