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Useful Links

About childcare:

  • www.dfes.gov.uk The·purpose of the Department for Children, Schools and Families·is to make·England the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up.
  • www.pre-school.org.uk Pre-School Learning Alliance a leading educational charity, specialising in early years.

 

Parenting Advice/Support:

  • www.apni.org The Association for post natal illness. Provides support to mothers suffering from post-natal illness. Increases public awareness of the illness and encourages research into its cause and nature
  • www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk The Birth Trauma Association (BTA) supports all women who have had a traumatic birth experience. We understand that, for many different reasons, childbirth may not be the event we planned or expected it to be.
  • www.netmums.com Netmums is a unique local network for Mums (or Dads), offering a wealth of information on both a national and local level. Once you have registered on your local site you can access details for all kinds of local resources, from child-friendly cafes to childminders, places to go and much, much more. In just a few clicks you chat with local mums in our coffee house, read other mums local recommendations and check out information on pre-schools or schools in your area - it’s all here, under one roof.
  • www.tommys.org A website dedicated to helping you have a healthy pregnancy.
  • www.dads-space.com No nonsense advice and information based on dads' own experiences and research.
  • www.home-start.org.uk Home-Start's informal and friendly support for families with young children provides a lifeline to thousands of parents and children.
  • www.tamba.org.uk Tamba is a nationwide charity providing mutual support and information networks for parents of twins, triplets and more, as well as for professionals involved in the care of multiples. You can also contact them on Twinline, their free phone number, 0800 138 0509.
  • www.parentlineplus.org.uk Parentline Plus works to offer help and support through an innovative range of free, flexible, responsive services - shaped by parents for parents.
  • www.cafamily.org.uk Contact a Family. Information and support for families caring for children with disabilities.
  • www.cry-sis.org.uk Cry-sis offers support for families with excessively crying, sleepless and demanding babies.

 

Health Advice and Support, including specialist Health and Development issues:

  • www.babylifecheck.co.uk For parents and carers with babies aged between 5-8 months. It is being designed to help you get started on a healthier life. The questions you will answer in your NHS Early Years LifeCheck will give you personalised information and useful advice about what you can do to help keep your baby healthy, happy and safe, and what you need to consider as he or she gets older.
  • www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk A free general health information site for young people and families run by Great Ormond Street Hospital.
  • www.nhs.uk/change4lifeSign up for a personalised plan on how to make your family fitter and healthier by making small changes.
  • www.healthystart.nhs.uk Find out if you an qualify for Free milk, fruit and veg. Information and advice on food and health tips for a healthy diet.
  • www.postnatalillness.co.uk Hertfordshire Postnatal Illness Support is here to offer you and/or your partner information, advice and support online.
  • www.apni.org The Association for post natal illness. Provides support to mothers suffering from post-natal illness. Increases public awareness of the illness and encourages research into its cause and nature
  • www.hertsdirect.org/parentpartnership The aim of the Parent Partnership Service is to ensure parents and carers have access to impartial information, advice and guidance so they can make appropriate informed decisions in relation to their child's special educational needs.
  • www.playskill.co.uk Playskill is a new charity which has set up a parent and child term-time group for pre-school children with special physical needs in Watford.· It is run by a skilled team, including a physiotherapist, occupational and speech and language therapist.

 

Education and Special Educational Needs:

  • www.parentlink.co.uk Parentlink has been set up by a group of TEACHERS to give parents practical tips on helping with children's school work.
  • www.ican.org.uk I CAN works to support the development of speech, language and communication skills in all children with a special focus on those who find this hard: children with a communication disability.
  • www.brainwave.org.uk Therapy for Children with Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy, Genetic Disorder or Brain Injury.
  • www.hertsdirect.org/parentpartnership The aim of the Parent Partnership Service is to ensure parents and carers have access to impartial information, advice and guidance so they can make appropriate informed decisions in relation to their child's special educational needs.
  • www.familyfund.org.uk Family Trust Fund - Financial help for equipment or services for a disabled child 0845 130 4542
  • www.dialuk.org.uk Welcome to DIAL UK, a national organisation for a network of approximately 120 local disability information and advice services run by and for disabled people

 

Adult Learning, Employment and Financial Support:

