Further help: information and useful addresses

The following organisations may be able to put you in touch with local sources of help in your area. Those outside Scotland may have details of Scottish contacts. Call them for assistance and a friendly chat. Many of them provide leaflets on request. Where they exist, telephone helpline numbers have been included – you may wish to contact them for advice, counselling or for general information.

A very useful service which provides information about where to find help is available through your local health education/promotion unit which is listed under ‘Health’ in your phone book and/or the NHS Helpline Freephone: 0800 22 44 88 (all calls are free of charge 8am–10pm, 7 days). Your public library is also an invaluable source of information. For further information about any health-related issues, please contact:

NHS Health Scotland Library

The Priory

Canaan Lane

Edinburgh EH10 4SG

Tel: 0131 536 5581

Textphone: 0131 536 5593

email: nhs.healthscotland-library@nhs.net

NHS Health Scotland's library

ABUSE

Children 1st
83 Whitehouse Loan
Edinburgh EH9 1AT
Tel: 0131 446 2300
Email: info@children1st.org.uk
www.children1st.org.uk
Offers practical help to families with children at risk.

Domestic Violence
National Helpline (24hr): 0808 200 0247

ParentLine Scotland
Tel: 0808 800 2222
Confidential and anonymous telephone helpline run by volunteers for parents/carers.

Scottish Women’s Aid
2nd Floor, 132 Rose Street
Edinburgh EH2 3JD
Tel: 0131 226 6606
Email: info@scottishwomensaid.org.uk
www.scottishwomensaid.org.uk
Advice, support and refuge for women who have been abused mentally, physically or sexually (by their partner or ex-partner), and their children.

ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY

British Red Cross Society (Scottish Region)
4 Nasmyth Place
Hillington
Glasgow G52 4PR
Tel: 0141 891 4000
Provides a range of caring and first-aid services and courses.
www.redcross.org.uk

Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT)
4th Floor, Cloister Court
22–26 Farringdon Lane
London EC1R 3AJ
Tel: 020 7608 3828
Email: safe@capt.org.uk
www.capt.org.uk
Offers help and advice to parents on the prevention of childhood accidents.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
Livingstone House
43 Discovery Terrace
Heriot-Watt University Research Park
Edinburgh EH14 4AP
Tel: 0131 449 9378
www.rospa.com
Information and advice on the prevention of accidents of all kinds.

St Andrew’s Ambulance Association
St Andrew’s House
48 Milton Street
Glasgow G4 0HR
Tel: 0141 332 4031
Email: firstaid@staaa.org.uk
www.firstaid.org.uk
Provides training in first aid and related subjects.

Scottish Road Safety Campaign
Heriot-Watt Research Park (North)
Riccarton
Currie
Edinburgh EH14 4AP
Tel: 0131 472 9200
Email: enquiries@roadsafety.org.uk
www.roadsafetyscotland.org.uk
A campaign to develop and coordinate Scotland-wide road safety initiatives.

ADOPTION

Scottish Adoption Association
161 Constitution Street
Edinburgh EH6 7AD
Tel: 0131 553 5060
Email: info@scottishadoption.org
www.scottishadoption.org
Offers a comprehensive adoption service including advice and counselling to anyone affected by adoption.

ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND SMOKING

Alcohol Focus Scotland
2nd Floor, 166 Buchanan Street
Glasgow G1 2LW
Tel: 0141 572 6700
Email: enquiries@alcohol-focusscotland.org.uk
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
Provides free, confidential counselling services for people affected by alcohol problems. Promotes safer, healthier drinking styles, but is not anti-alcohol.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Baltic Chambers
50 Wellington Street
Glasgow G2 6HJ
Tel: 0141 226 2214
Helpline: 0845 769 7555
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Network of self-help groups where members encourage each other to stop drinking and to stay off drink. Look in the phone book for details of your local group.

Can stop smoking.com
Can Stop Smoking
Advice and support for stopping smoking, including local details for stop smoking services.

FRANK (National drugs helpline)
0800 77 66 00
Email: frank@talktofrank.com
www.talktofrank.com
Free 24-hour confidential drug information, advice and counselling service.

Scottish Drugs Forum
91 Mitchell Street
Glasgow G1 3LN
Tel: 0141 221 1175
Email: enquiries@sdf.org.uk
www.sdf.org.uk
Offers information on local treatment and services for drug users, family and friends.

Smokeline
0800 84 84 84
Scottish national helpline for smokers who need advice or help in stopping, or their friends who are encouraging them to stop. Provides details of local service.

BEHAVIOURAL DIFFICULTIES

Hyperactive Children’s Support Group
71 Whyke Lane
Chichester
West Sussex PO19 7PD
Tel: 01243 539966
Email: hacsg@hacsg.org.uk
www.hacsg.org.uk
Provides information and ideas to parents and professionals about nutritional/dietary therapies for hyperactive and allergic children.

BREASTFEEDING

Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM)
PO Box 207
Bridgwater
Somerset TA6 7YT
Helpline: 08444 122 949
Email: counselling@abm.me.uk
www.abm.me.uk
Gives support and information to all women wishing to breastfeed, and offers counselling around the UK.

