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Information and Support

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by the issues raised in this programme, the following organisations can help:


The Centre for Separated Families

The Centre for Separated Families works with everyone affected by family separation in order to bring about better outcomes for children. Contact them by email through advice@separatedfamilies.org.uk or log onto their website via the link below.

National Family Mediation

National Family Mediation is a network of family mediation services that offers help to those affected by separation and divorce. Contact them by phone on 01392 271610 or log onto their website.

Relate for Parents & Families

Parents can get free online support and help from Relate for Parents. Log on to their website and select Live Chat to talk to a counsellor, or phone them on 0300 100 1234.

Gingerbread

Gingerbread works nationally and locally, for and with single parent families, to improve their lives. Contact the Helpline on 0808 802 0925 or visit their website.

Families Need Fathers

Families Need Fathers seeks to obtain, for children, the best possible blend of both parents in the lives of their children; enough for the children to realise that both parents are fully involved in their lives. Contact the Helpline on 0300 0300 363 (Monday to Friday between 6.00pm and 10.00pm), or go to their site.

Fathers Reunited

Fathers Reunited gives relatives - including fathers, sons and daughters - who have lost contact with each other, the opportunity to make contact again.

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