Helpful Organisations and Information

You can search on the Family Information Directory by your location and the type of service you need, for example, bullying.  

Or, for more information on helpful organisations and specific topics please choose from the options in the left hand menu or look below.

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 BeGrand site provides information, advice and a welcoming community for grandparents, with articles, factsheets, quizzes, surveys, resources, activities and helpful guides to making best use of the internet, written in plain English.

Parentline Plus site is run by a team of parents, advising families on issues big and small to ensure that life is better for all.  A leading national charity providing help and support to anyone caring for children – parents, grandparents, step-parents, relatives – for families living together as well as apart.

Contact a Family provides online support for parents and carers of disabled children, which encourages use of the web and social networking sites to access information and advice.

The 1-2-1 Space is a safe and secure environment for parents to keep in touch with separated children.

One Space has a interactive parenting resources, support and a lively online community for single parents.

The Couple Connection - An interactive service where couples can find out how to manage their relationship more positively.

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.