Family information directory

The BWBA is the governing body for wheelchair bowls in the UK. It is available to help bowlers, clubs, associations, and anyone with the interests of wheelchair bowlers at heart. It provides support including advising clubs on improving wheelchair access; advice on equipment especially bowls… Read more

The Artemis Team is a service which helps support young people, young mothers, and people with special needs, to prepare and assist them with independent living. They support young people with housing, finding education and training as well as providing advice around life skills. Read more

Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity is all about delivering high quality support, advice, knowledge, and care for those affected by one of the genetic leukodystrophies. Most of these conditions cause progressive neurodegeneration, are untreatable and sadly terminal, and those affected deal with many common factors. Some of the… Read more

SUDEP Action are a voluntary organisation dedicated to supporting families affected by Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy and other epilepsy related deaths, together with promoting aware & research around SUDEP. Read more

Get Kids Going! inspires disabled youngsters to compete in sporting events, from start to paralympic level, by also giving them sports grants to help with their: training, physiotherapy, sports psychology, travel, competition fees and the design and development of sports' equipment. With your help many… Read more

Retina UK is the national charity for families living with inherited retinal dystrophies. We fund research and provide information and support to those affected by inherited sight loss and the professionals who support them. We support anyone with the following visual impairments: Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP),… Read more

The National Association of Deafened People is a registered charity which provides information and support for deafened people who have lost all or most of their hearing, to help enable them to regain their independence and enjoy the best quality of life. Read more

Disability Snowsport UK is a charity that works to make sure that anyone with a disability, may it be learning, sensory or physical, can ski or snowboard alongside other people. Read more

The Colostomy Association is a charity which represents the interests of people with a colostomy.  It offers a telephone helpline to talk to patients as well as offering home visits at request. It also produces advisory literature and a quarterly magazine. Read more

Shaw Trust is a national charity that helps people facing disadvantage into work, gain skills and take control of their futures. It provides work programmes and specialist employment support schemes and helps people gain skills and into work. Read more