Local support & legal advice

Information about the help available in your area, from advice organisations to parent support groups, as well as finding legal advice.

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We have local teams in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and across London.

There may be a number of local advice and support organisations in your area. Here are some ideas to help you.

Find out more about parent support groups. mostly set up and run by parents and carers.

Read all about local parent carer forums, including how to find your local forum, and joining a forum.

Sometimes it may be necessary to get a legal opinion or take legal action to put things right.

If you believe your child has been injured due to poor medical treatment or advice, you should speak to a specialist solicitor.

Our friends at law firm Bolt Burdon Kemp have put together a step-by-step guide to making a medical negligence compensation claim.