Parent Survival · Resources

Parenting support,
all in one place.

We've brought together trusted organisations, charities and support services that parents may find helpful when navigating family life. Whether you're looking for support around wellbeing, SEND, education, sleep, mental health or family relationships — this is a place to start.

6
support categories — from SEND to sleep to mental health
20+
trusted UK organisations and charities curated for parents
Free
All resources on this page are free to access
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Our approach

You're not expected
to know everything.

Parenting doesn't come with a handbook. Most of us are learning as we go, adapting to new challenges, new stages and a world that looks very different from the one we grew up in.

We've created this resource hub to help parents discover organisations and services that may provide additional support, guidance and information when they need it. Parent Survival doesn't have all the answers — but together, we can help each other find a better way forward.

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Carefully curated
Every organisation on this page has been selected for quality, trustworthiness and relevance to UK families
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Free to access
All resources listed here are free to parents. Some organisations offer paid services alongside free support — we note this where relevant
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UK-focused
All resources are relevant to UK families and aligned with UK systems — schools, NHS, EHCP and the legal framework parents navigate here
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Updated regularly
We review this page regularly and will add new resources as Parent Survival grows. Suggestions always welcome.
Category 01
Parent & Family Support
Support for everyday parenting challenges, family life and wellbeing. These organisations offer helplines, advice and practical guidance for families across the UK.
Charity
Family Lives
Free, confidential support for families across the UK. Offers a helpline, online chat and a wealth of practical advice covering every aspect of family life — from toddler tantrums to teenage relationships.
HelplineAll agesFree
Charity
Action for Children — Parent Talk
Free one-to-one online chat with a parenting coach. No judgement, no waiting list. Available evenings and weekends for parents who need someone to talk to in the moment.
Live chatEvenings & weekendsFree
Charity
NSPCC Parenting Support
Free support and information for parents on a range of topics including discipline, building confidence and understanding children's behaviour. Also offers guidance for parents concerned about a child's safety.
HelplineChild safetyFree
Category 02
Children's Mental Health
Information and support relating to children's and young people's emotional wellbeing and mental health. For parents who are worried, unsure where to turn, or waiting for NHS support.
Charity
YoungMinds
The UK's leading charity for children and young people's mental health. Offers a free Parents Helpline staffed by trained advisors, plus extensive online guides covering anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders, school refusal and more.
Parents helpline0–25 yearsFree
Research Centre
Anna Freud Centre
World-leading child mental health research and practice organisation. Offers accessible guidance for parents on understanding children's mental health, what to expect at different ages and how to access support.
Evidence-basedParent guidesFree
Charity
Place2Be
Provides school-based mental health services and support for families. Offers free resources for parents on talking to children about mental health, managing worry and supporting children through difficult times.
School-basedParent resourcesFree
Category 03
SEND & Additional Needs
Resources for families navigating special educational needs, neurodiversity and additional support requirements. From diagnosis to EHCP to daily life at home.
Charity
Contact
The UK's leading charity for families with disabled children. Offers a free helpline, practical guides on benefits and services, and a community connecting families in similar situations. Particularly strong on navigating the system.
HelplineBenefits guidanceFree
Charity
National Autistic Society
Comprehensive support for autistic people and their families. Covers diagnosis, school support, daily living and advocacy. Their Parent to Parent service connects families navigating similar experiences.
AutismSchool supportFree
Charity
ADHD UK
Free support for families living with ADHD. Offers honest, accessible information on diagnosis, medication, school strategies and parenting approaches. Notable for its non-judgmental, parent-led approach.
ADHDSchool strategiesFree
Legal Charity
IPSEA
Independent Provider of Special Education Advice. The go-to resource for parents navigating the EHCP process, appealing decisions and understanding your child's legal rights in education. Free legal advice and template letters.
EHCPLegal rightsFree advice
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Category 04
School & Education
Support for navigating school life, attendance, learning and educational development. Particularly useful during transitions, when concerns arise, or when you're unsure of your rights.
BBC
BBC Bitesize — Parents
Free learning resources aligned to the UK curriculum for parents supporting children at home. Particularly useful for homework support, understanding what's being taught and navigating exam seasons.
Learning supportAll school agesFree
Education Resource
The School Run
Curriculum-linked learning resources and parent guides covering everything from school admissions to SATs, secondary transfer and supporting learning at home. Trusted by millions of UK parents.
CurriculumAdmissionsFree
Government
GOV.UK — Children & Education
Official UK government guidance for parents covering school admissions, attendance, exclusions, SEND rights, free school meals and everything in between. Essential when you need to understand your legal rights.
Legal rightsOfficial guidanceFree
Category 05
Sleep & Family Wellbeing
Resources focused on sleep, routines and family wellbeing. Because when sleep breaks down, everything else becomes harder.
Charity
The Sleep Charity
The UK's leading sleep charity for children and families. Offers a free helpline, sleep guides by age and stage, and practical advice on everything from newborn sleep to teenager sleep patterns. Non-judgmental and evidence-informed.
Sleep helplineAll agesFree
Charity
The Lullaby Trust
Specialist advice on safer sleep for babies and support for families affected by sudden infant death. Offers clear, evidence-based guidance for parents of young children on creating safe sleep environments.
Infant sleepSafe sleepFree
Category 06
Family Relationships
Support for family relationships, co-parenting and family dynamics. Navigating separation, blended families or relationship difficulties alongside parenting is one of the hardest things families face.
Charity
Relate
The UK's largest provider of relationship support. Offers counselling, therapy and online resources for couples, families and individuals navigating relationship difficulties — including separation and its impact on children.
CounsellingSeparationSome free resources
Charity
Gingerbread
The leading charity for single parent families. Offers a free helpline, practical advice on benefits, maintenance and legal rights, and a community of single parents. Particularly useful during and after separation.
Single parentsLegal guidanceFree helpline
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