The Breastfeeding Network
PO Box 11126
Paisley PA2 8YB
National breastfeeding helpline: 0300 100 0212
www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Offers independent information and support about breastfeeding.

La Leche League (Great Britain)
PO Box 29
West Bridgford
Nottingham NG2 7NP
Helpline: 0845 120 2918
Email: enquiries@laleche.org.uk
www.laleche.org.uk
Help and information for women wanting to breastfeed their babies and personal counselling to mothers having problems in breastfeeding.

The National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
Alexandra House
Oldham Terrace
Acton
London W3 6NH
Tel: 0870 444 8707
Breastfeeding: 0870 444 8708
Email: enquiries@nct.org.uk
www.nct.org.uk
Help and information for women wanting to breastfeed their babies.

UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative
30a Great Sutton St,
London
EC1V 0DU
Tel: 020 7375 6052
Email: bfi@unicef.org.uk
www.babyfriendly.org.uk
Works with health services to improve practice so that parents are enabled and supported to make informed choices about how they feed and care for their babies.

CHILDCARE

National Association of Toy and Leisure Libraries
First Floor
Gilmerton Community Centre
4 Drum Street
Edinburgh EH17 8QG
Tel: 0131 664 2746
Email: natll.scotland@playmatters.co.uk
www.natll.org.uk
Toy libraries loan good quality, carefully chosen toys to all families with babies and young children, including those with special needs.

Scottish Childminding Association
7 Melville Terrace
Stirling FK8 2ND
Helpline: 01786 449063
(Mon/Fri 10.00 – 16.00)
Email: information@childminding.org
www.childminding.org
An association committed to meeting the needs of registered childminders and actively promoting childminding as a quality childcare choice.

Scottish Preschool Play Association
21 Granville Street
Glasgow G3 7EE
Tel: 0141 221 4148
Email: info@sppa.org.uk
www.sppa.org.uk
An organisation for playgroups, mother-and-toddler groups and under-five groups in Scotland.

Scottish Out of School Care Network
Level 2, 100 Wellington Street
Glasgow G2 6DH
Tel: 0141 564 1284
Email: info@soscn.org
www.soscn.org
A Scottish charity supporting school-aged play, care and learning, which promotes, supports and develops good quality sustainable out-of-school care.

Care Commission
Compass House
11 Riverside Drive
Dundee DD1 4NY
Tel: 01382 207100
Helpline: 0845 6030890
www.carecommission.com
A national organisation which regulates and inspects Scottish care services including childcare services.

CHILD SAFETY

Iain Goodwill Trust
Viewfield
Pettyvaich
Kiltarlity
Beauly
Scotland, UK.
IV4 7HU
Tel: 01463 741854
www.iains-trust.org

DISABILITY AND ILLNESS (GENERAL SUPPORT)

Action for Sick Children (Scotland)
22 Laurie Street
Edinburgh EH6 5AB
Tel: 0131 553 6553
Freephone: 0800 0744519
www.actionforsickchildren.org
Supports sick children and their families. Offers information about going to hospital, designed for children and for parents. Hospital playboxes available for borrowing by playgroups.

Contact a Family Scotland
Craigmillar Social Enterprise & Art Centre (SPACE)
11/9 Harewood Road
Edinburgh EH16 4NT
Tel: 0131 659 2930
Helpline: 0808 808 3555
Email: scotland@cafamily.org.uk
www.cafamily.org.uk
Encourages mutual support between families caring for children with any type of disability or special need.

ENABLE
2nd Floor, 146 Argyle Street
Glasgow G2 8BL
Tel: 0141 226 4541
Email: enable@enable.org.uk
www.enable.org.uk
Promotes the rights and needs of people with learning disabilities and their families. Can offer information, advice and practical help.

Family Fund
Unit 4, Alpha Court
Monks Cross Drive
Huntington Drive
York YO32 9WN
Tel: 0845 130 4542
Email: info@familyfund.org.uk
www.familyfund.org.uk
A government-funded trust whose purpose is to ease the stress on families who care for severely disabled children under 16 by providing grants and information related to the care of the child.
Textphone users can call: 01904 658085.

British Thyroid Foundation
A patient-led charitable organisation dedicated to helping those with thyroid disorders.
Tel: 01423 709 707
www.btf-thyroid.org

CLIMB
Children Living with Metabolic Diseases (CLIMB) is a national organisation working on behalf of children, young people and families affected by metabolic disease.
Freephone: 0800 652 3181
www.climb.org.uk

Cystic Fibrosis Trust
The Trust works to improve the lives of people with CF, raise the profile of CF and fund research.
Tel: 020 8464 7211
www.cftrust.org.uk

Genetic Interest Group (GIG)
Unit 4D, Leroy House
436 Essex Road
London N1 3QP
Tel: 020 7704 3141
Email: mail@gig.org.uk
www.gig.org.uk
Information service for people with, or at risk of, genetic conditions.

