Not Commissioned:

Systemic confusion in NHS services for alcohol, pregnancy and FASD

Lives of courage

Midwives toolkit

A practical, hands-on toolkit to reduce alcohol harm in pregnancy

Alcohol & Pregnancy Resources

For pregnant women, Maternity Teams and healthcare professionals

FASD Manifesto

A very useful guide for those who work with people with FASD

Read our new report here!

Hit the button below to learn more about ‘Not Commissioned: Systemic confusion in NHS Services for alcohol, pregnancy and FASD’. Download your own digital copy to see what the NHS in your area in England and Wales is doing and to be inspired by some exciting progress. Easy access summary available.

Welcome

This is your place to learn more about FASD

People with FASD live lives of courage. With diagnosis and the support they deserve, they can shine. Things are changing in the UK but the risks of alcohol in pregnancy are still too little known. We encourage everyone to work together to reduce the rates of FASD and to increase awareness.

I'm an adult with FASD

I care for someone with FASD

I’m pregnant and want to know more

I’m a professional looking for info

about

What is FASD?

The effects of alcohol during pregnancy should be everybody’s business.”

Prevention

It's preventable

Get Involved

Make some noise!

Individuals with FASD and their families are at the forefront of this change.

Get involved, make some noise!

Policy matters

The NICE Quality Standard - a game changer

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on FASD

The Department of Health has taken notice

Local ICBs and health boards need to take action

Resources

Easy access resources

We are developing our selection of Easy Access Resources. Click below to see what we have so far.

Information is power

Policy

Reports, leaflets & posters

Training

E-learning

2-4%

May have FASD, a higher rate than Autism

>90%

of individuals living with FASD do not display facial features

41%

of UK pregnancies are alcohol-exposed

Support

Me & My FASD - Kids Zone

This exciting website was created as part of National FASD’s partnership with Seashell, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care. A gateway to resources designed with input from experts and people with FASD and their families to help children and young people understand and own the diagnosis, decrease their sense of isolation and learn coping strategies.