Inherited Metabolic diseases

If your child is affected by medical condition or disabilty we can help. Call our freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555 to get information, support and advice. You can also browse our range of parent guides on aspects of caring for a disabled child in our resource library.

To meet other parents see support groups below or meet other parents online in our closed Facebook group

You can search for specific inherited metabolic conditions on our on A-Z of medical conditions.

Other online sources of information:

NHS website
www.nhs.uk

Patient UK
www.patient.co.uk

Although alternative links have been selected with great care, Contact cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors. Alternative information providers give details of their quality control procedures on their website, which includes review of information by a qualified medical professional.

Is there support?

Metabolic Support UK (Formerly CLIMB)

Helpline: 0845 241 2173
Email: via website
Website: metabolicsupportuk.org

The Organisation is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1089588. It offers information and support on metabolic diseases to young people, adults, families and professionals. The Organisation also funds educational and primary research programmes and investigates treatments and medical services.

Group details last reviewed December 2023.