Useful Links and Contacts
We have included some information and links that you may find useful.
Being a Parent
Home Start
Offers support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under five.
1 St. Benedict's View1-5 Grapes Hill
Norwich
NR2 4HH
Telephone: (01603) 616400
Kids and Nutrition
Tips and advice for parents on maintaining a healthy and nutritious diet in children.
http://www.kidsandnutrition.co.uk/
Bounty
The Bounty Charitable Trust raises funds for good causes which make family life easier. It is unique because Bounty Club members nominate and vote on which good causes the BCT will support. Bounty meets all the running costs so more of the money raised goes to where it can do the most good. www.bounty.com
Money and Advice
National Debtline
A helpline offering free, confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems. http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/
Citizens Advice Bureau
Provides free, independent, impartial and confidential advice to anyone who needs it, on a whole range of issues. Advice is given in person, by telephone and in writing.
Citizens Advice BureauSt. Vedast House
St. Vedast Street
Norwich
NR1 1BT
Telephone (01603) 660857
AskCAB is a free confidential website for 13 -25 year olds offering information on:
- Your Life
- Your Money
- Resources (This includes a young parents resource pack)
Mancroft Advice Project
MAP offers free, independent information, advice and counselling for 11-25 year olds in and around Norwich.
Returning to Education or Employment
Care To Learn
Care to Learn can help pay for your childcare costs while you learn, if you are under 20. http://direct.gov.uk/
WEETU
WEETU helps women take control of their economic lives. WEETU offer advice, training and support to develop employment and enterprise opportunities.
http://www.weetu.org/
Help You Choose
A website for young people in Norfolk that helps to find courses, jobs and training.
http://helpyouchoose.org/
Connexions
Advice and guidance service for 13-19's dealing with all aspects of a young person's life.
City College Norwich
City College Norwich offers a range of courses from Foundation Studies and Entry Level to Post-Graduate and Professional qualifications, for school leavers, adults and to employers.
http://www.ccn.ac.uk
Health
NHS Direct
NHS Direct operates a 24-hour nurse advice and health information service, providing confidential information on:
- What to do if you or your family are feeling ill
- Particular health conditions
- Local healthcare services, such as doctors, dentists or late night opening pharmacies
- Self help and support organisations
Telephone: 08454 647
NHS Direct online - www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Norwich Central Family Planning Clinic
Confidential, free, responsive service providing all forms of contraception, well woman screening and counselling for unintended pregnancy and sexual problems.
The central family planning clinic will also give you details of contraceptive clinics run at local health centres and hospitals.
Grove RoadNorwich
NR1 3RH
Telephone: (01603) 287345
GUM Clinic
Confidential specialist service including information; advice, counselling, testing for and the treatment of sexually transmitted infections including HIV.
Grove ClinicDept. of Genito-Urinary Medicine
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
West Block
Level 3 (Outpatients)
Colney Lane
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 7UJ
Reception Telephone: (01603) 286307/8
Advice and to make appointments: (01603) 287608
Pregnancy Crisis - Norfolk
Pregnancy Crisis - Norfolk provides free pregnancy testing, confidential counselling and caring support.
Brook Advisory Centres
Brook provides free and confidential sexual health advice and contraception to young people up to the age of 25. The websites has sections on:
- Your rights
- The Facts
- Frequently asked questions
Ask Alice!
An American website offering questions and answers on all aspects of health. It provides factual information in a straight forward and non-judgemental way. Worth a look.