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.
Irish Wheelchair Association
Providing a wide range of services in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
www.iwa.ie
Limbless Association
Information, advice and support for people of all ages who are without one or more limbs. UK wide.
www.limbless-association.org
National Association for Deaf People
NAD has a national network of resource centres providing a range of accessible Services to deaf and hard of hearing people and their families. Republic of Ireland.
www.iol.ie/~nad
National Deaf Children's Society
For parents of deaf children and young deaf people. Provides information on all aspects of childhood deafness. Offers advice on benefits, educational issues, equipment and technology, hearing aids, hearing tests etc. UK wide.
www.ndcs.org.uk
National Society for Epilepsy
Emotional support and information for people with epilepsy, their families, carers and health professionals. Can provide written information resources from the Information and Education Department. UK wide.
www.epilepsynse.org.uk
Pain Association of Scotland
Operates a network of self-management training groups, education and peer support for people with any chronic painful condition. Scotland only.
www.painassociation.com
Pain Society
Publishes booklets intended to help sufferers of chronic pain, how to help and treatment at pain management clinics.
www.britishpainsociety.org
Rathbone Training
Provides advice, support and training for children 14-19 year olds with special educational needs. UK wide.
www.rathboneuk.org
Reach
Provides support and advice for children with hand or arm deficiencies, and their parents. UK wide.
www.reach.org.uk
REMAP
Retired engineers use their expertise to make one off technical aids, free of charge, to help disabled people of all ages. UK wide.
www.remap.org.uk