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NRPF Network

2026-05-10T09:14:12Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.nrpfnetwork.org.uk/ The No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) Network is a national organisation that works to protect the welfare of families, adults and care leavers who cannot access benefits because of their immigration status. It supports local authorities to prevent homelessness, reduce child poverty, and help people to integrate into their communities, while also ensuring services are delivered in a cost‑effective way. Its website contains many infor..."

https://www.nrpfnetwork.org.uk/

The No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) Network is a national organisation that works to protect the welfare of families, adults and care leavers who cannot access benefits because of their immigration status.

It supports local authorities to prevent homelessness, reduce child poverty, and help people to integrate into their communities, while also ensuring services are delivered in a cost‑effective way.

Its website contains many information resources including practice guidance and factsheets.

It also operates a free email advice service for local authorities, the NHS, and other organisations that advise or support people with no recourse to public funds (NRPF).

BPP Free Legal Advice Pro Bono Centre

2026-04-05T11:16:59Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://probono.bppuniversity.ac.uk/individuals/ The BPP Education Group offers free legal advice and support services to individuals across the UK. Services are provided by student volunteers, under the supervision of qualified lawyers. Appointments are delivered predominantly through video calls, although some in-person appointments may be available"

https://probono.bppuniversity.ac.uk/individuals/

The BPP Education Group offers free legal advice and support services to individuals across the UK.

Services are provided by student volunteers, under the supervision of qualified lawyers.

Appointments are delivered predominantly through video calls, although some in-person appointments may be available

Ageing Without Children

2026-03-24T14:04:33Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://awoc.org.uk/ Advice, support and advocacy for people who do not have children or 'next generation' support. Their website says that their mission is: * ''to raise awareness of the impact that growing older without the support of family can have and develop strategies and solutions to address this'' * ''to challenge the narratives and assumptions often made around ageing and childlessness'' * ''to provide information, social connection and peer support to peopl..."

https://awoc.org.uk/

Advice, support and advocacy for people who do not have children or 'next generation' support.

Their website says that their mission is:

* ''to raise awareness of the impact that growing older without the support of family can have and develop strategies and solutions to address this''
* ''to challenge the narratives and assumptions often made around ageing and childlessness''
* ''to provide information, social connection and peer support to people ageing without children''
* ''to influence and work in partnership with other organisations addressing the needs of older people and the challenges of later life''
* ''to work with academic researchers, public/patient involvement groups and policymakers to develop a stronger knowledge base which can be a positive influence for policy change and wider awareness''

We Stand

2026-01-04T19:03:40Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://westand.org.uk/ Support for families and carers affected by child sexual abuse."

https://westand.org.uk/

Support for families and carers affected by child sexual abuse.

Restitute

2026-01-04T19:01:50Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://restitute.org/ Provides support the people who care for the victims and survivors of sexual or violent crime, including parents, carers, children, partners and friends."

https://restitute.org/

Provides support the people who care for the victims and survivors of sexual or violent crime, including parents, carers, children, partners and friends.

SOS!SEN

2025-12-22T14:23:09Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://sossen.org.uk/ SOS!SE provide advice to parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Their website has downloadable booklets in which the information is up-to-date and legally-based, and provide useful tips to help you to understand the system and get the best outcome possible for your child."

https://sossen.org.uk/

SOS!SE provide advice to parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Their website has downloadable booklets in which the information is up-to-date and legally-based, and provide useful tips to help you to understand the system and get the best outcome possible for your child.

ManKind Initiative

2025-08-12T13:46:46Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://mankind.org.uk/ The ManKind Initiative supports male victims of domestic abuse, regardless of background, age, job, race or sexuality. They have a confidential helpline and can signpost to appropriate legal advice,"

https://mankind.org.uk/

The ManKind Initiative supports male victims of domestic abuse, regardless of background, age, job, race or sexuality.

They have a confidential helpline and can signpost to appropriate legal advice,

Safe Passage

2025-07-27T18:47:41Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.safepassage.org.uk/ This registered charity helps unaccompanied/lone child refugees who need support getting to safety or reuniting with their families. They have a dedicated team in France and the UK which works to assist Afghans fleeing persecution and the Taliban"

https://www.safepassage.org.uk/

This registered charity helps unaccompanied/lone child refugees who need support getting to safety or reuniting with their families.

