Useful Organisations
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Ealing Children's Information Service
Childcare-related information and advice for families and children from 0–19 years.
Hounslow Children's Information Service
LOCAL PARENTING ORGANISATIONS
National Childcare Trust, Ealing branch
Parents of Ealing Self-Help Training Scheme
An Ealing based support group for families with children with special needs and disabilities under the age of 5.
A primary activity is the play session run at Heller House twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays), where they have volunteers on hand to play with the children whilst parents can have a break (if they want to) just to have a coffee in peace or talk to their qualified staff and visiting therapists and speakers about any issues they face or need support with
CHILDCARE ADVICE SITES
Daycare Trust
Charity promoting high quality affordable childcare for all.
4Children
Charity dedicated to creating opportunities and building futures for all children.
LOCAL WEBSITES
Netmums
Local network for mums with a wealth of information and advice on being a mum or dad in your home town.
Ealing Today
Leisure activities for children in the local area.
What's On 4 Little Ones?
Listings of activities and events for children, nationally and in the London area.
WORK AND MONEY
Inland Revenue
Information on working and child tax credits.
Department of Work and Pensions
Information on benefits including childcare vouchers
Jobs4mothers
Online jobs classifieds and a resource centre specifically for mothers returning to work seeking flexible part-time work following a career break.
Working Mums
Information for working mothers.
UK Benefits Guide
A list of benefits and their requirements.