Williams Syndrome Foundation
How to contact this service
Description
The Williams Syndrome Foundation promotes research and funding, and provides help and support for families with affected children. The incidence of Williams Syndrome is approximately 1 in 18,000. The Foundation hears of increasing numbers of cases each year – the figure rises as awareness grows.
There are numerous benefits to becoming a member of the Foundation. Research helps current and future generations. There are Regional Contacts around the country – all are parents of WS children / adults – who keep in touch with local families, arrange meetings, organise awareness, fundraising, social and information events.
The Foundation organises regular online and national meetings as well as local gatherings for families. The Foundation offers funding for holidays for WS adults and families every year. The Foundation acts as support, information and advisory service and keeps members in touch through publications, events and a nationwide regional network. It also keeps a register of all known WS cases and provides access to professionals to promote research to improve the lives of the WS population.
The Williams Syndrome Foundation is a registered charity (no. 281014).
- Cost
- Memberships are £10 a year, but a free option is available
- Locality
- National Organisation
- Age range
- Suitable for ages from 0 to 100 years
- Referral route
- No Referral Needed
- For people with
- Genetic Conditions
- Learning Disabilities
- Eligibility criteria
- Open to Everyone
- Provider category
- Specialist Services - For those who require longer-term support
Follow this service
Address
Williams Syndrome Foundation, Box 103, Charter House, Lord Montgomery Way
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 2SN
United Kingdom
Publication on the Local Offer does not endorse a provider, so please take reasonable steps to ensure that any service found on the Local Offer is suitable for your family member. For more information, please read our disclaimer.
Last updated 09 July 2024