They have a dedicated team in France and the UK which works to assist Afghans fleeing persecution and the Taliban

Free From Fear

2025-07-27T18:44:25Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://freefromfear.uk/ Registered charity. Working with charities and NGOs, Free From Fear assists targeted Afghans to evacuate and resettle. The directors are lawyers who run the charity pro-bono."

https://freefromfear.uk/

Registered charity.

Working with charities and NGOs, Free From Fear assists targeted Afghans to evacuate and resettle. The directors are lawyers who run the charity pro-bono.

TaxAid

2025-07-16T09:18:05Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://taxaid.org.uk/ TaxAid is a charity which supports people in the UK who have a personal tax problem, who cannot afford paid tax help. Theyproviding information and one-to-one support through their helpline service."

https://taxaid.org.uk/

TaxAid is a charity which supports people in the UK who have a personal tax problem, who cannot afford paid tax help. Theyproviding information and one-to-one support through their helpline service.

Parental Education Growth Support (PEGS)

2025-07-08T13:21:33Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.pegsupport.co.uk/ PEGS gives free support to parents who experience child-to-parent abuse. They raise awareness of the issue and provide training for professional services such as the Police, social care teams and charities."

https://www.pegsupport.co.uk/

PEGS gives free support to parents who experience child-to-parent abuse. They raise awareness of the issue and provide training for professional services such as the Police, social care teams and charities.

Galop

2025-06-17T13:06:09Z

W4MPeditor:

https://galop.org.uk/

Galop is an LGBT+ anti-abuse charity supporting LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence.

This is what their website says:

''"Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. We specialise in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, so-called conversion therapies, and other forms of interpersonal abuse. We are a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of our community are at the centre of what we do.''

''"We run four national support helplines for LGBT+ victims and survivors of: domestic abuse; hate crime; rape and sexual abuse; and so-called “conversion therapy”. We provide longer-term support to thousands of LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse through our advocacy services. We are person-centred, empowerment-based, and trauma-informed – meaning our focus is always on helping our clients decide what is best for them, and then supporting them through their journey.''

''"We use what we learn through working on the frontlines with clients to work on national and local policy change, to improve outcomes for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence. We build evidence through key pieces of research around LGBT+ people’s experiences of abuse and violence. We push for legislative change, improved statutory guidance for victims, and better understanding of the needs of LGBT+ people around the country."''

'''Galop, Stonewall and Vodafone have created an app for report LGBTQ+ incidents directly to organisations which can support them.'''

'''You can find it here: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/resources/zoteria'''

Galop

2025-06-17T13:05:13Z

W4MPeditor: added Zoteria app info

https://galop.org.uk/

Galop is an LGBT+ anti-abuse charity supporting LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence.

This is what their website says:

''"Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. We specialise in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, so-called conversion therapies, and other forms of interpersonal abuse. We are a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of our community are at the centre of what we do.''

''"We run four national support helplines for LGBT+ victims and survivors of: domestic abuse; hate crime; rape and sexual abuse; and so-called “conversion therapy”. We provide longer-term support to thousands of LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse through our advocacy services. We are person-centred, empowerment-based, and trauma-informed – meaning our focus is always on helping our clients decide what is best for them, and then supporting them through their journey.''

''"We use what we learn through working on the frontlines with clients to work on national and local policy change, to improve outcomes for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence. We build evidence through key pieces of research around LGBT+ people’s experiences of abuse and violence. We push for legislative change, improved statutory guidance for victims, and better understanding of the needs of LGBT+ people around the country."''

'''Galop, Stonewall and Vodafone have created an app for recording LGBTQ+ incidents, which you can find here: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/resources/zoteria'''

IncomeMax

2025-06-10T18:05:14Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.incomemax.org.uk/ This is a free, independent and confidential money advice service which helps people to find and apply for benefits, financial support and grants. Read more about them here: https://www.incomemax.org.uk/our-story Customers must be referred to IncomeMax by one of their partners: https://www.incomemax.org.uk/partners"

https://www.incomemax.org.uk/

This is a free, independent and confidential money advice service which helps people to find and apply for benefits, financial support and grants.