Health talk online
Offers a directory of personal experiences aimed at patients, their carers, family and friends, doctors, nurses and other health professionals.
www.healthtalkonline.org

Sleep Scotland
8 Hope Park Square
Edinburgh EH8 9NW
Tel: 0131 651 1392
Email: enquiries@sleepscotland.org
www.sleepscotland.org
Provides support to families with children with special needs and severe sleep problems.

Capability Scotland
Head Office, Westerlea
11 Ellersly Road
Edinburgh
EH12 6HY
Tel: 0131 337 9876
www.capability-scotland.org.uk
Provides a range of respite services which deliver respite care to families and their children. These have been managed as individual services rather than being viewed and managed collectively as a discreet respite business unit.

DISABILITY AND ILLNESS (SPECIALISED SUPPORT)

Advice Service Capability Scotland (ASCS)
11 Ellersly Road
Edinburgh EH12 6HY
Tel: 0131 313 5510
Email: ascs@capability-scotland.org.uk
www.capability-scotland.org.uk
Offers advice, support and information to parents of children with cerebral palsy.

AFASIC Unlocking Speech and Language
1st Floor, 20 Bowling Green Lane
London EC1R 0BD
Helpline: 0845 3 55 55 77
Tel (admin): 020 7490 9410
Email: info@afasic.org.uk
www.afasic.org.uk
Provides advice and information on speech and language difficulties among children.

Anaphylaxis Campaign
PO Box 275
Farnborough GU14 6SX
Tel: 01252 546100
Helpline: 01252 542029
Email: info@anaphylaxis.org.uk
www.anaphylaxis.org.uk
Campaigns to help anyone who suffers from a potentially fatal allergy. Provides help to sufferers and aims to raise awareness within government, industry and the general public.

Asthma UK Scotland
4 Queen Street
Edinburgh EH2 1JE
Tel: 0131 226 2544
Helpline: 0845 701 0203
Email: scotland@asthmas.org.uk
www.asthma.org.uk
Information and support for people with asthma and their families.

British Thyroid Foundation
2nd Floor, 3 Devonshire Place
Harrogate
HG1 4AA
Tel: 01423 709 707
www.btf.thyroid.org

Child Growth Foundation
2 Mayfield Avenue
Chiswick
London W4 1PW
Tel: 020 8995 0257
Email: info@childgrowthfoundation.org
www.childgrowthfoundation.org
Support group for parents of children with growth disorders, and parents concerned about their child’s growth. Children Living with Inherited

Metabolic Diseases (CLIMB)
Climb Building
176 Nantwich Road
Crewe CW2 6BG
Tel: 0800 652 3181
Email: Info.svcs@climb.org.uk
www.climb.org.uk
Makes grants and allowances available for the purposes of medical treatment and care of children with metabolic diseases. Puts parents in contact with others in similar circumstances.

Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA)
CLAPA Head Office
1st Floor, Green Man Tower
332b Goswell Road
London EC1V 7LQ
Tel: 020 7833 4883
Email: info@clapa.com
www.clapa.com
Offers support to parents of children with cleft lip and/or palate. Offers a specialist service to those seeking help in feeding babies with clefts.

The Coeliac Society
Suites A-D
Octagon Court
High Wycombe
Bucks HP11 2HS
Helpline: 0870 444 8804
www.coeliac.co.uk
Advice and information for those with a coeliac condition or dermatitis herpetiformis.

Craighalbert Centre
The Scottish Centre for Children with Motor Impairments
1 Craighalbert Way
Cumbernauld G68 0LS
Tel: 01236 456100
Email: sccmi@craighalbert.org.uk
www.craighalbert.org.uk
A Scottish national centre that offers a system of ‘conductive education’ which aims to teach the cerebral palsied child all aspects of daily life, develop learning ability and prepare the child for school.

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Trust
11 London Road
Bromley
Kent BR1 1BY
Tel: 020 8464 7211
Email: enquiries@cftrust.org.uk
http://www.cftrust.org.uk
Funds medical and scientific research aimed at understanding, treating and curing cystic fibrosis. Aims to ensure that people with the disease receive the best care and support in all aspects of their lives.

The Butterfly Trust
Swanston Steading
109/3B Swanston Road
Edinburgh EH10 7DS
Tel: 0131 445 5590
Email: info@butterflytrust.org.uk
www.butterflytrust.org.uk
A charity which offers advice, practical help and advocacy to people with cystic fibrosis and their families.

Diabetes UK Scotland
Savoy House
140 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow G2 3DH
Careline: 0845 120 2960
Tel: 0141 332 2700
Email: scotland@diabetes.org.uk
www.diabetes.org.uk/scotland
Provides practical help and information on living with diabetes.

Down’s Syndrome Scotland
158–160 Balgreen Road
Edinburgh EH11 3AU
Tel: 0131 313 4225
Email: info@dsscotland.org.uk
www.dsscotland.org.uk
Information, advice, counselling and support for parents of children with Down’s syndrome.

