Resources
Trusted organisations, charities and support services for parents navigating family life — wellbeing, SEND, education, sleep, mental health and family relationships.
Category 01
Support for everyday parenting challenges, family life and wellbeing.
Free, confidential support for families across the UK — a helpline, online chat and practical advice covering every aspect of family life.
Helpline · All ages · Free
familylives.org.uk0808 800 2222Free one-to-one online chat with a parenting coach. No judgement, no waiting list.
Live chat · Evenings & weekends · Free
actionforchildren.org.uk/parent-talkOnline chatFree support on discipline, building confidence and understanding children's behaviour, plus guidance if you're concerned about a child's safety.
Helpline · Child safety · Free
nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents0808 800 5000One of the UK's largest children's charities, offering practical support for families, fostering and adoption guidance, and services for vulnerable children.
Family support · UK-wide · Free
barnardos.org.ukOnline resourceCategory 02
Support relating to children's and young people's emotional wellbeing.
The UK's leading charity for children and young people's mental health — a free Parents Helpline plus guides on anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders and school refusal.
Parents helpline · 0–25 years · Free
youngminds.org.uk0808 802 5544World-leading child mental health research and practice — accessible guidance on children's mental health at different ages.
Evidence-based · Parent guides · Free
annafreud.org/parents-and-carersOnline resourceSchool-based mental health services, plus free resources on talking to children about mental health and supporting them through difficult times.
School-based · Parent resources · Free
place2be.org.uk/our-services/parents-and-carersOnline resourceCategory 03
Resources for families navigating special educational needs, neurodiversity and additional support.
The UK's leading charity for families with disabled children — a helpline, benefits guidance, and a community connecting families in similar situations.
Helpline · Benefits guidance · Free
contact.org.uk0808 808 3555Comprehensive support covering diagnosis, school support, daily living and advocacy for autistic people and their families.
Autism · School support · Free
autism.org.uk0808 800 4104Honest, accessible information on diagnosis, medication, school strategies and parenting approaches for families living with ADHD.
ADHD · School strategies · Free
adhduk.co.ukOnline resourceThe go-to resource for navigating the EHCP process, appealing decisions and understanding your child's legal rights in education.
EHCP · Legal rights · Free advice
ipsea.org.ukFree legal adviceCategory 04
Support for navigating school life, attendance, learning and educational development.
Free learning resources aligned to the UK curriculum — homework support, exam seasons, and understanding what's being taught.
Learning support · All school ages · Free
bbc.co.uk/bitesize/parentsOnline resourceCurriculum-linked resources and parent guides covering school admissions, SATs, secondary transfer and learning at home.
Curriculum · Admissions · Free
theschoolrun.comOnline resourceOfficial guidance on admissions, attendance, exclusions, SEND rights and free school meals.
Legal rights · Official guidance · Free
gov.uk/browse/childcare-parentingOfficial guidanceCategory 05
Because when sleep breaks down, everything else becomes harder.
The UK's leading sleep charity for children and families — a free helpline and sleep guides by age and stage.
Sleep helpline · All ages · Free
thesleepcharity.org.uk03303 530 541Specialist, evidence-based advice on safer sleep for babies and support for families affected by sudden infant death.
Infant sleep · Safe sleep · Free
lullabytrust.org.uk0808 802 6868Category 06
Support for family relationships, co-parenting and family dynamics.
The UK's largest provider of relationship support — counselling and resources for couples, families and individuals, including separation.
Counselling · Separation · Some free resources
relate.org.ukOnline & in personThe leading charity for single parent families — a helpline, advice on benefits and legal rights, and a community of single parents.
Single parents · Legal guidance · Free helpline
gingerbread.org.uk0808 802 0925Parent Survival provides general information and signposts to third-party organisations for convenience. We do not endorse, guarantee or verify the services, advice or information provided by third-party organisations. Parents should seek professional advice where appropriate.