Advice, Information &Support Services resources

Find a service that offers advice on subjects such as money and welfare, parenting or transport.

Useful links

National organisations

  • Gov.UK
    Government services and information
  • Bullying UK
    Help for parents, children and schools.
  • ChildLine
    National helpline for children and young people in trouble.
  • Children's Legal Centre
    Coram Children's Legal Centre provides free legal information, advice and representation
  • Contact
    Advice and links on medical disorders and support for families of disabled children.
  • Gingerbread
    Provides expert advice, practical support and campaigns for single parents
  • Kidscape
    Charity committed to keeping children safe from harm or abuse
  • Money Advice Service 
    Free, impartial money advice
  • National Children's Bureau (NCB)
    Promotes the interests and well-being of all children and young people across every aspect of their lives
  • National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS)
    NDCS's mission is to remove the barriers to the achievement of deaf children around the world.
  • DisabledGo 
    Provides detailed access information to thousands of venues across the UK including London.  Includes restaurants, cinemas, theatres, railway stations , hospitals, universities and many more.
  • Transportforall
    TfA can help with general enquiries regarding accessible transport in London.
  • Transport for London (TfL) accessibility
    London has a wide range of accessible transport options so that everyone can get around.
  • Equality and Human Rights Commission
    The Equality and Human Rights Commission is Great Britain’s national equality body.  As a statutory non-departmental         public body established by the Equality Act 2006, the Commission operates independently.

             

Information for parents

  • Parental support
    The Parent and Family Support Service work with partners and stakeholders to offer a range of services which inform, empower and support parents and carers of children.
  • Netmums
    Parenting organisation offering advice, support and information
  • One Plus One
    Resources to help families tackle relationship issues
  • Single Parent Action Network (SPAN)
    Parenting site for single parents and their children
  • FamilyLives
    Providing help and support in all aspects of family life
  • The Couple Connection
    Relationship advice