UK ASBAH SERVICES IN NORTHERN IRELAND
UK ASBAH in Northern Ireland offers a range of unique services targeted towards:
support to parents before and around the birth of their baby, or diagnosis of the disability
support to the child and family on educational matters
specialised information and help on health matters
helping young people access services to progress towards control of their lives
responding to the needs of adults with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus.
ASBAH employs a network of Advisers throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland who deliver advice, support and advocacy services. ASBAH staff also includes Specialist Advisers in education, health and continence management.
ASBAH works in partnership with a network of independent affiliated Local Associations-including the Northern Ireland Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus-to share information and promote good practice, and to deliver a range of high-quality support and specialist services.
ASBAH takes pride in the levels of expertise available among their staff, and in having ready access to a range of professional advice from external advisers. Advisory committees for medical matters and education are comprised of professionals from the relevant fields who offer guidance for ASBAH's services.
UK ASBAH's work is financed by voluntary donations, trading activities and grants from charitable and corporate trusts. They deeply appreciate the goodwill and generosity of the many individuals, community groups and companies who make it possible for them to work as a centre of excellence.
Posted 01 October, 2009 06:54:20 GMT