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General information

on family breakdown, getting a divorce, and parents and children’s rights
www.direct.gov.uk

 

For children

Childline Tel 0800 1111

Action for Children

 

For single parents
O
ne Parent Families/ Gingerbread
These organisations have now merged.

 

For all parents
www.parentscentre.gov.uk - see link to Family matters/ Relationships, children and the law

Parentlineplus

 

The Centre for Separated Families

 

Fassit

Help information and advice for families with children experiencing frustration in working with social services in child care proceedings.
 

PAIN

Parents against injustice

 

Information on maternity employment rights and benefits

Maternity Action

Information s on employment rights and benefits for pregnant women and new parents who have claimed asylum, including those whose claim has been refused, and those who have 'no recourse to public funds'.

 

Information on mental health
Mind
Telephone Information line: 0845 766 0163 Mon – Fri 9.15am -5.15pm

 

To find a therapist in your area

(BACP registered)

http://wam.bacp.co.uk

 

Counselling Directory

http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/

 

Domestic Abuse
24 hour national Domestic Violence Helpline Freephone 0808 2000 247
W
omens Aid offers support for all types of domestic abuse

 

For mothers affected by mental health problems who have encountered discrimination through the family courts

Kids Need Mums

 

International child abduction

Reunite

http://www.reunite.org/

 

For mothers living apart from their children
MATCH

 

To talk to someone if you are feeling low
Samaritans
Telephone helpline: 08457 90 90 90
Also offer support by E mail or letter


Support for other family members

Families Need Fathers

Grandparents Association

Grandparents Apart

Other support

JUMP (Jewish Unity for Multiple Parenting)

 

For information and support on specific topics, eg housing, finances, employment see the relevant pages on our web site.
 

 

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