This is a work-in-progress directory of English-language digital communities designed to connect people around health-based issues. If you know of any other communities you think should be added to this list, please get in touch.
Note: There are also multiple forums for various conditions on large networks like Reddit, Mumsnet, and Inspire, which can be browsed outside of this directory.
Acne
TalkAcne – one of the Talk Health Partnership group of online communities
Acne.Org – forums hosted by Acne.Org who have now developed acne products
Realself – forums hosted by cosmetic treatment company Realself
Alcohol
Club Soda – UK based community for people looking to cut down, have a break from or quit drinking. Community interacts on Facebook.
This Naked Mind – US based global social network for people looking to change their relationship with alcohol
Daily Strength – US based global community with a wide range of medical health groups that can be created by members, including a group for alcohol and addiction
Allergy
TalkAllergy – one of the Talk Health Partnership group of online communities
Arthritis
TalkArthritis – one of the Talk Health Partnership group of online communities
Bladder and Bowel Health
TalkBladder – one of the Talk Health Partnership group of online communities
TalkBowel – one of the Talk Health Partnership group of online communities
Cancer (General)
Live Better With – UK-based global forum dealing with all aspects of living with cancer
My LifeLine – Social network with blogging features connecting people around cancer
Cancer (Specific)
Prostate Cancer UK – Forums run by UK charity Prostate Cancer UK
Advanced Breast Cancer – One of the US-based Inspire groups’ online communities
Cervical Screening/Cervical Cancers
Jo’sTrust – Forum-based community run by UK-based cervical cancer charity Jo’s Trust
National Cervical Cancer Coalition – US-based community – one of the Inspire group’s collection of communities including support groups and discussion around HPV and cervical cancer – local communities available based on location
Macmillan Online Community – Online groups and forums run by UK charity MacMillan including forums around cancer for LGBT communities
Diabetes
Diabetes.co.uk – UK based global community for people with living with diabetes
Daily Strength – US based global community with a wide range of medical health groups that can be created by members, and a number of small communities around diabetes
Beyond Type 1 – a range of diabetes programmes based around community – community platforms include online platform TuDiabetes and the BeyondType1 App/Online site – also has Spanish language community platforms available
Eczema
TalkEczema – one of the Talk Health Partnership group of online communities
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
TalkIBS – one of the Talk Health Partnership group of online communities
Mental Health
Daily Strength – US based global community with a wide range of medical health groups, but the largest communities here are around mental health issues
Menopause
Live Better With – UK-based global forum for menopause support and information
Pregnancy
Mumsnet – Global and regional forums based on all aspects of pregnancy
Psoriasis
TalkPsoriasis – one of the Talk Health Partnership group of online communities
Scars
TalkScars – one of the Talk Health Partnership group of online communities
Respiratory
TalkRespiratory – one of the Talk Health Partnership group of online communities
Rosacea
TalkRosacea – one of the Talk Health Partnership group of online communities
Weight Loss
TalkWeight – one of the Talk Health Partnership group of online communities
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