Useful contacts – Disability
Carers UK
Campaigns for better deals for carers, and provides information on carers' rights.
20 Great Dover Street
London SE1 4LX
Tel: 020 7378 4999
Fax: 020 7378 9781
Helpline: 0808 808777
Open W, Th 10-12 & 2-4
Email: info@carersuk.org
Website: www.carersuk.org
Contact a Family
UK-wide charity providing advice, information and support to parents of all disabled children.
209-211 City Road
London EC1V 1JN
Tel: 020 7608 8700
Fax: 020 7608 8701
Helpline: 0808 808 3555
Open to parents and families M-F 10-4 and M 5:30-7:30
Text: 0808 808 3556
Email: info@cafamily.org.uk
Website: www.cafamily.org.uk
Disability, Pregnancy and Parenthood International (DPPI)
Organisation controlled by disabled parents that promotes better awareness and support for disabled people during pregnancy and as parents. Also for families, professionals and interested others.
National Centre for Disabled Parents
Unit F9, 89-93 Fonthill Road
London N4 3JH
Admin: 020 7263 3088
Freephone: 0800 018 4730
Text: 0800 018 9949
Email: office@dppi.org.uk
Website: www.dppi.org.uk
Disabled Parents Network
National organisation of, and for, disabled people who are parents or who hope to become parents, and for their families, friends and supporters.
81 Melton Road,
West Bridgford,
Nottingham, NG2 8EN
Helpline: 08702 410450
Open M,Tu,Th,F 12-2, W 7-9 pm
Email: e-help@disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk
Website: www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Government body that works to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society. Gives information and guidance on discrimination and human rights.
Equality and Human Rights Commission Helpline - England
Freepost RRLL-GHUX-CTRX
Arndale House
Arndale Centre
Manchester
M4 3EQ
0845 604 6610 - England main number
0845 604 6620 - England textphone
0845 604 6630 - England fax
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Wed 9:00 am-8:00 pm (last call taken at 7:45pm)
Equality and Human Rights Commission Helpline Wales
Freepost RRLR-UEYB-UYZL
3rd Floor
3 Callaghan Square
Cardiff
CF10 5BT0845 604 8810 – Wales main number0845 604 8820 – Wales textphone0845 604 8830 – Wales faxOpening hours: M, Tu, Th, F 9-5; W 9-7:45
Website: www.equalityhumanrights.com
Family Fund Trust
The Family Fund gives grants to low-income families in the UK to meet the additional needs of caring for a severely disabled child.
Unit 4, Alpha Court,
Monk's Cross Drive,
Huntington
York YO32 9WN
Tel: 0845 130 4542 or 01904 621115
Email: info@familyfund.org.uk
Website: www.familyfund.org.uk
