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	Cumbria Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service - A site for Cumbrian residents who are experiencing problems caused by drugs and alcohol, or who require information about the subject, and employers who may need advice on formulating and implementing workplace policies.
	DSA North East - The North East and Cumbria branch of the Down's Syndrome Association. The branch offers parental counselling, subsidised leisure activities, Christmas parties and events, play-groups, and a newsletters to people with Down's Syndrome, their families and their carers.
	puffofsmoke.co.uk - the Anti-Smoking Website - The anti smoking website for young people. Discussion forum, health facts, where to go for support and advice. Set up in conjunction with North Cumbria Health Action Zone.
	Ncbugs.com - Online resource for Communicable Disease Control and Environmental Health in North Cumbria. Intended for anyone with a personal or professional interest in communicable disease control.
	Cumbria Calm Zone - The Campaign Against Living Miserably, raises awareness of depression amongst young men across Manchester, Merseyside, Cumbria and Bedfordshire.
	West Cumbria Heart and Angina Support Group - A local registered charity seeking to support those who suffer from the effects of heart disease and Angina. This site provides details of the groups aims as well as important contact information.
	Cumbria Fire Service - Force aims are to protect and serve the communities of the County . Provides details of training services, a selection of recent incidents, careers and vacancies, and a photo gallery .
	Complementary Cumbria - Featuring a directory of complementary health practitioners in Cumbria, articles and a significant dates diary.
	The Lakeland College - Providing training in homeopathy, herbal medicine, flower essences and nutrition to practioner level. Supplying books, kits, audiotapes and practitioner supplies.
	BASICS Allerdale - Accredited pre-hospital care scheme operating in North West Cumbria. History, callout criteria, membership information and callout statistics.
	Speech Therapy West Cumbria - Based at Workington Infirmary, the speech and language therapy department provides a comprehensive service to all areas of the district working from clinics, health centres, and hospitals.
	Cumbria Stress Information Network - Project set up in response to the large amounts of stress experienced by people who live and/or work in Cumbria. provides information and contacts to support organisations.
	Counselling and therapy by Caroline Cattermole - Details of services of a counseller in South Cumbria.
	West Cumbria Hospice at Home - Providing nursing and counseling services at home for patients with a life-threatening illness. Includes list of services and centers, frequently asked questions, volunteer and donation information, and newsletter.
	Keswick First Responders - A group of trained volunteers set up to provide first aid until an emergency ambulance arrives.
	Health in North Cumbria - Guide to NHS services.

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