Family information directory

Dyscover is a charity providing long-term support and opportunities to people with aphasia and their families. Sessions are led by professional speech and language therapists and are designed to help people to adjust to living with aphasia. The service help members to develop strategies for… Read more

EIiP is an outreach service for young people aged 14-35 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. It offers engagement, assessment and up to a 3-year care plan. EIiP aims to reduce the duration of untreated psychosis. What the service provides:  Engage Family Based… Read more

The Hearing Voices Network offer support, information and understanding to individuals who hear voices and anyone who supports them. They aim to raise awareness and give individuals the opportunity to talk to others. Read more

Woking Eating Disorder Support (Woking EDS) provide monthly self-help groups for people coping with an eating disorder and their careers. Read more

Mobility Equipment Hire Direct specialise in short term rental of mobility equipment and can have it delivered anywhere in the UK and select locations abroad. Check the website to see the range of equipment available to hire from mobility scooters, wheelchairs to profile beds and… Read more

The Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity offers an early intervention service for babies and children under five years of age with cerebral palsy and other motor learning impairments. They help children to develop physical, emotional, social and communication skills through play activities which are fun.… Read more

Afasic is the UK charity representing children and young people with speech, language, and communication difficulties, working for their inclusion in society and supporting their parents and carers.Our Advice and Information Services provide support to thousands of people every year, including Helpline and email support,… Read more

We provide support to thousands of people every year, covering many aspects of their lives: from psychological and well-being therapeutic recovery interventions through to everyday employment, housing, independent and community support needs. We aim to enable everyone to recover and / or move towards their… Read more

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

DEBRA is the national charity supporting those directly affected by, and working with, Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – a potentially fatal skin condition that causes constant pain due to unstoppable internal and external blistering.It offers practical, financial, and emotional support to, and advocates for the EB… Read more