Parental Advice and Helplines

Here are a few contact numbers and websites for various types of advice you may need at some point:

For any health or medical advice, call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 or visit www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

To find your local Children’s Information Service call 08000 96 02 96 or visit www.childcarelink.gov.uk

For breastfeeding advice, latest research and friendly support visit www.iwantmymum.com

For advice relating to consumer issues, call Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or visit www.consumerdirect.gov.uk

For confidential, crisis counselling if you are under stress, worried or need to talk, call Careline on 0845 122 8622 or visit www.carelineuk.org or the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or visit www.samaritans.org