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Perthes Association Scotland

29 Leander Crescent
Deanpark Estate
Renfrew
PA4 0XB

Tel: 0141 885 0001 or 0141 561 0001
Best time to telephone: 24 hours

The Perthes Association Scotland tries to advise and help in a practical way, families of children suffering from Perthes' disease. Help is offered in the following ways:

  • A member of the Association is available at the end of a telephone line for any worried or distressed parents.
  • Visits to children in hospital or at home can be arranged.
  • Families will be put in touch with the Perthes family living nearest to them as this can provide welcome support, particularly when the condition is first diagnosed.
  • Free of charge equipment loan including hand-propelled trikes, and wheelchairs.
  • Outings are arranged.
  • Annual newsletter.

The Association produces a useful information booklet which includes information on the disease and diagnosis, treatment, clothing and footwear, financial assistance and leisure activities.

Checked: 7 Mar 2008

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PS - Health and Poverty

Perhaps the biggest cause of ill health in the world is poverty. Help to Make Poverty History. For example, why not lend some of your money to disadvantaged communities to enable them to trade their way out of poverty through schemes such as Shared Interest.

See also MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY North East for details and links to campaigns against poverty.

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