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ACAS provides free and impartial information and advice on workplace rights, employment law, and support for parents of premature or sick babies.

Baby Basics is a volunteer-led project that supports new mothers and families struggling with the cost and practical needs of caring for a new baby.

Citizens Advice provides free, independent, and confidential advice on issues such as benefits, employment, and debt for people living in England and Wales. 

Citizen’s Advice Scotland provides free, independent advice on benefits, employment, and debt for people living in Scotland.

Gov.uk provides information on government services, including registering a birth, tax benefits, employment, and tax credits.

Mygov.scot provides information about government services in Scotland, including registering a birth, tax benefits, employment, and tax credits.

Family Actionprovides practical, emotional, and financial support to families experiencing poverty, disadvantage, or isolation.

Family Fundoffers grants for families raising a disabled or seriously ill child. 

Little Village HQlists baby banks across the UK and runs services in London. Baby banks provide clothes, toys, and equipment for babies and young children.

National Debtline offers free, confidential, and independent advice about debt. Call 0808 808 4000.

Ronald McDonald House provides free accommodation near hospitals for families with a child receiving treatment. 

Shelter provides advice and information on housing and housing benefits.

Shelter Scotland provides advice and support on housing issues for people in Scotland.

The Sick Children's Trustprovides free, comfortable accommodation for families with a seriously ill child in hospital.

Stepchange offers free, expert debt advice and support.

Trussell Trust supports a network of food banks across the UK and provides emergency food and support for people facing hardship.

Turn2Ushelps people facing financial hardship access benefits, grants, and other support.

Young Patients Family Fund helps cover travel and food costs for parents, carers, and siblings of children receiving hospital care in Scotland.