National Organisation on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - UK

Protecting children, supporting families, and educating the public about the FASD, the leading known cause of physical and mental disabilities

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Introduction
NOFAS-UK is committed to helping individuals with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), their families and carers.

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.


    NOFAS-UK Services
  • 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.



    Contact Information

HELPLINE 08700 333 700

NOFAS-UK
157 Beaufort Park
London
NW11 6DA
England

email: nofas-uk@midlantic.co.uk

Tel: 0208 458 5951
Fax: 0208 209 3296

Registered Charity Number: 1101935

For more information on FASD:

NOFAS (USA)
FASD Connections
FAS Aware UK
EU FASD

 

*Use the international, medical spelling 'Fetal', instead of the British spelling 'foetal', to access studies and international resources.

  NOFAS-UK 157 Beaufort Park, London, England NW11 6DA
Tel: 0208 458 5951 Fax: 0208 209 3296
Registered Charity Number: 1101935
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