On this page we give information for UK residents suffering from common health conditions who are concerned about the Coronavirus and the impact infection could have on their health. These helplines are manned by professionals and volunteers who can give information and advice on self-isolating and how to gain access to important medicines while at home.
If you believe you have contracted Covid-19 and your health is in immediate danger then phone 999. Or, if it is not an emergency phone 111.
Medical Condition | Helpline |
Allergy |
|
Allergy UK | 01322 619 898 |
Asthma | |
Asthma UK | 0300 222 5800 |
Cardiomyopathy | |
Cardiomyopathy UK |
0800 018 1024 |
Cancer |
|
Macmillan | 0808 808 00 00 |
Roy Castle Lung Cancer | 0800 358 7200 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) |
|
British Lung Foundation | 0300 0030 555 |
Cystic Fibrosis | |
Cystic Fibrosis Trust |
0300 373 1000 |
Dementia | |
Dementia UK | 0800 888 6678 |
Diabetes | |
Diabetes UK | 0345 123 2399 |
Disabled | |
Scope | 0808 800 3333 |
Emphysema |
|
British Lung Foundation | 0300 0030 555 |
Heart Disease |
|
British Heart Foundation | 0300 330 3311 |
HIV | |
HIV Scotland | 0131 558 3713 |
Kidney Disease | |
Kidney Care UK | 01420 541 424 |
Leukaemia |
|
Leukaemia Care | 0808 8010 444 |
Mental Health | |
Equity | 0800 917 6470 |
Healthy Mind UK |
0800 046 8687 |
Pandas | 0808 1961 776 |
SANE | 0300 304 7000 |
Young Minds parent helpline | 0808 802 5544 |
Multiple Sclerosis | |
MS Society | 0808 800 8000 |
Parkinson’s |
|
Parkinson’s UK | 0808 800 0303 |
Rett Syndrome |
|
Rett UK |
01582 798 911 |
Stroke |
|
Stroke Association | 0303 3033 100 |
Chest heart & Stroke Scotland |
0808 801 0899 |