Steps Charity : Links

Links

Links to steps Charity Worldwide Site

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Sponsors

	http://www.buchananorthotics.co.uk/index.php Buchanan orthotics limited is a long established bespoke footwear and orthoses manufacturer, using this expertise to develop our range of modular footwear which, as you will see, offers an extensive range of fittings and styles which are made to the highest standard of craftsmanship.
	http://www.ossur.com/ Ossur's mission is to design quality solutions that harness technology and improve mobility. We will utilize our corporate values and core competencies to build lasting partnerships. In doing so, we will produce successful outcomes and realize our vision of a life without limitations.

Clubfoot

	clubfoot.co.uk is produced by parents for parents and offeres practical advice and support to those affected by clubfoot.
	Talipes Information for Parents is a comprehensive site with information and archived messages.
	The website of Aberdeen University's Research into CTEV.
	To parents of children born with club feet, information about the Ponseti Method.
	The clubfeet.co.uk website was developed by the family of Anthony in order to share with you their experiences of having a child with clubfeet. All the information is based on their own personal experiences.
	Discussion group about the non-surgical methods of treating clubfoot (also known as Talipes), but specifically the Ponseti Method.

Hip Problems

	A guide for parents about the Hip Spica Cast.
	A Clicky Hips Club designed for parents of children with CDH/DDH to help share information and support each other.
	Hip Baby is a site set up by parents in the USA to provide information on caring for a child in spilnts and or hip spicas.

LLD

	The Limbless Association provides information, advice and support for those who are without one or more limbs.
	Minnesota Limb Length Centre provides information on treatments avaibale for limb lengthening and correction.
	The International Child Amputee Network provides information and support to children with absent or underdeveloped limbs and their families.
	The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is a national, non-profit amputee consumer educational organization representing people who have experienced amputation or are born with limb differences. The web site offers lots of information including a virtual library and FAQs.

External Fixators

	The Istanbul University website offers background information and photographic case studies on Ilizarov fixator treatment.
	This is a Canadian site with information on childrens orthopaedic conditions and treatment, including Ilizarov apparatus.

Medical / Health Information

The NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme website aims to provide information on fetal anomaly screening, specifically using ultrasound scanning as a screening tool. The anomaly scan is performed in most hospitals in the UK at around 18-20 weeks.

	The British Medical Journal holds an archive of medical articles dating back to January 1995
	The British Paediatric Surveillance Unit (BPSU) was jointly set up by Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Health Protection Agency and the Institute of Child Health, London in 1986 to undertake active surveillance of rare paediatric disorders.
	INVOLVE is a national advisory Group, funded by the Department of Health, which aims to promote and support active public involvement in NHS, public health and social care research.
	The aim of the Department of Health (DH) is to improve the health and wellbeing of people in England.
	A site to help you access health information and information about NHS services in England: http://www.nhs.uk/

Other related conditions

	Parents of Perthes are a group whose children/grandchildren has or has had Le Calve Perthes Disease.
	Perthes Assocation is a voluntary organisation, which aims to help and advise families of children suffering from Perthes' disease and Associated conditions.
	Arthritis Care exists to support people with arthritis. They are the UK's largest organisation working with and for all people who have arthritis.
	The Hypermobility Syndrome Association (HMSA) is a charity run by and for people diagnosed with the Hypermobility Syndrome (HMS).

The Ehlers Danlos Support Group is a Registered Charity (No. 1014641) run by ordinary men and women most of whom have EDS, and some who simply wish to help.

Fundraising


	The Institute of Fundraising is the professional membership body for UK fundraisers, working to promote the highest standards in fundraising practice and management.

	The Charity Commission is established by law as the regulator and registrar for charities in England and Wales.