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How to use Tax-Free Childcare

For every £8 you pay in, the government will automatically add £2, up to the value of £2,000 per child per year (or £4,000 for disabled children)

Check you're eligible

Find out more about eligibility on www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare

You can't use Tax-Free Childcare together with:

Tax Credits

Universal Credit

Childcare Vouchers

Select your childcare provider(s)

Your childcare provider(s) must sign up to receive Tax-Free Childcare payments.

Pay money into your childcare account

You can deposit money into your childcare account using a debit card, but it's quicker by standing order or bank transfer. We'll add the government top up automatically and you can use this money when it shows as 'available'.

Pay your childcare provider(s)

Use the money in your childcare account, including the government top up, to make one off or regular payments to your childcare provider(s).

Reconfirm

To continue getting the government top-up, you'll need to confirm your details are up to date every 3 months. We'll send a reminder when you need to do this.

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For every £8 you pay in, the government will automatically add £2, up to the value of £2,000 per child per year (or £4,000 for disabled children) Find out more about eligibility on www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare You can't use Tax-Free Childcare together with: Tax Credits Universal Credit Childcare Vouchers Your childcare provider(s) must sign up to receive Tax-Free Childcare payments.

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Broughton Road Community Centre. 408 likes · 7 talking about this · 18 were here. The Broughton Road Community Centre in Skipton is managed by a board of trustees on behalf of the community. The...

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We are a relatively new WI, having been set up in 2009, and are a friendly, relaxed group, covering a wide range of ages, but all young at heart.

We meet at Oddfellows House, Three Links, Rectory Lane in Skipton on the first Wednesday of every month at 7.30 p.m.

If you want to join us now or in the future, please contact us using the details on the Contacts page.

Visitors and new members are always welcome.

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We are a relatively new WI, having been set up in 2009, and are a friendly, relaxed group, covering a wide range of ages, but all young at heart. We meet at Oddfellows House, Three Links, Rectory Lane in Skipton on the first Wednesday of every month at 7.30 p.m.

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There are a number of ways to contact us for advice:

Online

Please visit https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ for online advice 24/7

By phone

0808 278 7900 - Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm

In person

Click on the location for full details of how to contact us
Citizens Advice Harrogate Citizens Advice Skipton Citizens Advice Ripon (North House GP Surgery)Citizens Advice Settle (Outreach) Citizens Advice Masham (Outreach)Citizens Advice Pateley Bridge (Outreach)

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There are a number of ways to contact us for advice: Online Please visit https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ for online advice 24/7 By phone 0808 278 7900 - Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm In person Click on the location for full details of how to contact us Citizens Advice Harrogate Citizens Advice Skipton Citizens Advice Ripon (North House GP Surgery) Citizens Advice Settle (Outreach) Citizens Advice Masham (Outreach) Citizens Advice Pateley Bridge (Outreach)

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MoneyHelper joins up money and pensions guidance to make it quicker and easier to find the right help. MoneyHelper brings together the support and services of three government-backed financial guidance providers: the Money Advice Service, the Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise.

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Feeling low or anxious is a normal response when you've lost your job, been made redundant, or you're struggling with debt.
You may be feeling, behaving or thinking in ways that are unfamiliar. But that does not necessarily mean you've got depression or an anxiety disorder.

How to survive financial stress

Stay active

Keep seeing your friends, keep your CV up to date, and try to keep paying the bills. If you have more time because you're not at work, do some form of exercise - physical activity can improve your mood if you're feeling low.

Get advice

If you're going into debt, get advice on how to prioritise your debts. When people feel anxious, they sometimes avoid talking to others. Some people can lose their confidence about driving or travelling. If this starts to happen, facing these situations will generally make them easier.

Do not drink too much alcohol

For some people with money worries, alcohol can become a problem. You may drink more than usual as a way of dealing with your emotions or just to fill in time. But alcohol will not help you deal with your problems and could add to your stress.
Get tips on how to cut down on alcohol
Do not give up your daily routine

Get up at your normal time and stick to your usual routine. If you lose your routine, it can affect your eating - you may stop cooking, miss breakfast because you're still in bed, or eat snacks instead of having proper meals.
Find out how to eat a balanced diet

More help for money problems

GOV.UK has information about a range of work and money-related issues including:

Finding a new job

GOV.UK also has a lot of information and advice if you're looking for work, including tips on writing a CV, planning your job hunt and applying for jobs online.

Coping with debt

Citizens Advice is a good place to get information about benefits, how to deal with debt, what you're entitled to if you're made redundant and who to speak to if you're at risk of losing your home.

