Parentline Plus is a national charity which works for and with parents. It understands that family life can be complicated and its volunteers provide help and support to anyone caring for children.

Parentplus Helpline

The free, confidential helpline number 0808 800 2222 is available 24/7 every day of the year. It is staffed by trained volunteers all of whom have parenting experience and they can advise on a range of issues for example:

  • Children's behaviour

  • Separation, divorce and setting up a new family

  • Exclusion, bullying and schoolwork

  • Truancy, special needs, learning difficulties

  • Conflict with/between adults

  • Depression or suicidal feelings

  • Anxiety, bereavement and stress

For more topics and guidance on other issues access the Parentline Plus website at www.parentlineplus.org.uk 

Date of last review: 21 June 2010