Local links

Family Information Service

Information for all families about wide range of issues including activities and child-care

A4U (formerly DIAL)

Information and advice service for people with disabilities and carers, including benefits and financial advice.

Carers Contact

Information for carers (mainly of adults, but much useful information)

Contact a Family

West Midlands help-line for families of disabled children

Home-Start

Locally based family support for parents of children aged under 5

Young Carers

Information, support and activities to young carers aged 5 - 18