ADDISS
Provides people friendly information and
resources about Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder to anyone who needs
assistance - parents, sufferers, teachers or
health professionals.
ADDISS have a wide range of resources about
all aspects of ADHD and associated
conditions, with special sections for
parents, children, teenagers and
professionals.
Who
for: Anyone
Referral: Self
Cost: No charge
Contacts
Website:
http://www.addiss.co.uk/
Telephone: 020 8952
2800
Association of
Breastfeeding Mothers
The
ABM was founded in 1980 by a group of
mothers who felt that there was a need for
another breastfeeding organization. They are
a charity run by mothers for mothers,
committed to giving friendly support and
supplying accurate information to all women
wishing to breastfeed.
Who
for: All breastfeeding mothers who need
support and access to accurate information
Referral: Self
Cost: £18
Contacts
Website:
http://abm.me.uk/website/
Telephone: 08444 122 948
Helpline:
08444 122 949
BDF Newlife
BDF
Newlife was founded in 1991 as the Birth Defects
Foundation, by parents, doctors and business
people dedicated to fighting what is now the
biggest threat to child health.
Since
1991 the BDF has been active in helping babies,
children and families affected by inborn
conditions. Through research, support and action
they fight to improve the lives of those
affected, and to reduce the chances of our
children and our children’s children being
affected.
Who for:
Anyone
Referral: Self
Cost: No charge
Contacts
Website:
http://www.bdfnewlife.co.uk/
Telephone: 01543 468888
Nurse Service :
08700 70 70 20
BLISS – The Premature
Baby Charity
BLISS
was established 27 years ago, and is the only
national organisation dedicated to working for
special care babies and their families.
They are
committed to improving the conditions facing
newborn babies by supporting parents practically
and emotionally – to help them become effective
carers of their babies and to make confident and
informed decisions.
They
provide support to parents through a dedicated
Family Support Team who operate a Freephone
Helpline and online interactive parent message
board and provide online information and free
publications.
Who for:
Anyone
Referral: Self
Cost: No charge
Contacts
Website:
http://www.bliss.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7378 1122
Helpline : 0500
618140
Practical Parenting
Advice
Run by
Dr Andy Gill (PhD in Psychology), Practical
Parenting Advice is a FREE one-stop resource
for parents and professionals wanting tips and
support on child behaviour, development and
family relationships. It has won many
international
awards and is ranked in the top 3
parenting sites worldwide.
The
website offers a quality and effective service
in order to meet the needs of parents and
children and those working with families
The
Practical Parenting Advice
parenting course has been used by 1,000's of
parents and professionals and typically achieves
a 60% reduction in common child behaviour
difficulties.
Who for:
Anyone
Referral: Self
Cost: No charge
Contacts
Website:
http://www.parentsadvicecentre.org
The Breastfeeding Network
BfN
Registered Breastfeeding Supporters are
volunteers who have done extensive training, and
are also mothers who have breastfed their
babies. They are able to provide a unique
service that is complementary to that of health
visitors, midwives and other health
professionals. Breastfeeding Supporters are
available at the end of the phone to give
information and support to mothers who have
challenges with breastfeeding, and will visit
new mothers at home where possible.
Who for:
All breastfeeding mothers who need support
Referral: Self
Cost: 5p per minute via BT landline
Contacts
Website:
http://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/
Supporterline :
0870 900 878
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