Helpful Organisations

http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
http://www.cafamily.org.uk/index.php?section=861
http://www.capt.org.uk/home.htm
http://www.childtrustfund.gov.uk/
http://www.circlesnetwork.org.uk/
http://www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk/
http://www.daycaretrust.org.uk/
http://www.gotateenager.org.uk/
http://www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/help/safesurfing/
http://www.gavowales.org.uk/

Accessible Wales

A website aimed at bringing accessibility information to the disabled.http://www.accessible-news.co.uk

All Wales Child Protection Procedures

The All Wales Child Protection Proceedures are an essential part of the wider agenda of safeguarding children and promoting their welfare.

You can view the All Wales Child Protection details here

BIRD - Brain Injury Rehabilitation & Development

Bringing hope through treatment to people with brain injury and learning difficulty.

Visit our website at: http://www.b-i-r-d.org.uk/

BIRD
The Old Coach House
Church Road
Eccleston
Chester
CH4 9HT

Tel: 01244 678629

Helpline: 0800 0286256

BULLIES OUT

An Anti Bullying Charity providing help, support and information to individuals, schools, youth and community settings affected by bullying.

Visit our website at: http://www.bulliesout.com

BUSY BEES - Childcare Vouchers

Busy Bees Childcare Vouchers are an employee benefit available to all eligible working parents. Childcare Vouchers are non-taxable and exempt from National Insurance contributions (NIC) for employees, whilst offering NIC savings for employers. Childcare Vouchers are the recognised payment method for registered childcarers.

If you would like to find out more, please contact Busy Bees Childcare Vouchers on freephone 08000 430 860,

e-mail your questions to enquiries@busybeesvouchers.comenquiries(_AT_)busybeesvouchers.com
or visit www.busybeesvouchers.com

Carers Telephone Counselling Service

The Carers Support Project offers a free confidential counselling service provided by a qualified counsellor.
The service is available to carers in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

To arrange an appointment the carer should simply telephone the Carers Support Project CarersLine

Opening times: 9.00am to 1.30pm and 2.00pm to 5.00pm Monday to Friday (answerphone at all other times)

Freephone 0808 100 1801

Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales

Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales encourages the improvement of social care, early years and social services by regulating, inspecting and reviewing, and by providing professional advice to Ministers and policy makers. Through our work, we aim to raise standards, improve quality, promote best practice and inform people about social care

visit the website at: http://new.wales.gov.uk/cssiwsubsite/cssiw/?lang=en

Contact a Family

We are the only UK-wide charity providing advice, information and support to the parents of all disabled children.

Visit our website at: http://www.cafamily.org.uk/index.php?section=861

Child Accident Prevention Trust

The Child Accident Prevention Trust is the UK’s leading charity working to reduce the number of children and young people killed, disabled or seriously injured in accidents. We aim to provide independent, expert, practical information on preventing accidents to children and young people

visit our website at: http://www.capt.org.uk/home.htm

Child Car Seats

The safest way for children to travel in cars is in a child seat that is suitable for their weight and size.

Even in a minor crash, an unrestrained child would be thrown about inside the vehicle, injuring themselves and others

Visit our Website at: http://www.childcarseats.org.uk/index.htm

CHILDLINE

A telephone helpline for children and young people.

If you're feeling upset or you've got a problem you can't sort out for yourself, or you just need someone to talk to:

Contact: 0800 1111

visit our website at: http://www.childline.org.uk

Child Benefit Online Services

Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit help to support families with children and working people on low incomes.

Child Tax Credit supports families with children and young persons aged from 16 but under 20 years old. You can claim whether or not you are in work.

All families with children, with income of up to £58,000 a year (or up to £66,000 a year if there is a child under one year old), can claim the credit in the same way.

Working Tax Credit supports working people (whether employed or self-employed) on low incomes by topping up earnings.

Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit do not affect Child Benefit
payments, which we pay separately.

Visit the website at: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/childbenefit/online.htm

HM Revenue & Customs Childcare Indicator - helping you choose

If your employer offers you help with your childcare costs in the form of childcare vouchers and you receive Working Tax Credit, this calculator will help you decide whether you are better off having childcare vouchers or the childcare element of Working Tax Credit.

visit the website at: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/calcs/ccin.htm

Child Trust Fund

Child Trust Fund (CTF) is a savings and investment account for children. Children born on or after 1 September 2002 will receive a £250 voucher to start their account. The account belongs to the child and can't be touched until they turn 18, so that children have some money behind them to start their adult life.

Visit our website at: http://www.childtrustfund.gov.uk/

CIRCLES NETWORK WALES

Provides person-centred support to disabled and/or disadvantaged parents through this project; which includes parents with physical and sensory impairments, learning difficulties and mental health or emotional differences. All work is based on the principles of the social model of disability and person centred planning.

Telephone: 02920 487575

http://www.circlesnetwork.org.uk

Day Care Trust

We have been working since 1986 to promote high quality affordable childcare for all. We now how important it is to make the right decisions for your child and we hope this website will help you find out more about childcare.