National Eczema Society
Hill House
Highgate Hill
London N19 5NA
Helpline: 0800 089 1122
Tel: 020 7281 3553
Email: helpline@eczema.org
www.eczema.org
Information, advice and support for people with eczema and their families.

Epilepsy Scotland
Head Office
48 Govan Road
Glasgow G51 1JL
Tel: 0141 427 4911
Helpline: 0808 800 2200
Email: enquiries@epilepsyscotland.org.uk
www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk
A charitable organisation working for people with epilepsy, their families, carers and the professionals looking after them.

Group B Strep Support
PO Box 203
Haywards Heath
West Sussex RH16 1GF
Tel: 01444 416176
Email: info@gbss.org.uk
www.gbss.org.uk
Provides information for pregnant women, pregnant women who carry the bacteria, parents of infected children and healthcare professionals.

The Haemophilia Society
First Floor, Petersham House
57a Hatton Garden
London EC1N 8JG
Tel: 020 7381 1020
Helpline: 0800 018 6068
Email: info@haemophilia.org.uk
www.haemophilia.org.uk
Represents the needs and interests of people with, or affected by, haemophilia.

Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Elta House
Birmingham Road
Stratford Upon Avon CV37 0AQ
Freephone Helpline: 0800 975 3100
Tel: 01789 267 520
Email: jennifer@jtsma.org.uk
www.jtsma.org.uk
For those affected by any form of SMA. Can link families and help to provide equipment.

MENCAP, the Learning Disability Charity
Mencap
123 Golden Lane
London EC1Y 0RT
Tel: 020 7454 0454
Email: information@mencap.org
www.mencap.org.uk
Works with children and adults with a learning disability and their families and carers to improve their lives and opportunities.

Meningitis Association of Scotland
9 Edwin Street
Glasgow G51 1ND
Tel: 0141 554 6680
Email: info@menscot.org
www.menscot.org
Free information and support to those suffering from meningitis or who are disabled as a result.

Meningitis Research Foundation
133 Gilmore Place
Edinburgh EH3 9PP
Tel: 0131 228 3322
Helpline: 080 8800 3344/0131 228 3322
Email: info@scotland.meningitis.org.uk
www.meningitis.org.uk
Offers counselling for parents whose children have died from meningitis and gives support to people with loved ones in hospital or at home (see also Meningitis Trust, below).

Meningitis Trust
Centrum Offices Ltd
38 Queen Street
Glasgow G1 3DX
Helpline: 0800 028 1828
Email: info@meningitis-trust.org
www.meningitis-trust.org
Free information and support to those suffering from meningitis or who are disabled as a result.

Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
61 Southwark Street
London SE1 0HL
Information and Support Line: 0800
652 6352 (Freephone)
Tel: 020 7803 4800
Email: info@muscular-dystrophy.org
www.muscular-dystrophy.org
Offers practical help and emotional support to sufferers and their families, runs an information and education service for the medical professions, social services and the public.

National Autistic Society Scotland
Central Chambers
1st Floor, 109 Hope Street
Glasgow G2 6LL
Tel: 0141 221 8090
Email:scotland@nas.org.uk
www.nas.org.uk
A parent support group which runs an advisory and information service.

National Deaf Children’s Society Scotland
187–189 Central Chambers
93 Hope Street
Glasgow G2 6LD
Tel: 0141 248 4457
Minicom: 0141 222 4476
Helpline: 0808 800 8880 (voice or text)
Email: ndcs.scotland@ndcs.org.uk
www.ndcs.org.uk
Offers information and advice on all issues relating to childhood deafness. Offers the expertise of specialist advisors in the fields of education, health, benefits and technology.

National Society for Phenylketonuria (NSPKU)
PO Box 26642
London N14 4ZF
Helpline: 0208 364 3010
Recorded Info: 0207 099 7431
Email: info@nspku.org
Text: 07983 688664
www.nspku.org
A self-help organisation offering information and support to families affected by the disorder.

Reach (Association for Children with Hand or Arm Deficiency)
PO Box 54
Helston
Cornwall TR13 8WD
Tel: 0845 1306 225
Email: reach@reach.org.uk
www.reach.org.uk
Aims to promote the relief of children with upper limb deficiencies by encouraging mutual aid and support between their families.

RNIB Scotland
Dunedin House
25 Ravelston Terrace
Edinburgh EH4 3TP
Tel: 0131 311 8500
Email: rnibscotland@rnib.org.uk
www.rnib.org.uk
Information, services and advice for blind people. Look Scotland (0131 313 5711) provides information to parents on services relevant to children with visual impairment.

Scope
6 Market Road
London N7 9PW
Scope Response: 0808 800 3333
Email: response@scope.org.uk
www.scope.org.uk
Provides a range of services for people with cerebral palsy and their families/carers.

Scottish Association for Children with Heart Disorders
104 Comiston Road
Edinburgh EH10 5QL
Email: secretary@youngheart.info
www.youngheart.info
Provides support to children and young adults with heart disorders, and their families.

