Further Information

There is a lot of information available on the web and you may find some of the sites below of interest. We have included emergency telephone numbers/hotlines where these are available. If you think there are any other organisations that should be included please let us know.

Children:

Childline provide a 24 helpline on 0800 1111 for children and young people in danger or distress: www.childline.org.uk

NSPCC: www.nspcc.org.uk or via their helpline 0800 800 5000

Child Psychotherapy Trust provides information on children’s emotional development
www.childpsychotherapytrust.org.uk

Child Contact:

Child Contact Centres provide safe places where children of separated families can spend time with the non-resident parent
www.naccc.org.uk

Divorce:

There are many sites devoted to this topic. To start your search you could look at
www.divorceaid.co.uk
This site is run by an independent group of professionals who volunteer their time to help enquirers who want to find out more about divorce, mediation and other related issues.

Domestic Violence Helpline

0808 2000 247

General Advice:

For more general advice your local Citizens’ Advice Bureau can be of help (number in phone book)
CAB online: www.adviceguide.org.uk

Alternately, Advice Now is an independent not-for-profit website offering general advice
www.advicenow.org.uk

Your local authority may have a website with details of local agencies and organisations. For those living in Hertfordshire try: www.hertsdirect.org.

Grandparents:

Grandparents seeking further advice and information could try:
www.grandparents-association.org.uk Helpline number: 01279-444964

Housing:

Shelter offer free housing advice. Tel 0808 800 4444
Their website is at england.shelter.org.uk

Men/fathers

Families need fathers: information on shared parenting following separation or divorce
www.fnf.org.uk

Parents:

www.parentlineplus.co.uk is a registered charity offering support to anyone parenting a child

Relationship issues:

If you are contemplating separation from your partner but aren't quite sure the relationship is over you may like to consider contacting your local Relate office. Relate offer a range of counselling services - your local office will be able to give you more details of facilities in your area.
www.relate.org

Welfare, Rights & Benefits

Benefit Enquiry Line: www.dwp.gov.uk
Child benefit: www.hmrc.gov.uk/childbenefit
Community Legal Service: www.clsdirect.org.uk

Women/mothers

Black Women's Health and Family Support
www.bwhafs.co.uk
Muslim Women’s Helpline: www.mwhl.org
Women’s Aid: www.womensaid.org.uk