Read more about them here: https://www.incomemax.org.uk/our-story

Customers must be referred to IncomeMax by one of their partners: https://www.incomemax.org.uk/partners

Free Representation Unit

2025-06-03T15:37:54Z

W4MPeditor:

https://www.thefru.org.uk/

FRU provides representation in employment and social security hearings. They only take cases from their referral agencies and cannot guarantee representation. Their referral agencies are all in London and the South of England.

Free Representation Unit

2025-06-03T15:35:58Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.thefru.org.uk/ FRU provides representation in employment and social security hearings. They only take cases from their referral agencies and cannot guarantee representation."

https://www.thefru.org.uk/

FRU provides representation in employment and social security hearings. They only take cases from their referral agencies and cannot guarantee representation.

LBT Global

2025-06-02T08:49:45Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.lbt.global/ LBT Global assists families of missing persons abroad, providing advice, support and liaison with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. They also support the families of the victims of serious crimes abroad, including murder or manslaughter."

https://www.lbt.global/

LBT Global assists families of missing persons abroad, providing advice, support and liaison with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. They also support the families of the victims of serious crimes abroad, including murder or manslaughter.

National Association For People Abused in Childhood

2025-05-27T17:52:59Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://napac.org.uk/ NAPAC supports the adult survivors of those abused in childhood, whether that abuse be physical, emotional, sexual or neglect. They have both a telephone and an email support line. See their website for details."

https://napac.org.uk/

NAPAC supports the adult survivors of those abused in childhood, whether that abuse be physical, emotional, sexual or neglect.

They have both a telephone and an email support line. See their website for details.

Women in Prison

2025-05-13T07:44:06Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://womeninprison.org.uk/ Women in Prison (WIP) is a national charity that delivers support for women affected by the criminal justice system in prisons, in the community and through our Women's Centres. They campaign to end the harm caused to women, their families and communities by imprisonment.."

https://womeninprison.org.uk/

Women in Prison (WIP) is a national charity that delivers support for women affected by the criminal justice system in prisons, in the community and through our Women's Centres. They campaign to end the harm caused to women, their families and communities by imprisonment..

Solace Women's Aid

2025-05-12T09:05:17Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.solacewomensaid.org/ Solace Women’s Aid offers free advice and support to women and children in London to build safe and strong lives. Futures free from male abuse and violence. Solace provides * advice and support, advocacy, counselling and education * rape crisis service for women, [https://www.solacewomensaid.org/trans-inclusive-services/ trans women] and girls over the age of 13 who suffer any form of sexual violence including child sexual abuse, rec..."

https://www.solacewomensaid.org/

Solace Women’s Aid offers free advice and support to women and children in London to build safe and strong lives. Futures free from male abuse and violence.

Solace provides

* advice and support, advocacy, counselling and education
* rape crisis service for women, [https://www.solacewomensaid.org/trans-inclusive-services/ trans women] and girls over the age of 13 who suffer any form of sexual violence including child sexual abuse, recent and non-recent rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, women involved in prostitution, trafficking and female genital mutilation.
* safe refuge and move on accommodation to hundreds of women and children made homeless through domestic or sexual abuse.
* therapeutic services
* training

Main Page

2025-04-30T08:30:20Z

W4MPeditor: Added a link to the page suggestion submission link

== Welcome to the w4mpedia ==
This website provides an index of useful resources for those working for MPs and other elected representatives in the UK.

It is based on material found at [https://w4mp.org/ w4mp.org] and the Parliamentary Intranet. In order to access material on the intranet you will need a [[Parliamentary login]].

If you are new in your role, there is some useful information on our [[New Joiners]] page

The [[UK Parliament Hotlines List]] is one of the most useful documents for staff.

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=== Other w4mp sites ===
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=== Guides ===
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See our [[Jobs]] section for more information.

=== About w4mp ===
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=== Categories (an emerging list...) ===
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[[:Category:Guides|Guides pages]]

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National Centre for Domestic Violence

2025-04-30T08:20:33Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.ncdv.org.uk/ The NCDV offers a free service to help victims of, or those threatened with domestic abuse or violence to obtain emergency injunctions. People can self-refer or be referred by third parties. Their website provides information, advice and legal support, and includes an advice line telephone number. They also offer training to emergency professionals, educational establishments and those working with potential victims."

https://www.ncdv.org.uk/

The NCDV offers a free service to help victims of, or those threatened with domestic abuse or violence to obtain emergency injunctions. People can self-refer or be referred by third parties.

