What is dyspraxia? Dyspraxia, a form of developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a common disorder affecting fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. It may also affect speech. DCD is a lifelong condition, formally recognised by international organisations including the World Health Organisation.…
Helping Families Early: What We Do? Early Help Early Help means that children, young people, and families receive the right help as soon as a problem emerges. This could be at any age through childhood and adolescence. In Sefton this is known as Helping Families…
Early intervention in psychosis services provide assessment and care for individuals experiencing a first onset of psychosis usually within the age range 14 - 35. Characteristically they focus on optimising medical control of psychotic symptoms, providing a range of psychological and family interventions and assisting…
Hesketh Centre,51-55 Albert RoadSouthportMerseysidePR9 0LT
ERIC was started by the Children’s Society in 1988 and we are the only UK childhood continence charity. We work to improve the quality of life of children, young people and their families in the UK who suffer from the consequences of wetting and soiling…
36 Old School HouseBritannia RoadKingswoodBristolBS15 8DB
Enhancing Quality of Life for People in Need We provide grants to other charities that support people of all ages living on low incomes who have a physical and/or mental disability or long-term illness. We do not accept grant applications from individualsor Community Interest Companies.…
The Edward Gostling Foundation,61 Thames StreetWindsorBerkshireSL4 1QW
The name Elifar stands for Every Life Is For A Reason, a philosophy which serves to remind us all that everyone deserves to enjoy the minimum standards of comfort and happiness, though for those with severe disability these are often not easily achieved. The financial,…
The name Elifar stands for Every Life Is For A Reason, a philosophy which serves to remind us all that everyone deserves to enjoy the minimum standards of comfort and happiness, though for those with severe disability these are often not easily achieved. The financial,…
Epilepsy Action is the leading representative organisation for epilepsy in the UK, with around 16,000 members. Epilepsy Action helps over 688,000 people every year through its range of services including its Advice and Information Centre, Branch network and Accredited Volunteer scheme. The organisation’s award-winning Website…
New Anstey House,Gate Way DriveYeadonLeedsYorksLS19 7XY
Erb's Palsy also known as Brachial Plexus Paralysis is a condition which mainly due to birth trauma, can affect 1 or the entire 5 primary nerves that supply the movement and feeling to an arm. Each baby's injury is individual. The paralysis can be partial…
Our technology centre in Manchester offers an unparalleled gaming experience for disabled people. Using the most up to date equipment, from retro arcade games of yesteryear to the latest virtual reality and driving simulators, we are taking gaming to the next level. With alternative control…
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition of widespread pain and profound fatigue. The pain tends to be felt as diffuse aching or burning, often described as head to toe. It may be worse at some times than at others. It may also change location, usually becoming…
12 Seedhill Road3007 Mile End MillPaisleyRenfrewshireScotlandPA1 1JS
This is a weekly yoga class for people in Liverpool or Merseyside with a physical and /or sensory disability to participate together in a safe and enjoyable way. The postures are designed specifically for your individual needs helping with flexibility, strength, and balance. Each class…
Fragile X Syndrome is the most common known inherited cause of learning disabilities, affecting around 1 in 4000 males and 1 in 8000 females. It can cause a wide range of difficulties with learning, as well as social, language, attentional, emotional, and behavioral problems. In addition,…
Galloway’s Society for the Blind was established in 1867 and since then has evolved and developed to provide a range of services to over 7000 Blind and Partially Sighted people across Lancashire and Sefton and a range of talking newspapers available nationally. Operating from four…
Galloways Society For The Blind22 Wright StreetSouthportMerseysidePR9 0TL
We help to protect patients and improve medical education and practice in the UK by setting standards for students and doctors. We support them in achieving and exceeding those standards, and take action when they are not met. Patients receive the best care when they work…
We produce information for patients, families and anyone interested in genetic conditions. Here you’ll find information about the basics of genetics and inheritance of genetic conditions, information about research, different types of genetic testing, genetic services in the UK and reproductive techniques for people at…
Get Kids Going! is a National charity which gives disabled children and young people - up to the age of 26 yrs - the wonderful opportunity of participating in sport. We provide them with specially built sports' wheelchairs so they can do: athletics, marathons, tennis,…
We offer great value for money on mobility aids which can benefit both the elderly and disabled adults. We are one of the UK's leading suppliers of new mobility scooters, wheelchairs, fully adjustable mobility chairs and beds. You can get mobility scooter finance today for…
Our services are on offer to people in Liverpool and surrounding areas and we are particularly supportive of providing relevant opportunities for disabled people and other disadvantaged groups. We understand the difficulties and prejudices that people living with a disability face and work hard to…
Greenbank College Project,Greenbank LaneLiverpoolMerseysideL17 1AG
We are Guide Dogs. And we’re here to help people with sight loss live the life they choose. Our team of 28 staff work from the Knotty Ash office, Liverpool, covering the counties of Merseyside and Cheshire. We have around 270 guide dog owners at…