Family support service

When issues arise related to health care, employment, transport, recreation, education, funding, etc we are here to support you through the process, whether by acting on your behalf or giving you the necessary tools to proceed on your own.

Our Support Service is based in a new purpose built Family Support Centre in Cumbernauld and we aim to provide advice, advocacy & support to children, adults, families and all others affected by spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus.

» We can offer:

Lo-call helpline 08459 11 11 12

Intensive support for all families with new born babies

Home visits

Direct contact with one of our Family Support Staff

Specialist advice on medical issues

Pre-conceptual, folic acid and pregnancy advice

Information leaflets and publications

Information and training days

Social and leisure groups

Peer group support

Health Check Clinics

Subsidised holidays in wheelchair accessible accommodation

Shunt alert cards

Bi-annual free magazine