 | THE NEUROFIBROMATOSIS ASSOCIATION |
AimsFounded in 1981, the aims of the Association are: - to help not only those with neurofibromatosis but also their families
through the employment of a nationwide network of professional Family Support
Workers (FSWs). These FSWs are based mainly in Genetics Departments of major
hospitals and are able to provide expert advice and support for people with
both Nf1 and Nf2
- to help improve clinical care for patients with Nf
- to encourage the establishment of mutual support groups throughout the
country to help counter the feeling of isolation felt by many people affected
by Nf
- to provide accurate and up to date information not only to the patients
themselves but also to medical professionals, healthcare workers, teachers and
others concerned in the care of those affected
- to fund research.
AwardsGrants are made when funds are available and advertised in the Lancet. The
grants are available only for Nf research and subject to peer review.
The Neurofibromatosis Association
82 London Road
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey KT2 6PX 020-8547 1636
020-8974 5601
nfa@zetnet.co.uk
http://www.nfa.zetnet.co.uk
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