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National & Local Helplines / Links For local information on Services available to Families and Children in Carmarthenshire please contact 01267 246555 Financial Ombudsman Service The independent expert in settling complaints between consumers and businesses providing financial services  www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk
Contact a Family (CAF) Aims to promote mutual support between families caring for children with any type of disability or special need within the same neighbourhood and to encourage and provide information about parent support groups at local, regional and national level. Telephone Helpline: 0808 808 3555 www.cafamily.org.uk
Child Death Helpline For anyone affected by the death of a child. Freephone Helpline: 0800 282986 www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk
Child Tax Credit & Working Tax Credit For anyone needing advice about the Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit or the claim forms. Telephone Helpline: 0845 300 3900 www.hmrc.gov.uk
Cry-sis Cry-sis offers support for families with excessively crying, sleepless and demanding babies Telephone Helpline: 08451 228 669 www.cry-sis.org.uk
I CAN A national charity for children with special educational needs. A recognised leader in the education of 3-16 year olds with speech and language difficulties. Telephone Helpline: 0845 225 4073 www.ican.org.uk
In Touch Aims to provide information and contacts for parents of children with special needs. In Touch has a particular interest in assisting those caring for children affected by rare and complex conditions. Telephone Helpline: 0161 9052440 www.inclusive.co.uk
New Deal for Lone Parents All lone parents receiving income support have access to a comprehensive package of guidance and support. Telephone Helpline: 08456 055 255 Textphone: 08456 044 022 www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
NSPCC If you are concerned about a child and do not know what to do for the best, or if family or other pressures are putting a child in danger, or if you are a concerned child or young person yourself call the NSPCC Child Protection Helpline. Freephone Helpline: 0808 800 5000 www.nspcc.org.uk
Parentline Plus Aims to provide support for parents under stress. Freephone Helpline: 0808 800 2222 www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Tamba Twinline The Twins and Multiple Births Association offers information and support for families with twins, triplets or more. Telephone Helpline: 0870 770 3303 www.tamba.org.uk
Raising Kids Raisingkids is here to offer support, information, and friendship to everyone who's raising kids - whatever your circumstances or income. www.raisingkids.co.uk
BBC Parenting A useful web-site for parents which looks at a variety of issues. www.bbc.co.uk/parenting
Wise Kids WISE KIDS provides training programmes and consultancy to promote innovative, positive and safe Internet use, i.e. awareness of new Internet and mobile applications and technologies, Internet proficiency, Internet literacy and safety issues. www.wisekids.org.uk
The Family and Parenting Institute The Family and Parenting Institute researches what matters to families and parents. We use our knowledge to influence policymakers and foster public debate. We develop ideas to improve the services families use and the environment in which children grow up. www.familyandparenting.org
Action for Children Action for Children formerly known as (NCH) supports and speaks out for the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK www.actionforchildren.org.uk
AWorkingMum AWorkingMum Is a site packed full of practical information designed to give advice, comfort and support to busy working mothers. www.aworkingmum.co.uk
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