Quotes from the heart by parents
We have created a directory of information accessible to all. It contains information on benefits, funding and holidays as well as information specific to various conditions.
Categorised under the subjects below are websites and resources recommended by B.A.N.G.
To view our recommendations select the subject of your choice.
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Note: External publications and links are selected and reviewed by B.A.N.G. However, the Group is not responsible for the content of external websites and publications.
Action for Sick Children - charity dedicated to informing, promoting and campaigning on behalf of all needs of sick children
Website: www.ascscotland.org.uk
Ouch! is a website from the BBC that reflects the lives and experiences of disabled people. It has articles, blogs, a messageboard. Aimed at those with a stakehold in disability: family, friends, professionals and disabled people themselves.
Website: www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/
Here you will find information on a range of health topics and the services on offer here in the Scottish Borders to support you or someone you know with a long term condition.
Website: www.bordershealthinhand.scot.nhs.uk/
Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) is a Scottish charity established to provide hospice services in Scotland for children and young people with life-limiting conditions.
Website: www.chas.org.uk
For families of disabled children, advice support and useful resource
Website: www.cafamily.org.uk
Our mission is to celebrate and support fathers and families raising children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities.
Website: www.fathersnetwork.org
In short, it is designed to be a useful resource created for the people of the Borders by the people living and working in the Borders.
Website: www.onlineborders.org.uk
This is a great link for any parent carer who would like support,a great service offering advice on how to manage various stressful situations
Website: www.counselling-directory.org.uk
Advice and useful printable tables/tools for measuring your child's feet at home.
Website: www.shoebuy.com/customer/tables.jsp