Scottish Society for Autism
Hilton House
Alloa Business Park
Whins Road
Alloa FK10 3SA
Tel: 01259 720044
Email: info@autism-in-scotland.org.uk
www.autism-in-scotland.org.uk
Provides a range of services in care, support and education for people with autism, their families and carers.

Scottish Spina Bifida Association
The Dan Young Building
6 Craighalbert Way
Cumbernauld G68 0LS
Tel: 01236 794 500
Helpline: 08459 111112
Email: mail@ssba.org.uk
www.ssba.org.uk
Information, advice, counselling, support and financial help for parents.

SENSE Scotland (National Deaf–Blind and Rubella Association)
43 Middlesex Street
Kinning Park
Glasgow G41 1EE
Tel: 0141 429 0294
Textphone: 0141 418 7170
email: info@sensescotland.org.uk
www.sensescotland.org.uk
Information, advice and support for families of deaf–blind and rubella-handicapped children.

Sickle Cell Society
54 Station Road
London NW10 4UA
Tel: 020 8961 7795
Email: info@sicklecellsociety.org
www.sicklecellsociety.org
Information, advice and counselling on sickle cell disease and traits.

Society for Mucopolysaccharide Diseases (MPS)
MPS House
Repton Place
White Lion Road
Amersham
Buckinghamshire HP7 9LP
Tel: 0845 389 9901
Email: mps@mpssociety.co.uk
www.mpssociety.co.uk
Acts as a parent support group; brings about more public awareness of MPS diseases; raises funds for research.

UK Thalassaemia Society
19 The Broadway
Southgate Circus
London N14 6PH
Tel: 020 8882 0011
Email: office@ukts.org
www.ukts.org
Education, information, research and counselling offered to sufferers and carriers.

FAMILY PLANNING

Caledonia Youth
5 Castle Terrace
Edinburgh EH1 2DP
Tel: 0131 229 3596
Email: edinburgh@caledoniayouth.org
www.caledoniayouth.org
Confidential support in both educational and clinical environments, enabling all young people in Scotland to make informed, responsible choices about their personal and sexual relationships

Family Planning Association Scotland
Unit 10, Firhill Business Centre
76 Firhill Road
Glasgow G20 7BA
Helpline: 0141 948 1179
www.fpa.org.uk
Aims to promote sexual, emotional and reproductive health, together with planned parenthood, by providing information, publicity, education and training.

GENERAL SUPPORT

AskBaby.com - All you need to know about getting pregnant from coming off the pill to fertility problems.

Caesarean Support Network
55 Cooil Drive
Douglas
Isle of Man IM2 2HF
Tel: 01624 661269 (evenings only)
Provides support and advice on all matters relating to Caesarean delivery, whether recent or in the past.

DirectGovUK: Preparing for pregnancy and advice on conceiving
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/HavingABaby/DG_171677

Family Mediation Scotland (Relationships Scotland)
Tel: 0845 119 2020
www.relationships-scotland.org.uk/family_mediation

Health boards across Scotland

Institute for Complementary Medicine
PO Box 194
London SE16 1QZ
Tel: 020 7231 5855
eEmail: info@I-c-m.co.uk
www.i-c-m.org.uk
Charity providing information on complementary medicine and referrals to qualified practitioners or helpful organisations.

Life
Life House
Newbold Terrace
Leamington Spa CV32 4EA
Helpline: 0800 915 4600
Email: info@lifecharity.org.uk
www.lifecharity.org.uk
Offers free, confidential information, counselling and support for women contemplating abortion, suffering after pregnancy loss or struggling to cope after abortion.

Men’s Advice Line and Enquiries (MALE)
1st Floor, Downstream Building
1 London Bridge
London SE1 9BG
Helpline: 0808 801 0327
Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Open 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Provides information, support and advice for men experiencing domestic abuse.

NHS24: Pregnancy, childbirth and infections during pregnancy
http://www.nhs24.com/content/default.asp?page=s6&catID=54

NHS - UK: Pregnancy and childbirth advice
http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/category.aspx?CategoryID=54

Relationships Scotland
18 York Place
Edinburgh EH1 3EP
Tel: 0845 119 2020
www.relationships-scotland.org.uk
Offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, consultations and support face-to-face, by phone and through their website.

Scottish Marriage Care
72 Waterloo Street
Glasgow G2 7DA
Tel: 0141 222 2166
www.scottishmarriagecare.org

Scotland Patients’ Association
PO BOX 2817
Glasgow G61 9AY
Tel: (0141) 942 0376, between
9.30am–4.30pm, Monday to Friday
www.scotlandpatients.com
Provides patients with an opportunity to raise concerns about healthcare.

Shelter Scotland
4th Floor, Scotiabank House
6 South Charlotte Street
Edinburgh EH2 4AW
Helpline: 0808 800 4444
Email: edinburgh_shac@shelter.org.uk
www.shelter.org.uk
Works to relieve poverty and distress among homeless people and campaigns for provision of housing to meet need; runs regional housing aid offices and charity shops.

thebabywebsite.com
www.thebabywebsite.com
The site provides information on a range of topics - from breastfeeding to baby names.

