Family information directory

Advicenow is an independent, not-for-profit website, run by the charity Law for Life: the Foundation for Public Legal Education. It provides accurate information on rights and the law. Advicenow produces Action Guides providing practical guidance on how to deal with law-related issues. It also campaigns… Read more

ACE give independent, practical advice and information on state education in England, including a confidential telephone adviceline on subjects including exclusions, school admissions, special educational needs, attendance, and bullying. Read more

An advocate is someone who can speak up for you. They can help if you face difficulties in being involved in decisions about your care, having your voice heard and normally have no other independent person to help you do so. An advocate can help… Read more

Afasic is the UK charity representing children and young people with speech, language, and communication difficulties, working for their inclusion in society and supporting their parents and carers.Our Advice and Information Services provide support to thousands of people every year, including Helpline and email support,… Read more

Affinity Trust helps people with learning disabilities live as independently as possible. We support people with a range of needs, from those who need little support to people who require round-the-clock, specialist support. Read more

AFK is a national charity working with children and young people with physical and learning disabilities and their parents and carers. They help disabled children, young people, their parents and carers by providing mobility aids, work related learning and family support services. Read more

Addressing Fear, Loss and Trauma: related to your maternity experince service (AFLoaT) is a specialist service for women or birthing people who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties as a result of trauma or loss in the perinatal period. The service is currently available… Read more

Charity which promotes the rights and welfare of African children in the UK. Contact form available on website Read more

AIMS is the Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services. They aim to provide a  future where every family has a positive maternity experience where they feel informed, heard and respected. They support all maternity service users to navigate the system as it exists, and campaign for… Read more

The Albert Kennedy Trust (AKT) supports LGBTQ+ young people (aged 16-25 years old) who are homeless or living in a hostile environment. They aim to ensure that the young people are able to live in safe homes and employment, education or training in a welcoming and open environment… Read more