Useful contacts

Introduction

The information below lists more than 70 of the most relevant organisations that may be helpful to families, practitioners and policy makers. We have worked hard to ensure the information provided is accurate at the time of publication but organisations may adjust opening hours or contact details.

Parenting and families

Adoption and fostering

Advocacy for children and young people

Bereavement

Child abuse, bullying and domestic violence

Day care

Disability

Drug and alcohol abuse

Education including special educational needs

Government information

Health/health and safety

Holiday and breaks

Human rights

Legal advice and information

Mediation

Mental health

Money/benefit advice including finance helplines

Relationship counselling

Youth services