Helpful Organisations and Information

Did you know that FIS hold information on over 1000 services and organisations in East Cheshire and surrounding areas?

And that the only place to get  free, impartial, comprehensive details of them all is from the Family Information Service? - so please ensure you contact us first!

We can search for the right information to suit your families needs by miles radius from your postcode; or the area which you live or work.  We can also ensure that the information is specific for you, for example, if your child has particular needs, by subject area (for example bullying or benefits) or by type of group.

All we need from you is your name and address (and email address, if you have one), the ages of your children, and what area in East Cheshire you would like us to search.  Call us on 0300 123 5033, email us at fis.east@cheshireeast.gov.uk or complete our Looking for Information Form. 

Alternatively, you can also search our Family Service Directory, where you can search by topic (for example, Families, Housing, Advice, etc.) or by service name.

Helpful Organisations

For more information on helpful organisations, please choose from the options in the navigation menu or the links below.

• The Community Legal Information website offers free, confidential and independent legal advice for residents of England and Wales, including leaflets and factsheets on a wide range of issues including your rights at work, problems at school and living together.
• Cheshire East Citizens Advice Bureau North is the new name for the old Macclesfield Wilmslow and District Citizens Advice Bureau, offering service in the Knutsford, Macclesfield, Poynton and Wilmslow areas. It is a charity staffed by paid workers and trained volunteers. As well as giving advice and assistance, we campaign for changes in policies and services where improvements are needed.
• The Good Migration website aims to provide support in all aspects of living in United Kingdom and to promote good practices of migration that are beneficial to both migrant workers and the region that welcomes them.
• Parentchannel.tv is a new online service designed to support and encourage parents and carers of children aged 5 to 19 with a collection of videos addressing day-to-day questions and concerns, spanning well-being, behaviour and learning.