Their website provides information, advice and legal support, and includes an advice line telephone number. They also offer training to emergency professionals, educational establishments and those working with potential victims.

UK Council For International Student Affairs

2025-04-09T13:33:23Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/ UKCISA is an independent, UK-based charity which supports both international students and the institutions that work with them, including educational institutions, educators and students' unions. They can give free, one-to-one advice on fees, visas and immigration (IAA Registered), working, finances, life in the UK and more. They also have useful articles on various topics."

https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/

UKCISA is an independent, UK-based charity which supports both international students and the institutions that work with them, including educational institutions, educators and students' unions.

They can give free, one-to-one advice on fees, visas and immigration (IAA Registered), working, finances, life in the UK and more. They also have useful articles on various topics.

Asylum Matters

2025-03-01T12:09:33Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://asylummatters.org/ Asylum Matters is a charity which works to improve the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum through social and political change. Their website says:<blockquote>''Asylum Matters was created to take forward the eight goals that were identified at the ‘Sanctuary Summit’ in 2014 – an unprecedented gathering of refugees, migrants, advocates and supporters from around the country who came together to set out a vision for a more welcomi..."

https://asylummatters.org/

Asylum Matters is a charity which works to improve the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum through social and political change.

Their website says:<blockquote>''Asylum Matters was created to take forward the eight goals that were identified at the ‘Sanctuary Summit’ in 2014 – an unprecedented gathering of refugees, migrants, advocates and supporters from around the country who came together to set out a vision for a more welcoming Britain. This vision became known as the ‘Birmingham Declaration’, which has since been endorsed by more than 320 organisations. The key principles and goals which underpin the Birmingham Declaration and which Asylum Matters is now working to progress include:''

* ''An end to destitution in the asylum system, by ensuring that all asylum seekers and refugees can meet their essential living needs while in the UK;''
* ''Permission to work for asylum seekers whose case has taken more than six months, or they have been refused and are temporarily unable to return home;''
* ''Free access to healthcare for all asylum seekers while they are in the UK;''
* ''Improved decision making, so protection is granted to all those who need it;''
* ''Improved access to good quality legal advice and representation;''
* ''An end to the indefinite detention of asylum seekers and migrants;''
* ''Asylum seekers to be welcomed & befriended on arrival, and offered free language tuition so they can fully participate and contribute to the local community;''
* ''All asylum seekers, refugees and migrants to be treated with dignity and respect.''
</blockquote>

Main Page

2025-02-26T11:40:46Z

W4MPeditor: /* Categories (an emerging list...) */

== Welcome to the w4mpedia ==
This website provides an index of useful resources for those working for MPs and other elected representatives in the UK.

It is based on material found at [https://w4mp.org/ w4mp.org] and the Parliamentary Intranet. In order to access material on the intranet you will need a [[Parliamentary login]].

If you are new in your role, there is some useful information on our [[New Joiners]] page

The [[UK Parliament Hotlines List]] is one of the most useful documents for staff.

=== Other w4mp sites ===
The '''main''' website at [https://w4mp.org/ w4mp.org]

'''Archived''' guides can be found on [https://archive.w4mp.org/ the w4mp archive]. They should not be relied on as expressions of current practice.

Our humourous '''alt.guides''' can be found on [http://alt.w4mp.org/ alt.w4mp.org], along with an archive of Hoby cartoons.

=== Guides ===
The main content of the site is a series of guides to good practice.

See our [[W4mp guides|Guides section]] for more information.

=== w4mpjobs ===
w4mpjobs is funded by the House of Commons to provide career development opportunities for those working for MPs and those who are looking for a job with an MP or in other areas of political activity.

The site can be found at [http://www.w4mpjobs.org www.w4mpjobs.org]

See our [[Jobs]] section for more information.

=== About w4mp ===
w4mp is funded by the House of Commons and managed through the Members' and Members' Staff Support Team. The editor is [[Bill Thompson]] and the Deputy Editor is Karen Lawrinson.

