Health

Beacon - provides up to 90 minutes free advice and a free toolkit on continuing health care (CHC), including on CHC assessments and appeals.  

• https://www.beaconchc.co.uk/how-we-can-help/free-information-and-advice-on-nhs-continuing-healthcare/  
• 0345 548 0300 

Contact - has a comprehensive directory of medical conditions and learning disabilities, with details of organisations which can provide support for each type. You can also download or request a hard copy of Contact’s free “Helpful guide for families with disabled children”. It also has a dedicated page on support when a child does not have a diagnosis.

ERIC - The Children’s Bowel and Bladder Charity: https://eric.org.uk/ 

ERIC provides a free helpline, information, advice and resources on children’s continence issues, including best practice guidance for education settings.

SHINE - (Spina bifida. Hydrocephalus. Information. Networking. Equality): https://www.shinecharity.org.uk/

SHINE is a charity which provides a range of free services for children and adults living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, and their parents. Services include health support, legal support and education support.

Stroke Association - Childhood Stroke Support Service: https://www.stroke.org.uk/childhood-stroke

The Stroke Association offers a Childhood Stroke Support Service, which has information and advice for parents and carers of children affected by childhood stroke. Services include practical information and a support service.