Childcare
Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and advice about Childcare.
Although the information was originally collected for use within the Linlithgow community we hope the list could be useful to others.
The Help Centre website is a joint initiative by St Michaels’ Parish Church https://stmichaelsparish.org.uk and The New Well https://thenewwell.org/
ADDISS
The National Attention Deficit Information and Support Service Provides information and resources about ADISS to anyone who needs assistance – parents, sufferers, teachers or health professionals.
Last updated: June 17, 2026
Adoption UK
Adoption UK Charity providing support, community and advocacy for all those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents. Connect adoptive families, provide information and signposting on a range of adoption-related issues.
Last updated: January 28, 2026
Blue Cross
Blue Cross Pet charity providing veterinary care, offer expert behavioural help and find loving homes for pets in need. Also offer pet advice to owners, keep pets and people together with our pet food banks and aim to look after surviving pets when their owners pass away.
Last updated: September 3, 2025
Capa First Response
Capa First Response Online platform for families and professionals – supporting those impacted by a child using harmful and/or aggressive behaviours towards a parent or caregiver, including neuro-diverse young people up to 25yrs.
Last updated: April 22, 2026
Care for the Family
Care for the Family National charity which aims to provide a wide range of support in three key areas of family life – couple, parenting and bereavement.
Last updated: June 17, 2026
Care Inspectorate
Care Inspectorate The Care Inspectorate regulates and inspects care services in Scotland to make sure that they meet the right standards. Provides information on how to choose a care service that support particular groups of people, for example, childminders, daycare of children’s services, care at home, care homes for adults and how to raise a […]
Last updated: June 3, 2026
Child Accident Prevention Trust
Child Accident Prevention Trust Provides practical safety tips to help prevent a wide range of accidents to children by changes to everyday routines. Free educational resources to help keep children safe.
Last updated: June 3, 2026
Child Exploitation Online Protection
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Provides information and advice on keeping children and young people aged 4 – 18, safe online. Reporting an incident if you are worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you or someone you know online.
Last updated: May 27, 2026
Child Maintenance Service
Child Maintenance Service Government website on what child maintenance is, options for arranging child maintenance including if you do not want your child’s other parent to know your location or personal information, how it affects benefits.
Last updated: June 3, 2026
Childline
Childline Online or on the phone counselling for children and young people suffering problems e.g. bullying, sexual and physical abuse, feelings, body image, relationships, families, home, school, college and work. The helpline 0800 1111 is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. You can also send a message after signing up for […]
Last updated: January 28, 2026
Children 1st
Children 1st Protecting Scotland’s children from harm, keeping them safe, and supporting them to recover from trauma and abuse in their homes, schools and communities. Help children, their families and the people who care for them for as long as it takes by offering emotional, practical and financial support. Free national support line 08000 28 […]
Last updated: March 29, 2026
Children in Scotland
Children in Scotland National organisation for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with families and children. A network of people working with and for children, alongside children and young people themselves to create solutions, services that support children, young people, parents, carers and professionals
Last updated: October 15, 2025