Below you can find links to other websites grouped under the following categories: Childcare, Disability, Education, Employment, Legal, General Reference and Money.
If you would like to suggest a website to link to, email info@gingerbread.org.uk
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Daycare Trust
2nd Floor, Novas Contemporary Urban Centre 73-81 Southwark Bridge Road London SE1 0NQ
Tel: 0845 872 6260/020 7940 7510 Email: info@daycaretrust.org.uk Web: www.daycaretrust.org.uk
The trust's information line for parents on 0845 872 6251 provides free information on a range of childcare issues including childcare options, where to find childcare and help with childcare costs. It is open Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10am-1pm and 2-5pm, Wed 2-5 pm.
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Childcare Information Service:
Tel (ChildcareLink): 0800 096 0296 (9.00am-9.00pm, Mondays to Fridays; 9.00am-12noon, Saturdays) Web: www.childcarelink.gov.uk
Can give you details about your local services and provide listings of childminders, nurseries and out-of-school services.
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Contact a Family
209-211 City Road London EC1V 1JN Helpline: 080 8808 3555 Minicom: 080 8808 3556 Email: info@cafamily.org.uk Web: www.cafamily.org.uk Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm.
Provides advice, information and support to parents of disabled children.
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Disability Rights Commission
Freepost MID02164 Stratford upon Avon CV37 9BR Tel: 08457 622 633 Web: www.drc-gb.org
For information and advice about the rights of all disabled people.
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Disabled Living Foundation
380-384 Harrow Road London W9 2HU Helpline: 0845 130 9177 (Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm) Web: www.dlf.org.uk
Provides information about aids and equipment.
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Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)
Brandon House 180 Borough High Street London SE1 1LW Helpline: 08457 474 747 Web: www.acas.org.uk Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
Aims to improve employees working life through better employment relations
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Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service
8th Floor South Quay Plaza 3 189 Marsh Wall London E14 9SH Office: 020 7510 7000 Email: webenquiries@cafcass.gov.uk Web: www.cafcass.gov.uk Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
Works with children and families involved in proceedings in family courts and advises the courts on what it considers to be in the child’s best interests..
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Community Legal Service Direct (part of the Legal Services Commission):
Tel: 0845 345 4345 Website: www.clsdirect.org.uk
Can help you to find solicitors and sources of legal help. Also provides free initial independent telephone advice about debt and welfare rights and produces leaflets Dealing with debt and Welfare benefits, available on the website or by request from the helpline.
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Citizens Advice:
Check your telephone directory for your local bureau or find details on www.adviceguide.org.uk which also allows you to search for advice online.
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