REACH- the Association for Children with Hand or Arm Deficiency

Reach was formed in 1978 by parents of children who were missing part of their arm or a hand, in order to lobby for the provision of a new artificial arm under the NHS. Since then Reach has grown to become a national organisation providing support and advice for children with hand or arm deficiencies, and their parents.

The membership includes families with children of all ages, from baby to teenager. A number of adults with limb deficiencies also belong to Reach, willing and able to offer the benefit of their experiences. Membership is open to anyone interested in furthering the aims and objectives, including health professionals, friends and relations.

Reach offers:
· local branches which provide support and an opportunity for children and parents to meet
· national office providing advice and support
· quarterly newsletter 'Within Reach'
· insurance cover for the child's 'good' arm (covers UK residents from age 2 as long as they are Reach members)
· hire scheme for one-handed recorders

The Scottish Branch

The Scottish Branch is made up of a committee of parents, whose children have an upper limb deficiency. The committee consists of
* Branch Coordinator - Stacy Roulston
* Treasurer - Derek Carr
* REACH Trustee - Michael Moran
* Committee Member - Kenny Gullen

They aim to keep events informal and based on supporting the whole family.

"The Scottish Branch covers all mainland Scotland and the islands, which is a huge geographical area. The members vary in age from birth up to adulthood. Therefore it is very difficult to arrange events which are suitable for everyone. After speaking to many families we found that the majority of members had the same concerns therefore we have tried to meet these concerns.


	Welcome to the REACH Scottish Branch Website This website is aimed at those members of Reach currently living in Scotland. For details of the UK organisation, and for more information on what Reach does, please go to the main Reach website at www.reach.org.uk Reach was formed in 1978 by parents of children who were missing part of their arm or a hand, in order to lobby for the provision of a new artificial arm under the NHS. Since then Reach has grown to become a national organisation providing support and advice for children with hand or arm deficiencies, and their parents. The membership includes families with children of all ages, from baby to teenager. A number of adults with limb deficiencies also belong to Reach, willing and able to offer the benefit of their experiences. Membership is open to anyone interested in furthering the aims and objectives, including health professionals, friends and relations. Reach offers: · local branches which provide support and an opportunity for children and parents to meet · national office providing advice and support · quarterly newsletter 'Within Reach' · insurance cover for the child's 'good' arm (covers UK residents from age 2 as long as they are Reach members) · hire scheme for one-handed recorders The Scottish Branch The Scottish Branch is made up of a committee of parents, whose children have an upper limb deficiency. The committee consists of * Branch Coordinator - Stacy Roulston * Treasurer - Derek Carr * REACH Trustee - Michael Moran * Committee Member - Kenny Gullen They aim to keep events informal and based on supporting the whole family. "The Scottish Branch covers all mainland Scotland and the islands, which is a huge geographical area. The members vary in age from birth up to adulthood. Therefore it is very difficult to arrange events which are suitable for everyone. After speaking to many families we found that the majority of members had the same concerns therefore we have tried to meet these concerns.
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