Family information directory

London Friend is an LBGTQ+ charity which supports the health and mental well-being of the LGBTQ+ community in and around London. They offer counselling, online support, support groups and helplines. Read more

The Multiple System Atrophy Trust is a support and information service for people who have multiple system atrophy (MSA) and their families. They provide telephone and email support for a range of issues such as financial support, care support, equipment and grants, online and in-person… Read more

CLAPA is a UK-wide voluntary organisation helping those with, and affected by, cleft lip and palate. It offers services including local parent-to-parent support, online support groups, one to one support, support feeding babies with clefts along with help for children and adolescents affected by clefts at… Read more

Asthma UK provides information and support for people who are affected by asthma, through a national advice line, support groups, website, and publications. They also support research into the causes and treatment of asthma. Read more

The National Federation of Prostate Cancer Support Groups is the only patient-led UK-wide charity representing people with prostate cancer and those who care for them. Read more

Diabetes UK is a registered charity that cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of every person affected by or at risk of diabetes. It offers support through a telephone helpline, local support groups and its online community. It also provides an advocacy service,… Read more

Survivors UK provide a National Helpline, Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services, Counselling and Group Work for young men and adult men who have experienced sexual abuse at any time in their lives.  Read more

The National Organisation for Foetal Alcohol Syndrome UK (NOFAS-UK) is a registered charity dedicated to supporting people affected by foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), and their families and communities. It provides a telephone helpline; organises support groups and offers information through its website. Read more

Hearing Link works with people living with acquired hearing loss, whose main method of communication is speech. They help individuals adjust to the practical and emotional challenges that hearing loss can bring such as support groups, in person and online information sessions, helpdesk service and… Read more

Patients run the Association for Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Disorders (AMEND), for patients to support and inform those affected by multiple endocrine neoplasia disorders and their associated endocrine tumours. AMEND provides patient information through booklets and newsletters, it also offers a counselling service and social media… Read more