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ILLNESS/DISABILITY
CONTACT A FAMILY
Charity providing support and advice to parents whatever the medical
condition of their child.
Free helpline: 0808 808 3555, Monday to Friday: 10am – 4pm
and Monday evenings: 5.30 - 7.30pm
www.cafamily.org.uk
DISABLED PARENTS NETWORK
Disabled Parents Network (DPN) is a national organisation
of and for disabled people who are parents or who hope to become
parents, and their families, friends and supporters
Helpline: 08702 410 450
www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk/
DISABILITY, PREGNANCY AND PARENTHOOD
INTERNATIONAL
Disability, Pregnancy and Parenthood international (DPPI) is a
small UK-based registered charity, controlled by disabled parents,
which promotes better awareness and support for disabled people
considering, during and after pregnancy and as parents.
Freephone: 0800 018 4730
www.dppi.org.uk
DOWN’S SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
Help for people with Down’s Syndrome, and information, reassurance
and support for the families of new babies with Down’s Syndrome.
Tel: 0845 230 0372
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
MIND
Mental health charity working to create a better life for everyone
with experience of mental distress.
Info line 0845 766 0163
www.mind.org.uk
NATIONAL DEAF CHILDREN SOCIETY
Provides support, information and advice for deaf children and
their families.
Freephone: 0808 800 8880 (voice or text), Monday to Friday: 10am
– 5pm
www.ndcs.org.uk
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