Help and Advice for Parents and Carers
Children’s Service Finder
The Children’s Service Finder is London Borough of Richmond upon Thames’s online directory of services for children and their families.
Family Information Service
For free, accurate and impartial information, advice and guidance on a range of child related topics for children between the ages of 0 -19 years, contact the Family Information Service for the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames.
Toy Libraries
A toy library is a community resource for play which may include equipment, toys for loan and skilled staff. The toy library may be for the whole community and / or offer specialised support to children with additional needs. Search for toy libraries in the borough with the Children's Service Finder.
Attention Deficit Disorder Information Service
The Attention Deficit Disorder Information Service provides help and information to parents, carers and teachers of children with Attention Deficit Disorder.
B-eat
Information about eating disorders. The B-eat website has advice on how to get help and how to help someone you know with an eating disorder.
British Dyslexia Association
The British Dyslexia Association is an umbrella organisation providing information about dyslexia, practical help and homework tips.
Bullying Online
An excellent website, Bullying Online features advice for pupils and parents on all forms of bullying, plus lots of useful links.
CAB Advice Guide
Advice and information on your rights from the online Citizens Advice Bureau service.
Childline
Childline provide advice and support for children in distress.
Children’s Legal Centre
An independent national charity, the Children’s Legal Centre offers a free and confidential advice and information service covering all aspects of law and policy affecting children and young people.
Contact a Family
The Contact a Family website provides help, support and advice to parents caring for children with disabilities or special needs. They enable parents to get in touch with other families, both on a local and national basis.
Downs Syndrome Association
The Downs Syndrome Association site provides support and information for the families of babies and children with Downs Syndrome.
Dyspraxia Foundation
The Dyspraxia Foundation website offers basic information and advice on dyspraxia in children.
MENCAP
MENCAP provide support and advice for children and adults with learning difficulties.
National Association for Gifted Children
Support for anyone involved with gifted children. The National Association for Gifted Children website comprises a children and youth zone, a parent’s zone and a school zone.
National Autistic Society
Information about autism and Asperger syndrome. The National Autistic Society website also provides help, support and services for people with autism and their families.
National Blind Children’s Society
The National Blind Children’s Society site comprises information and contact details on services for blind children, as well as news and events from the charity.
National Deaf Children’s Society
An excellent site from the National Deaf Children’s Society featuring parenting tips and resources, advice on starting school, information on hearing aids and much more.
RNIB
The RNIB website features health information, a guide to services for blind and partially sited people in your area, and lots of advice and support.
Royal National Institute for Deaf People
Advice and information resources on deafness and hearing loss. The RNID website also has contact details for the RNID library.