You will find specific helplines in the topic pages however we have listed some additional helplines below.
EAC Wellbeing Support Directory
East Ayrshire money matters website
CPAG Scot factsheet Financial help Jan-2021
Fire safety – Carers Guide Fire Safety leaflet
Wellbeing Support Directory Leaflet
Contact – For families with disabled children 0808 808 3555
Offers information, advice and support to parents and carers of children with any special need or disability.
Lone Parent Helpline 0808 801 0323
Lone Parent email service – For any single parent needing information or advice, including personalised benefit calculations, information about returning to work and childcare, factsheets and local sources of help. Open: Mon to Fri 9.30am-4.00pm (free from a landline, mobile charges vary)
Families Outside
Support for prisoners’ families
0800 254 0088 (free from a landline, mobile charges vary)
Text service available 60777 text FAMOUT then your message
Email Families Outside at: support@familiesoutside.org.uk
When a partner or relative goes to prison, it can be a very difficult time. The Families Outside Support & Information helpline is the only Scottish-based helpline that helps and supports families who have any questions or concerns, linking them directly to locally-based services.
Working Families
0300 012 0312 (free for landlines and mobiles)
Helps working parents and carers find information about employment rights, benefits, parental leave and maternity discrimination.