Other Links

Adders

National ADHD charity with lots of links and information.
(Caroline and Simon Hensby).

24 hour Helpline: 01843 851145
Fax: 020 8959 0727
Email: support@adders.org
Website: www.adders.org.

ADDISS

National organisation with an excellent series of fact sheets on behaviour from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Address: PO Box 340, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 9HL
Telephone: 020 8906 9068
Email: info@addiss.co.uk
Website: www.addiss.co.uk

The ADHD UK Alliance

Telephone: 0207 608 8760
Email: info@adhdalliance.org.uk
Website: www.adhdalliance.org.uk

Frank

Frank is the government health information website on drugs for children, teens and parents.

24 hour helpline: 0800 77 66 00
Email: frank@talktofrank.com
Website: www.talktofrank.com

OAASIS

Office for Advice, Assistance, support and Information on special Needs.

Telephone: 090 686 33 201
Email: oaasis@hesleygroup.co.uk
Website: www.oaasis.co.uk

Contact a family, West Midlands

Contact a Family is a UK charity providing support and advice to parents whatever the medical condition of their child. They have amassed information on many rare syndromes and disorders and can often put families in touch with each other.

Telephone: 0121 415 4624
Email: westmids@cafamily.org.uk
Website: www.cafamily.org.uk/wmids

The Hyperactive Children’s Support Group

Address: 71 Whyke Lane, Chichester, Sussex, PO19 7PD
Telephone: 01243 539966 (9.30am – 1.00pm)
Website: www.hacsg.org.uk

Parentline Plus

A national organisation for parents. Parentline is a free confidential helpline run by Parentline Plus for anyone in a parenting role, including step-parent and those experiencing family change.

24 hr Helpline Freephone: 0808 800 2222
Textphone: 0800 873 6783
Email: contact@parentlineplus.org.uk
Website: www.parentlineplus.org.uk

Young Minds

Parents’ Information Service gives advice to parents or carers who may be concerned about the mental health or emotional well being of a child or young person. Booklets for young people can be ordered by writing or by phone.

Address: Young Minds,
48 – 50 St John Street
London
EC1M 4DG
Telephone: 020 7336 8445 (Booklet order line)

Freephone Helpline: 0800 018 2138
Monday & Friday – 10am – 1.00pm
Tuesday – Thursday – 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Email: enquiries@youngminds.org.uk
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk

NHS DIRECT

Website: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Telephone: (24 hours) 0845 4647

YOUTHINMIND

Helping stressed children and teenagers – and those who care for them.

Website: www.youthinmind.co.uk

Department for Work & Pensions

The DWP provide information on Disability Living Allowance and how to claim it. You can claim online on a computer or obtain a claim pack by phoning the:

• Benefit Enquiry Line
• Downloading the claim form and notes from the website.

Website: www.dwp.gov.uk
Benefit Enquiry Line: 0800 88 22 00

National Institute for Health & Clinical Excellence (NICE)

NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promotion of good health and the prevention and treatment of ill health.
The ADHD – methylphenidate, atomoxetine & dexamfetamine review (full review/quick reference guide/information for the public) is available for download from their website. Printed copies of the quick reference guide (quote N1010) or Information for the Public (quote N1011) can be ordered by phoning the NHS Response Line.

Telephone: 0870 1555 455 (NHS Reponse Line)
Website: www.nice.org.uk/TA98

Childnet International

A guide to getting the most out of the internet and keeping children safe online.
Their ‘Know IT all’ CD Rom is available free for schools. To order ring DFES Publications and quote reference number 00308-2007-CDO-EN

Telephone: (DFES) 0845 602 2260
Website: www.childnet-int.org.uk

ChildLine

Free 24hr counselling service for children and young people.

Freephone: 0800 11 11
Website: www.childline.org.uk

NETMUMS

Netmums is a family of local websites set up and run by mums. Dads and anyone involved in caring for young children are welcome too! Each local interactive website provides local topics of interest to parents and the opportunity to ‘chat’ with others and get support and advice on everything to do with being a parent.

Address: Netmums
124 Mildred Avenue,
Watford
WD18 7DX
Website: www.netmums.com

Kidscape

Helpline for parents of children who are being bullied. Booklets for young people can be downloaded from the website.

Telephone: 08451 205204
Website: www.kidscape.org.uk

Get Connected

Free UK wide helpline finding young people the best help whatever the problem. Provides free connection to local or national services.

Freephone: 08 08 80 84994 (1.00 pm – 11.00 pm)
Website: www.getconnected.org.uk

Careline

Confidential counselling for young people and adults in crisis.

Telephone: 020 8514 1177
(Mon – Fri 10.00 am – 4.00pm, 7.00pm – 10pm)

HOPELineUK

Provides support, practical advice and information for anyone who is worried that a young person they know may be suicidal.

Telephone: 0870 170 4000
(Mon-Fri, 7.00pm-10.00pm) (Sat & Sun, 2.00pm-5.00pm)

Youth Access

Can tell young people under 25 where their nearest free advice, info and counselling service is.

Telephone: 020 8772 9900
(Mon-Fri, 9.00am-1.00pm & 2.00pm-4.30pm)
Website: www.youthaccess.org.uk

NSPCC

If you have any concerns about a child, call the NSPCC Child Protection Helpline; a free 24-hour service which provides counselling, information and advice to anyone concerned about a child at risk or abuse.

Telephone helpline: 0808 800 5000 (24 hour)
Textphone: 0800 056 0566 (For deaf & hard of hearing)
Email: help@nspc.org.uk
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk

NSPCC Asian Child Protection Helpline

Telephone: 0800 096 7719
( Mon - Fri 11.00 am – 7.00 pm)

Sexwise

Information and advice for 12 – 18 year olds on issues like peer pressure, relationships, sexuality, contraception, pregnancy etc.

Freephone: 0800 28 29 30
(Mon-Sun, 7.00am – midnight)
Textphone 0800 328 1651
(for people with hearing impairments)
Website: www.ruthinking.co.uk

European Interdisciplinary Network for ADHD Quality assurance (EINAQ) (For health professionals)

EINAQ is comprised of an independent working group of ADHD experts from universities, hospitals and private practices who have set a goal to assure quality of care for patients with ADHD.

Website: www.einaq.org
Email: info@einaq.org

Staffordshire Mental Health Information Resource

For useful information and details of a range of mental health services and projects across Staffordshire where you can get help and advice

Website: www.staffordshirementalhealth.info
Email: info@staffordshirementalhealth.info
Address: Staffordshire Mental Health website
The Lodge, Marston Drive, Marston Road,
Stafford, Staffs ST16 3BU