Bringing up children is a lot of fun but can also have its challenges, when receiving some advice would be helpful. We hope these pages will provide you with information that you will find useful.
Surrey- Surrey Early Support Service for young children with disabilities | Surrey Local Offer
Buckighamshire- How to make an early help referral | Family Information Service
Hampshire- Family help services in Hampshire | Children and Families | Hampshire County Council
Are you a parent, grandparent or carer and live in the Frimley Health and Care area covering East Berkshire, Surrey Heath and North East Hampshire and Farnham (that includes Ascot, Bracknell, Windsor and Maidenhead, Slough and North East Hampshire and Farnham)?
We are offering you 24/7 free access to NHS-backed, online parenting courses and guides which include top tips from childcare, education and NHS health experts. Topics include:
Sign up for free by following these easy steps:
Apply access code ACORN if you live in Surrey
If you are planning a family, having your first or even your fourth child, the Frimley Maternity website holds a wealth of information to support you and your partner throughout this whole journey and through the years of parenting. Visit the link below to find out more
www.frimleyhealthandcare.org.uk/maternity
Ukrainian Support Helpline:
Help for anyone fleeing the war in Ukraine | Barnardo's (barnardos.org.uk)
Barnardos Asylum seekers helpline:
Boloh - the Black and Asian family Helpline | BAME Helpline (barnardos.org.uk)
New to the Uk navigating healthcare:
New to the United Kingdom :: Frimley HealthierTogether (frimley-healthiertogether.nhs.uk)
Home Start- s a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children 5 and under through their challenging times. No judgement, it is just compassionate, confidential help and expert support.’ Visit the website below to get in contact with your local area team.
Social Prescribing
Social prescribing is about giving you access to activities, social groups, services, and advice based on your needs and interests.
The aim is to improve your sense of wellbeing, which in turn can often have a positive impact on your health. It doesn’t replace the medical role your GP plays but is an addition to the service they provide.
Our Social Prescribing service is available to anyone over 18, including the parents and carers of children and young people and includes:
Lifeskills ( Virtual Group Sessions)
LifeSkills is about giving you the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed in work, and life. We will be putting on a series of FREE online workshops aimed at supporting you to reach your goals, focus on your individual strengths and needs, and feel empowered!
Topics can include:
You can self-refer by emailing - frimleyicb.socialprescribingfamilyaction@nhs.net or speaking to your GP to make a referral .
Buckinghamshire Family information Service Click here
Berkshire
Bracknell forest Children and family services
Slough: Children, young people and families – Slough Borough Council
Windsor and Maidenhead: Children and families | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Surrey County Council family information service
Jigsaw helps local families in financial need by providing good quality, pre-owned clothing, toys, and equipment for children aged 0-5, through the generous donations of the local community.
If you're looking for ideas for fun, stimulating activities with your pre-school child, check out Hungry Little Minds for a range of ideas for youngsters, from newborns to the age of five
Supporting a young person’s mental health can often feel daunting but there is support out there for them and you.
We have created a mental health resource page where you can find all the local support available in your area including counselling and helplines available in one place. Link to our mental health resource page.
Please do also look at our mental health section for condition specific advice and emotional wellbeing during covid click here
Visit our Young People’s sections are filled with advice and local resources for:
Sexual health and contraception
Drug, alcohol and smoking services and help
School difficulties including bullying and exam pressure
Gender identity and sexuality
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, remember you are NOT alone and help is available here
For advice on other issues that may be affecting you and/or other members of your household, see our Home/Community Support page.
