Childcare

Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and support about childcare.
Although the information was originally collected for use within the Linlithgow community we hope the list could be useful to others.

For further information on any of the organisations - just follow the website link/s or where there are no website links available e-mail us at the Help Centre .

Action For Sick Children	through website
Children's health care charity, specially formed to ensure that children receive the highest standard of care possible.
ADDISS	info@addiss.co.uk
The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service.
Anti-bullying network	abn@education.ed.ac.uk
Find out how to tackle bullying, where to go for advice.
Blue Cross	info@bluecross.org.uk
Pet charity providing practical support and information for owners. Pet bereavement support including children with pets.
Care Commission	web.enquiries@carecommission.com
Have registers of residential care homes and other care facilities in Scotland. Makes inspections and investigates complaints.
Care for the Family	mail@cff.org.uk
Care for the Family is a national charity which aims to promote strong family life and to help those hurting because of family breakdown.
Child Accident Prevention Trust	safe@capt.org.uk
Publishes leaflets and booklets, posters etc.
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre
Making the internet a safer place. Useful information.
Child Support Agency	csa-nel@childsupportagency.gsi.gov.uk
Information and estimates on child maintenance assessment. National Helpline.
Childcare Information Service
Has information about types of registered childcare available in your area e.g. childminders, out of school care, play groups, private nurseries and wrap around care.
Childline Scotland	through website
Counselling centre for children and young people suffering problems e.g. bullying, sexual and physical abuse. Has a Helpline 0800 1111 and supplies links to other agencies.
Children First	info@children1st.org.uk
Supports families under stress, protect children from harm and neglect, help them recover from abuse and promote children's rights and interests.
Children in Scotland	info@childreninscotland.org.uk
National organisation for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with families and children.
Children's Hospice Association Scotland (C.H.A.S.)	info@chas.org.uk
Provides holiday breaks for children with life threatening conditions, respite care, crisis care, terminal care and home support.
Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service	info@ccpas.co.uk
Provides advice with regard to child abuse and protection.
Contact a Family	info@cafamily.org.uk
UK-wide charity provides support, advice and information for families with disabled children, no matter what their condition or disability.
Council for Disabled Children	cdc@ncb.org.uk
Provides an information and advice service on all matters relating to disability, children and their families.
CrossReach	info@crossreach.org.uk
Social care and support service by the Church of Scotland. Available to all people in Scotland.
Donaldson's	info@donaldsons.org.uk
Scotland's national residential and day school providing educationa nd care for pupils aged 2 to 19 who are deaf or have severe speech and language difficulties.
Enquire	info@enquire.org.uk
The Scottish Advice Service for additional support for learning / special educational needs.
Family Fund Trust	Info@familyfund.org.uk
For families with severely disabled children under 16; can cover holiday breaks, household equipment and driving lessons.
Fatherhood Institute	mail@fatherhoodinstitute.org
The UK's fatherhood think tank. Wide range of information about / for fathers on issues such as maternity, employment, education, and government policy etc.
Home-Start	info@home-start.org.uk
Voluntary befrienders offer support, friendship, and practical help to families at home with children under five. homestartwl@lineone.net West Lothian specific email
Independent Special Education Advice	webmanager@ipsea.org.uk
Advice on Local Education Authorities' legal duties to assess and provide for children with special educational needs.
Linlithgow Link	co-ordinator@linlithgowlink.org.uk
Volunteers supply car service to hospitals, befriend housebound people and young mothers, provide social activities for the frail elderly.
National Association of Gifted Children	amazingchildren@ nagcbritain.org.uk
Aims to bring together parents, teachers interested in provision. Social and emotional development. Counselling.
National Child Protection Helpline	help@nspcc.org.uk
Provides information specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children.
National Childbirth Trust (NCT)	through website
Offers information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. Ante natal classes, breast feeding, counselling, support network.
Netmums.com	contactus@netmums.com
Netmums is a unique local network for mums (and dads) with a wealth of information and advice on being a mum or dad in your home town.
Notre Dame Centre - Adolescent Unit	notredamecentre@tesco.net
For emotionally disturbed young people together with support and guidance for their families. For more information e-mail them or us at the Help Centre.
Notre Dame Centre - Child Guidance Clinic	notredamecentre@tesco.net
For emotionally disturbed children with support and guidance for their families. For more information e-mail them or us at the Help Centre.
NSPCC	help@nspcc.org.uk
Helpline available for anyone who is concerned about a child or is a child themselves.
Reality Adventure Works in Scotland Ltd.	new.info@rawscotland.org.uk
Interdenominational Christian organisation which aims to work with and support young people aged 9 to 16 who are emotionally, behaviourally or socially disadvantaged. Supporting and helping the development of life-skills through Adventure Breaks, which can be week long residential breaks, or shorter day camps.
Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA)	help@rospa.co.uk
Provides information, advice, resources and training in the promotion of safety in all areas of life.
Scottish Childminding Association	information@childminding.org
Promoting childminding as a quality child care service.
Scottish Out of School Care Network	info@soscn.org
Information on school care clubs throughout Scotland and how to start one.
Scottish Preschool Play Association	info@sppa.org.uk
Information on playgroups parent and toddler and under 5's groups in Scotland.
Scottish Society for Autism	aacs@autism-in-scotland.org.uk
Seeks to ensure provision of best education, care and support and opportunities for people of all ages with autism in Scotland.
Serene (including the Cry-sis Helpline)	info@ cry-sis.com
Emotional support and practical advice to parents dealing with excessive crying, demanding behaviour and sleep problems.
Signpost	enquiries@signpost-online.co.uk
Advice and information on what's available for children with special needs in West Lothian.
Special Needs Information Point (SNIP)	snip@btinternet.com
Information, advice and support for parents and carers of children with illness, disability or special need.
Sure Start Children's Centres	info@dcsf.gsi.gov.uk
Sure Start covers a wide range of programmes, both universal and those targeted on particular local areas or disadvantaged groups within England. Responsibility for early education and childcare issues lies with the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Talking Point	info@ican.org.uk
Helping children's communication. Supporting home and school. Suggests activities and supplies resources and factsheets.
Thinkuknow
Information for children, parents/teachers on the new technology of the internet, websites and mobiles and safe usage. Run by the CEOPC Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre
United Christian Broadcasting (UCB) Prayerline	prayerline@ucb.co.uk
Telephone and email contact that will pray with you / for you to bring God into the equation of your life.
Winston's Wish	info@winstonswish.org.uk
UK wide service offering support, information and guidance to those caring for a child who has been bereaved. Online interactive website for young people.
Young Minds	enquiries@youngminds.org.uk
Promotes mental health of children and young people. Helpline for young people and parents.

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