=== Categories (an emerging list...) ===
[[:Category:Hotlines|Hotlines pages]]

[[:Category:Guides|Guides pages]]

[[:Category:Jobs|Jobs pages]]

[[:Category:Training|Training pages]]

[[:Category:Shops |Shops pages]]

[[:Category:Recruitment|Recruitment pages]]

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Both Parents Matter

2024-12-27T19:12:00Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://bothparentsmatter.org.uk/ Both Parents Matter is a UK Charity, formerly known as 'Families Need Fathers', dedicated to helping children to maintain their contact with both parents, regardless of marital status or gender. They provide factsheets on domestic abuse, financial advice, children and the law, court orders and the family courts, amongst others. They also have a helpline and several support groups around the country and online. For a small fee, you ca..."

https://bothparentsmatter.org.uk/

Both Parents Matter is a UK Charity, formerly known as 'Families Need Fathers', dedicated to helping children to maintain their contact with both parents, regardless of marital status or gender.

They provide factsheets on domestic abuse, financial advice, children and the law, court orders and the family courts, amongst others.

They also have a helpline and several support groups around the country and online.

For a small fee, you can also gain access to their online forum.

Migrant Help

2024-12-11T18:13:19Z

W4MPeditor:

https://www.migranthelpuk.org/

Migrant Help is a charity which supports people affected by displacement and exploitation. Their core services include assistance with:

* Asylum Support
* Victims of Slavery and Human Trafficking Support
* Refugee Resettlement
* EU Settlement Scheme
* Hong Kong Welcome Programme
* Clear Voice Interpreting Services

They also have guidance translated into Arabic, Albanian, Amharic, Farsi, Mandarin, Pashto, Urdu, Tigrinya, Kurdish Sorani, Spanish and Indian Punjabi

We Are Survivors

2024-12-02T16:22:48Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.wearesurvivors.org.uk/ We Are Survivors, is a survivor-focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary individuals) survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across Greater Manchester providing to access quality assured support."

https://www.wearesurvivors.org.uk/

We Are Survivors, is a survivor-focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary individuals) survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across Greater Manchester providing to access quality assured support.

UK Parliament Hotlines List

2024-11-03T14:17:03Z

W4MPeditor: Removed category 'dogs'

The UK Parliament current hotlines list is a list of phone numbers and email addresses provided to give MPs (and their staff) direct access to a range of public and private organisations in order to allow them to act on behalf of constituents.

You must have a parliamentary network account to access the list.

You can access it [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp/hotline-numbers-for-mps-meps-msps-ams-and-their-staff/ via the w4mp website]

There is also a hotlines lines Scottish Parliament and, again, you must have the relevant network account in order to be able to access the list.

The hotlines list for the Senedd Cymru is password protected and authorised staff should call the Customer Relations Team on 0300 200 6481 for access.

'''These hotline numbers are for the use of MPs, MSPs, Members of the Senedd and their staff ONLY. DO NOT disclose these numbers to members of the public or to staff in other agencies or the facility may be withdrawn.'''

Whilst MPs have certain Parliamentary privileges in relation to the authority to act for their constituents, this is not always extended to Members of the Scottish Parliament, or Members of the Senedd, so they must obtain written consent from their constituents. In any case, it is good practice for all representatives, including Members of Parliament, to obtain written consent whenever possible, in order to prevent any potential delays.

The list is updated when there are changes and represents the latest information we have. If you spot any mistakes or know of any other useful hotline numbers please let us know, using the website’s Feedback Form.

We have been asked by one or two agencies to encourage MPs, MSs and their staff to be sure to use these hotline numbers and NOT the numbers available for the general public. Here’s what they say: “Some Members and their staff continue to use the public enquiry line which means we are not always able to give the prompt reply that both they and we would like to happen.”

==== IMPORTANT: Are you using the correct hotlines list? ====
Please don’t print out the whole list and keep it on your desk, as you risk using out-of-date information – as well as using up an enormous amount of paper! The list is updated frequently, sometimes several times a month, so please make sure you are using the most recent version If you bookmark it, you’ll always be using the correct one.

It is better to view the list online rather than download it, then you can be sure you are always using the correct version.

Our list of hotline numbers is located on the Parliamentary Intranet (not on W4MP website) where it can be seen only by people with a parliamentary network account. It is now listed as Hotlines for MPs under ‘H’ in the A-Z index on the intranet (click here). Click here for a direct link to the list.

It is also linked from the Constituency casework webpage on the parliamentary intranet and if you haven’t come across that very useful page do spend some time browsing through the excellent guides listed there. Here’s the link.

