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.
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
RNIB Helpline
Information, support and advice for anyone with a serious sight problem. UK wide.
www.rnib.org.uk
RNID Information Line
Information service for deaf and hard of hearing people, their carers, families and professionals. UK wide.
www.rnid.org.uk
RNID Tinnitus Helpline
Information for people with tinnitus, their families and friends. Information on tinnitus clinics and self-help groups. UK wide.
www.rnid.org.uk
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
For information on how to contact a local speech therapist.
www.rcslt.org
SANELINE
Information and support for people with mental ill health, their families, carers, friends and professionals. UK wide.
www.sane.org.uk