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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 17:24

AdvicenowThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Website which provides information on rights and legal issues summarised from 200 websites. Applies to England and Wales only.

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 17:24

After AdoptionThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Telephone helplines and online enquiry service to help anyone affected by adoption. Links to other agencies covering adoption.

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 16:58

Anti-bullying networkThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Find out how to tackle bullying, where to go for advice.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 10:40

C.A.R.E. (Christian Action Research and Education) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Gives advice on counselling, provides helplines and campaigns on Christian ethics.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 15:50

Care for the Family This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Care for the Family is a national charity which aims to promote strong family life and to help those who face family difficulties.

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 17:00

Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre

Making the internet a safer place. Useful information.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 05:49

Child Support Laws

Offers extensive information on child support laws. Publishes questions that people have asked via the online Ask Our Experts form.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 11:35

Children 1st   

Supports Scottish families under stress, protect children from harm and neglect, help them recover from abuse and promote children's rights and interests.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 13:55

Children in Scotland This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

National organisation for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with families and children.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 13:57

CoramBAAF Adoption & Fostering Academy 

Membership organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people in care by supporting the agencies and professionals who work with them.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 05:07

CrossReachThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Social care and support service by the Church of Scotland. Available to all people in Scotland.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 05:50

Domestic Abuse - West Lothian Council

Help for those suffering domestic abuse.

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Last Updated on Sunday, 15 February 2015 18:22

Eat Better Feel Better 

National eating campaign. Website has quick recipes, offers, handy hints, cookalong videos, and what's on in your area. Throughout Scotland there are a range of events, organisations and community groups that can help you to eat healthier. 

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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 10:50

Eczema Outreach Scotland This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Eczema Outreach (Scotland) supports children & young people with eczema and their families in Scotland. Based in Linlithgow (West Lothian).

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 17:06

EnquireThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Scottish Advice Service for additional support for learning / special educational needs.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 05:08

Families Anonymous

Offers meetings, resources and services for families who has a member with a drug problem. Helpline number 0845 1200 660

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 05:50

Families Need FathersThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Concerned with the problems of maintaining a child's relationship with both parents during a breakdown.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 13:27

Family Fund 

Independent grant-giving organisation helping low-income families caring for a severely disabled child.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 05:51

Family Law AssociationThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To provide a point of reference for the public and for other organisations on family law issues.

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 17:08

Fatherhood InstituteThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The UK's fatherhood think tank. Wide range of information about / for fathers on issues such as maternity, employment, education, and government policy etc.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 15:14

Gamblers Anonymous

Support meetings offering fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other.

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 17:09

kindredThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Supporting families of children and young people with additional needs.

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 17:09

Mellow ParentingThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Offers programmes for parents to be, mothers with babies under one, and parents with children under five, helps mums and dads who have additional health and social care needs to be the best parents they can be to their child / children.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 05:51

Men Get Eating Disorders Too

Information and advice about male eating disorders, definitions, signs and symptoms, treatments, getting support including support groups. Email available through website.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 05:51

National Self Harm Network NSHNThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Supports survivors and people who self harm and the people it affects e.g. family and friends. Provides information, contacts and raises awareness of needs.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 14:41

Netmums This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Netmums is a family of local sites that cover the UK, each site offering information to mothers on everything from where to find playgroups and how to eat healthily to where to meet other mothers.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 July 2014 08:00

Notre Dame Centre - Adolescent UnitThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For emotionally disturbed young people together with support and guidance for their families. For more information e-mail them or us at the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 July 2014 08:01

Notre Dame Centre - Child Guidance ClinicThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For emotionally disturbed children with support and guidance for their families. For more information e-mail them or us at the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 05:52

One Parent Families ScotlandThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

An independent organisation which works to achieve equality for lone parents and their children. Provides information, Counselling, Publications, and Training. Details of support groups.

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 16:48

Parenting across Scotland: information and support for families in ScotlandThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Provides information for parents, carers and families in Scotland.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 11:07

Parentline Scotland

ParentLine Scotland (08000 28 22 33) - a free confidential helpline operated by Children First for anyone caring for or concerned about a child in Scotland.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 13:59

Relationships Scotland This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Offers relationship counselling, family mediation, child contact centres and other forms of family support across Scotland. Supports individuals, couples and families experiencing relationship difficulties.

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 17:34

SACRO (Safeguarding Communities and Reducing Offending)This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Criminal Justice service, which helps offenders and their families. Aims to influence criminal justice and social policy.

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Last Updated on Monday, 11 December 2017 17:57

Safe Families for Children aims to makes a crucial difference for some families in preventing the need for children to go into care. They accept referrals from partnering local authorities, matching struggling families with caring volunteers in their area who can provide tailored help and ‘wraparound’ care. This includes: Host Families; A Family Friend: A Resource Friend; A Family Coach; A Safe Families Church.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 05:52

Scottish Adoption AssociationThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Offers information counselling and support to anyone who has adopted, has been adopted or is interested in adoption.

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 17:35

Scottish Child Law CentreThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Provides free telephone advice service on all aspects of Scots Law relating to children and young people.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 14:38

Scottish Mediation Network

Provides information about what mediation is, the different types of meditation and how it can help people agree a solution when there is disagreement.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 05:53

Soldiers Sailors Airmen and Families AssociationThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Helps serving and ex-service men, women (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen) and their families. Forcesline, a free and confidential telephone helpline 0800 731 4880

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Last Updated on Monday, 02 October 2017 09:42

Stop it Now! This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Information and guidance on how to protect children from sexual abuse. For those concerned about a child or young persons sexual behaviour in the real world or online. Also for those concerned of their own sexual behaviour towards children.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 11 February 2016 09:33

Sure Start in West Lothian This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Supporting Parents and Carers to make a positive start in young childrens’ lives from birth to age 3. Groups, drop-in sessions and one to one support, also including pre and post natal help.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 11:18

The Mix: help and support for under 25s

Provides help and support for people under 25: everything from homelessness to finding a job, from money to mental health, from break-ups to drugs.

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 17:17

Thinkuknow

Information for children, parents/teachers on the new technology of the internet, websites and mobiles and safe usage. Run by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre. Email available through website.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 04:58

United Christian Broadcasting (UCB) PrayerlineThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Telephone and email contact that will pray with you / for you to bring God into the equation of your life.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 14:55

West Lothian Food Bank This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Supplies emergency food for local people in crisis. See also The Trussell Trust website.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 10:44

Women's Aid This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. Online resources include: leaflets, posters, reports, books and resources for children. Free phone 24hr National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 06 August 2014 13:05

Working Families Tax Credit  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Information on the Working families Tax credits and child tax credits. Tax credits: general enquiries helpline 0345 300 3900 (text phone 0345 300 3909)

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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 10:46

Zero Tolerance 

Independent charity which campaigns for the prevention of male violence against women and children. Email via website.