The Infertility Network
Charter House
43 St Leonards Road
Bexhill-on-Sea
East Sussex TN40 1JA
Tel: 0800 008 7464
Email: admin@infertilitynetwork.
uk.com
www.infertilitynetworkuk.com
Helps couples coping with problems of infertility and childlessness.

Stepfamily Scotland
Gillis Centre
113 Whitehouse Loan
EDINBURGH EH9 1BB
Helpline: 0845 122 8655
Email: info@stepfamilyscotland.org.uk
www.stepfamilyscotland.org.uk
If you are in a stepfamily already, or about to become part of one, Stepfamily Scotland can provide helpful advice and support.

Parent's Guide to Money
The Consumer Financial Education Body
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London E14 5HS
www.moneymadeclear.org.uk/parents

HIV AND AIDS

National Aids Trust
New City Cloisters
196 Old Street
London EC1V 9FR
Tel: 020 7814 6767
Email: info@nat.org.uk
www.nat.org.uk
Aims to promote a wider understanding of HIV and AIDS; to develop and support efforts to prevent the spread of HIV; and to improve the quality of life of people affected by HIV and AIDS.

Positive Voice
37–39 Montrose Terrace
Edinburgh EH7 5DJ
Tel: 0131 652 0754
Email: enquiries@positive-voice.org.uk
www.positive-voice.org.uk
Offers support, advice and counselling to those who are affected by HIV, AIDS or Hepatitis.

Positively Women
347–349 City Road
London EC1V 1LR
Helpline: 020 7713 0444
Email: info@positivelywomen.org.uk
www.positivelywomen.org.uk
Support agency for women living with HIV/AIDS and their families.

Waverley Care Solas
2-4 Abbeymount
Edinburgh EH8 8EJ
Tel: 0131 661 0982
Email: info@waverleycare.org

Waverley Care Head Office
Old Coates House
32 Manor Place
Edinburgh EH3 7EB
Tel: 0131 226 2206
Email:info@waverleycare.org
www.waverleycare.org
Supporting people in Scotland living with HIV. Respite unit, information and support centre, buddy programme and women’s weekly support group.

LOSS AND BEREAVEMENT

The Compassionate Friends
53 North Street
Bristol BS3 1EN
Helpline: 0845 123 2304
Tel: 0845 120 3785
Email: info@tcf.org.uk
www.tcf.org.uk
Nationwide organisation of, and for, bereaved parents offering friendship and understanding to other bereaved parents.

CRUSE – Bereavement Care Scotland
Riverview House (Headquarters)
Friarton Road
Perth PH2 8DF
Tel: 01738 444 178
Email: info@crusescotland.org.uk
www.crusescotland.org.uk
Help, support and counselling for bereaved people.

Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID)
Artillery House
11–19 Artillery Row
London SW1P 1RT
Tel: 020 7222 8001
Helpline: 020 7233 2090 (24 hour)
Email: office@fsid.org.uk
www.fsid.org.uk
Personal support and information for parents who have lost a child through cot death. Runs the Care of Next Infant (CONI) programme, providing support and advice for families bereaved by cot death with subsequent children.

Scottish Cot Death Trust
Royal Hospital for Sick Children
Yorkhill
Glasgow G3 8SJ
Tel: 0141 357 3946
Email: contact@sidsscotland.org.uk
www.sidscotland.org.uk
Support and information for parents bereaved by sudden infant death. Puts parents in touch with local support groups or other bereaved parents.

Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS)
28 Portland Place
London W1B 1LY
Helpline: 020 7436 5881 (weekdays)
Email: support@uk-sands.org
www.uk-sands.org
Information and a national network of support groupsfor bereaved parents.

MENTAL HEALTH

Association for Postnatal Illness (APNI)
145 Dawes Road
Fulham
London SW6 7EB
Tel: 020 7386 0868
Email: info@apni.org
www.apni.org
A network of telephone and postal volunteers who have suffered from postnatal illness and offer information, support and encouragement on a one-to-one basis.

Meet A Mum Association (MAMA)
54 Lillington Road
Radstock BA3 3NR
Tel: 0845 120 6162 (Mon-Fri 7-10pm)
Helpline: 0845 120 3746
Email: meet_a_mum.assoc@
btinternet.com
www.mama.co.uk
Helps mothers and mothers-to-be who are isolated and lonely by putting them in touch with others for friendship and support.

The Samaritans
Helpline: 08457 90 90 90
email: jo@samaritans.org
www.samaritans.org
Provides confidential, nonjudgemental support, 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.

Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH)
Cumbrae House
15 Carlton Court
Glasgow G5 9JP
Tel: 0141 568 7000
Email: enquire@samh.org.uk
www.samh.org.uk
Offers an information service, campaigning, and training on mental health issues. Deals with any queries on the subject of mental health and legal and or benefits services.

Young Minds
48-50 Saint John Street
London EC1M 4DG
Tel: 020 7336 8445
Email: enquiries@youngminds.org.uk
www.youngminds.org.uk
Parents Information Service: 0800 018 2138
A national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people under 25.

