Useful Websites

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL

Great Ormond Street's mission is to improve the health of children by being the foremost centre of excellence in Europe for specialist paediatric services and for research, evaluation and education in the field of child health. The site is designed for clinical and research professionals. If you are a member of the public, please visit the about us page for more general information about our work. The Dermatology Speciality listed within the Clinical Services Directory contains details of the Consultants and Clinics that deal with birthmarks.
Website: www.ich.ucl.ac.uk

BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF DERMATOLOGISTS

The British Association of Dermatologists have set up this web site to provide reliable information about the skin and skin diseases. It contains an information sheet on Strawberry Marks and Port Wine Stains.
Website: www.bad.org.uk

PATIENT UK

Patient UK is a directory of UK websites that provide information on health, disease and illness.
Website: www.patient.co.uk

CONTACT A FAMILY

Contact a Family (CaF) is the only UK charity that provides support and advice to parents whatever the medical condition of their child.
Website: www.cafamily.org.uk
Contact a Family offer a freephone helpline for parents of children with a disability or medical condition.
The national helpline number is 0808 808 3555. Opening hours are 10:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
The freephone service acts as a one-stop information and advice centre. It has several aims:

To provide information on disabling and medical conditions, together with advice on many of the key issues facing parents such as benefits, special educational needs and respite. All medical information produced by Contact a Family is written be leading doctors and paediatricians, specifically for parents and families.
To put parents in touch with local information services and support groups and other specialist voluntary organisations.
To put families in touch on a one-to-one basis. Many parents want to speak individually with families. This is particularly important for families caring for a child with a rare condition where there may not be a support network.
To provide a sympathetic listening ear. Many parents, particularly when they have just received a diagnosis for their child, wish to talk things through.