Useful links
Here you will find lots of useful links to support organisations.
Autism, ADHD and disabilities useful links
National Autistic Society - Support and advice for parents / carers of Autistic children.
Child Autism UK - Helps children with Autism achieve their full potential.
Speech and Language UK - Speech and Language information and resources to support communication
The UK ADHD Partnership - A list of support groups for ADHD
The ADHD Foundation - Contains a wealth of resources on their website linked to ADHD
Disabled parents network - Provides support for disabled parents.
Contact - Provides advice and support to parents of disabled children.
Fathers useful links
Fatherhood institute - Providing information on the impact fathers have on babies, children and mums.
Fatherhood blog and podcast - Music, football, fatherhood - with a blog and podcast on dads perspective.
Mothers useful links
Women's Aid England - A national charity for women experiencing domestic abuse in England
Women's Aid Scotland - A national charity for women experiencing domestic abuse in Scotland
Women's Aid Wales - A national charity for women experiencing domestic abuse in Wales.
Mental health useful links
Cruse Bereavement Care - Bereavement Care, support and advice - 0844 4779400.
Equality Advisory Support Service - Equality and human rights support service for disabled.
FRANK - Provides advice to anyone affected by drugs and substance misuse.
Samaritans - Confidential counselling support 24 hours a day - 0845 7116123
Relate - Confidential counselling service for relationship problems of any kind.
MIND England and Wales - Provides support for mental health problems in England and Wales
MIND Scotland - Provides support for mental health problems in Scotland
Useful links for families
Help to Heal - A national support organisation to help people suffering from family related problems.
Family lives - A national charity offering help and information for parents and families.
One parent families / Gingerbread (England and Wales) - Self-help groups for single parents
One parent families / Gingerbread (Scotland) - Self-help groups for single parents in Scotland
Working Families - Helps working parents and employers to find a better work, home life balance.
Family Action - Practical, emotional or financial support to those experiencing poverty or social isolation
National Domestic Violence Helpline - Telephone only - 0808 200 0247
Benefits and money matters useful links
Citizens Advice Bureau - Free, independent and confidential advice.
DirectGov - Information or advice on all government benefits.
Employment Tribunal Service - Claims for employment, unfair dismissal, redundancy or discrimination.
Parents of babies and young children useful links
Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) -Advice on baby safety and child safety.
Health and advice guidelines - On helping your baby sleep or introducing solids ect...
Five to Thrive - An approach around the 5 key activities that are "building blocks for a healthy brain"
NHS website - Search for different topics such as sleeping, feeding or anger management ect...
Cry-sis - Support and advice regarding excessive crying or sleepless babies.
NSPCC - Advice and support to parents, including online safety.