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United Kingdom

 

Important Topics

 

 

 

 

 

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Work-Family Organizations and Government Agencies in the U.K.

 

 

 

Increased awareness of work-family issues has led to an EXPLOSION of work and family organizations. The agencies serve to further increase awareness and this positive cycle continues.

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DirectGov (www.direct.gov.uk)

       Use this link for further inquiries

Department for Work and Pensions (www.dwp.gov.uk)

          Use this link for further inquiries

Childcare Link (www.childcarelink.gov.uk)

  • Information divided by region
  • Useful links available addressing issues ranging from children with disabilities to bullying
  • Toll free number to contact the agency on the homepage
  • Can link to chat forum with experts and other parents

SureStart (www.surestart.gov.uk)

  • Assistance for parents and their children sixteen and under with disabilities
  • Helpful information on normative development through age three
  • Provides assistance with finding quality childcare
  • Informs parents on current research
  • http://www.surestart.gov.uk/aboutsurestart/help/contacts/

          Use this link for further inquiries

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References

Childcare Link

www.childcarelink.gov.uk

For national and local childcare information

Department for Work and Pensions

www.dwp.gov.uk

Works to end poverty in all its forms

DirectGov

www.direct.gov.uk

Public services all in one place

SureStart

www.surestart.gov.uk

The government program to deliver the best start in life for every child

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