Parenting, SEND & Education Support
Support for parents, families with special educational needs, children and young people, education advice, and parenting resources.
Emergency: Dial 999 (press 55 on a mobile if you cannot speak)
Urgent medical help: 111 (NHS; NHS 24 in Scotland) • Non-emergency police: 101
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Found 10 services
Childline
Free, confidential support for under‑19s.
Children's Law Centre (NI)
Free legal advice line on children's rights and education in NI.
Contact (for families with disabled children)
Helpline, advice and peer support for families with disabled children.
Enquire – Scotland ASN
Advice about additional support for learning.
Families Need Fathers Helpline
Helpline and local groups supporting separated parents (often fathers).
Fortalice (Bolton)
Bolton-based charity delivering refuge accommodation, community outreach and children’s programmes for those affected by domestic abuse.
Serves Bolton and surrounding Greater Manchester boroughs with crisis and recovery support.
Gingerbread (single parents)
Advice, webchat and peer support for single parents.
IPSEA
Independent legal advice on special educational needs and EHCPs.
Also tribunal helpline (bookable).
NSPCC Helpline
Advice/reporting line for concerns about a child.
From overseas: +44 203 879 8560.
Papyrus HOPELINE247
Suicide prevention support for under‑35s and those supporting them.
Copari helps with calmer communication and structured records for separated parents in high-conflict situations. See how Copari works.
See how Copari worksNote: This directory is for signposting only and does not constitute legal advice. Service hours and contact details may change—please check provider websites for current information. For local resources (Family Hubs, Early Help, local DA services), use GOV.UK's find your local council tool.