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Well-being - Parent & Carer Support

In today's busy and challenging world it is important to care for ourselves and each other. In this section you willl  find some useful activities, weblinks and resources which promote well-being and  can provide support with difficult situations and issues. There are also lots of useful leaflets posted on our Family Support Board at the School Gate. Please contact a member of the Senior Leadership or Pastoral Team if you would like any further information or need support for your family. For family information on Special educational needs and disabilities - please visit the Inclusion page of our website.

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Early Help services to support parents at home: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/social-care-and-health-information-for-professionals/children/early-help/early-help-services/

If you have safeguarding concerns about a children or adult please contact MASH - the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub using the following link: https://www.westsussexscp.org.uk/professionals/working-together/making-a-referral

NSPCC: the NSPCC also has a wealth of resources to support parents in keeping their children safe and dealing with difficult issues. Please visit: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/

Help from your School Nurse: ChatHealth Messaging Service (NHS): As a parent of child aged between 5-19 years old you may be worried about your child’s health and wellbeing and be unsure about how to get the help you need.  Our school nurses are still there to help – you can text them for confidential advice and support on a wide range of issues.  Parent/carers of a child aged 5-19 can send a text to:  07480 635424 They can help with all kinds of things like:

  • Behaviour
  • Continence
  • Emotional health
  • Self-harm
  • Bullying
  • Minor accidents and illnesses

Your ChatHealth messaging service is run by the Healthy Child Programme 5-19 School Nursing Service and is available from 9am to 4.30pm Monday – Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). They aim to reply to you within one working day and you should get an immediate bounce-back to confirm they have received your text. Texts will not be seen outside of normal working hours. If you need help before you hear back from them, contact you GP, NHS 111 or dial 999 if it is an emergency.

Foodbank information: https://bhfood.org.uk/directory/shoreham-food-bank/

Mental Health Support

 

General Advice: Taking care of your mind as well as your body has never been more important. The Every Mind Matters website from the NHS has guidance, tips and advice on looking after your mental health and wellbeing.

Support for those suffering from Domestic Abuse: https://www.safeinsussex.co.uk/

Support and Activities for Dads and their children (to prevent social isolation): https://www.dadlasoul.com/ 

Support with Bereavement: Some subjects can be really difficult to talk about with children. Winston’s Wish provide excellent advice on a range of difficult issues eg:

  • Telling children when someone is seriously ill
  • Supporting families with bereavement

Please visit: https://winstonswish.org/

NSPCC: the NSPCC also has a wealth of resources to support parents in keeping their children safe and dealing with difficult issues. Please visit: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/

Some Useful Links for Family Activities

Local advice and support (including support for those over 70yrs old)

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