Support Websites

A selection of Support Websites ranging from information on Adoption; Multiple Births, NSPCC and much more...

WGCADA

West Glamorgan Council Alcohol & Drug Abuse

www.wgcada.org

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.

Family Empowerment Project

www.circlesnetwork.org.uk

The Family Empowerment Project is a unique individualised service run by Circles Network that offers support, educational packages and assessments for disabled parents.

FSID (Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths

www.sids.org.uk

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.

Keep Your Kids Safe and Healthy

www.safekids.co.uk

Safekids contains over 180 articles written by our experts who continually update and add new content

Direct Health

www.dh2uk.com

Telephone: 0870 2000 999

Brings affordable, accessible, efficient healthcare to the high street. Includes info. on :

Womens Healthcare

Children's Healthcare

Single Vaccinations

Travel Vaccinations....

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.

Clic On Line

www.cliconline.co.uk

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.

Contact a Family

http://www.cafamily.org.uk/

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.

Early Support

www.earlysupport.org.uk

If you have an interest in young children with disabilities, you'll find all kinds of useful information on the Early Support website.

Disability Rights Commission (DRC)

http://www.drc.org.uk

Tel: 0845 622 633

The DRC gives advice and information about your rights under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995.

NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)

http://www.nspcc.org.uk/

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.

New Deal

Click here

Helpline 0800 868 868

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

Parentline Plus

http://www.parentlineplus.org.uk/

Freephone Helpline 0808 800 2222

Parentline Plus is a charity providing support for parents under stress.

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

Child Death

http://www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk/

Freephone Helpline 0800 282986

For anyone affected by the death of a child

NHS Direct Wales

www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk

Telephone: 0845 46 47

Health advice and information by phone any time, day or night.

The Adoption Information Line

www.adoption.org.uk

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.

ADISS

www.addiss.co.uk

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, sufferes, teachers or health professionals.

Gingerbread

www.gingerbread.org.uk

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.

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.

National Childbirth Trust

website: www.cardiffnct.org.uk

Parentscentre - helping you to help your child

www.parentscentre.gov.uk

Information and support for parents on how to help with your childs learning, including advice on chosing a school and finding childcare

Face2Face

www.face2facenetwork.org.uk

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.

The Family Fund

www.familyfund.org.uk

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.

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

www.mhmbcb.com/

CAFCASS

0844 353 3350

http://new.wales.gov.uk/cafcasscymru/home/contactus

For family proceedings that are often difficult and stressful for everyone involved

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

Complete Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd

to arrange private carers for the elderly in their own homes

telephone 01656 660220

www.completelycare.co.uk

Everycare

to arrange private carers for the elderly in their own homes

telephone 01656 722200

April Complete Care Solutions

to arrange private carers for the elderly in their own homes

telephone 01656 863963

www.aprilcare.co.uk

Crossroads Care Bridgend County

for advice on caring for the elderly in their own homes

telephone 01656 331383

www.crossroads.org.uk/bridgend

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.

Parentsnet

http://www.learning.wales.gov.uk/parent

Welsh Assembly Government education website for parents.

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