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.
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
SNAP Cymru
Information and support to families of children who have special educational needs. Wales only.
www.snapcymru.org
Steps
For people with a lower limb condition. UK wide.
www.steps-charity.org.uk
The Children’s Trust at Tadworth Court
Offers appropriate care, treatment, education and rehabilitation to children with exceptional needs and profound disabilities and gives support to their families. UK wide.
www.thechildrenstrust.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