Family information directory

MACS is a national charity supporting children born without eyes or with underdeveloped eyes. The charity offers support and resources including a freephone helpline, financial assistance, respite holidays and practical advice around health and benefits.  Read more

Sebastian's Action Trust respite holiday breaks to families at Bluebells, as well as outreach support. They support families where a child or young person (aged 0-19) has a life-limiting or life-threatening condition and families who have suffered the loss of a child, sibling, or grandchild. Read more

The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice is an adult hospice caring for terminally ill people and their families. Patients, carers, and relatives are supported in their own homes, in the community, at the Hospice in Farnham and at the Beacon Centre in Guildford. Read more

The Grandparents Legal Centre advise about the steps grandparents can take to try and resolve issues such as contact to Grandchildren, taking on children when a parent cannot look after a child and care proceedings involving a grandchild. Read more

The Epilepsy Society is a registered charity and provider of epilepsy services. It aims to work for everyone affected by epilepsy in the UK. The Epilepsy Society carries out medical research, as well as providing specialist medical and care services. It also offers a range of information resources,… Read more

Together for Short Lives supports children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions and all those who support, love and care for them. Read more

HEART UK provides support through a Cholesterol Helpline, information on its website, leaflets, and fact sheet. It also campaigns for improved identification and standards of care. Their dedicated, experienced team offer impartial information on blood fats and related conditions.    Read more

Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. They provide practical, medical, emotional, and financial support and campaign for better cancer care. They also have an online community for people affected by the same cancer to share their experiences and ask experts… Read more

The Disability Law Service is a charity whose aim is to provide information, advice, and assistance to those with disabilities and their careers. It offers free legal advice on community Care Law, Disability Discrimination, Employment Law, and Welfare Benefits. Read more

A drop-in peer support group for parents of children with SEND. If you're finding it hard to manage some of the challenges of being a parent of a child with SEND, Surrey Care Trust and Hale Community Centre are offering a 'coffee and chat' morning.… Read more