NOFAS UK

The National Organisation on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - UK (established as a Registered British Charity in September 2003) is committed to helping individuals with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), their families and carers by promoting public awareness about the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, with the aim of reducing the number of babies being born with FASD.

The organisation provides information to the general public, press and medical professionals and delivers the following services in the United Kingdom for families facing problems related to FASD:

Helpline – 08700 333 700 - open five days a week, Mon to Fri 10am-6pm to give advice, 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. The film is now being incorporated in training programmes for midwives throughout the UK.

Training and CPD Accredited Conferences.

Chairing the FASD Advisory Panel of International FASD Experts.

Working with the media to educate the public.

Leaflets and educational resources.

NOFAS-UK is working with the Department of Health to initiate new FASD research and is also liaising with Lord Mitchell in the House of Lords to bring the issue of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders to the attention of the British Government.