Useful Links Directory
Links to useful websites and resources
erio
The European Roma Information Office (ERIO) is an international advocacy organisation that promotes political and public discussion on Roma issues by providing factual and in-depth information on a range of policy issues to European Union institutions, Roma civil organisations, governmental authorities and intergovernmental bodies. ERIO cooperates with a large network of organisations and acts to combat racial discrimination and social exclusion by raising awareness, lobbying and developing policy. ERIO aims to combat racist discrimination against Roma and to contribute to an improved public awareness of the problems faced by Roma communities. It advocates for the rights of Roma people by designing and promoting policies which are oriented towards the improvement of the socio-economic situation and social inclusion of Roma in Europe. Moreover, ERIO promotes the participation of Roma communities in decision-making processes at European, national and local levels. ERIO works to sensitise EU institutions to the importance of developing and ensuring the accessibility of equal opportunities for Roma in EU Member States as well as in Candidate Countries.
ethnicity.ac.uk
Ethnicity is a complex concept that cannot be adequately captured by a simple classification. However, ethnic classifications provide a way of highlighting very important differences and inequalities between groups that need to be made explicit if they are to be recognised and addressed by policy-makers. The figures presented on these web-pages should be taken as a starting point for asking much deeper questions about the processes that underlie the observed differences, rather than an end in themselves. This web site is designed to help you to locate data and information about ethnic difference and inequality in the UK. It is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) via the National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM) and is managed by the Population, Ethnicity, Religion and Migration (PERM) research group based at the University of Manchester.
Eurochild
Eurochild is a network of organisations and individuals working in and across Europe to improve the quality of life of children and young people.
European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN)
At present, EAPN is a network of: 30 national networks of voluntary organisations and grassroots groups. 23 European organisations. The membership of EAPN is involved in a variety of activities aimed at combating poverty and social exclusion including, education and training activities, service provision and activities aimed at the participation and empowerment of people experiencing poverty and social exclusion. Together the membership of EAPN aims to put the fight against poverty high on the agenda of the EU and to ensure cooperation at EU level aimed at the eradication of poverty and social exclusion. EAPN has consultative status with the Council of Europe, and is a founding member of the Social Platform (Platform of European Social NGOs)
Family Action
Family Action has been a leading provider of services to disadvantaged and socially isolated families since its foundation in 1869. We work with over 45,000 children and families a year by providing practical, emotional and financial support through over 100 services based in communities across England. A further 150,000 people benefit from our educational grants and information service. We tackle some of the most complex and difficult issues facing families today – including domestic abuse, mental health problems, learning disabilities and severe financial hardship.
Family and Parenting Institute
The Family and Parenting Institute is an independent charity that exists to make the UK a better place for families and children. We run the Family Friendly scheme. We work with charities, businesses and public services to offer practical help to families. Our research offers insights into family life now and in the future.
Family Lives
Family Lives is a national charity providing help and support in all aspects of family life. We're here for you seven days a week and you can live chat with a trained support worker or share your story on our forums. If you are unable to get through to Live Chat because of demand please feel free to email our team at parentsupport@familylives.org.uk.
Family Rights Group
We are the charity in England and Wales that advises families whose children are involved with or need children’s services because of welfare needs or concerns. We promote policies and practices, including family group conferences, that help children to be raised safely and securely within their families, and campaign for effective support to assist family and friends carers, including grandparents who are raising children that cannot live at home.
Give me strength
Give Me Strength is a national campaign, run by children and families charity 4Children, which demands more help for families to avert crises. Every year 28,000 children go into care in England. Millions more have their chances of success in later life diminished by growing up in families facing serious and multiple challenges with little or no practical help. Yet research shows us that these crises can often be prevented if the right help is available at the right time. Families tell us that this means early help as problems develop and before crisis sets in. The social and economic cost of family crisis is avoidable. This campaign demands that we respond to this call to put an end to wasting money and wasting lives. Family dramas don’t need to become crises.
Grandparents Plus
Grandparents Plus is the national charity which champions the vital role of grandparents and the wider family in children’s lives - especially when they take on the caring role in difficult family circumstances.
Help the Hospices
We are the UK charity for hospice care. If you are a patient, carer or have an interest in hospice and palliative care explore this site for information, support or to get involved.
Holocaust Memorial Day
Every year on 27 January, the world marks Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD). On our website you’ll find all of the resources, information and advice you need to participate in HMD. Holocaust Memorial Day provides an opportunity for everyone to learn lessons from the Holocaust, Nazi persecution and subsequent genocides and apply them to the present day to create a safer, better future. On HMD we share the memory of the millions who have been murdered in the Holocaust and subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur in order to challenge hatred and persecution in the UK today. The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) is a charity which works to raise awareness of HMD. You can find out more about what we do on our website. HMD has taken place in the UK since 2001, and you can find out about how we came into being in our timeline. HMDT was established in May 2005 and during our existence the number of activities held for HMD has grown by over 350%. Our external evaluation following HMD 2012 showed that 96% of respondents would rate their activity a success, mirroring the findings of HMD 2011.
Hospital 2 Home
This Hospital to Home* Resource Pack contains essential information for all the professional sectors that have a role in hospital discharge for older people in England. It contains information, suggestions for action, case studies and checklists for considering older patients’ housing situations in hospital discharge and transfer of care and for improving integration of housing and support into the process for discharging older people.
Independent Age
Independent Age is a unique charity, providing lifelong support to older people on very low incomes. We provide information and advice, practical help and emergency financial aid through our network of staff and dedicated volunteers across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
International Longevity Centre UK
The International Longevity Centre-UK is the leading think tank on longevity and demographic change. Our policy remit is broad, and covers everything from pensions and financial planning, to health and social care, housing design, and age discrimination. We work primarily with central government, but also actively build relationships with local government, the private sector and relevant professional and academic associations. Our policy remit is broad, and covers everything from pensions and financial planning, to health and social care, housing design, and age discrimination. We work primarily with central government, but also actively build relationships with local government, the private sector and relevant professional and academic associations.
International Social Service
SS is committed to protecting, defending and assisting persons, and in particular children, who as a result of migration, international displacement or other circumstances has led to their separation from their families in an international context.
Macmillan Cancer Support
One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest thing most of us will ever face. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or a loved one has, you’ll want a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way. We provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care. We are Macmillan Cancer Support.
Making the Link
Making the Link supports senior practitioners and policymakers working to prevent unintentional injury to children and young people in England.
Marie Curie Cancer Care
Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses
Missing Kids UK
From 1st July 2011, CEOP assumed responsibility for missing children following an announcement by the Home Office. CEOP’s role in this area will build on our existing strengths and expertise. The main areas we will focus on include: raising public awareness of the issues associated with missing children; developing strategic knowledge of missing children; providing practitioners with the knowledge, resources and skills to further their professional development; and offering tactical support on complex cases to police forces.
