Warwickshire Signposting Links Summer 2022
Advice Topic Area (A-Z)
Key Organisations
Method of Provision
Addictions
Gambler Aware
Tel: 08088020133
Alcoholics Anonymous.
Email:
Tel: 0800 9177 650
Narcotics Anonymous
Tel: 0300 999 1
Information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parent’s drinking
Free helpline: 0800 358 3456
Narcotics Anonymous
Tel: 0300 999 1
Email:
If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.
Tel: 0300 123 6600. Text: 82111
Bereavement
Tel:08088081677
Go to their web page to talk to a counsellor online
Citizens Advice
South Warwickshire
Crisis Lines
Samaritans
Tel: 116123
Email:
Text line only 85258
Childcare and Early Years
Find registered childcare, family activities, holiday clubs and support groups near you.
Useful information on childcare funding, Working Tax Credit, Childcare vouchers schemes and more.
Debt Concerns
Managing Money Warwickshire County Council
Disability Concerns
For people with complex disabilities
Domestic Abuse
NSPCC and others have lists of signs that can help you recognise the effects of domestic abuse on children.
Educational Support
WCC education information for parents and carers
Educational Support SEND
Information and resources for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND)
Employment Advice
Jobcentre Plus
Help to find work can be found on Gov.UK
Find a Job – to search for current job vacancies
Job Help – provides hints and tips on applying for jobs and job search ideas.
Kickstart offers a six month paid work placement to 16-24 year olds who are in receipt of Universal Credit. For more information young people should send a journal message from their digital account to their work coach to express an interest in the scheme,
Energy Advice
Check to see if you are eligible for assistance with heating. Warmer Homes is a Warm Home Fund project that provides free gas connections and first-time central heating for the vulnerable.
LEAP Appliances is an initiative to support fuel poor and vulnerable households through the replacement of old, inefficient fridges, freezers, fridge-freezers, washing machines, and cookers with modern, efficient alternatives.
Family Health
Advice and guidance on health services in Warwickshire
Health Services for Children and Young People
Family Support Service
Warwickshire Family Information Service, hold a wealth of information from finding childcare, family activities, holiday clubs and support in your area.
Financial Advice and Education
Financial Advice
Help from your local council
Nutritional Information
Change4Life resources from Public Health England – focusing on healthy eating and physical activity for children.
Home | Change4Life (www.nhs.uk)
Additional Change4Life links are below
Separated/ Divorced Parents
Advice and Support
Welfare Support
Local Welfare Scheme
Youth Services
Services for children and young people
