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Breast FeedingBreast FeedingBreastfeeding Network Aims to be an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others. They run a service that automatically connects you to your local Breastfeeding Supporter. www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.ukChildcareChildcare LinkA national website that helps you find useful information about childcare and holds details of local childminders, nurseries, playgroups and more. www.childcarelink.gov.ukNational Childminding AssociationCan provide parents with information to help find and choose a childminder. Offer a range of factsheets designed to inform parents about the different types of childcare on offer and the factors to consider when choosing childcare. www.ncma.org.ukOxfordshire Family Information ServiceProvides information and support for children, young people and families in Oxfordshire. www.oxoncis.org.ukDomestic AbuseReducing the RiskOxfordshire’s dedicated website for those affected by domestic abuse www.reducingtherisk.org.ukDAD'SOxon DadsWhether you are a dad, step dad or Grand dad, this website will help you find the information you need to have fun with your children, look after them and yourself. www.oxondads.co.ukEMPLOYMENT & TRAININGJob Centre PlusSearch for jobs, training, careers, childcare or voluntary work. http://jobseekers.direct.gov.ukHenley Collegehttp://www.henleycol.ac.ukThames Valley Universityhttp://www.tvu.ac.ukFamily SupportHome Start (UK)Home-Start is the UK's leading family support organisation for families with children in the 5+ age group. Home-Start volunteers provide emotional and practical support and friendship to families in their own homes. By doing so they represent a lifeline for many families when things are difficult. www.home-start.org.ukNational Family and Parenting InstituteThe National Family and Parenting Institute (NFPI) is an independent charity working to support parents in bringing up their children, to promote the well being of families and to make society more family friendly. www.nfpi.orgHealthKids TeethProvides a parent's guide to looking after their children's teeth. It includes some very useful tips on how to encourage regular www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/body/teeth.htmlNHS DirectProvides a large database of information about common complaints together with self-help advice. You can also speak to someone 24hours a day via the telephone helpline on 0845 4647. www.nhsdirect.nhs.ukImmunisationImmunisationGovernment backed Health site giving concise information about all the immunisations and the reasons why they are recommended. www.immunisation.org.ukLone ParentGingerbreadA national support organisation for lone parent families in England & Wales www.gingerbread.org.ukNational Council for one parent familiesProviding lone parents with the means to help themselves & their families by offering information and advice, working with communities & developing new solutions to meet changing needs www.oneparentfamilies.org.ukParentingBBC ParentingThis site provides information from things to play and do, baby learning, childcare, A to Z of support services, child health, hints and tips written by parents for parents and more: www.bbc.co.uk/health/parentingParentline PlusA source of help before a problem becomes a crisis! They provide help and information to anyone looking after a child including parenting courses www.parentlineplus.org.ukPost Natal DepressionAssociation of Post Natal IllnessOffers advice and support to women suffering from postnatal depression. This support can include putting you in contact with other women who have previously suffered from postnatal depression www.apni.orgPregnancyAction on Pre-Eclampsia (APEC)Aims to raise public and professional awareness of pre-eclampsia, improve care and ease or prevent physical and emotional suffering caused by the condition www.apec.org.ukNational Childbirth TrustOffering support in childbirth, pregnancy & early parenthood www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.comSmoking CessationGiving Up SmokingGiving up smoking requires preparation, determination, and support. And this site is here to help you with each of these. If you're thinking about giving up, have a look in www.givingupsmoking.co.ukADDITIONAl NeedsAutism Independent UKSociety For The Autistically Handicapped. The Society exists to increase awareness of autism, together with well established and newly developed approaches in the diagnosis, assessment, education and treatment. The main goal is to improve the quality of life for persons with Autism. www.autismuk.comContact a FamilyUK charity helping children with special needs &/or disabilities www.cafamily.org.ukDisabled Parents NetworkRun by disabled parents, their allies and family members, disabled people who would like to be parents in the future and others who are already grandparents. They offer a telephone helpline, a support network across the country and a quarterly newsletter for members. www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk |