Practical Support for disabled children and their families

Some of these organisations may be able to offer you and your family practical support.

Listening Books
A postal audio book library for those who cannot read a book in the usual way due to disability or illness.
www.listening-books.org.uk
020 74079417

Childcare Link
www.childcarelink.gov.uk/

The Disabled Living Foundation
This foundation provides information for people who use equipment to live a more independent life. Visit www.dlf.org.uk

Portage
Portage offers support to families whose children have a variety of disabilities. Visit www.portage.org.uk for further information

Homestart
An organization that help families in need who have one or more children under the age of 5. Visit www.home-start.org.uk

Holiday care
For people with specials needs seeking holiday advice
www.holidaycare.org
0845 1249974

Disability rights commission
www.drc-gb.org
0845 7622633

Social care association
www.socialcaring.co.uk
0208 3971411

Disability law service
www.dls.org.uk
0207 7919800

The childrens trust
Provides care, therapy and education for children with disabilities and complex health needs and rehabilitation for children with acquired brain injuries. Visit www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk or call
01737 365000

Holiday care
For people with specials needs seeking holiday advice
www.holidaycare.org
0845 1249974

Abilitynet
Making computer tehcnology accessible to people with disabilities. www.abilitynet.org.uk
01926 312847

Assist UK
Advice on independent living equipment
www.assist-uk.org
0870 7702866

Sue Ryder Care
Provides palliative care, neurological care and homecare
www.suerydercare.org
020 74000440

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