Support Websites
A selection of Support Websites ranging from information on Adoption; Multiple Births, NSPCC and much more...
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Autism: Bridgend & District NAS Tel: 01656 669973 |
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Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme: Age 11-25 46-48 Dunraven Place Tel: 01656 647891 |
Bridgend County Borough Child and Youth Counselling Service
The award winning Child & Youth Counselling Service provides free and confidential counselling to young people who live and/or work in Bridgend and who are aged between 4 – 25 years. Please follow link for further details. |
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WGCADA West Glamorgan Council Alcohol & Drug Abuse The West Glamorgan Council on Alcohol and drug Abuse is a registered charity founded in 1979. WGCADA has been delivering services to substance users, their families and the wider community for over 30 years including; information and advice, assessment, care planning and co ordinating health promotion, detox support, 12 step abstinence programme, group work and much more. |
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Family Empowerment Project The Family Empowerment Project is a unique individualised service run by Circles Network that offers support, educational packages and assessments for disabled parents. |
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FSID (Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths The UK's leading baby charity working to prevent sudden deaths and promote health. FSID funds research, supports bereaved families and promotes baby care advice. |
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Keep Your Kids Safe and Healthy Safekids contains over 180 articles written by our experts who continually update and add new content |
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Fred Worm's Threadwormsite is an online resource for schools, parents and healthcare professionals, providing information, advice and resources about this very common, but little talked about condition. Head lice are a normal part of childhood - surveys among primary school children have found that nearly 1 in 10 have head lice at any one time. If you're a parent you probably know what a hassle it is to treat head lice and just how frustrating it can be so remember Once a Week, Take a Peek! |
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Bridgend Youth Service www.bridgend.gov.uk/youthservice Bridgend Youth Service is proud to announce the launch of their new website. The new site includes details on the projects available, what activities are going on in your area, a FAQ section and much more. |
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Free confidential information, advice and support for 0-25 year olds Freephone 080880 23456 Txt 84001
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Clic On Line An online channel and a quarterly magazine offering information, news and advice for all young people aged 11-to-25 in Wales. For information on a wide range of subjects and issues and advice on where to get support in your local area. |
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Contact a Family Telephone Helpline: 029 2044 9569 Contact a Family is a charity which promotes mutual support between families caring for children with a disability or special need. It provides information about support groups at local, regional and national level. |
Welsh Information Literacy ProjectThe Welsh Information Literacy Project promotes information literacy in Wales and provides a framework for information literacy progression across all sectors in Wales. Follow the link to explore the benefits of information literacy and find out more about the project.
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SNAP Cymru
SNAP Cymru works with children and young people in Wales who have additional educational needs, supporting them and their families to work in partnership with professionals. Their aim is to support the advancement of education in an equal and inclusive society. |
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Early Support If you have an interest in young children with disabilities, you'll find all kinds of useful information on the Early Support website. |
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Disability Rights Commission (DRC) Tel: 0845 622 633 The DRC gives advice and information about your rights under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995. |
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NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) Freephone child protection helpline: 0808 800 5000 The NSPCC specialises in child protection and the prevention of child cruelty. It can advise if there are concerns for a child or children who are at risk. |
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New Deal Helpline 0800 868 868 For lone parents. All lone parents receiving income support have access to a comprehensive package of guidance and support |
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Parentline Plus http://www.parentlineplus.org.uk/ Freephone Helpline 0808 800 2222 Parentline Plus is a charity providing support for parents under stress. |
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Tamba Twinline http://www.tamba.org.uk/html/home.htm Telephone Helpline 01732 868000 The twins and multiple births Association offers support and information for families |
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Child Death http://www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk/ Freephone Helpline 0800 282986 For anyone affected by the death of a child |
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NHS Direct Wales Telephone: 0845 46 47 Health advice and information by phone any time, day or night. |
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The Adoption Information Line Telephone: 0800 783 4086 The adoption information line and its sister service The Fostering Information Lne provides information to the public on all aspects of adoption and foster care. |
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ADISS Telephone: 020 8906 9068 Mon-Fri 10am-3pm (except bank holidays). Provides people-friendly information and resources about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to anyone who needs assistance - parents, sufferers, teachers or health professionals. |
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Gingerbread Telephone Helpline: 0800 018 4318 (Mon-Fri 10am-3pm) A leading support organisation for over 2.5 million lone parents and their children. Provides information on benefits, divorce, employment, housing, maternity rights and lone parenthood. |
Nutritionist Resource
The purpose of the site is ultimately to provide the UK with a huge nutrition support network, enabling those in need to find a nutritionist close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will provide those seeking support with all the information they need. |
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WellChild Call: 0845 122 86 36 Text: 0778 147 2599 Website: www.childrenshealth.org.uk Email: helpline@wellchild.org.uk Do you have a question about your child's health? WellChild Helpline provides a confidential service to anyone who needs help with any question regarding health and well-being. The specialist Children and Young People's Helpline Advisor is there for children and teenagers. |
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National Childbirth Trust website: www.cardiffnct.org.uk |
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Parentscentre - helping you to help your child Information and support for parents on how to help with your childs learning, including advice on chosing a school and finding childcare |
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Face2Face Network call: 0844 800 9189 Face 2 Face is a network of trained volunteer befrienders who can help parents make positive adjustments to the news that their child has a disability. Every Face 2 Face befriender is a parent too – someone whose own child has a disability. They know what it’s like to cope with a new diagnosis and can offer support parent-to-parent. Face 2 Face is free and confidential. A befriender can either visit you at home or you can agree another convenient location. It is an informal and flexible arrangement designed to suit you. We support parents of children with any type of disability or special need. |
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The Family Fund The Family Fund helps families with severely disabled children to have choices and the opportunity to enjoy ordinary life. Possible grants available for things that make life easier and more enjoyable for the disabled child and their family, such as washing machines, driving lessons, hospital visiting costs, computers and holidays. |
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Mental Health Matters Mental Health Matters Wales works with people who have a mental health related issue, other voluntary organisations and statutory services to promote mental well-being and to ensure there is a comprehensive range of mental health services in Wales
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0844 353 3350 CAFCASS CYMRU provides expert independent advice to Courts on the interests of children involved in family proceedings. All cases are referred to them by a court or high court. |
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A life coach is an individual who supports and encourages people to fulfil their potential and really make the most of their life. A life coach can help to empower individuals to take control of their life, or certain areas of their life, for example, their career, confidence/self belief, finances, health, relationships, spirituality and/or work/life balance. |
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Counselling Directory www.counselling-directory.org.uk. The purpose of the site is ultimately to provide the UK with a huge counselling support network, enabling those in distress to find a counsellor close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will hopefully encourage those in distress to seek help |
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Complete Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd to arrange private carers for the elderly in their own homes telephone 01656 660220 |
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Everycare to arrange private carers for the elderly in their own homes telephone 01656 722200 |
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April Complete Care Solutions to arrange private carers for the elderly in their own homes telephone 01656 863963 |
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Crossroads Care Bridgend County for advice on caring for the elderly in their own homes telephone 01656 331383 |
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BeGrand.net The website for grandparents. A new site that gives grandparents the information and help they need to support families and children. It was launched in January 2010.
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Bridgend Home Educators Meet every Tuesday at the Tondu Methodist Church to offer support to all home educating families in the borough. They work together in teams in a mixture of crafts, free play, group games and organised activities. For more information and details on how to become a member visit Bridgend Home Educators |
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Parentsnet http://www.learning.wales.gov.uk/parent Welsh Assembly Government education website for parents. |
