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ARC (Antenatal Results and Choices)
A charity providing non-directive support and information to parents throughout the antenatal testing process.
Tel: 0207 631 0285 (monday to friday, 10am to 5.30pm)
Website: www.arc-uk.org
Association for Post Natal Illness
Support for mothers suffering from postnatal illness.
Tel: 020 7386 0868
Website: www.apni.org
Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Information, advice and support to people affected by these disabilities.
Tel: 01733 555988
Website: www.asbah.org
Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service
Provides support, information and resources about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder for parents, sufferers and carers.
Tel: 020 8906 9068
Website: www.addiss.co.uk
British Association of Play Therapists
Aims to promote and develop standards of training and practice in play therapy, to encourage sharing of information, experience and skills and to provide a national resource for the general public. BAPT provides support, information and guidance to the general public, as well as professional standards, regulations and registration for play therapists.
Tel: 01932 828 638
Website: www.bapt.info
Community Practitioners' and Health Visitors' Association
UK professional body representing registered nurses and health visitors.
Tel: 020 7939 7000
Website: www.msfcphva.org
Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Provides information and support on all aspects ectopic pregnancy.
Tel: 01895 238025
Website: www.ectopic.org
Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths
Leading cot death charity working to prevent cot death and promote baby health to parents, carers and professionals.
Tel: 0870 787 0554
Website: www.fsid.org.uk
Genetic Interest Group
Umbrella body for support groups working with people affected by specific genetic disorders, providing information about services in the NHS and elsewhere.
Tel: 020 7704 3141
Website: www.gig.org.uk
Institute of Child Health
British institute for research into the study and treatment of childhood disease; part of University College London.
Tel: not available
Website: www.ich.ucl.ac.uk
MIND
Working for a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress in England and Wales.
Tel: 0845 766 0163
Website: www.mind.org.uk
The Miscarriage Association
Provides support for those who have suffered the loss of a baby during pregnancy.
Tel: 01924 200799
Scotland: 0131 334 8883
Website: www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk
The National Autistic Society
Information on autism and Asperger syndrome, and support services in the UK.
Tel: 0845 070 4004
Website: www.nas.org.uk
National Childbirth Trust
Information on pregnancy and babycare as well as antenatal classes, local support groups and nearly new sales.
Tel: 0870 444 8707
Website: www.nct.org.uk
NHS Direct
Helpline and gateway to health information on the internet.
Tel: 0845 4647
Website: www.nhsdirect.org.uk
Sane
Practical information, emotional support and crisis care for people affected by mental health problems.
Tel: 0845 767 8000 (12pm - 2am)
Website: www.sane.org.uk
SDP Info
Information and support for women with pelvic dysfunction.
Tel: 0870 770 3236
Website: www.spd-uk.org
SureStart
Aims to improve the health and wellbeing of families and children, so children are ready to shine when they go to school.
Tel: 0870 000 2288
Website: www.surestart.gov.uk
Young Minds
A national charity concerned with the mental health of children and young people.
Tel: 0800 018 2138
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
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