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.
DEBRA
For people whose skin doesn’t work – we do. DEBRA is the national charity that funds research and healthcare to support individuals and families affected by EB. DEBRA was the world's first EB patient support group.
Phone number: +441344771961
Address: DEBRA, The Capitol Building, Oldbury, Bracknell, RG12 8FZ
Destination Florida Children's Charity
Destination Florida organises life-enhancing biennial trips to Florida for around 72 children from across the North of England. Each trip will last several days where they can visit all the major theme parks. High quality medical and pastoral care is provided, also providing the children's primary carers to have a respite while the child is on their trip.
Phone number: +441617897788
Address: Clarendon Business Centre, 38 Clarendon Road, Eccles, Greater Manchester, M30 9ES
Visit the Destination Florida Children's Charity website
Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK's vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. They campaign and support those affected by diabetes and fund research that will one day lead to a cure.
Phone number: +443451232399
Address: Wells Lawrence House, 126 Back Church Lane, London E1 1FH
Disability Grants
A site that provides information on charities and trusts that provide grants to children and young people in the UK.
Visit the Disability Grants website
Dravet Syndrome UK
Dravet Syndrome UK is an independent UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by Dravet syndrome through support, education and medical research.
Phone number: +441246912421
Address: PO Box 756, Chesterfield, S43 9EB
Visit the Dravet syndrome UK website
Dreamflight
Dreamflight is a registered UK charity that changes young lives through taking children with a serious illness or disability on the holiday of a lifetime to Orlando, Florida.
Each October, 192 children from all over the UK, accompanied by a team of medical carers, board a Boeing 747 - hired by Dreamflight - and spend a magical 10 days of fun and excitement in Orlando. Many of the children could not undertake such a trip without the support of the army of volunteer doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and non-medics who care for the children 24 hours a day.
Phone number: +441494722733
Address: 15 Chiltern Court, Asheridge Road, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 2PX
Dreams Come True
Dreams Come True is a national wish granting charity for children and young adults between the ages of 2-21 who live with serious and life-limiting conditions.
Phone number: +441428726330
Address: Exchange House, 33 Station Road, Liphook, Hants, GU30 7DW
Visit the Dreams Come True website
Dressability
'Tailoired to fit your needs'. Their focus is on making a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, by providing user friendly clothing that allows them to express their own individual style and promote independence and wellbeing.
Phone number: +441793512878
Address: Unit 2, Bradbury House, Westmead Drive, Swindon, SN5 7ER
Visit the Dressability website
Duchenne UK
Duchenne UK is a lean, ambitious and highly focused charity with a clear vision: to fund and accelerate treatments and a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and to do so in a decade.
Phone number: +442030967496
Address: 56 Wood Lane, London, W12 7SB
Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA)
Website where an online form can be found and completed by international travellers seeking to visit the USA under the Visa Waiver programme.