  • www.basic-skills.co.uk Basic Skills Agency. Committed to finding, developing and disseminating good practice in literacy, language and numeracy. For adults, families and teenagers
  • www.dacorumlearningp.btik.com Dacorum Learning Partnership -To promote access to and participation in lifelong learning by all residents or working in Dacorum over the age of 16.
  • www.fwa.org.uk If you’re struggling to fund costs associated with your own education or training, please call the Family Welfare Association (FWA) on 020 7254 6251
  • www.newdeal.gov.uk A programme that gives people on benefits the help and support they need to look for work, including training and preparing for work.
  • www.lsc.gov.uk/regions/EastofEngland Working together, we aim to develop a responsive system of learning and skills provision that will meet the needs of learners, businesses and communities
  • www.workingfamilies.org.uk Our name defines two of the most important parts of life: family and employment. These are often in conflict. We feel passionately that this is unnecessary, counter-productive and must change.
  • www.adviceguide.org.uk Financial worries on top of everything else can put a strain on anyone’s emotional well-being - if you’d like help thinking about managing your money and/or debt advice, log onto the Citizens Advice website
  • www.parentsguidetomoney.fsa.gov.uk Financial Services Authority - Whether you work with families or are starting your own, you will know that staying in control of your finances can be a challenge. On this site you will find lots of information, resources, leaflets and some fun extras for the kids. 0845 606 1234
  • www.payingforchildcare.org.uk This website will help you to understand the different types of financial support you may be able to receive to help you with the costs of your childcare.
  • www.csa.gov.uk Child Support Agency, for advice re child maintenance. 0845 713 3133
  • www.cmoptions.org Child Maintenance Options - Find out about your maintenance options and making the arrangement best suited to your needs.
  • www.cccs.co.uk Consumer Credit Counselling Service - help with debts and managing money 0800 138 1111
  • www.familyfund.org.uk Family Trust Fund - Financial help for equipment or services for a disabled child 0845 130 4542
  • www.turning-point.co.uk Our work across substance misuse, mental health, learning disability, employment and young people's support has led us to develop approaches that tackle people's whole needs.

 

Child Safety:

  • www.suzylamplugh.org A website dedicated to helping you think about yours and your child’s personal safety.
  • www.csef.net The Children’s Safety Education Foundation. Tips and resources to help keep your children safe.
  • www.childseyemedia.com Watch the safer people, safer buildings film with your child. The new initiative to help children keep themselves safe
  • www.trafficclub.co.uk/ The children's trafficlub is a site aimed at 3-4 year olds to help you explore with them road safety. There are games to play online, advice for parents/carers and you can join the club to get free resources to make teaching your child about road safety fun!

 

Relationship and general emotional support:

  • www.ukcouplescounselling.com Couples Counselling Network provides well-qualified counsellors, who have specialist training and many years experience working with couples
  • www.coupleconnection.net This interactive, self-help site will provide you with resources and practical tools that will enable you to improve your relationship with your partner.
  • www.samaritans.org Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
  • www.turning-point.co.uk Our work across substance misuse, mental health, learning disability, employment and young people's support has led us to develop approaches that tackle people's whole needs.

 

Domestic Violence:

  • www.endabuse.org Advice and support including advice on how to help boys grow into non violent men.
  • www.respect.uk.net Respect is the UK membership association for domestic violence perpetrator programmes and associated support services. Our key focus is on increasing the safety of those experiencing domestic violence through promoting effective interventions with perpetrators. 0845 122 8609 Find your nearest course to help you change your behaviour.
  • www.changeweb.org.uk/respect.htm Respect’s key focus is on increasing the safety of those experiencing domestic violence through promoting effective interventions with perpetrators.

 

Family Planning:

  • www.fpa.org.uk The Family Planning Association is the UK's leading sexual health charity, offering a wide range of information on sexual health issues including contraception, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy choices, abortion and planning a pregnancy.
  • www.tommys.org A website dedicated to helping you have a healthy pregnancy.

 

Addiction:

  • www.downyourdrink.org.uk An online self-help programme for anyone worried about their drinking; confidential, free and accessible 24 hours a day.
  • www.addaction.org.uk Addaction is a UK-wide treatment agency, helping individuals, families and communities to manage the effects of drug and alcohol misuse
  • www.adfam.org.uk ADFAM offers information and advice for families of alcohol and drug users. The website has a list of local family support services. Telephone: 020 7553 7640.
  • www.al-anonuk.org.uk Worldwide organisation Al-Anon offering support and understanding to the families and friends of problem drinkers, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. Confidential Helpline: 020 740 30 888, open from 10am to 10pm.
  • www.alcoholconcern.org.uk Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse for England and Wales. It offers general information about alcohol and can help put you in touch with your nearest alcohol advice centre. Telephone: 020 7264 0510.
  • www.talktofrank.com National drugs awareness site for young people and parents/carers. Confidential helpline: 0800 77 66 00.
  • www.turning-point.co.uk Our work across substance misuse, mental health, learning disability, employment and young people's support has led us to develop approaches that tackle people's whole needs.

 

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