Useful links
Here are some other websites you might find helpful.
Advisory Centre for Education
Information for parents on education issues including bullying, exclusion, school admission, appeals and special educational needs.
Website: www.ace-ed.org.uk
Tel: 0800 800 5793
Children and Young People's Directory
New online directory for families living in Waltham Forest divided into four 'zones' (Children's Zone, Young People's Zone, Practitioner Zone and Parent and Carer's Zone) eachlisting things to do, places to go and people to talk to.
Website: www.walthamforest.gov.uk/csd
Childcare Link
Provides details of childcare providers (including childminders) in England. Also general information about choosing childcare.
Website: www.childcarelink.gov.uk
Tel: 0800 2346 346
Contact a family
Information, advice and support for familes caring for children with disabilities or special needs.
Website: www.cafamily.org.uk
Freephone helpline: 0808 808 3555
Domestic Violence - Women
Information for women experiencing domestic violence including access to 24hr helpline providing access to emergency refuge accommodation and an information service including safety planning.
Website: www.womensaid.org.uk
Tel: 0808 200 0247
Domestic Violence - Men
Offers help and support for men experiencing domestic abuse.
Tel: 0808 8010327
Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Directgov
Government website providing information on public services including benefits and employment.
Website: www.direct.gov.uk
Disability, Pregnancy and Parenthood International
Information for disabled people who are parents, those who wish to become parents and professionals concerned with disability and/or pregnancy and parenthood.
Website: www.dppi.org.uk
Tel: 0800 0184730
Fathers
Wide range of information for Dads on relationships, fatherhood, bringing up children, money, health, education and work.
Website: www.dad.info
See also www.fatherhoodinstitute.org
Hamara Family Project
Support services for disabled children and their families.
Website: www.barnardos.org.uk/hamarafamily.htm
Tel: 020 8503 7270
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Gateway for all Council services and information in the Borough, including education, housing and places to go. Information on local childminders, nurseries, playgroups, schools and holiday schemes, also Child Tax Credit and the Nursery Education Grant.
Website: www.lbwf.gov.uk
Tel: 020 8496 3000
Multikulti
Information in 12 community languages on various issues including, debt, immigration, employment and health.
Website: www.multikulti.org.uk
National Childbirth Trust
Information on pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. Info Centre has A-Z list of topics to choose from. Also details of breastfeeding and pregnancy/birth helplines.
Website: www.nct.org.uk
Netmums
Lots of information for mums of babies, toddlers and school aged children.
Website: www.netmums.com
NHS Direct
Information and advice about health, illness and health services.
Website: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Tel: 0845 464748
One Parent Families/Gingerbread
Advice and support for lone parents including downloadable fact sheets on many issues including legal advice, employment and benefits.
Website: www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk
Tel: 0800 018 5026
Parentline Plus
Information on all aspects of parenting. 24 hour helpline also available.
Website: www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Tel: 0808 800 2222
Parents Centre
Ideas for how to help with your child’s learning, also tips on choosing schools and finding childcare.
Website: www.parentscentre.gov.uk
Qualb Counselling Project
Counselling for men and women from black and minority ethnic communities who are experiencing emotional difficulties or who are affected by domestic violence
or drug and alcohol related problems.
Tel: 020 8521 5223
Refugee Advice Centre
Free advice, information and representation of asylum seekers/refugees on immigration, welfare benefits, housing, education and employment.
Tel: 020 8558 1865.
