We’ve put together list of useful links to websites and sources of information and support that might be useful for you. We’ve grouped them together to make them easier to search through, and created a specific category for organisations local to both Derby(shire) and Nottingham(shire) as well as some National services. Just click on the link below or scroll down to find something useful for you.
Child Protection
- Child Abduction Unit Find help to get your child back from abroad or arrange contact - NB This page is being rebuilt at present
- Reunite International Information about international child abduction
Derbyshire
- Derby City Council Tell- 01332 641172 between 9am to 5pm (link online for out of hours careline)
- Derbyshire County Council Tel- 01629 533190
Nottinghamshire
- Nottingham City Council Tel- 0115 876 4762
- Nottinghamshire County Council Link to Domestic Abuse & Information
Contact Centres
- NACCC: Child Contact Centres Child Contact Centres
Derbyshire
- Children First Derby (Supervised Contact) Supervised Family Time – Children First Derby Website. Tel- 01332 341516
- Derby Child Contact Centre (Ruth’s Place) Derby Child Contact Centre - NACCC. Tel- 01332 298130 e-mail: derbychildcontactcentre@gmail.com
Nottinghamshire
- Nottingham Child Contact Centre (St Andrews) Nottingham Child Contact Centre. Tel- 07917 390335 e-mail- nottinghamccc@gmail.com
Domestic Abuse Support
- Find the Glow The independent domestic violence advisers work on a short-term one-to-one basis providing support for those referred to MARAC due to the high risk of serious harm. Tel: 0330 0945 559
- Flows Finding Legal Options for Women Survivors. This is a legal support service designed to protect women against domestic abuse.
- Forced Marriage Unit Tel: 0207 7008 0151
- Galop Tel: 0800 999 5425/ LGBT+ anti-abuse charity provide advice, assistance and support for LGBT+ people experiencing abuse or violence, such as hate crime, domestic abuse, sexual violence, conversion therapy and any other kind of abuse.
- Juno Women’s Aid Tel: 0808 8000 340 – provide support, advice, help and guidance.
- Karma Nirvana Tel: 0800 5999 247 – Mon-Fri – 9am to 5pm
- Mankind Tel: 01823 334244. For male victims of domestic abuse, including those in same sex relationships.
- Muslim Women’s Network Tel: 0800 999 5786
- Refuge for Women Tel: 0808 2000 247 – 24/7 helpline
- Respect Tel: 0808 8010327 – help and support for make victims of domestic abuse.
Derbyshire
- Crossroads Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Services – Tel: 01457 865575 – covering High Peak and Derbyshire Dales
- Derby City Council Link to Domestic Abuse advice & Information
- Derby Women’s Centre Tel: 01332 34163; Provides domestic abuse services, counselling, assistance with mental health and runs the Freedom Programme.
- Derbyshire County Council Domestic Abuse Advice & Information
- Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Support Line Tel: 08000 198 668 – or 07557 800313 for deaf/hearing impaired. This organisation provides emergency refuge accommodation, outreach in the community, counselling and self-esteem and confidence building sessions, dedicated support for children and young people affected by domestic abuse both in a refuge or in the community.
- Domestic Abuse Recovering Together (DART) Programme for Children
- Safer Derbyshire Tel: 08000 198 668 - Derbyshire’s 24/7 domestic abuse helpline
- sv2 – (Derbyshire) Supporting victims of sexual violence Tel: 01773 746 115 – press option 1 for advice line and option 2 for therapy line.
- The Elm Foundation Tel: 08000 198 668
- The Haven – Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline Tel: 08000 198 668 - The Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline facilitated by The Elm Foundation a safe, welcoming, supportive place for any man, woman or child affected by domestic abuse.
- Women’s Work Tel: 01332 242525 – offer support and advice and run the Freedom Programme.