Visit he websitre at: http://www.daycaretrust.org.uk/
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DIRECT.GOV

The Official Government Website - gives information on

Education & Learning
Motoring
Home & Community
Employment
Money, tax and benefits
Health & well-being
Travel & transport
Environment and greener living
Crime, justice and the law
Government, citizens and rights
Young people
Parents
Disabled people
Over 50s
Britons living abroad
Caring for someone

Visit our website at: http://www.direct.gov.uk

DRINK AWARE Alcohol Information

There are several health risks associated with drinking too much alcohol.

Drinking heavily increases your calorie intake, and it is frequently associated with obesity. There are 125 calories in a medium-sized (175ml) glass of wine and over 500 in a bottle, the same as in a large hamburger!

http://www.drinkaware.co.uk

DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICES

Substance Misuse is a complex issue that not only impacts on the lives of those directly involved but also their children, parents or carers and the communities in which they live.

For details of both local and national organisations offering substance misuse services for people who may wish to access their services, whilst also offering support for their families and friends, please visit the website at http://www.substancemisuserct.co.uk

Eatwell

A healthy balanced diet contains a variety of foods including plenty of fruit and vegetables, plenty of starchy foods such as wholegrain bread, pasta and rice, some protein-rich foods such as meat, fish, eggs and lentils and some dairy foods. It should also be low in fat (especially saturated fat), salt and sugar.

Visit our website at: http://www.eatwell.gov.uk/

Got a Teenager

Visit our website at: http://www.gotateenager.org.uk/

Healthy Start

What is Healthy Start? With Healthy Start, you can get free vouchers every week which you swap for milk, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and infant formula milk. You can also get free vitamins. Healthy Start replaces the Welfare Food Scheme.

Visit our Website at: http://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/index.asp

Job Centre Plus

There is lots of practical support available for parents looking for work. If you're a lone parent additional help is available in your job search. We can also help when you start work. This extra help will complement the existing support that's out there.

Find out how we can help when you start work.

Jobcentre Plus can also provide advice and information on New Deal for Lone Parents.

Work to suit your needs, work doesn't have to mean full-time, there are other options which may suit you better when you're a parent.

visit the website at: http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Customers/parents_/index.html

LONE PARENTS HELPLINE

Free, confidential information for One Parent Families

Telephone: 0800 018 5026

http://www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk

National Childminding Association (NCMA)

NCMA (the National Childminding Association) is a charity and professional association. We believe every child should reach their full potential and, since 1977, have worked with registered childminders, nannies as well as other individuals and organisations, such as local and national government, to ensure families in every community in England and Wales have access to high quality home-based childcare, play, learning and family support.

visit the website at: http://www.ncma.org.uk/MainWebSite/Homepageb51465f4.aspx?Map=163EB4336F1F8E141AF4FDF3DCD0FDA9

National Day Nursery Association (NDNA)

National Day Nurseries Association is a national charity which aims to enhance the development and education of children in their early years, through the provision of support services to members. It seeks to develop, encourage and maintain high standards in education and care for the benefit of children, their families and their local communities.

Our goal is clear – to promote quality in early years care and education for the benefit of children, their families and the local community.

To do this we provide our members with information, training and support so they can give the best possible care to young children.

view the website at: http://www.ndna.org.uk/

Parents Guide to Money

Whether you work with families or are starting your own, you will know that staying in control of your finances can be a challenge. On this site you will find lots of information, resources, leaflets and some fun extras for the kids

http://www.fsa.gov.uk/financial_capability/pgtm/

Parentline Plus

http://www.parentlineplus.org.uk

http://www.parentlineplusforprofessionals.org.uk/shop/

Raising Kids

Raisingkids.co.uk is here to offer support, information, and friendship to everyone who's raising kids - whatever your circumstances or income

visit our website at: http://www.raisingkids.co.uk/homepages/homepage_default.asp

Seprarated Dads

SeparatedDads was formed to offer a unique reference point on being away from or separated from your children.

We help you deal with child support payments, and how to communicate with your kids, with ideas for things to do when you're all together, which is the best time of all.

We welcome your questions, which are answered by the same experts who write our articles, separated fathers themselves who understand the problems. We're on your side.

view their website at: http://www.separateddads.co.uk/

SNAP Cymru

SNAP Cymru is a Charity that offers information and support to families of children and young people who have special educational needs. These may be additional learning needs or disability. SNAP Cymru is the leading provider of Parent Partnership Services in Wales, giving thousands of families information, advice and support every year

Visit our website at: http://www.snapcymru.org/default.asp

South Wales Fire Service and Rescue Service

http://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk

South Wales Police

http://www.south-wales.police.uk

Welsh Language Board

http://www.byig-wlb.org.uk

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Womens Aid

Women's Aid is the key national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. They support a network of over 500 domestic and sexual violence services across the UK.

http://www.womensaid.org.uk

Working Families

Our name defines two of the most important parts of life: family and employment. These are often in conflict. We feel passionately that this is unnecessary, counter-productive and must change.

Things ARE changing. By working with parents and carers and organisations alike, Working Families helps children, working parents and carers and their employers find a better balance between responsibilities at home and work. By operating in the real world of pragmatic advice and practical solutions, we are making our vision a reality.

View their website at: http://www.workingfamilies.org.uk