Family information directory

Dyspraxia Foundation offers information, support, and advice to all those affected by the condition, their families, friends, relatives. We work to increase awareness and understanding within the education and medical professions and employers. Read more

From before they are born until they are into their twenties, we help disadvantaged children across the UK. They help them through fostering or adoption – and by intervening early to stop neglect and abuse. We make life better for children with disabilities. We influence policy… Read more

Carers Trust currently has a grant fund open for individual adult carers, aged 16+.Carers can apply for grants of up to £300 for items or activities that will benefit them in their caring role, for example for• Breaks for carers, with or without the person… Read more

The Nystagmus Network is a registered charity in England and Wales supporting people living with nystagmus. Nystagmus is a complex eye condition, characterised by involuntary movements of the eye. The eyes appear to wobble or flicker from side to side, up and down or round… Read more

FitzRoy is a national charity that helps people with learning disabilities to live more independently. It provides support to people in their home and out in the community, helping them to make their own choices and encouraging them to succeed. Read more

SEND Advice Surrey is an impartial and confidential service that is at arm's length from the Local Authority. They offer information, advice, and support around special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) for parents and young people. You can book a slot at their new Face… Read more

Catalyst is a non-profit organisation working with people who are dealing with issues stemming from drug and alcohol misuse and mental health – including housing, involvement with criminal justice, relationships with family and friends and getting back into work. Guildford-based for over 30 years, we… Read more

Catalyst is a not-for-profit organisation providing mental health and drug and alcohol services for people in Surrey.   We offer non-medical interventions in a friendly, accessible, professional, and non-judgmental way. We believe people are their own best resource and we work to enable these skills to… Read more

Reach is a registered charity which supports Parents, Children and Young People who are affected by Upper Limb Deficiency.  It provides advice and guidance to parents as well as providing a support group run by families who have had similar experiences.  Read more

Canine Partners is a registered charity whose mission is to encourage through the provision of specially trained dogs for the disabled independence and where possible, to help people into education and employment. A canine partner assists with everyday tasks which are difficult, painful, or impossible for individuals… Read more