Chapter: Paediatrics: Community child health

Paediatrics: Voluntary and charitable organizations

Many different services are available and there is often a close connec-tion between these and statutory agencies particularly for children with disabilities.

Voluntary and charitable organizations

Many different services are available and there is often a close connec-tion between these and statutory agencies particularly for children with disabilities.

• Homestart: volunteers offer support in the family’s own home to families who have children aged <5yrs.

• Mencap: long established national charity for learning disabilities—all ages and causes.

• Scope: national charity with focus on CP.

• National Autistic Society.

Contact a Family: advice for families with disabled children

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