Nottinghamshire
- Equation Domestic Abuse Charity Services for women and men. Tel- 0115 9623 237
- IMARA An independent specialist service that supports children, young people and their safe family members following discovery or allegation of child sexual and domestic abuse. Tel: 0115 752 6083 or 0800 183 0023
- NIDAS – Nottinghamshire Independent Domestic Abuse Services NIDAS supports women and families with all aspects of domestic abuse. Call – 01623 683 250 or click link to their website
- Nottingham City Council Domestic Abuse & Information including helpful videos
- Nottingham Women’s Centre Offers; counselling; courses; training; guidance; safe space to meet for women in Nottingham looking to gain confidence and skills who are experiencing abuse or other problems. Tel: 0115 9411475
- Nottinghamshire Victim Care Domestic violence and Abuse Service: Tel- 0800 304 7575
- Notts LGBT+ Network Registered charity based in Nottingham offering support and advice to the county’s LGBT+ community, their friends and family. Various services and support offered including on domestic abuse. Tel- 0115 934 8485
- Notts SVS Services Support service for over 18’s who have experienced rape, sexual violence or childhood sexual abuse, either recently or in the past. Tel- 0115 941 0440
- Umuada A Domestic abuse accommodation based in Nottingham City for women who are fleeing domestic abuse. Tel: 0800 013 8555
Drug & Alcohol Support Services
- Alcoholics Anonymous AA is concerned solely with the personal recovery and continued sobriety of individual alcoholics who turn to the Fellowship for help. 0845 769 7555
- Dear Albert Tel: 0800 880 3153 or text 07712 707999. Helps individuals to stop taking alcohol and drugs
- Derbyshire Alcohol Advice Service Tel: 01246 206514. Based in Chesterfield offering advice and support in relation to alcohol use.
Derbyshire
- Derby Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service Tel: 0300 790 0265. Website contains details of local drop-in centres.
- Derbyshire Alcohol Advice Service Tel: 01246 206514. Based in Chesterfield offering advice and support in relation to alcohol use.
Nottinghamshire
- Change Grow Live – Nottinghamshire They offer an all-age service to everyone living in Nottinghamshire who is experiencing problems with drugs and/or alcohol. Support also includes for children and family members impacted by someone else’s substance misuse. Tel- 0115896 0798
- Nottingham Recovery Support, advice and treatment for people facing drug and alcohol issues in Nottingham City Tel- 0800 066 5362
Information about the Court Process
- Advice Now Advice and downloadable resources on a number of topics including child arrangements, divorce and finance.
- CAFCASS Tel: 0300 456 4000 – The Cafcass website provides lots of information for separated parented including an on-line parenting plan and information for parents and carers and details of the planning together for children programme.
- Coram Children’s Legal Centre Free advice helpline, free factsheets, legal questions and answers section.
- Court Form & Leaflet Finder See in particular CB2 (Urgent & Without Notice Hearings), CB7 (Guide for Separated Parents: Children & the Family Courts), EX710 (Can I talk about my case outside court?), & EX711 (Can the media attend my case?)
- Derby and Derbyshire Safeguarding Children Partnership Guidance and support on the family court process with links to various services Tel- 01332 642351
- Full Fact – Guide to Family Court
- GOV.UK Information about representing yourself in court
- Litigants in Person Guidance Guidance about the role of lawyers when working with litigants in person (for lawyers, litigants in person and represented parties). Produced by the Law Society, Bar Council & Institute of Chartered Legal Executives
- Support Through Court (Nottingham) They may help you to complete forms or accompany you into court. Support Through Court are open for appointments 10am – 4pm. E-mail: Nottingham@supportthroughcourt.org Phone 0115 661 0143 or 0300 081 0006 for further advice as to the service they can offer and to arrange an appointment.
- The Family Court Guide (Judiciary website) The Family Court Guide is a framework of good practice which sets out Presidential Guidance, the rules and Practice Directions of the court & associated web based resources for those using & working in the family justice system.
- The Transparency Project – charity which explains family law (does not provide legal advice)
Legal Advice & Assistance
- Advice Now A free online service that offers advice and information about separation and divorce. The site has many guides including: how to apply for child arrangement orders without a lawyer, how to navigate through a separation and how to get a divorce.
- Citizen’s Advice – Family Tel: 0800 144 8848
- Citizens Advice Witness Support Service Tel: 0800 144 8848
- Disability Law Service Tel: 0207 791 9800 - provide free legal advice on issues such as housing and welfare benefits to disabled people and those who care for them. They aim to improve access to the law for people with disabilities and provide information resources.
- Find a legal aid lawyer or family mediator
- Law Society – Find a Solicitor
- Legal Aid Contains an eligibility checker to see if you would qualify for legal aid.
- Litigants in Person Guidance Guidance about the role of lawyers when working with litigants in person (for lawyers, litigants in person and represented parties). Produced by the Law Society, Bar Council & Institute of Chartered Legal Executives
- RCJ Advice Free legal advice to those with a court case or who are about to start court proceedings. You can apply for an appointment by completing their assessment form and emailing it to familytriage@rcjadvice.org.uk
- Resolution The website has many fact sheets and information that can be accessed free of charge. Included are videos to help people acting without legal representation to navigate the court and free booklets that can be downloaded such as "Separation and Divorce - Helping Parents to help children".
