Useful Information for Parents / Carers
Where to find help when school is closed...
Samaritans – 0116 123 007 (free confidential 24hr helpline)
SHOUT – free text service 85258
Childline – 08001111 (free helpline for children and young people in danger)
Parent Chat Health – 07520 615387/07520 615382 (Mon-Fri, confidential text messaging service for advice from public health nurses)
Young Person Chat Health – 07520 615387 (Mon-Fri confidential text service for 11-19 year olds)
Young Minds – 0808 8025544 or www.youngminds.org.uk (Mon-Fri 9.30-4pm)
Kooth – Visit www.kooth.com to register. Age 11-25
Papyrus (hopeline UK) – 0800 0684141 or text 078600 39967 pat@papyrus-uk.org (9am- midnight)
CAMHS - Resources for support with Mental Health and Well-being
Support for Parents/Carers
A free online course developed by psychologists to help parents to support anxious thoughts around the return to school.
https://solihullapproachparenting.com/online-courses-leicestershire - FREE Online courses for residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. These courses are designed to help you understand your child’s feelings, as well as focus on your own feelings as you go through life as a family. You will also learn to understand the changes in your child’s development and how to make the most out of each relationship.
https://www.annafreud.org/parents-and-carers/ - The Anna Freud charity works in the area of mental health and has advice for parents and carers.
Support for Households
Household Support Fund
The Household Support Fund continues to be available to support those households most in need.
Support can be accessed here: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-community/benefits-and-other-support/household-support-fund/
Severn Trent Priority Services Register and Big Difference Scheme
Please find below links to the Severn Trent support schemes available:
https://www.stwater.co.uk/helping-you
https://www.stwater.co.uk/your-service
Other Support Links
Uniform Direct - Uniform Suppliers
Free School Meals – Details of how to claim free school meals.
Leicester City Council – Education and Learning Department. Useful information on City schools, free school dinners, child care and libraries.
Got A Teenager – Advice and guidance to support parents with their teenagers.
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