Support for Parents
| BirthChoiceUK | |
| Aims to ‘Help women choose where to have their baby’ by providing information | |
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029 2081 0800 |
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www.birthchoiceuk.com |
| British Au Pair Agencies Association | |
| Non-commercial association of agencies in the UK. | |
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07946 149916 |
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info@bapaa.org.uk |
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www.bapaa.org.uk |
| British Au Pair Agencies Association | |
| Non-commercial association of agencies in the UK. | |
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07946 149916 |
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info@bapaa.org.uk |
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www.bapaa.org.uk |
| Care for the Family | |
| Aims to promote strong family life. | |
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029 2081 0800 |
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mail@cff.org.uk |
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www.careforthefamily.org.uk |
| ChildcareLink | |
| Find childcare and early education in your area. | |
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0800 096 0296 |
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www.childcarelink.gov.uk |
| Children's Legal Centre | |
| Independent national charity concerned with law and policy affecting children and young people. | |
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01206 872466 |
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clc@essex.ac.uk |
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www.childrenslegalcentre.com |
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| Child Support Agency | |
| Assesses, collects and pays child support maintenance. | |
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0845 713 3133 |
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www.csa.gov.uk |
| Child Trust Funds | |
| A new savings and investment account designed to give a financial headstart in life and to help teach them the value of saving. | |
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0845 302 1470 |
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www.childtrustfund.gov.uk |
| Child Benefit | |
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0845 302 1444 |
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www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/childbenefit |
| Child Tax Credits | |
| For people who are responsible for at least one child or qualifying young person. | |
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0845 300 3900 |
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www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/taxcredits |
| Working Tax Credit | |
| For people who are employed or self-employed. | |
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0845 300 3900 |
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www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/taxcredits |
| Contact a Family | |
| Information and support for parents of children with special needs and disabilities. | |
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0808 808 3555 |
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0808 808 3556 (Text) |
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info@cafamily.org.uk |
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www.cafamily.org.uk |
| Council for Disabled Children | |
| Information and support for parents of children with special needs and disabilities. | |
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020 7843 1900 |
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cdc@ncb.org.uk |
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www.ncb.org.uk/cdc |
| Cry-sis | |
| Helpline for parents with crying and sleepless children. | |
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08451 228 669 |
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www.cry-sis.com |
| Dad’s Website | |
| A one stop information shop for dads and their families | |
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www.dad.info |
| Depression in Pregnancy | |
| Support and Information for those affected by ante-natal depression | |
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www.depression-in-pregnancy.org.uk |
| Disabled Living Foundation | |
| Free, impartial advice about disability equipment and mobility products. | |
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0845 130 9177 |
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020 7432 8009 (Textphone) |
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advice@dlf.org.uk |
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www.dlf.org.uk |
| Disabled Parents Network | |
| National organisation of and for disabled people who are parents or who hope to become parents. | |
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0870 241 0450 |
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e-help@disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk |
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www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk |
| EAT WELL | |
| Leading London based nutrition consultancy that offers one to one nutrition consultations | |
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020 77370430 |
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www.eatwell.gov.uk |
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| ERIC (Education & Resources for Improving Childhood Continence) | |
| Information and support on childhood bedwetting, daytime wetting, constipation and soiling | |
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0845 370 8008 |
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www.enuresis.org.uk |
| The Essex Children’s Information Service | |
| Provides information on all aspects of chidcare and financial entitlements | |
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01245 440400 |
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cis@essexcc.gov.uk |
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www.childcarelink.gov.uk |
| Family Fund | |
| Aims to ease the stress on families who care for severely disabled children under 16. | |
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0845 130 4542 |
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info@familyfund.org.uk |
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www.familyfundtrust.org.uk |
| Family Mediators Association | |
| Supports couples who are considering separation or divorce. | |
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0808 200 0033 |
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www.thefma.co.uk |
| Fathersdirect | |
