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Afasic
Afasic is a UK charity helping children and young people that are affected by the hidden disability of speech, language and communication impairments.
Website: www.afasic.org.uk
Barnado's
Working with and for children to ensure their lives are as free from poverty, discrimination and abuse as possible.
England: 020 8550 8822
Scotland: 0131 334 9893
Wales:029 2049 3387
Northern Ireland:028 9067 2366
Website: www.barnardos.org.uk
ChildcareLink
National and local childcare information from the Government.
Tel: 0800 096 0296
Website: www.childcarelink.gov.uk
Childline
Provides a free 24-hour helpline and support for children and young people.
Tel: 0800 11 11
Website: www.childline.org.uk
Children's Legal Centre
An independent national charity concerned with law and policy affecting children and young people.
Tel: 01206 873820
Website: www.childrenslegalcentre.com
Contact a Family
Charity offering advice, information and support to parents of children with special needs and disabilities.
Tel: 0808 808 3555
Text: 0808 808 3556
Website: www.cafamily.org.uk
Council for Disabled Children
Information for parents and details of organisations offering services and support with particular disabilities and special educational needs.
Tel: 020 7843 1900
Website: www.ncb.org.uk/cdc
Disability Action (Northern Ireland)
Information and advice on disabilities and local organisations.
Tel: 028 9029 7880
Website: www.disabilityaction.org
The Disabled Living Foundation
National charity providing choice for people who use equipment for a more independent life.
Tel: 0845 130 9177
Website: www.dlf.org.uk
Healthvisitors.com
Provides a free 'Ask a health visitor' email service.
Website: www.healthvisitors.com
Kidscape
Provides practical skills and resources to prevent bullying or sexual abuse.
Tel: 020 7730 3300
Bullying helpline: 0845 120 5204
Website: www.kidscape.org.uk
National Childbirth Trust
Information on pregnancy and babycare as well as antenatal classes, local support groups and nearly new sales.
Tel: 0870 444 8707
Website: www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com
National Society for Children and Family Contact
A national charity dedicated to helping children keep contact with their parents or extended family after separation or divorce.
Tel: 0870 794 0075
Website: www.nscfc.com
NSPCC
The UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children.
Tel: 0808 800 5000
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
SureStart
Aims to improve the health and wellbeing of families and children, so children are ready to shine when they go to school.
Tel: 0870 000 2288
Website: www.surestart.gov.uk
Young Minds
A national charity concerned with the mental health of children and young people.
Tel: 0800 018 2138
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
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