Perthes' disease
Perthes' Disease
15 Recreation Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1HE
Tel: 01483 534431
Helpline: 01483 306637
Fax: 01483 503213
E-mail: perthes@cableol.co.uk
Web address: www.perthes.org.uk
Provides advice and comfort to parents of children suffering from Perthes' disease and other forms of osteochondritis. Holds meetings for parents of affected children to meet and share experiences, organising a Christmas party and an annual outing. Supports members obtaining attendance and mobility allowance for their children and maintains a stock of major buggies, wheelchairs and hand-propelled tricycles for free loan to members.