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Family

Action for Prisoners' Families
Action for Prisoners' Families (APF) is the national organisation acting as the voice for the concerns of prisoners' families across the UK. They also run a helpline for familes at www.prisonersfamilieshelpline.org.uk The helpine can provide information and support to anyone with a relative or friend in prison anywhere in England and Wales.

Child Accident Prevention Trust
This Trust works to reduce accidental death and injury in children and young people. They are also the organisers of Child Safety Week – last week in June every year. There are lots of information and resources available.

The Child Brain Injury Trust
Supports children and young people who have an acquired brain injury, and their families.

ChildLine
A help line for parents and children to go to when in need of help and advice!

Children 1st
Works to give every child in Scotland a safe and secure childhood.

Coram Family
The Coram Family works with vulnerable children and young people to promote resilience, enabling them to take responsibility for their own lives ad achieve their full potential. Their work is pioneering and innovative as they work to expand the frontiers of professional good practice.

Depression Alliance on-line
Run by sufferers of depression, this site provides excellent advice in relation to depression.

Families Need Fathers
Supports and provides information to parents about maintaining relationships with their children after a family breakdown.

Gingerbread
You may be a lone parent … but you are not alone!

Home-Start
Home-Start is a family support charity in the UK. Home-Start volunteers offer friendship, support and practical help to families with at least one child under five years old.

Leaplinx
Leap Confronting Conflict is a national voluntary youth organisation and registered charity providing opportunities, regionally and nationally, for young people and adults to explore creative approaches to conflicts in their lives.

Mental Health Foundation
Aiming to improve the support for people with mental health problems and learning disabilities.

MIND
Working to provide a better life for those with experience of mental distress.

FRANK
A useful & informative site, telling you everything you need to know about drugs!

NCH
By working with children, young people and adults, NCH provide a service that ensures voices are heard and children and youngpeople reach their full potential.

NSPCC
An instant help line providing a confidential and informative service.

NT&AS
The NT&AS is the only national organisation which explains and meets the educational needs of looked after children and children in need using a wholly inclusive approach.

Raising Kids
Website giving free information and advice to parents - from cradle to campus!

Samaritans
Providing confidential emotional support for those feeling despairing or suicidal.

Searchline
Searchline specialises in searching for, finding and reuniting lost relatives, especially those separated by adoption.

Sharing Value
A useful website detailing services for families with a disabled child.

Sargent Cancer Care for Children
Provides professional help and practical care to children (under 21 years of age) diagnosed with cancer, and to their families. Supports the family at home and in the hospital from the day of diagnosis. Gives financial assistance to families in need. Provides short therapeutic holidays for these young people and their families.

SOSCN is the national organisation for out of school care in Scotland, representing public, private and voluntary providers. Their mission is to support and develop high quality school-aged childcare in Scotland.

Terence Higgins Trust Lighthouse
Europe's leading HIV and AIDS charity providing factual and detailed information.

walktoschool.org.uk
Walk to School is a one week campaign co-ordinated jointly by The National Travelwise Association and The Pedestrians Association, with local input from Road Safety Officers.

Young Minds
An interactive website, containing information for young people, parents and professionals about children's mental health.