Useful links
Here are some links to organisations that, in addition to the Foundation, can provide you with help and support relating to bereavement or the after effects associated with meningitis and septicaemia.
Disability Living Foundation Helpline
For people with disabilities and their carers, offering advice and information on all aspects of equipment for daily living. This organisation also has a display centre of disability equipment. UK wide.
www.dlf.org.uk
Disability Unit of the Department of Work and Pensions
Provides information for people with disabilities on their civil rights and benefit entitlement. UK wide.
www.disability.gov.uk
Encephalitis Ireland
Support to help improve the quality of life of those directly and indirectly affected encephalities in the Republic of Ireland.
www.encephalitiesireland.ie
Encephalitis Society
Support and information for people affected by encephalitis, their families, friends and health professionals. UK wide.
www.encephalitis.info
Enuresis Resource and Information Centre (ERIC)
Information and support for children and young people with bed-wetting, daytime wetting or soiling problems. UK wide.
www.eric.org.uk
Epilepsy Action
Offers advice and information for people with epilepsy, their family, doctors and other health professionals. UK wide.
www.epilepsy.org.uk
Epilepsy Scotland
Meeting the needs of people with epilepsy in Scotland
www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk
Family Fund
Provides grants and information for families who care for severely disabled children under the age of 16. UK wide.
www.familyfund.org.uk
General Medical Council
If you have a concern about your doctor. UK wide.
www.gmc-uk.org/patientshelp
Group B Strep Support
Offers information and support to families affected by Group B Streptococcal disease. UK wide.
www.gbss.org.uk
