National Helplines for Parents

Contact a Family (CAF)

Aims to promote mutual support between families caring for children with any type of disability or special need within the same neighbourhood and to encourage and provide information about parent support groups at local, regional and national level.

Telephone Helpline: 029 20449569

Child Death Helpline

For anyone affected by the death of a child.

Freephone Helpline: 0800 282986

Child Tax Credit & Working Tax Credit

For anyone needing advice about the Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit or the claim forms.

Telephone Helpline: 0845 300 3900

Cry-sis

Cry-sis offers support for families with excessively crying, sleepless and demanding babies.

Telephone Helpline: 08451 228 669

I CAN

A national charity for children with special educational needs. A recognised leader in the education of 3-16 year olds with speech and language difficulties.

Telephone Helpline: 0870 0104066

In Touch

Aims to provide information and contacts for parents of children with special needs. In Touch has a particular interest in assisting those caring for children affected by rare and complex conditions.

Telephone Helpline: 0161 9052440

New Deal for Lone Parents

All lone parents receiving income support have access to a comprehensive package of guidance and support.

Freephone Helpline: 0800 868 868

NSPCC

If you are concerned about a child and do not know what to do for the best, or if family or other pressures are putting a child in danger, or if you are a concerned child or young person yourself call the NSPCC Child Protection Helpline.

Freephone Helpline: 0808 800 5000

Parentline Plus

Aims to provide support for parents under stress.

Freephone Helpline: 0808 800 2222

Tamba Twinline

The Twins and Multiple Births Association offers information and support for families with twins, triplets or more.

Telephone Helpline: 01732 868000

For information on support groups for children with specific problems or conditions e.g. Cystic Fibrosis, Dyslexia, Drugs, contact the Children's Information Bureau on 01978 292094.