Childline
Free, confidential support for under‑19s.
- Phone
- 08001111
- Access
- Webchat
Parenting, SEND & Education Support
Support for parents, families with special educational needs, children and young people, education advice, and parenting resources.
In an 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
Safety notice
If you are concerned about device monitoring, use a safe device or call a helpline directly. Many services offer webchat options from their websites.
Services
Found 10 services
Children's Law Centre (NI)
Free legal advice line on children's rights and education in NI.
- Phone
- 08088085678
Contact (for families with disabled children)
Helpline, advice and peer support for families with disabled children.
- Phone
- 08088083555
- Access
- RelayUK
Enquire – Scotland ASN
Advice about additional support for learning.
- Phone
- 03451232303
- Access
- Webchat
Families Need Fathers Helpline
Helpline and local groups supporting separated parents (often fathers).
- Phone
- 03000300363
Fortalice (Bolton)
Bolton-based charity delivering refuge accommodation, community outreach and children’s programmes for those affected by domestic abuse.
- Phone
- 01204365677
- info@fortalice.co.uk
- Access
- Phone, Email
Gingerbread (single parents)
Advice, webchat and peer support for single parents.
- Access
- Webchat, Forum
IPSEA
Independent legal advice on special educational needs and EHCPs.
- Phone
- 03002225899
- Access
- Webform
NSPCC Helpline
Advice/reporting line for concerns about a child.
- Phone
- 08088005000
- Access
- Webchat, RelayUK
Papyrus HOPELINE247
Suicide prevention support for under‑35s and those supporting them.
- Phone
- 08000684141
- pat@papyrus-uk.org
- Access
- SMS, Email
Copari helps with calmer communication and structured records for separated parents in high-conflict situations. See how Copari works.
Note: 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.