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.
Scope Response
Helpline for disabled people with a focus on cerebral palsy, their families and carers. Offers information, support and can also offer a telephone interpreting service to people whose preferred language is not English. Part of Scope. England and Wales.
www.scope.org.uk
SNAP Cymru
Information and support to families of children who have special educational needs. Wales only.
www.snapcymru.org
Steps
Helpline for people with hip, leg and foot conditions. UK wide.
www.steps-charity.org.uk
The Compassionate Friends
Provides support and advice to parents and their families after the death of their son or daughter at any age from any cause
www.tcf.org.uk
The Ear Foundation
Provides advice and support for deaf children and teenagers with cochlear implants, their parents, carers and local professionals. Bridges the gap between the work of the specialist clinic and the child's community, where the implant will be used in everyday communications. UK wide.
www.earfoundation.org.uk
The Elizabeth Foundation
Offers parent centered services and courses for babies and young children with hearing loss and provides families with support, education and encouragement. UK wide.
www.elizabeth-foundation.org
The Murray Foundation
Information and advice for those affected by limb loss or absence.
www.murray-foundation.org.uk
Winston's Wish
Winston's Wish offers a range of services to bereaved children, young people and their families.
www.winstonswish.org.uk
YoungMinds
YoungMinds' parent's information service provides information and advice for any adult with concerns about the mental health of a child or young person. UK wide.
www.youngminds.org.uk
