Action for Sick Children,
National Children’s Bureau,
Wakley Street,
London,
EC1V 7QE

Tel: 020 7843 6444
Helpline: 0800 074 4519

http://www.actionforsickchildren.org

In Wales:
The Association for the Welfare of Children in Hospitals (AWCH Wales)
31 Penyrheol Drive
Sketty
Swansea SA2 9JT
(01792) 205227

http://www.awchwales.org.uk/

To promote equality health care services for children in hospital, at home and in the community. Promotes awareness of the needs of children and their families in the Health Service in Wales. To give information and support to parents and carers.*

BLISS
2nd floor
Camelford House
87-89 Albert Embankment
London SE1 7TP
0870 7700 337
www.bliss.org.uk
Parent support network for families of babies who need intensive or special care. Local branches.*

Contact a Family
209-211 City Road
London EC1V 1JN
(020) 7608 8700
www.cafamily.org.uk

In Wales:
Tridents Court
East Moors Road
Cardiff CF24 5TD
(029) 2044 9569
Links families of children with special needs through contact lines. All disabilities. Local parent support groups.*

Council for Disabled Children
8 Wakley Street
London EC1 7QE
(020) 7843 6061
www.ncb.org.uk/cdc/index.htm
Information for parents and details of organisations offering help with particular disabilities.*

Disability Action (NI)
Portside Business Park
189 Airport Road West
Belfast BT3 9ED
(028) 9029 7880
Information and advice on physical disability and local organisations.

Disability Information Trust
Mary Marlborough Centre
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
Windmill Road
Headington
Oxford OX3 7LD
(01865) 227592 (answerphone)
www.abilityonline.org.uk/disability_information_trust.htm
Assesses and tests equipment for people with disabilities. Publishes information in series Equipment for Disabled People.

Disabled Living Foundation (DLF)
380-384 Harrow Road
London W9 2HU
(020) 7289 6111
0845 130 9177 (helpline 10am-4pm Mon-Fri)
0870 603 9176 (textphone 10am-4pm Mon-Fri)
www.dlf.org.uk

In Northern Ireland:
Disabled Living Centre
Regional Disablement Services
Musgrave Park Hospital
Stockman's Lane
Belfast BT9 7JB
(028) 9066 9501 ext. 2708

In Wales:
Disability Wales
Llys Ifor
Crescent Road
Caerphilly CF83 1XL
(029) 2088 7325
Information and advice on all aspects of disability, especially equipment and daily living problems. Referral to other organisations for adults and children with disabilities.*

Disability, Pregnancy and Parenthood International (DPPi)
National Centre for Disabled Parents
Unit F9
89-93 Fonthill Road
London N4 3JH
0800 018 4730 (Freephone 9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
0800 018 9949 (Text)
freespace.virgin.net/disabled.parents
Information service on parenting issues for disabled people and allied professionals.

Genetic Interest Group (GIG)
Unit 4D
Leroy House
436 Essex Road
London N1 3QP
(020) 7704 3141
www.gig.org.uk
Umbrella body for support groups working with those affected by specific genetic disorders.

Northern Ireland Mother and Baby Action (NIMBA) (NI)
Hope House
54 Scotch Quarter
Carrickfergus
County Antrim BT38 7DP
(028) 9332 9933
www.nimba.org.uk
A local charity offering support and advice to parents of premature, ill or disabled babies who need intensive or special care. A parents' support network is available throughout Northern Ireland, as well as practical services for parents.

Phab
Summit House
Wandle Road
Croydon CR0 1DF
(020) 8667 9443
www.fabb.org.uk

In Northern Ireland:
Phab Northern Ireland
Mourne House
Knockbracken Healthcare Park
Saintfield Road
Belfast BT8 8BH
(028) 9050 4800
www.phabni.org

In Wales:
Phab Wales
(029) 2075 0700
(01824) 705859
Promotes integration between disabled and non-disabled people through social, leisure and educational activities.