Family and Personal Issues Links


Adoption
http://www.talkadoption.org.uk
Offers advice, support and counselling to young people who have any questions about any aspect of adoption.

Bereavement
http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
A registered charity providing advice, counselling and information on practical matters for anyone bereaved or for those working to care for bereaved people.

Childcare
http://www.childcarelink.gov.uk
search for childminders, nurseries and after-school care in your area.

Parents
http://www.home-start.org.uk
support for families with at least one child under five years

Parents & Stepfamilies
http://www.parentlineplus.org.uk
advice and info for parents and children

Bullying
http://www.nspcc.org.uk
Helpline for anyone concerned about risk of abuse. Counselling, information and advice.

http://www.kidscape.org.uk
Telephone helpline for parents of children who are being bullied at school. Issues include procedures, complaints and child’s self esteem.

http://www.antibullying.net
Offering help and advice on bullying.

http://www.bullying.co.uk
Advice for young people and their parents about tackling bullying.

Counselling
http://www.relate.org.uk
info on couple counselling

http://www.bac.org.uk
search for a counsellor near you.

http://www.couplecounselling.org
couple counselling organisations

http://www.cosca.org.uk
councellors and counselling organisations

Deafness
http://www.deafconnections.co.uk
offering advice, info and services

Disability Rights
http://drc-gb.org
info on campaigns, rights and regulations

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual
http://www.peer-support.org.uk
site offering support for young gays, lesbians and bisexuals.

http://www.syp.dircon.co.uk
For people under the age of 26 who are confused about their gender or sexuality.

http://www.gayhealth.com
General site covering all aspects of physical and mental health

http://www.gayyouth.co.uk
Info, resources and support for gay youth

Pregnancy
http://www.bpas.org
Offering confidential advice and info on unplanned or unwanted pregnancy, counselling and abortion referrals.

Racial Equality
http://www.cre.gov.uk

General All info sites
http://www.connexions.gov.uk
guidance, advice and support to help young people make decisions about life, education, and career choices.

http://www.childline.co.uk
Free national helpline for children in trouble or danger.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health
good section on mental health

http://www.channel4/health
lots of information on physical and mental health

http://www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk
info on drugs, alcohol, healthy eating, smoking, mental health etc affecting young people

http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk
general health site

http://www.thesite.org.uk
info on drugs, sex, mental health and more

http://www.thirdaid.com
email support groups let you meet other people with similar problems