If you do not have access to the UK Parliamentary Intranet, please use our Feedback Form to request a copy of the hotlines list, ensuring that you tell us who you work for. The list is available to Scottish Parliament and Members of the Senedd via their own Intranet.
[[Category:Hotlines]]

Unseen

2024-11-03T14:15:16Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.unseenuk.org/ Unseen is a charity which provides safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. It also runs run the [https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/ UK Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline] and works with individuals, communities, business, governments, other charities and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good."

https://www.unseenuk.org/

Unseen is a charity which provides safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. It also runs run the [https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/ UK Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline] and works with individuals, communities, business, governments, other charities and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good.

Right to Remain

2024-11-03T12:13:29Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://righttoremain.org.uk/ Right to Remain is a charity which works with organisations and community groups across the UK to provide resources, information, training and assistance to people who are trying to establish their right to remain in the UK. They have an excellent '[https://righttoremain.org.uk/toolkit/ Right to Remain Toolkit]' which provides a wealth of information about the UK immigration and asylum system, enabling applicants to understand their righ..."

https://righttoremain.org.uk/

Right to Remain is a charity which works with organisations and community groups across the UK to provide resources, information, training and assistance to people who are trying to establish their right to remain in the UK.

They have an excellent '[https://righttoremain.org.uk/toolkit/ Right to Remain Toolkit]' which provides a wealth of information about the UK immigration and asylum system, enabling applicants to understand their rights and the processes involved in applying for the right to remain in the UK. Much of the information comes from people who have lived experience of the system, who can empathise with applicants whilst also guiding them through the process.

Rights of Women

2024-10-29T09:48:56Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/ Rights of Women is a charity which provides front line legal advice and support for women and girls in England and Wales who are experiencing any forms of violence. They have a telephone advice line, and a library of legal guides on their website relating to family law, criminal law, immigration and asylum law, and sexual harassment at work."

https://www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/

Rights of Women is a charity which provides front line legal advice and support for women and girls in England and Wales who are experiencing any forms of violence.

They have a telephone advice line, and a library of legal guides on their website relating to family law, criminal law, immigration and asylum law, and sexual harassment at work.

VoiceAbility

2024-10-18T08:49:30Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.voiceability.org/ VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of free advocacy and involvement services, supporting people to be heard in decisions about their health, care and wellbeing. Their website has an excellent description of what advocates do:<blockquote> * ''listen to what you think about what’s happening to you'' * ''help you say what you want and don’t want'' * ''help you understand information about your..."

https://www.voiceability.org/

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of free advocacy and involvement services, supporting people to be heard in decisions about their health, care and wellbeing.

Their website has an excellent description of what advocates do:<blockquote>
* ''listen to what you think about what’s happening to you''
* ''help you say what you want and don’t want''
* ''help you understand information about your situation''
* ''explain your options''
* ''plan with you about what to do next''
</blockquote>

Childcare Choices

2024-10-16T16:57:21Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ This is a government website to help you find out what childcare options are available to you and help to pay for it."

https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

This is a government website to help you find out what childcare options are available to you and help to pay for it.

Independent Age

2024-10-16T16:53:14Z

W4MPeditor:

https://www.independentage.org/

From their website:<blockquote>"Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.

"Our helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working directly with older people across the UK.

"We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.

"We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life."</blockquote>They offer information about:

* Support with the cost of living,
* Welfare benefits,
* Renting properties,
* Money (including debt, tax, pensions, equity release, paying for care, scams)
* Health and care
* Your home and housing
* Wellbeing
* Staying safe
* End of life
* Technology
* For family, friends and carers

Independent Age

2024-10-16T16:52:09Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.independentage.org/ From their website:<blockquote>"Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. "Our helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working directly with older people across the UK. "We use the knowledge and insight gained from our..."

https://www.independentage.org/

From their website:<blockquote>"Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.

"Our helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working directly with older people across the UK.

"We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.

