Groups directory - Health and Wellbeing

Abbeyfield York Society
The Abbeyfield York Society provides sheltered housing for the older person in two locations in York. Dringhouses, and Beckfield Lane. Accomodation is bed-sitting rooms with en-suite facilities. All meals are provided.

Access Group
Aim to improve disabled people's access to public places, shops, transport, education etc.

Action Epilepsy York Branch
To provide information on epilepsy and encourage a wide and sympathetic understanding of the condition.

Alcoholics Anonymous - York Branch
AA is a self help fellowship of men and women who support one another in attaining and maintaining a lifestyle free from alcohol.

Anna Semlyen - Yoga in York
Beginners and improvers yoga classes in York and private lessons. Specialist in pregnancy, postnatal and baby and lower back care.

Aquarian Arts
Together we explore spiritual development and learn about complementory therapies. We have visiting speakers, hold workshops and have social evenings.

Arthritis Research Campaign
Local branch of national charity the purpose of which is funding research into all aspects of arthritis. Help and donations always welcome.

Baobab Centre
We support people and organisations providing training, coaching, counselling, human resource services and mediation. We are based in York.

Breathe Easy York
We are a support group for all people with any kind of lung condition and their carers.

Briar House Resources CIC
Briar House Resources exists for people to teach and study subjects related to health, as well as hold business and cultural meetings & events. We are open for community groups to hire. We have very reasonable rates. We also offer FREE healthy seminars for improving your own health at home. Starting in Feb 2009.