Resources for Parents and Carers

• NHS
  Where to get urgent help for mental health

• Shout - For support in a crisis
  Shout provides free, confidential support, 24/7 via text, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere

• Young Minds- supporting parents help finder
  Advice for different issues you may be experiencing with your child.

• Young Minds - Coronavirus and mental health
  Tips, advice and guidance on where you can get support for your mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

• NHS - Every Mind Matters
  NHS website with information on looking after your mental health

• NHS - MindEd for Families
  MindEd is a free learning resource about the mental health of children, young people and older adults.

• Parental Controls Information
  Guide to help parents set up the right controls and privacy settings on the networks, gadgets, apps, and sites they use to give children a safer online experience

• Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families

• Emotional well-being support
  Tackling Loneliness in Young People

• Supporting a child who has mental health problems and/or suicidal thoughts

• What parents can do about self-harm

• Helping children deal with separation and divorce

• Advice on talking to children about drugs and alcohol

Resources for Children & Young People

• Childline - Call 0800 1111
  Childline is free service provided by NSPCC for children and young people to contact for confidential support

• The Mix - Essential support for under 25's
  The Mix is a free, confidential support service for young people - from mental health to money challenges

• Rise Above
  Rise above is a digital resource developed to address health challenges, including COVID-19, in a way that resonates with young people. It offers a digital hub providing young people with a safe and inspiring space where they can learn how to deal with the issues that matter to them and build their resilience and confidence

• Looking After your Feelings and your Body

• Public Health England Booklet - An easy-read guide to looking after your feelings and your body

Health Services

Please follow the links below for current information regarding different health services and for further guidance on health. 

• NHS - Change for Life Programme
  Guidance on easy ways to eat well and move more

• General Pharmaceutical Council
  Search for a pharmacy using the easy use pharmacy register

• NHS - Eating Disorders Information
  Find local eating disorder support services by using the easy use location register

• BEAT - Eating Disorders and Coronavirus Information
  Guidance and advice to support eating disorders

• Sleep advice

• Health Protection in Schools and Other Childcare Facilities

• Infection Control - Exclusion Table

Bereavement Support 

Please follow the links below for links to Bereavement support services.

• Childhood Bereavement Network
  Guidance and support for bereaved children and young people