ORAL HEALTH

Childsmile
Cameron House
Cameron Bridge
Leven
Fife KY8 5RG
Tel: 01592 226 416
www.child-smile.org
An early years tooth decay prevention programme. Provides information on nursery and school programmes and promotes oral health from birth.

PARENT SUPPORT

BLISS
2nd Floor, 9 Holyrood Street
London Bridge
London SE1 2EL
Parent Support Helpline:
0500 618 140
Tel: 020 7378 1122
Email: information@bliss.org.uk
www.bliss.org.uk
Provides education, resources and support for parents and carers of babies who are, or have been, in special care.

Bookbugs (Scottish Book Trust)
Sandeman House
55 Trunk’s Close
EDINBURGH
EH1 1SR
Tel: 0131 558 1111
Email: info@scottishbooktrust.org.uk
www.scottishbooktrust.co.uk
A national programme that encourages parents to share and enjoy books with their children.

Contact a family
www.cafamily.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 808 3555
(10am – 4.00pm and 5.30pm – 7.30pm, Monday to Friday)
A charity providing support, advice and information for families with disabled children.

Gingerbread Scotland
1014 Argyle Street
Glasgow G3 8TD
Tel: 0141 576 5085
Helpline: 0800 018 5026
(9am-5pm Mondays to Friday, 9am-8pm Wednesday)
Local groups offer mutual support, friendship, information, advice and practical help to one-parent families. Welcomes pregnant women.

Home-Start
2 Salisbury Road
Leicester LE1 7QR
Information Line: 0800 068 6368
Tel: 0116 233 9955
Email: info@home-start.org.uk
www.home-start.org.uk
Offers friendly, practical help and emotional support to families who may be experiencing stress (must have at least one child under 5 years old).

One Parent Families Scotland
13 Gayfield Square
Edinburgh EH1 3NX
Helpline: 0800 801 0323
Tel: 0131 556 3899
Email: info@opfs.org.uk
www.opfs.org.uk
The national voluntary organisation for lone parents offering family support services and a range of help and information.

Twins and Multiple Births ssociation (TAMBA)
2 The Willows
Gardner Road
Guildford
Surrey GU1 4PJ
Tel: 01483 304 442
Helpline: 0800 138 0509 (evenings)
Email: enquiries@tamba.org.uk
www.tamba.org.uk
Aims to provide information and mutual support networks for families of twins, triplets and more, highlighting their unique needs to all involved in their care.

Fatherhood Institute
9 Nevill Street
Abergavenny NP7 5AA
Tel: 0845 634 1328
Email: mail@fatherhoodinstitute.org
www.fathersdirect.com
A UK-wide information centre for fathers. The website has a special section for new dads.

Parentline Scotland
www.children1st.org.uk/services/46/parentline-scotland
Tel: 0808 800 2222
A telephone helpline service which gives parents the chance to ask about things that are worrying them and points them to useful services or information.

Parenting Across Scotland
c/o Children 1st
1 Boroughloch Square
Edinburgh EH8 9NJ
Tel: 0131 319 8060
Email: alison.clancy@children1st.org.uk
www.parentingacrossscotland.org
A partnership of relationship organisations and children’s charities working together on issues affecting parents and families in Scotland today.

Play Talk Read
http://www.infoscotland.com/playtalkread/
A website with a wealth of ideas, activities and materials to get you playing, talking and reading with your baby.

PREGNANCY AND MATERNITY SERVICES

AIMS (Association for Improvements in the Maternity Service)
40 Leamington Terrace
Edinburgh EH10 4JL
Tel: 0870 765 1451
Helpline: 0870 765 1433
Email: secretary@aims.org.uk
www.aims.org.uk
A voluntary pressure group offering support and information about parents’ rights, complaints procedures and choices within maternity care, including home birth.

Birth Resource Centre Edinburgh
18 Saint Peters Place
Viewforth
Edinburgh EH3 9PH
Tel: 0131 229 3667
Email: info@birthresourcecentre.org.uk
www.birthresourcecentre.org.uk
Practical and emotional support for all women and their families: antenatal and postnatal classes, one-to-one support, sharing experiences, information, advocacy and child-centred activities.

Doula UK
www.doula.org.uk
A network which offers advice on finding a doula in your area.

Tommy’s
Nicholas House
3 Laurence Pountney Hill
London
EC4R 0BB
Tel: 020 7398 3483 (pregnancy information line)
www.tommys.org/pregnancy
email: info@tommys.org
Tommy’s offers information and advice on having a healthy pregnancy to women and their partners. You can also order free books and leaflets from the website, including 'The young women’s guide to pregnancy', which is aimed at women aged 16-19.

PREGNANCY PROBLEMS

Action on Pre-eclampsia (APEC)
2c The Halfcroft
Syston LE7 1LD
Helpline: 020 8427 4217
Email: info@apec.org.uk
www.apec.org.uk
Charity providing support and information for sufferers of pre-eclampsia.

Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC)
73 Charlotte Street
London W1T 4PN
Helpline: 020 7631 0285
Email: info@arc-uk.org
www.arc-uk.org
Offers support and information to women and couples who have had a diagnosis of abnormality in their unborn baby, and provides continued support to those parents who have a termination of pregnancy.

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
14 Bedford Row
London WC1R 4ED
Tel: 020 7306 6666
email: enquiries@csp.org.uk
www.csp.org.uk
Information regarding the role and function of a chartered physiotherapist, including how to get in touch with local private practitioners.

Miscarriage Association
c/o Clayton Hospital
Northgate
Wakefield WF1 3JS
West Yorkshire
Scottish Helpline: 0131 334 8883
Email: info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk
www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk
Information, advice and support for women who have had, or who are having, a miscarriage.

SCIM (Scottish Care and Information on Miscarriage)
285 High Street
Glasgow G4 0QS
Tel: 0141 552 5070
www.miscarriagesupport.org.uk
email: miscarriagescotland@hotmail.com
A counselling service for women who have lost babies through miscarriage, offering support for future pregnancy and planning pregnancy following loss.

Tommy’s
Nicholas House
3 Laurence Pountney Hill
London
EC4R 0BB
Tel: 020 7398 3483 (pregnancy information line)
www.tommys.org/problems
email: info@tommys.org
Tommy’s funds research into, and provides information and advice on, pregnancy problems such as stillbirth, premature birth, miscarriage, toxoplasmosis and pre-eclampsia.

PELVIC PROBLEMS

Pelvic Instability Network Scotland (PINS)
Suilven
Southend
Argyll PA28 6RF
email: info@pelvicinstability.org.uk
www.pelvicinstability.org.uk
Charity providing support and information to people affected by Pelvic Girdle Pain. Membership is free and includes a quarterly newsletter.

RIGHTS AND BENEFITS

ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service)
151 West George Street
Glasgow G2 7JJ
Tel: 0141 248 1400
Minicom: 0845 606 1600
Helpline: 0845 747 4747
www.acas.org.uk
Provides advice on time-off for antenatal care and on matters such as unfair dismissal.

Benefit Enquiry Line
0800 88 22 00
Textphone: 0800 24 33 55
A confidential telephone advice and information service for people with disabilities, their carers and representatives. Offers general advice and information about social security benefits and how to claim them.

Child Benefit Office
PO Box 1
Newcastle Upon Tyne NE88 1AA
Tel: 0845 302 1444
Textphone: 0845 302 1474
Email: child.benefit@ir.gsi.gov.uk
www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/childbenefit/
Offers advice and information about Child Benefits, One Parent Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance.

Child Support Agency
PO Box 55
Brierly Hill
West Midlands DY5 1YL
Tel: 08457 133 133
Textphone: 08457 138 924
www.csa.gov.uk
The government agency that assesses and collects child maintenance in Great Britain.

Citizens Advice Bureaux (CABs)
Ask at your local library or look in your phone book under ‘Counselling and Advice’ or ‘Citizens Advice Bureau’.

Equality and Human Rights Commission
The Optima Building
58 Robertson Street
Glasgow G2 8DU
Tel: 0845 604 5510
Email: Scotlandhelpline@equalityhumanrights.com
Information and advice on issues of discrimination and equal opportunities.

Edinburgh Disability Benefits Centre
PO Box 38
Edinburgh EH91 5AJ
Information and advice on Attendance Allowance and Disability Living Allowance.

Glasgow Disability Benefits Centre
PO Box 37
Glasgow G90 8AS
Tel: 0141 249 3500
Email: glasgowdbc@dwp.gsi.gov.uk/customerservice@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Information and advice on Attendance Allowance and Disability Living Allowance.

Job Centre Plus (Department of Work and Pensions)
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
For general advice on all social security benefits, child support, pensions and National Insurance, including maternity benefits and income support. Telephone, write or call in to Job Centre Plus – look up Job Centre Plus in the phone book for local details.

Social Services and Welfare Organisations
For information on topics including benefits, housing, financial difficulties, employment, relationship problems, childcare and useful organisations. Look up the entry in the phone book under the name of your local authority or ask at your local library or Citizen’s Advice Bureau.

Scottish Refugee Council
5 Cadogan Square
Glasgow G2 7PH
Tel: 0141 2489 799
Email: info@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
www.scottishrefugeecouncil.co.uk
Freephone number for newly arrived and dispersed asylum seekers: 0800 085 6087 (9.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday)

SAME SEX COUPLES

Stonewall Scotland
9 Howe Street
Edinburgh EH3 6TE
Scotland
Tel: 0131 557 3679
www.stonewall.org.uk

VEGETARIANISM

Vegetarian Society of the UK Ltd
Parkdale
Dunham Road
Altrincham
Cheshire WA14 4QG
Tel: 0161 925 2000
email: info@vegsoc.org
www.vegsoc.org
For general information and advice on all aspects of vegetarianism.

Last updated: 28 June 2011