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Dad.info

advice and support service specifically for dads.

Dear Albert

Dear Albert helps individuals to stop taking alcohol and drugs. If you would like help and information on how to address any form of addictive behaviour or substance misuse, or are looking for answers on behalf of a family member or friend / associate, please visit our site.

Dementia UK

Free confidential advice and support on any aspect of dementia care.

Depression UK

Depression UK is a National Self-Help Organisation that helps people cope with their depression. The charity is run by a team of 15 or more volunteers who welcome you to join us.

Disability Benefits Enquiry Line

Government information for disabled people and carers. Check website for contact details of various benefits helplines

Disabled Information and Advice Line (DIAL UK)

DIAL is an independent network of local disability information and advice services, run by and for disabled people.

Do2Learn Resources -

Do2learn provides thousands of free pages with social skills and behavioural regulation activities and guidance, learning songs and games, communication cards, academic material, and transition guides for employment and life skills

Down's Heart Group

A charity offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down's Syndrome including: one to one support, telephone helpline and newsletters.

Down's Syndrome - NHS Choices

Down's syndrome, also known as Down syndrome, is a genetic condition that typically causes some level of learning disability and characteristic physical features.

Down's Syndrome Association

Supporting People with Down’s Syndrome throughout their lives

Down's Syndrome Liverpool (DSL)

For people with Down's syndrome and their carers in Liverpool

Dyspraxia Foundation

The Dyspraxia Foundation acts as a resource and information centre including a helpline for those wishing to learn more about dyspraxia.

National Deaf Children's Society

The National Deaf Children's Society is a British charity dedicated to providing support, information and advice for deaf children and young people, their families and professionals working with them. Resources available - https://www.ndcs.org.uk/documents-and-resources/

National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline

The Down's Syndrome Medical Interest Group - Parent Resources

Links to 'parent-friendly' information