General service articles

CHICKS is a registered charity which provides five day respite breaks for children aged between 8 and 15 years old who are living in difficult or deprived conditions and will not of had an opportunity to have another break in that year.

The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) is the UK's leading charity working to reduce the number of children and young people killed, disabled or seriously injured in accidents. We have a great website which offers expert safety advice to parents - to help you understand the risks, and give your children a safe environment to grow up in.

Child Bereavement UK believes that all families should have access to the support and information they need when a child grieves or when a child dies.

The Child Development Centre (CDC) at Derriford Hospital is an assessment centre which provides both initial outpatient assessment and continuing treatment and support for children.

Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they're going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it's something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you.

Children 1st Mediation are qualified and experienced Family Mediators. We specialise in helping you make plans for the future following separation or divorce through mediation.

A group of professionals who meet termly to discuss what support we can put in place to help children and families affected by parental offending.

CAFCASS represents children in family court cases. We are independent of the courts, social services, education and health authorities and all similar agencies.

All children who come into care are offered an Initial Health assessment by a paediatrician with a specific interest in, and knowledge of, children in care.

Children with Cancer is a leading national children's charity dedicated to the fight against childhood cancer.