"We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life."</blockquote>They offer information about:

* Support with the cost of living,
* Welfare benefits,
* Renting properties,
* Money
* Health and care
* Your home and housing
* Wellbeing
* Staying safe
* End of life
* Technology
* For family, friends and carers

Stop Loan Sharks

2024-10-16T16:46:08Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/ ''Description from Stop Loan Sharks website:''<blockquote>''"Stop Loan Sharks investigates and prosecutes illegal money lenders and provides support for borrowers in the UK.'' ''"If you have borrowed from a loan shark or are worried about someone else, we’re here to help and keep you safe.'' ''"Our specially trained staff will provide you with emotional and practical support that is tailored to your needs.'' ''"Call us 24/7 on 030..."

https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/

''Description from Stop Loan Sharks website:''<blockquote>''"Stop Loan Sharks investigates and prosecutes illegal money lenders and provides support for borrowers in the UK.''

''"If you have borrowed from a loan shark or are worried about someone else, we’re here to help and keep you safe.''

''"Our specially trained staff will provide you with emotional and practical support that is tailored to your needs.''

''"Call us 24/7 on 0300 555 2222 or start a Live Chat with us by clicking on the chat icon in the bottom right hand corner of the screen. This service is available 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. If you are deaf or hard of hearing we can provide a BSL interpreter and we have a number of BSL resources on our YouTube channel. "''</blockquote>

Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA)

2024-10-07T15:14:54Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.ipsea.org.uk/ IPSEA is a registered charity which provides free and independent legal advice and support to families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEND) in England. They also provide training and work on influencing policy at local and national levels."

https://www.ipsea.org.uk/

IPSEA is a registered charity which provides free and independent legal advice and support to families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEND) in England. They also provide training and work on influencing policy at local and national levels.

Education Advocacy

2024-10-07T14:23:47Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "[https://educationadvocacy.co.uk/ https://educationadvocacy.co.uk] Education Advocacy's website describes the service as: "A more affordable alternative to SEN solicitors. We are instructed by parents of children/young people with special educational needs to challenge local authority decisions and if necessary, prepare and serve appeals before SENDIST. We do all of the casework in-house and use our own staff to advocate before the Tribunal." They are specialist SEN A..."

[https://educationadvocacy.co.uk/ https://educationadvocacy.co.uk]

Education Advocacy's website describes the service as: "A more affordable alternative to SEN solicitors. We are instructed by parents of children/young people with special educational needs to challenge local authority decisions and if necessary, prepare and serve appeals before SENDIST. We do all of the casework in-house and use our own staff to advocate before the Tribunal."

They are specialist SEN Advocates who deal with a wide range of educational issues including

* Admissions
* Bullying
* Disability Discrimination
* Children Out of Education
* Parents at Risk of Prosecution
* EHCP Plans
* Post 16 Provision
* School Transport
* Exclusions.

They are not solicitors, barristers or legal executives; they accept cases from across England and Wales.

EntitledTo

2024-09-24T15:24:06Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.entitledto.co.uk/ EntitledTo is a benefits calculator for use by either individuals or organisations. It's aim is to simplify the way in which people can see what financial support they may be entitled to. It has easy and accessible tools to help to signpost people to the right support. It has an extensive A-Z Index for benefits, grants and other services: https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help-page-index"

https://www.entitledto.co.uk/

EntitledTo is a benefits calculator for use by either individuals or organisations. It's aim is to simplify the way in which people can see what financial support they may be entitled to. It has easy and accessible tools to help to signpost people to the right support.

It has an extensive A-Z Index for benefits, grants and other services: https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help-page-index

Money Wellness

2024-09-14T12:32:00Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.moneywellness.com/ Money Wellness is one of the largest providers of free debt advice in the United Kingdom. They offer individuals the choice to speak to a specialist adviser or use their online tools to help with problem debt and offer suitable debt solutions, as appropriate. Money Wellness is funded by the Money and Pensions Service, an arm’s-length body sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions."

https://www.moneywellness.com/

Money Wellness is one of the largest providers of free debt advice in the United Kingdom. They offer individuals the choice to speak to a specialist adviser or use their online tools to help with problem debt and offer suitable debt solutions, as appropriate. Money Wellness is funded by the Money and Pensions Service, an arm’s-length body sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions.

Rightsnet

2024-07-26T11:04:43Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.rightsnet.org.uk/ Rightsnet is committed to social justice. They support advisers by bringing together information on: * welfare benefits * debt * housing * employment * community care They have an adviser casework discussion forum which provides online peer-to-peer support, and list information on training and events. Please see here for a full list of what Rightsnet does: https://www.rightsnet.org.uk/about They also have a public website, Advicelocal,..."

https://www.rightsnet.org.uk/

Rightsnet is committed to social justice. They support advisers by bringing together information on:

* welfare benefits
* debt
* housing
* employment
* community care

They have an adviser casework discussion forum which provides online peer-to-peer support, and list information on training and events.

