Contents of the book "A PARENTS GUIDE TO PLYMOUTH 2004 - 2005"

Chapter 1:  Where to buy or borrow children's things

Shopping in Plymouth

Baby equipment, toys, crafts and hobbies
Bicycle sales and repair
Books
Car safety equipment
Children's clothes
Maternity wear
Children's shoes
Specialist shopping
Second hand goods

Hire agencies

Children's parties

Breastfeeding facilities in the city centre

Public conveniences in the city centre

Consumer advice

Chapter 2:  Out and about with the family

Walks and visits in Plymouth

Plymouth Hoe
Plymouth city centre
Attractions outside the city centre

Tourist attractions in Devon

Tourist attractions in Cornwall

Beaches

Parks and playgrounds

Pubs and restaurants which welcome children

Cinemas and theatres

Transport facilities in and around Plymouth

Nature reserves and the country code

Chapter 3:  Education, day care and leisure

Childcare provision and support

All Children First
Plymouth Local Information System for Parenting
The Beckly Centre
Nursery provision
Childminders
Home childcare
Pre-school/Playgroups
Out of school services
Creches
Parent and toddler groups
Babysitters

Plymouth schools

Special educational needs

Holiday clubs and playschemes

Leisure activities

Books and storytelling
Churches
Dancing
Music
Nature
Phab club
Theatrical groups
Uniformed youth organisations
Youth activities and information

Sports

Plymcard
Sports centres
Swimming pools

Libraries and resource centres

Toy libraries

Chapter 4:  Family support organisations including health and welfare services

Advice and information services

Child support agency
Citizens' advice
Connexions Devon and Cornwall
Devon Law Centre
Disability Information and Advice Centre
Frank (Drugs and Alcohol helpline)
Naval Personal and Family Service
NSPCC
Plymouth Family Information Service
Plymouth City Council Access Consultants
Plymouth & District Racial Equality Council
Plymouth Guild of Voluntary Service
Plymouth Primary Behaviour Support Team
Parent Teacher Association for Plymouth, Torbay and Devon
Samaritans
Youth Enquiry Service

Neighbourhood projects

Sure Start

Royal Naval community centres

Youth work managers

Adult education

Family benefits and rights

Family support (including fostering and adoption)

Health services:

General
Dentists
Family doctors
Prescriptions
NHS glasses
Health visitors
Child health clinics
Immunisation
Genetic counselling
Paediatric podiatry service
Plymouth Natural Health and Healing Centre
Speech and language therapy service
Family planning and sexual health advisory service
Patient advice and liaison services
Smoking advice service
Hospital and health facilities for children
Maternity support
Parent education classes
Breastfeeding support
Advice on reducing the risk of cot death
Pregnancy testing

Relationship guidance