Links

Family Support

FamilyLine - helpline and email offering help and emotional support by listening to all your family problems

ParentLine Plus - parenting support through information and helpline

Netmums - parenting advice and information about what's on in your local area

Home Start - a voluntary organisation providing support and friendship for families. Local email address: homestart@elmbridgehousing.org.uk

Grandparents Plus - the website for grandparents

Tamba - for information about caring for twins, triplets and more

Contact A Family - for families with disabled children

The Couple Connection - an online relationship advice and support service for couples

DadTalk - a website offering dads news, resources and practical parenting advice

Dad Info - Information for dads on birth, babies, money, work and legal issues

Other Useful Sites

CAPT - The Child Accident Prevention Trust is a charity committed to reducing childhood injury with lots of practical information for families

Esher Citizens Advice Bureau - offer free, impartial, confidential and independent advice, advocacy and information on a whole range of subjects including debt and money problems, housing, relationship and separation. Bookable appointments at Cobham Centre can be arranged through the Children's Centre - Services

Brooklands College - run courses for those wanting to update skills or return to work. We are also advised of job opportunities here by JobCentre Plus.

Surrey Family Information Service - provides information on choosing childcare (including a useful checklist on what to look for) and preparing your child for school, general advice and a directory of services for children in Surrey

Job Centre Plus - Help and advice when looking for a job, also benefits information and advice

St Andrew's Primary School - The only Primary School in the community of Cobham, for children of ages 5 to 11. Through its status as a Voluntary - Controlled school, it has strong links with the Church of England and with the local parish church of St Andrews.

Oasis Family Centre - Oasis is a charity based inCopse Road in Cobham that offers families social contact, play activities for children, access to other services and support within a safe environment. Cobham Children's centre works in close partnership with Oasis and our Outreach Worker has a base there.