Please see here for a full list of what Rightsnet does: https://www.rightsnet.org.uk/about

They also have a public website, Advicelocal, which can be found here: https://advicelocal.uk/

'''If you work for an MP''', please also look at the House of Commons Library Page here for further information: https://commonslibrary.koha-ptfs.co.uk/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=218416

SafeLives

2024-07-23T12:17:27Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://safelives.org.uk/ SafeLives is a UK charity which works towards ending domestic abuse, working with many organisations across the UK. They offer training and support for professionals, carry out research and create policy documents. It is not a domestic abuse service."

https://safelives.org.uk/

SafeLives is a UK charity which works towards ending domestic abuse, working with many organisations across the UK. They offer training and support for professionals, carry out research and create policy documents. It is not a domestic abuse service.

SOAS Detainee Support

2024-07-18T20:57:08Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "http://www.soasdetaineesupport.co.uk/ Offers emotional and practical support for anyone held in UK immigration detention."

http://www.soasdetaineesupport.co.uk/

Offers emotional and practical support for anyone held in UK immigration detention.

Bail for Immigration Detainees

2024-07-18T20:56:00Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.biduk.org/ Provides free legal advice and representation to people held in UK immigration detention."

https://www.biduk.org/

Provides free legal advice and representation to people held in UK immigration detention.

Equality Advisory and Support Service

2024-07-17T10:54:26Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/ The Equality Advisory and Support Service support people who have been discriminated against based on a protected characteristic: * Age * Disability * Marriage and Civil Partnership * Pregnancy & Maternity * Race * Religion or Belief * Sex * Sexual Orientation * Gender Reassignment Their website says this: "The helpline advises and assists individuals on issues relating to equality and human rights, across England, Scotland an..."

https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/

The Equality Advisory and Support Service support people who have been discriminated against based on a protected characteristic:

* Age
* Disability
* Marriage and Civil Partnership
* Pregnancy & Maternity
* Race
* Religion or Belief
* Sex
* Sexual Orientation
* Gender Reassignment

Their website says this:

"The helpline advises and assists individuals on issues relating to equality and human rights, across England, Scotland and Wales. We can also accept referrals from organisations which, due to capacity or funding issues, are unable to provide 'in depth help and support' to local users of their services local users of their services."

Galop

2024-07-17T09:19:07Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://galop.org.uk/ Galop is an LGBT+ anti-abuse charity supporting LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence. This is what their website says: ''"Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. We specialise in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, so-called conversion therapies, and other forms of interpersonal abuse. W..."

Family Rights Group

2024-07-13T09:43:32Z

W4MPeditor: Added APPG link

https://frg.org.uk/

From their website:

''"Family Rights Group promotes policies and practices that keep children safe within their family and strengthen the family and community networks of those children who cannot live at home.''

''"We campaign for families to have their voice heard, be treated fairly and get help early to prevent problems escalating.''

''"We are a charity that advises parents, grandparents, relatives and friends about their rights and options when social workers or courts make decisions about their children’s welfare. We work with parents whose children are in need, at risk or are in the care system and with wider family members and friends who are raising children (known as kinship carers)."''

The Family Rights Group provides the secretariat for the [[APPG on Kinship Care.]]

APPG on Kinship Carers

2024-07-13T09:42:29Z

W4MPeditor: Created page with "https://frg.org.uk/policy-and-campaigns/kinship-care/appg-on-kinship-care/ From their website: "The APPG seeks to raise awareness of kinship care and to promote policy and practice which supports more children to live safely within their family and friends network, when they cannot live with their parents. The group also seeks to improve support for kinship carers and to amplify the voices and experiences of children in kinship care and their families.""

https://frg.org.uk/policy-and-campaigns/kinship-care/appg-on-kinship-care/

From their website:

"The APPG seeks to raise awareness of kinship care and to promote policy and practice which supports more children to live safely within their family and friends network, when they cannot live with their parents. The group also seeks to improve support for kinship carers and to amplify the voices and experiences of children in kinship care and their families."

Main Page

2024-06-16T14:29:21Z

W4MPeditor: /* About w4mp */

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