Children, Carers & Families

Arthritis Research UK information for young people

15,000 children and young people in the UK live with arthritis. ARUK provide information about arthritis for young people, their parents and teachers.

Arthritis Care information for young people

Aims to equip families of kids with arthritis with research-based information about how to live with arthritis.

BSPAR Standards of Care

Clinical standards of care for children and young people with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).

Care Directions

A guide to the care and rights of older people.

Carers Direct

NHS site providing carers with information, advice and support.

Carers Trust

A new charity which was formed by the merger of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and Crossroads Care in April 2012. They aim to ensure that information, advice and practical support are available to all carers across the UK.

Carers UK

A charity providing information and advice about caring alongside practical and emotional support for carers.

Children's Chronic Arthritis Association (CCAA)

Charity run by parents and professionals to provide help and information for children with arthritis, their families and professionals involved in their care.

Contact a Family

A national charity that exists to advise and support the families of disabled children whatever their condition or disability.  

Disabled Parents Network

A national organization of, and for, disabled people who are parents, or hope to become parents, and their families, friends and supporters.

Disability, Pregnancy & Parenthood International

Promotes better awareness and support for disabled people considering, during and after pregnancy, and as parents.

Home-Start

Providing informal and friendly support for families with young children.

Olivia's Vision

Support and information for people with uveitis.

Printo UK

Provides information on paediatric, rheumatic diseases and treatment centres.

Reach Out

Information, resources, videos, blogs and more for disabled young people, parents, families and people who work with disabled children.

Scottish Network for arthritis in children (SNAC)

The SNAC provide a support network in Scotland for children with arthritis and their families, offering information and support.

Strongbones

A charity set up to help children with conditions affecting the bones.

The Sick Children's Trust

A charity to support and promote the recovery of sick children and, to support the well being of the family as a whole.