Useful Links Directory
Links to useful websites and resources
Missing People
We are a lifeline when someone disappears. We are caring and highly trained staff and volunteers working in collaboration with partners across the UK. For those left behind, we provide specialised support to end the heartache and confusion and search for their missing loved one.
Munro Review of Child Protection
On 10 June 2010, ministers announced the launch of a review of child protection, headed by Professor Eileen Munro. The Secretary of State for Education asked Professor Munro to conduct a review of the system, with a focus on strengthening the social work profession, to put them into a better position to make well-informed judgements based on up-to-date evidence in the best interests of children and free from unnecessary bureaucracy and regulation.
Nagalro
Nagalro is a professional association for social work practitioners who work in the children and families field and represent children in public and private court proceedings. It has a reputation for excellence in the services it provides: its training, journal, and the influence of its campaigning and responses.
National End of Life Care Intelligence Network
The National End of Life Care Intelligence Network (NEoLCIN) aims to improve the collection and analysis of information related to the quality, volume and costs of care provided by the NHS, social services and the third sector, to adults approaching the end of life. This intelligence will help drive improvements in the quality and productivity of services. The Network is part of the National End of Life Care Programme.
National End of Life Care Programme
The National End of Life Care Programme works with health and social care services across all sectors in England to improve end of life care for adults by implementing the Department of Health’s End of Life Care Strategy. Our website is designed to support health and social care staff working, in any capacity, with people nearing the end of life.
National Foundation for Educational Research
The UK's largest independent research organisation for educational and childrens services
National Pensioners Convention
The campaigning voice of Britain's pensioners
National Youth Agency
We are an independent charity and the partner of choice for government, local authorities, businesses and the third sector, delivering with them, and advising and supporting them in the development of programmes and policies for young people.
NCB (National Childrens Bureau)
NCB is the leading national charity which supports children, young people, families and those who work with them. We aim to improve the well-being of children and young people across every aspect of their lives.
ofsted
We inspect and regulate to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages.
One plus One
About us What we do Who we are How you can help Vacancies Relationship breakdown costs the state £42 billion per year Find out more OnePlusOne is a UK charity that creates resources that strengthen relationships. We help couples and parents through a range of web-services. Our online learning equips frontline workers with the skills to offer timely relationship support in a face to face setting. Based on the latest research evidence, our work promotes early action in relationship support. We aim to equip people with the skills and knowledge to work on relationship issues before they become entrenched. The result is couples, parents and children who are happier, healthier, and more successful.
Palliative Care of People with Learning Disabilities (NNPCPLD)
The PCPLD Network is a voluntary organisation. In 1998, a small group of learning disability and palliative care professionals came together, concerned by their experience that people with learning disabilities who were facing a life-limiting illness did not seem to access the same services or receive the same quality of service as the rest of the population. Together, they established the National Network for Palliative Care of People with Learning Disabilities (NNPCPLD), which later changed its name to the PCPLD Network.
Peace International
We develop work both in the UK and overseas, throughout the African continent. Our main activities are focused on: Children rights Gender issues Human rights Malaria Peace and Reconciliation on Conflicts Community development We strive to promote social justice by voicing concerns of those who are most vulnerable both in the UK and in Africa specifically in DRC. We address a range of issues with the help of our partners and specialist agencies. We also support economic policy, and rally Support for marginalised groups, HIV/ AIDS awareness programmes, promote community initiatives and youth development.
Princess Royal Trust for Carers
For nearly 20 years, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers has been fighting to provide carers with the support they so desperately need. The Trust understands that few of us plan to become carers, so when a caring role starts, every carer needs an expert to guide them through the maze of services, rules and entitlements. For a carer, this can make the difference between keeping and losing their job, or between staying healthy and collapsing under the stress.
Respectme
respectme works with all adults who have a role to play in the lives of children and young people, to give them the practical skills and confidence to deal with bullying behaviour.
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is responsible for training and examining paediatricians in the UK. The College has over 13,500 members in the UK and abroad and sets standards for professional and postgraduate medical education.
Scottish Social Networks
This website is for all those who: have an interest in homelessness, social inclusion, communities or mental health and wellbeing or are involved in mediation, mentoring or befriending.
Scottish Traveller Education Programme
STEP's national aims are to: Promote development of innovative, diverse and flexible approaches to education for Travelling people within Curriculum for Excellence. Listen to and represent Travelling families’ views about education and their children’s educational needs. Enable educators and other service providers to respect Scotland’s Travelling communities and to have greater awareness of their histories, cultures, traditions and contemporary circumstances. Encourage positive approaches to diversity in education by working with practitioners to challenge racism, harassment and bullying.
start4life
Whether you’re pregnant or a new parent, you’ll know it can be an overwhelming time with lots of information to take in. Start4Life has loads of tips and advice for a healthy pregnancy, and for feeding and getting your new baby active.
The Alfiya Trust
The Afiya Trust is a national charity that works to reduce inequalities in health and social care provision for people from racialised communities. We support and maintain national and local networks concerned with the promotion of BME health and social care issues such as the National BME Mental Health Network, the National Black Carers and Carers Workers Network as well as projects on long term conditions such as stroke, diabetes and cancer.
