No two people with CGD have exactly the same needs, and at different times the same person needs different services. For example, emotional support or a good listener may be most valuable at one point, when at another point people may look for the sort of information on practicalities that we provide in our fact sheets.
We offer specialist support services through our clinical nurse support service and our clinical psychology service. While the charity does not itself provide medical advice, we can help you access advice from medical sources and we can give examples of how other people have coped.
Do you think you may have CGD? If you think the answer is 'Yes', please look at our CGD Patient + Family Route Map, which will guide you through what to do next.
Our care services for members resident in the UK include
- Medical advice and care from a specialist paediatric CGD nurse and an adult CGD nurse.
- Help from a clinical psychologist - click here or please phone 01725 517 977 for details
- Emotional support and listening on the telephone
- Crisis support and preparation for major life events
- Information, via telephone, newsletter and website including latest research findings
- Introductions to others who can help, including CGD families
- Organisation of social and educational events
- Lobbying on behalf of the CGD community
- Raising awareness of CGD through the media and other channels.
IMPORTANT NOTE :
The information contained on this website is intended only as a guideline, not as a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor if you or your child has any CGD symptoms or concerns.
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