Other resources from The Children's Society
The Good Childhood® InquiryMore information about the UK's first independent national inquiry into childhood,
www.thechildrenssociety.org.uk/mylifeOpens in a new window.
Parents using drugsAdvice and support for children, young people and families affected by parental drug or alcohol misuse, and the people working with them.
www.parentsusingdrugs.org.ukOpens in a new window.
Young carers initiative
The site for young carers, their families and those who work to support them across the UK.
www.youngcarer.comOpens in a new window.
Further useful resources
Advisory Centre for Education
Information about state education in England and Wales for parents of school age children.
General advice line: 0808 800 5793, Mon – Fri, 2–5pm
Exclusion information line: 020 7704 9822
www.ace-ed.org.ukOpens in a new window.
BT Better World
Competitions, blogs and resources that aim to help young people use communication to make a better world.
http://www.btbetterworld.com/Opens in a new window.
Bullying UK
Help and advice about bullying.
www.bullying.co.ukOpens in a new window.
Carers UK
Support for adults and young people who have caring responsibilities.
0808 808 7777
www.carersuk.orgOpens in a new window.
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service
Information and links for professionals from health, local authority and the voluntary sector.
www.camh.org.ukOpens in a new window.
ChildLine
Free helpline for children and young people in the UK.
0800 1111
www.childline.org.ukOpens in a new window.
Contact a Family
Information and support for parents of children with special needs and disabilities.
www.cafamily.org.ukOpens in a new window.
Cry - Sis
Helpline for parents with crying and sleepless children.
08451 228669
www.cry-sis.org.ukOpens in a new window.
Disabled parents network
National organisation for disabled people who are parents or hope to become parents.
0870 241 0450
www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.ukOpens in a new window.
Every Child Matters
Government website about the Every Child Matters agenda.
www.everychildmatters.gov.ukOpens in a new window.
Kidscape
Help for children who are being bullied.
0207 730 3300
www.kidscape.org.ukOpens in a new window.
Refugee Council
The largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees.
www.refugeecouncil.org.ukOpens in a new window.
Shykids
Advice on making friends and dealing with shyness.
www.shykids.comOpens in a new window.
There4me
Support for 12–16 year olds who are worried about something and need some help. Covers issues like abuse, bullying, exams, drugs and self harm.
www.there4me.comOpens in a new window.
Your local Social Services
The best way to contact your local Social Services is to contact your borough council and ask for the relevant department, e.g. child protection, health.