Useful resources for wish families
We're often asked for help and information on other support charities – and sometimes we need our wish families to obtain official documents to assist us in granting their wish.
Please see the list below for links to useful websites and other charities.
Rett UK
Rett UK provides professional support to people living with Rett syndrome across the UK. The charity is dedicated to supporting and empowering people with Rett Syndrome and their families.
Phone number: +441582798911
Address: Victory House, Chobham Street, Luton, LU1 3BS
Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity
This charities vision is to help and empower every seriously ill child to lead a marvellous life. They help to provide complex care that they and their families desperately need. Their nurses are specially trained to help meet their emotional and physical needs, helping to ensure they live the best life possible.
Phone number: +441494890465
Address: Montague House, 23 Woodside Road, Amersham, Bucks, HP6 6AA
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Ronald McDonald House Charities provides free 'home away from home' accommodation to families while their child is in hospital. There are 14 Ronald McDonald Houses across the UK, all located close to specialist children's hospitals. The houses are open 365 days a year and are equipped with everything you would find in a family home. Families can get a good night's sleep, prepare their own meals and feel at home, knowing that they're only a moments away from their child.
Phone number: +443000111113
Address: 11-59 High Road, East Finchley, London, N2 8AW
SENSE
Supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deaf, blind or have sensory impairments. SENSE is there to help people communicate and experience the world, and to ensure people do not feel isolated or unable to fulfil their potential.
Phone number: +443003309250
Address: Sense, 101 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9LG
Schengen Visas
Family members that do not own a British passport will need to check whether a Schengen Visa is required to travel within the EU.