Online Directory
We know how hard it can be to find the support you need sometimes, so we have put together a directory of organisations in UK that might be able to support you. Happy searching...
Action for People has put together this directory for individuals and families to use to help signpost you to information you may need or may be looking for, we know how hard it is to find support sometimes so we have put key organisations and topics you might be looking for support on in one place. This directory is for public use and is updated monthly. All information, advice and resources that are published here are in no way affiliated with Action for People please read our DIRECTORY DISCLAIMER
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Free, 24 hour helpline for children and young people in danger or distress.
Resources aimed at young people, parents and teachers about safe and positive use of the internet. It contains information about what the risks are to users and outlines practical advice in avoiding or minimising risks when using online and mobile technologies.
A free general health information website for young people and families. Run by Great Ormond Street Hospital, it provides authoritative and clinically approved advice from child health experts on a broad range of health related topics.
Information on all aspects of child law in England and Wales, including contact, parental responsibility and residence orders.
Here they offer debt and money advice to consumers via free guides and reports.
A national charity which offers support, information and advice to families with disabled children.
CoramBAAF Adoption & Fostering Academy is the leading membership organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people in care by supporting the agencies and professionals who work with them.
Death is a part of life, and grieving a natural process. Cruse is committed to breaking the stigma around grief and ensuring that everyone, no matter how old or young, can access the highest quality support following a bereavement.
Promotes fatherhood in all it's aspects where fathers can share ideas find information and learn about parenting.
Here they have a directory of over 5,300 listings for you to search for day care for children in the UK.
This is a group of over 480 organisations working together to improve the quality of life for those living with dementia and the people who care for them
Provides information on how you can help people with dementia by becoming their friend.
They run a national helpline and email service for dementia sufferers, their family and professional carers and anyone worried about their memory. They also provide mental health nurses specialising in dementia care.
Helping children and adults get the most from learning
This is the government website providing information and advice on benefits and how to claim.
This site covers guides on diabetes, offers support, ways to fund raise and the latest research information.
Provides information and advice on gestational diabetes (GDM), a type of diabetes that can affect pregnant mums.
Provides information about foot care amongst diabetics. Foot ulcers affect as many as 1 out of 10 people with diabetes.
These are disabled people leading change, working to create a society where those with experience of disability or health conditions can participate equally as full citizens.
Here they provide information and advice in finding disability grants.
This is a national organisation for disabled people who are or hope to become parents and their families.
Here it gives details on how to apply for a disabled persons railcard.
They work to create a society where everyone with lived experience of disability or health conditions can participate equally as full citizens.
here they offer clear practical advice on disability aids and equipment.
Down's Heart Group is a charity offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down's Syndrome.
We offer specialised help to parents and professionals.
The Group website aims to provide non-medical people in the UK with good quality information about the heart conditions associated with Down’s Syndrome and other related topics. All our information publications have been written by Down's Heart Group from a parent's perspective and as well as being evidence based, ALL items of a medical nature have been checked for accuracy by professionals in the appropriate medical field.
Here they provide advice to disabled parents and professionals.
This is the UKs leading provider of services and support for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties.
Here they provide information on specific learning disabilities and advice on how parents can optimise their childs learning.
A national, charitable organisation, set up to challenge homophobia, specifically homophobic bullying, through education.