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Are you a parent, kinship carer relative or friend of a child who is involved with, or who needs the help of, children’s services in England? We can help you understand processes and options when social workers or courts are making decisions about your child’s welfare.

Our advice service is free, independent and confidential.

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To speak to an adviser, please call our free and confidential advice line 0808 801 0366 (Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3pm, excluding Bank Holidays). Or you can ask us a question via email using our advice enquiry form.

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Our get help and advice section has template letters, advice sheets and resources about legal and social care processes. On Monday and Thursday afternoons, you can use our webchat service to chat online to an adviser.

 

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Great North Run 2026

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The UK’s most popular half marathon – the Great North Run – is back in September 2026

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Broadcast live on the BBC, the Great North Run 2026 will see 60,000 runners take on this half marathon challenge. They’ve already welcomed over a million runners across the finish line – now it’s your turn!

Would you like to join team Family Rights Group and raise money to support our work?

To secure one of our places for the Great North Run 2026, we’re asking for £60 and that you aim to raise a further £300 in fundraising. You will receive a Family Rights Group t-shirt or running vest, we’ll help you set up an on-line fundraising page and you’ll take part in a fabulous run in aid of an excellent cause.

Sign up here:

Join our Great North Run team by contacting Jordan Hall: jhall@frg.org.uk

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Our funding means we can currently only help 4 in 10 people

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