Family Lives (Formerly Parentline Plus)
Helpline: 0808 800 2222
www.familylives.org.uk
Family life today is complicated and Parentline Plus understands. We’re the leading national charity providing help and support to anyone caring for children – parents, grandparents, step-parents, relatives – for families living together as well as apart.
ParentLine Scotland
Helpline: 08000 28 22 33
www.parentlinescotland.org.uk
We get calls from parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, neighbours and friends who all want the same thing - to try and make things better. Many callers get in touch with us when they are at the end of their tether and feel like they can't cope anymore. Sometimes callers are embarrassed about asking for help but they soon find that just talking things through can really make a difference. If you have a problem, don't wait until you feel things get out of control.
Family Line
Helpline: 0808 800 5678808 800 5678
www.familyline.org.uk
It is not unusual to feel you need help with a problem. Even with support from family or friends, you may feel they are just too close to help or understand you.
Maybe you just don’t ever really feel heard. We provide help and emotional support by listening to all your family problems.
Homestart
Helpline: 0800 063 63 68
www.home-start.org.uk
Many parents need help, friendship, advice or support during those early years when children are young. There is no rulebook for raising a family and sometimes it can seem overwhelming, particularly if your family is going through difficult times. Help is at hand. We support any family who needs us, as long as they have at least one child under five.
Mumsnet
www.mumsnet.com
Latest news, product reviews, book club, webchats, special offers, competitions and parenting advice.
Netmums
www.netmums.com
A unique local network for Mums (or Dads), offering a wealth of information on both a national and local level. Once registered, you can access details for all kinds of local resources, from child-friendly cafes to childminders, places to go etc.
Gingerbread
Helpline: 0808 802 0925
www.gingerbread.org.uk
Gingerbread is the charity which works nationally and locally, for and with single parent families, to improve their lives. We achieve change by championing their voices and needs and providing support services.
Young Minds
Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544
www.youngminds.org.uk
National charity committed to improving the mental health and emotional well-being of all children and young people.
Contact a Family
Helpline: 0808 808 3555
www.cafamily.org.uk
Providing advice, information and support to the parents of all disabled children - no matter what their disability or health condition