Children in Scotland
Membership organisation representing the interests of children and young people in Scotland on behalf of its members.
Princes House, 5 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh EH2 4RG
info@childreninscotland.org.uk
www.childreninscotland.org.uk
Contact a Family
National organisation providing information on Specific Conditions, Rare Disorders and UK Family Support Groups.
209-211 City Road, London EC1V 1JN
Helpline 0808 808 3555
www.cafamily.org.uk
Family Fund
Provides grants and information related to the care of disabled or seriously ill children under the age of 16 in the UK.
Family Fund, PO Box 50, York Y01 9ZX
Tel 0845 130 4542
www.familyfund.org.uk
(Application forms also available from CHIP+)
Positive Parenting
Provides support and training for parents
Scottish Development Manager, 19 Bellfield Road, North Kessock Inverness IV1 3XU
01463 731 508
colinwilson@parenting.org.uk
www.parenting.org.uk
SNIP
Special Needs Information Point
14 Rillbank Terrace, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh EH9 1LN
0131 536 0583 snip@btinternet.com
www.snipinfo.org
The CARER
Tips and advice to all carers on getting help, everyday practicalities, accommodation, health issues, money matters and bereavement
The Carer, Daresbury Point, Green Wood Drive, Manor Park, Cheshire, WA7 1UP
www.thecarer.co.uk