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Resources for disabled parents
Local information and support
Websites for all parents and families
Mainly for young people
Government websites
General information
Resources for disabled parents
Disabled Parents Network
UK national support including helpline, web forum, publications, research, consultation, training and campaigning. Website
Disability, Pregnancy and Parenthood international DPPi
Resources include booklets on wide range of disabled parenting issues, guides for childbirth for deaf parents and visually impaired parents, new guides for schools, a database of equipment and an International journal available on line, training and message board. Website
Deaf Parenting UK
Central resource of information for Deaf parents and professionals working with Deaf parents. Website
CHANGE
A national rights organisation led by people with learning disabilities. Easy words and pictures resources by and for parents with learning disabilities, and Picture Bank CD Roms for making information accessible. Training for professionals and campaigning.
Website
Local information and support
Norfolk Coalition of Disabled People NCODP
Norfolk’s consultation and campaigning group of disabled people. Website. Phone 01508 491210
Independent Living Norfolk ILN
Direct Payments support from NCODP. Website. Phone 01508 491222
Disability Rights Norfolk DRN
Welfare rights, benefits, appeals and disability information from NCODP. Website. Phone 01508 491570
West Norfolk Disability information Service WNDIS. Information and advice to people with disabilities and their carers and concerns on Part 3 of the Disability Discrimination Act (mainly to do with access to premises and services). Website. Phone 01553 782558
Greatparents. Family support network, Great Yarmouth. Website
Carers and young carers. Website or Carers Forum
Websites for all parents and families
Parentline Plus
A 24-hour helpline covering all issues for parents. Useful links on issues for parents including addiction, adoption, bereavement, bullying, domestic violence, relationships and many more. Tel: 0808 800 222 TEXTPHONE 0800 783 6783 and email support. Website
Advisory Centre for Education (ACE)
Independent advice service for parents of children in state-funded education on any school issue such as exclusions or special educational needs. Website
CAFCASS
Looks after the interests of children involved in family proceedings. Website information for children, young people and parents about parental separation, adoption and care proceedings. Website
Carers UK
Information and advice to carers of children and adults with disabilities. Website
Contact a family
Info and support for parents with disabled children. Website
Children's Legal Centre
Information on all aspects of child law in England and Wales, including contact, parental responsiblity and residence orders. Website
Disability Alliance
Information on disability related benefits, research, campaigning. Website
Dad info
Info on pregnancy, birth and babies, finance, legal and education from a dad's perspective. Website
Family Rights Group
Advice to families whose children are involved with social services. Includes Advice Sheets with legal information. Advice sheet 15: Information about social care services for disabled parents, would-be parents, and adults in a parenting role; 15a is for disabled parents who are asylum seekers. Website
Gingerbread
Information and support on benefits, tax and housing for lone parents. Website
NCT (National Childbirth Trust)
Support through pregnancy and beyond. Run by local parents, offering support, information and friendship to new parents and parents-to-be. Website
Working Families
information for working families and details on employment rights, childcare and flexible working. Website
Youngcarers.com
The site for young carers, their families and those who work to support them across the UK. Includes the “Whole Family Pathway” which is a ‘map’ for both families and agencies to follow so they can see what choices are available, and who does what in supporting disabled parents young carers and their families. Website
Young minds
Information and resources for children and parents who may be concerned about the mental health of their child. Website www.youngminds.org.uk
Mainly for young people
ChildLine
Free, 24 hour helpline for children and young people in danger or distress. 0800 1111 Childline’s help for adults through NSPCC 0808 800 5000 Website
ChildrenFirst.NHS.UK
Fun health information for kids, juniors, teens and families from Great Ormond Street Hospital, Website
Norfolk Blurb
Norfolk Children’s Service’s info and ‘have your say’ website for young people, with Aunty Blurb to answer all those awkward questions… Website
It's not your fault
Practical information from NCH for children, young people and parents going through a family break-up. Website
Youngcarers.com
The site for young carers, their families and those who work to support them across the UK. Website
Youngcarers.net
A supportive, online community of young carers with information for parents too. Website
Government websites
Benefit Enquiry Line
Helpline for people with disabilities, carers and representatives. General information and advice on benefits and how to claim them. Website
Department for Children, Schools and Families
Covers all issues involving child welfare and education. Website
Government parenting advice and information. Website
Directgov.gov.uk for disabled parents. Website
NHS Direct
Information on health, illness and the NHS. Website
ParentsCentre.gov.uk
Government website for parents on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare. Website
General information
Adviceguide
online Citizens Advice Bureau service for information about rights on benefits and employment, debt and legal issues. Website
Advicenow
Independent information on rights and legal issues. Website
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