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  • Raising Kids
    Provides free information and advice to parents covering all ages from cradle to campus. Offers support through the 'Ask Our Expert' section and discussion forums.

  • Contact a Family
    The only UK charity providing support and advice to parents whatever the medical condition of their child.

  • YouthHealthTalk,org
    A selection of videos from many young people with epilepsy on a whole range of subjects to do with the condition - covering everything from their first seizure through to emotions, feelings and how humour has helped them.

  • Whizz-Kids
    Provides customised mobility equipment to disabled children and young people in the UK to increase their independence and improve the quality of life for them and their families. Also dedicated to providing help and advice to the children and their families and raising awareness of mobility-related issues through national campaigning.

  • Young Minds
    A UK charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people.

  • I CAN
    A UK children's working to foster the development of speech, language and communication skills in all children with a special focus on those who find this hard: children with a communication disability.

  • National Children's Bureau
    Promotes the interests and well-being of all children and young people across every aspect of their lives.

  • Matthew's Friends
    Written by parents offering support, information and advice in managing a child with epilepsy on the ketogenic diet.

  • Your Child's Health
    Aims to introduce parents, patients and doctors to the best web pages on any particular child health related topic.

  • AboutKidsHealth Epilepsy Resource Centre
    Aims to be a comprehesive, interactive resource for family of children with epilepsy, covering all areas of the condition.

  • Wired for Health
    Aims to provide accurate and engaging information on health for teachers and learners, and to provide information on the Healthy Schools Programme, a joint initiative between the Department of Health and the Department for Education and Skills.

  • The Roald Dahl Foundation
    Registered charity offering a programme of grant-giving to charities, hospital and individuals in the UK, giving practical assistance to children and families in the areas of neurology, haematology and literacy.

  • In Touch
    Providing information and contacts for parents of children with special needs, catering for all types of disability in children: learning difficulties, physical disabilities, or a combination of both.

  • Ohtahara syndrome self support group
    Aims to provide information and support to those caring for Ohtahara syndrome children, through its website and online discussion forum.

  • Bullying Online
    Provides help and advice for children being bullied, their parents, teachers and youth leaders.

  • Quality Information Checklist
    Helping children and young people assess the quality of information they find on the Internet.

  • Meningitis Research Foundation
    Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, after effects, scientific research and on support for those who have experienced the disease.

  • Kidscape
    Committed to keeping children safe from abuse, Kidscape is the only national charity dedicated to preventing bullying and child sexual abuse.

  • ACE (Advisory Centre for Education)
    An independent advice centre for parents, offering information about state education in England and Wales for 5-16 year olds.

  • ForParentsByParents
    Through the sharing of personal experiences, the site offers support, reassurance, information, ideas and practical solutions through all the elements of parenthood.

  • Hyperactive Children's Support Group
    Help and support for hyperactive children and their parents.

  • Brainwave
    Provides developmental therapy for children who have both physical and cognitive disabilities (whether caused by brain injury, genetic abnormality or accident) through a programme of physical and cognitive exercises designed according to each child’s very specific needs.

  • Child Brain Injury Trust
    Aims to improve the quality of life for all children and young people who have an acquired brain injury.

  • Child Death Helpline
    A listening service that offers emotional support to all those affected by the death of a child.

  • The Children's Legal Centre
    A unique, independent national charity concerned with law and policy affecting children and young people.

  • The Daisy Garland
    A charity that aims to improve the quality of life for children under the age of 12 with difficult to control epilepsy accompanied by developmental delay.

  • IPSEA (Independent Panel Special Education Advisors)
    An organisation defending children's right to special education provision.

  • Disabled Parents Network
    A national organisation of and for disabled people who are parents or who hope to become parents, and their families, friends and supporters.

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