On a national website such as this, we cannot give local information about services you might use, so we have highlighted relevant national agencies, some of which you will find locally.

New Deal for Lone Parents
Provides advice and support for people claiming benefits to look for work / training and includes job preparation.
Tel: 0800 868 868 or text on 0845 606 068.
Website: www.newdeal.gov.uk

Lone Parents Helpline
Information for lone parents on benefits and legal rights.
Tel: 0800 018 5026.
Website: www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk

Fatherhood Institute
Information, advice and ideas related to fatherhood.
Website: www.fatherhoodinstitute.org

Families Need Fathers
Provides information and support to parents, including lone parents of either sex. They help to maintain the child’s relationship with both parents.
Tel: 0870 760 7496, 6.00-10.00 Monday to Friday evening.
Website: www.fnf.org.uk

FRANK
Information and advice about drugs and drug use.
Tel: 0800 77 66 00.
Website: www.talktofrank.com

Childline
Free helpline for children and young people in danger. Offers confidential telephone counselling service. 0800 11 11.
Website: www.childline.org.uk


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