Children's health: Finding help

Use these resources to find more information and support about your child’s health and the concerns you may have.

This list offers links to resources online you can use to find more information and share your experiences.

BritMums

BritMums is a large and influential parent blogging network with tips and discussions on many parenting topics.

britmums.com

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity

This charity raises money to help Great Ormond Street Hospital in London to provide world-class care for its young patients and their families, and to find new treatments for childhood illness. 

gosh.org

Wellchild

This charity helps sick children and their families to manage serious illness and complex health conditions through care, support and research.

wellchild.org.uk

Tamba

The Twins and Multiple Births Association (Tamba) is a charity set up by parents of twins, triplets and higher multiples and health professionals. It is the only UK wide organisation that directly helps tens of thousands of people meet the unique challenges that multiple birth families face.

tamba.org.uk

Contact a Family

This charity provides support, advice and information for families with disabled children.

cafamily.org.uk

ADHD.org.uk

Advice and support for parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other conditions, with links to local support groups.

adhd.org.uk

ADDISS

ADDISS provides people-friendly information and resources about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to anyone who needs assistance - parents, sufferers, teachers or health professionals.

addiss.co.uk

Little Princess Trust

A Charity which provides very high quality wigs free of charge to children suffering hair loss due to cancer treatment.

littleprincesses.org.uk

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

The college has a major role in training and professional standards in paediatrics, issues guidance and conducts research. 

rcpch.ac.uk