Help and Advice
The Thalidomide Society
We are here to assist you with managing your condition and supporting others.
The following information is only for guidance but you may need to ask for professional advice.
If you would like to contribute to this page please contact us with information so we can share it with others.
Our Objectives
The Society strives to provide insight and information to anyone seeking to understand the history of thalidomide, contributes to ongoing research and archival material on the drug and supports projects which aim to ensure the impact of thalidomide is never forgotten.
Health & Wellbeing
An aging Thalidomide community requires even more awareness of individuals needs.
Below are some links to information you may find useful.
- Benefits such as PIP and ESA
- Emotional Wellbeing
- Taking care of your health
- Living Well
- Webinars and Videos
Professional Help
We aim to empower Thalidomiders and people with similar disabilities to maintain their dignity and independence and navigate changes that may occur throughout life. Whether you are considering accepting assistance, exploring personal assistants, or using care agencies, this guide offers practical tips and reassurance to help you live the life you want.
Emotional Support
Your emotional wellbeing is extremely important for your mental health and helps you to be positive and happy, to be productive so that you can use your abilities to their full potential, and, helps you to deal with life’s changes.
Feelings of anxiety and depression have a negative effect on emotional wellbeing and most people will need support to understand what is happening and to put a plan in place to help overcome them.
Explore emotional wellbeing and things that may affect your mental health, together with options for support and therapies.
Helpful Tech & Gadgets
New tech can make our lives so much easier especially for people with a disability. New and exciting gadgets with great features come up as technology continues proliferating.
Below are a few websites which you may find useful. If you have any devices or gadgets you would like others to know about please let us know
