Useful websites and other information for parents and children

General Websites

Safeguarding Resource Hub

This is a brilliant safeguarding information website.

Manchester Safeguarding Children Board

Mind Ed (Mental Health support)

Prevention of young suicide Papyrus call 0800 468 4141

Barnados

Samaritans call 116123

NSPCC 0808 800 5000

Childline 0800 1111

 

Support for LGBT young people and those around them
There are many organisations offering support to LGBT young people and those around them.  

Mermaids  

A charity that supports transgender, non-binary and gender diverse children and young people.

mermaidsuk.org.uk    
 
Stonewall

A large LGBT organisation working towards a world where all children and young people have access to an LGBT inclusive education by providing resources, support, training and research.  

stonewall.org.uk 
 
Just Like Us  

A charity empowering young people to champion LGBT+ equality with programmes such as School Diversity Week.  

justlikeus.org 
 
Schools Out UK

An education charity aiming to making schools safe and inclusive for everyone.  

schools-out.org.uk 
 

Barnados

A national charity supporting LGBTQ children and young people and their families in the UK and offering training in LGBTQ awareness to schools and other organisations.  

barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/supporting-young-people/lgbtq 
 
Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse- Information for parents/ carers 

National Association for People Abused in Childhood call 0808 8010331

The Survivors Trust  call 0808 801 0818

Women's Aid

Relate
0300 003 0396
You can talk to Relate about your relationship, including issues around domestic abuse.

National Domestic Violence Helpline
0808 2000 247
A 24 hour free helpline run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge.

Men's Advice Line
0808 801 0327
Advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse.

National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline
0800 999 5428
Emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse.