Are you feeling vulnerable in your own house or flat? Talk to Care Link. Why not have an alarm button or bell round your neck to get assistance within seconds? They hold details of you and the next of kin who they can call if anything goes wrong. Don't worry if you set the alarm off accidentally, the person on the other end will just talk to you to make sure everything is OK. Of course when you do set it off in a real emergency they will contact your key-holder for you and if necessary will arrange an ambulance. Don't sit at home worrying about what may happen to you if you fall, give them a ring on 673 105.

Thyroid Friends Group

This is a group where thyroid sufferers will be able to provide moral support to each other. It is an informal support and discussion group and is user led. The group members are very friendly and are there to help you and everybody who helps others with the problem. It is for anyone interested in Thyroid disease, sufferers, their friends and family. The group meets on every first Tuesday of every month from 7 to 9pm at Level 2, Hanover House, 118 Queens Road, Brighton (half way along the road to the train station, close to Community Base). Contact Jemma for more information on 07817 430631.

Written by Margaret MacDonald.