| Excellent website with loads of information about being a father | |
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www.fathersdirect.com |
| Full Time Mothers | |
| Membership, support and campaigning organisation representing parents all over the UK. | |
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www.fulltimemothers.org |
| Grandparents' Association | |
| A registered charity that provides an advice line for information on all aspects of grandparenting. | |
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0845 434 9585 |
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info@grandparents-association.org.uk |
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www.grandparents-association.org.uk |
| Group B Strep Support | |
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01444 416176 |
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info@gbss.org.uk |
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www.gbss.org.uk |
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| HomeDad | |
| Support group for stay-at-home dads. | |
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0775 254 9085 |
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info@homedad.org.uk |
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www.homedad.org.uk |
| Home-Start | |
| Support to parents of under-fives. | |
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0800 068 6368 |
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info@home-start.org.uk |
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www.home-start.org.uk |
| MAMA (Meet A Mum Association) | |
| Offers information, one-to-one support and support groups | |
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0845 120 3746 |
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www.mama.co.uk |
| Midwivesonline | |
| Loads of answers to common questions | |
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www.midwivesonline.com/parents |
| Mind Information Line | |
| Monday - Friday 09:15 - 17:15 | |
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0845 766 0163 |
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www.mind.org.uk |
| The Miscarriage Association | |
| Offering support and information to those who have lost a baby in pregnancy | |
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01924 200799 (Mon-Fri, 9am - 4pm) |
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www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk |
| National Childbirth Trust | |
| Supporting you to become the parent you want to be | |
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Enquiries: 0870 444 8707 |
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Pregnancy and birth line: 0870 444 8709 |
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Membership: 0870 990 8040 |
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enquiries@nct.org.uk |
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www.nct.org.uk |
| National Childminding Association of England and Wales | |
| Supporting you to become the parent you want to be | |
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0845 880 0044 |
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info@ncma.org.uk |
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www.ncma.org.uk |
| One Parent Families / Gingerbread | |
| Highlights and promotes the welfare of single parents and their children in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. | |
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0800 018 5026 |
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www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk |
| One Parent Families Scotland | |
| Offers support and guidance to lone parents with information on employment/training opportunities, social security and taxation. | |
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0808 801 0323 |
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info@opfs.org.uk |
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www.opfs.org.uk |
| Parents Aid | |
| Supports parents involved with Social Services Department | |
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0808 801 0323 |
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www.parents-aid.org.uk |
| Parentline Plus | |
| National helpline providing support, information and guidance to parents and carers. | |
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0808 800 2222 |
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Text: 0800 783 6783 |
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www.parentlineplus.org.uk |
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| The Association for Postnatal Illness | |
| Provides support to mothers with postnatal depression | |
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0207 386 0868 |
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info@apni.org |
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www.apni.org |
| The Parents Centre | |
| Information on how to help with your child's learning. | |
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0207 386 0868 |
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www.parentscentre.gov.uk |
| RAC - Car seat safety | |
| Information on children's car seat safety. | |
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0207 386 0868 |
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www.rac.co.uk |
| Relate | |
| Confidential relationship counselling. | |
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0845 130 4016 |
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www.relate.org.uk |
| SANDS | |
| Supports anyone affected by the death of a baby | |
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0207 436 5881 (Monday - Friday 09:30 - 17:30) |
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helpline@uk-sands.org |
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www.uk-sands.org |
| Stonewall | |
| Information for gay, lesbian and bisexual parents. | |
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020 7593 1850 |
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info@stonewall.org.uk |
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www.stonewall.org.uk |
| SureStart | |
| Government programme to deliver the best start in life for every child. | |
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0870 000 2288 |
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info@dfes.gsi.gov.uk |
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www.surestart.gov.uk |
| Working Families | |
| Helping parents to balance work and family life. | |
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020 7253 7243 |
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office@workingfamilies.org.uk |
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www.workingfamilies.org.uk |
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