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 | BIRTH DEFECTS FOUNDATION |
The Birth Defects Foundation is a registered charity which aims to improve
child health in the UK by funding and promoting basic medical research into
birth defects of all kinds. It also offers support in the following ways: - It recognises the specific needs of those families affected and offers a
national telephone helpline (number above) which offers support, comfort,
related information and referral to a specific support group if relevant.
- The Foundation publishes a booklet, What Next? specially prepared
for families awaiting the outcome of tests or recently receiving a birth
defects diagnosis. This is available to families free via the helpline or to
professionals for a small donation. The booklet is designed to help parents
work through questions to try to make sense of their situation and find a way
forward. Simple and clear themes are used throughout the booklet and much of
the information is based on the real experiences of other families who have
also faced this situation.
Birth Defects Foundation
Family Services
Martindale
Hawks Green
Cannock
Staffs
WS11 2XN  01543 468400 (helpline)
01543 468888
 01543 468999
 http://www.birthdefects.co.uk/
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