National Organisation on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - UK

NOFAS-UK promotes public awareness about the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy with the goal to reduce the number of babies being born with FASD.

NOFAS-UK acts as a source of information to the general public, press and to medical professionals.

NOFAS-UK's vision is to provide specialised services in the United Kingdom for families facing problems related to FASD.

• Helpline – 08700 333 700 five days a week Mon to Fri 10am-6pm to give advise, support and information to all callers concerned about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
  
  
• Support group meetings for individuals affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, their families, carers and health professionals.
  
  
• Playgroups for children supervised by professional carers with CRB checks.
  
  
• Family Support Newsletter
  
  
• Educational film, “A Child for Life”, about FASD with a pack for schools, midwives, families and other bodies to educate people about FASD and the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy.
  
  
• NOFAS-UK is working with the Department of Health to initiate new FASD research.
  
  
• NOFAS-UK provides training and organises CPD Accredited Conferences.
  
  
• NOFAS-UK chairs the FASD Advisory Panel of International FASD Experts.
  
  
• NOFAS-UK works with the media to educate the public.
  
  
• Provides leaflets and educational resources.