YOUNG CARERS/CYNHALWYR IFANC

Useful Links

ChildLine
The free, 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK

Cruse Bereavement Care
For people who have suffered the loss of someone close to them have special counsellors for young people

The Bubbly Crew
This is where you will find information about what it is like being a young carer from thier own experiences.

The Children's Society
Children and young people are shaped by the communities they live in, and by the people who surround them. Their prospects can become bleak when these influences let them down.

TheSite.org
The virtual 'guide to life' for young adults.

Young Carers.net
Help and avice for Young Carers.

Winston's Wish
Winston’s Wish is a charity which supports bereaved children and young people.

YouthNet UK
Providing unbiased information to enable young people to make informed choices.

at-ease@rethink.org
Rethink site for young people with information about mental health

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
NHS Direct website - their phone number is 0845 46 47

www.edauk.com/young.htm
The Eating Disorders Association provides information and advice if you or someone you know has, or thinks they may have an eating disorder.

www.riprap.org.uk
The site for people with a parent who has cancer.

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revision
BBC Bitesize offers help with revision for GCSEs and other exams, including games and quizzes.

www.britannica.com
Encyclopædia Britannica online has information on loads of different things

www.article12.com
Article 12 is a children's rights organisation led by young people under the age of 18 for young people. The site provides a message board network so that you can take part in online debate and discussion, as well as providing details of local groups.