Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, throughout the past year, some of the information provided in the Gateway website may be outdated or changed. We are trying to resolve this for all organisations; apologies if you have been affected.

Help and support with other physical disabilities

Below is a list of links to websites for other types of physical disabilities, not already listed as a separate FAQ in the physical disabilities section of this site. The NHS Choices website can also provide further information about specific medical conditions.

  • Ataxia – Ataxia UK (helpline 0845 644 0606)
  • Brain injury – Headway (helpline 0808 800 2244)
  • Brittle Bone / Osteogenesis Imperfecta – Brittle Bone Society
  • Dystonia – Dystonia Society (helpline 0845 458 6322)
  • Huntington’s Disease – Huntington’s Disease Association (supportline 0151 331 5444)
  • Motor Neurone Disease – MND Association (connect line 0845 7626 262)
  • Neurofibromatosis – Neuro Foundation
  • Parkinson’s Disease – Parkinson’s UK (helpline 0808 800 0303)
  • Restricted growth/Dwarfism – Restricted Growth Association
  • Tremor – National Tremor Foundation (helpline 0800 328 8046)

If you still cannot find the information that you are looking for then please contact us and we will do our best to help.