Family information directory

Epilepsy Action offers assistance and support to people with epilepsy with a national network of branches, accredited volunteers, regular regional conferences and freephone and email helplines. Read more

The Encephalitis Society provides support to adults and children affected by encephalitis, along with their families and carers. Read more

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is Great Britain’s national equality body. Its job is to help make Britain fairer. They do this by safeguarding and enforcing the laws that protect people’s rights to fairness, dignity, and respect. Read more

Face2Face offers a one-to-one free confidential befriending service for parents of children with a disability. All our befrienders are parents who have been trained to give the best possible support. We will offer one to one emotional support in your own home without any agenda… Read more

Supports families whose children and relatives have fragile X syndrome – the most common cause of inherited learning disabilities. This local branch of the national charity meets monthly and provides information and support in Surrey. Read more

The Hyperactive Children's Support Group is a registered charity which helps children who are hyperactive or have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and their families. Its specialism is advocating a dietary approach to the problem of hyperactivity.   Read more

IPSEA provides legally based information and next step advice on any educational issue that is the result of a child’s special educational needs or disability.  Appointments are 30 minutes and advisers give you up-to-date information on the law and clear next-step advice. Phone appointments need… Read more

Irlen Centres provide initial screening to determine whether individuals have the symptoms of Irlen Syndrome. Read more

KIDS is a registered charity which helps disabled children and young people to gain independence, social skills, and self-confidence. KIDS supports teenagers and young adults to develop practical, social, and interpersonal skills. It provides parents with support and breaks from the pressures of caring for a… Read more

Livability provides disability and community services that promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. This includes residential care and support for people with complex disabilities, wheelchair accessible housing, affordable and accessible holidays, campaigning, training and social inclusion, respite care, disability specialist nursing, brain injury rehabilitation and… Read more