- Rights of Women
- The Family Law Panel
- We Are Advocate- Pro Bono (free) Barristers They match members of the public who need free legal help with barristers who are willing to donate their time and expertise in deserving cases for those are unbale to obtain legal aid and cannot afford to pay.
Derbyshire
- Derbyshire Law Centre Tel: 0800 707 6990 or 01246 550 674 – open 9.30am to 4.30pm
- Student Legal Advice Centre Family Law clinic - Provides initial and written advice, assistance with completing forms and support at court at the Family Court at Derby. To make an appointment please email: studentlegaladvicecentre@derby.ac.uk
Nottinghamshire
- Nottingham Citizens Advice
- Nottingham Law Centre Request an appointment with online booking form found on website Tel- 0115 978 7813
Mediation and Other Dispute Resolution
- Family Mediation Council What is Mediation – an explanation for parents and details of the voucher scheme to assist towards the cost of mediation. This service will help you find your local mediation service
- GOV.UK Making child arrangements if you divorce or separate: Get help agreeing. Government website with guidance on mediation, finding a local mediator and guidance on the process.
- National Family Mediation Umbrella organisation – find your nearest provider of mediation services. 0300 4000 636
Mental Health Support and Counselling
- Relate Counselling, support and information for all relationships
- SAMARITANS Tel:116 123
Derbyshire
- Family Support Derbyshire Tel: 01332 742619. Offers support to families on a range of topics including disabilities and additional needs, domestic abuse, poverty & financial issues, mental health, bereavement, hunger, poor nutrition and neglect, isolation and special educational needs.
- Mind for Derbyshire Tel: 01332 623732 – Offers a range of support and services.
- Rethink Derbyshire Tel: 01773 734989 – offers support services for those experiencing mental health issues, including peer support.
- Trent PTS (Psychological Therapies Service) Commissioned by the NHS to provide a range of free psychological therapies for anxiety, depression and other common mental health problems for anyone over 16. Tel- 01332 265659 (Derby) 01246 387 498 (Chesterfield)
Nottinghamshire
- Base 51 Young People's Charity | Charity for Young People offering counselling, trauma support, LGBTQIA+ groups, youth club and practical support for 11-25 year olds.
- Cruse Cruse Bereavement Support- Bereavement counselling. Tel- 0808 808 1677
- Framework Nottingham Provide a range of support and accommodation services for people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties Tel- 0115 841 7711
- Kooth Text based counselling service
- Kooth F2F Face to face counselling service – online referral form.
- Mind for Nottinghamshire Tel- 0800 470 0203
- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Tel- 0115 969 1300
- Turning Point- The Nottinghamshire Mental Health Helpline Offers access to support for people who need emotional support or information about their mental health. Tel- 0808 196 3779
Other Useful Support
- Galop For LGBT+ 0800 999 5428
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 200 0247
- National LGBT and Domestic Abuse Helpline 0800 333 5428
- The Mix 0808 808 4994 (Free information and advice for under 25’s)
Support for parents
- Action for Children Chairty that provides a wide variety of support, advice and guidance for parents
- Can Parent A network of organisations that provide universal parenting classes and advice that is proven to be effective.
- Families Need Fathers Info advice and support to both parents to help them maintain their relationship with their children
- Family Action An information sheet containing details of apps that parents can use to assist with childcare arrangements.
- Family Lives Tel: 0808 800 2222. Offers a confidential advice line on 0808 800 2222, information and an online community and a live chat is also available.
- Family Rights Group Advises families whose children are involved with or needs children's services because of welfare needs or concerns. They promote children staying safely within their families
- Gingerbread Tel: 0808 802 0925. A free online service which offers a helpline for single parents who may be seeking advice or support. They offer information pages, an online forum, a webchat function and a phone-in helpline.
- NSPCC Tel: 0808 800 5000. UK’s leading children’s charity
- Only Dads A not-for-profit organisation which provides support for separating families and works within the Family Law Panel.
- Only Mums A not-for-profit organisation which provides support for separating families and works within the Family Law Panel.
- Working Families Tel: 0300 012 0312 - UK National Charity for working parents and carers – offers advice on numerous subjects.