National Support Groups

There are a large number of different national support groups, some for specific disabilities, and others that can help a wider variety of families and individuals.

The charity Contact a Family is often the best place to start when looking for advice, as it holds information on hundreds of conditions, and family support groups. Tel: 0808 808 3555

If you cannot find a relevant support group or need further assistance, contact the CAN - Children with Additional Needs - Network, who will be able to help. Tel: 0118 974 3750

• Conditions A to C

• Conditions D to G 

• Conditions H to N

• Conditions O to Z

General Disability Organisations

• Action for Sick Children - Advice on health and care - Tel: 0800 0744 519

• Cerebra - For children with all additional needs and disabilities - Tel: 0800 328 1159

• Contact a Family - Tel: 0808 808 3555

• Face2Face - Parents supporting parents - Tel: 0844 800 9189

• Newlife Foundation - For sick and disabled children - Tel: 0800 902 0095

• Well-Child - Support for children with health needs - Tel: 0845 458 8171