USEFUL CONTACTS
Useful contacts
Action for Autism
Family support group for diagnosed or undiagnosed children across the autistic spectrum
Tel – 01424 460066
ADHD Support Group
Support group for parents/carers of children with behavioural problems, ADHD and linked problems
Tel – 01424 448143 Anti-Bullying Advice
On-line support for parents, students and schools
Childline
Support helpline for children and young people
Tel – 0800 1111
Copes
Support service for children and/or their families, offering confidential support relating to parenting issues, difficulties at home/school, drug/alcohol issues, bullying issues and exclusion.
Tel – 01273 407336
Dragonflies Project
Bereavement service supporting children and young people aged 5 – 16
Tel – 01424 713189
Email ahardy@fellowshipofstnicholas.org.uk ERIC (Enuresis Resources Information Centre)
Helpline and support re bed wetting, including details of local enuresis clinics
Tel – 0845 3708008
Family Support Work
Information service re benefits, housing, education, childcare, debt management and advocacy
Tel – 01273 550562
Email – gartonhouse@familysupportwork.org.uk Kites
Free childcare information service providing up to date information and advice on childcare facilities and services
Tel – 0845 6010777
Meningitis Trust
Information and support re meningitis
NHS Direct
24 hour health advice and information
Tel – 0845 4647
NSPCC
Counselling, advice and information service for vulnerable children/young people
Tel – 01424 428833
Parentlink
Free information, support and advice relating to educational matters
Tel – 01273 481172
Email – parentlink@eastsussex.gov.uk Raising kids
Website offering advice and up to date information about a range of parenting issues
Safe Kids
Website and links to safety information relating to children