Other organisations offering helpful advice online include:

Mental health and money

The charity Mind has a money and mental health section on its website, which includes advice on how to manage debt.

Mental Health & Money Advice offers information and advice for anyone struggling with money because of mental illness, or whose financial situation is affecting their mental health.

When you should get medical help

Most people who experience emotional distress find that after a few days or weeks they're able to tackle challenges, such as finding a new job.

See a GP if you're still feeling worried, anxious or low after a few weeks. If you think it will help, the GP can advise you about talking therapy services in your area.
You can also refer yourself directly to an NHS talking therapies service
Get help immediately if you cannot cope, if life is becoming very difficult or if you feel it is not worth living.

See a GP, call NHS 111 or contact a helpline such as Samaritans (call free on 116 123) for confidential, non-judgemental emotional support.
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Skipton Step into Action is delighted to be able to offer a Befriending Service. This builds upon our current services and reflects the relationships our volunteers have established in our community. This service is person-centred and includes:

Befriending in the home
Walk & Talk
Accompanying people to appointments and activities
Doorstep chats
Friendly phone calls
Step Into Action Wellbeing Hub & Café

We continue to offer one to one support with signposting to local, specialist services.

All volunteers providing these services have appropriate training, checks and will be wearing an ID badge.

If you would like to take advantage of this service, please call: 01756 802 098 (Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 1:00pm)

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If you need a referral to the 'Skipton Food Bank', we can do this for you. Please just contact Ayesha, Alison or Michael (admin@broughamstreet.n-yorks.sch.uk)

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St Andrew's Church, Skipton, BD23 2JE

Christmas & New Year's week opening hours:

Mon 26th closed; Wed 28th closed; Mon 2nd Jan closed

We are open on Friday 30th December between 10-12 for parcel collections

We are open as normal from 4th Jan 2023

Wednesday 14/12/2022

Thank you so much for all your Chirstmas donations, we have been able to give out 400 Christmas parcels to households in Craven. This is due to so many people's generosity.

Currently our stocks are looking good we need:

Tinned Rice pudding

Together, we are able to provide much needed support to many households in Craven.

If you are dropping off dontations directly to us we are open 9.30-12am Mon, Weds and Fri. If those times aren't convenient we may be able to facilitate a different time if you call us or you can use one of our Donation points .

If you need a parcel for yourself or you want to refer someone please call us first 07856 080194

Where you can drop off your food in your local area

Read more...

How to support us financially and how you can help

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St Andrew's Church, Skipton, BD23 2JE Christmas & New Year's week opening hours: Mon 26th closed; Wed 28th closed; Mon 2nd Jan closed We are open on Friday 30th December between 10-12 for parcel collections We are open as normal from 4th Jan 2023 Wednesday 14/12/2022 Thank you so much for all your Chirstmas donations, we have been able to give out 400 Christmas parcels to households in Craven.

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Please note, we do not work directly with individuals or families. If you are in need of help, please speak to a support agency such as a health visitor, family support worker, school or social worker.

Our service is free of charge and there are no assessment criteria, but items need to be collected from our unit in Utley, Keighley by the referrer or colleague.

Ready to make a referral? Click the button to find out how.

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Skipton Mens Shed, Skipton. 349 likes. Skipton Men’s Shed is for guys to make new friends, learn a skill, design and make something useful, respect and support each other and, importantly, to put the...

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Welcome to Craven Museum

See the amazing First Folio of Shakespeare's plays, printed in 1623. Marvel at the skill and beauty of rare items from prehistoric and Roman times. Explore the limestone caves of Craven. Find out what it was really like to live in Skipton at the time of Queen Victoria. Enjoy our display of furniture by master craftsman Robert Thompson - the Mouseman. The words of Craven people are woven throughout, bringing to life the stories and treasures on display. The museum is suitable for all ages. Come and see what you can discover for yourself!

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Hidden behind one of Britain's most popular medieval castles, the Woodland Trust's Skipton Castle Woods is a rare ancient woodland habitat straight off the high street.

With a fascinating history that dates back a thousand years, stunning seasonal displays, amazing wildlife and central location, Skipton Castle Woods is a must-visit if you're in the area.

One of the Woodland Trust's most unique sites, there's lots for nature-lovers and families to see and do, so step off the high street, feel the earth under your boots and come explore.

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Hidden behind one of Britain's most popular medieval castles, the Woodland Trust's Skipton Castle Woods is a rare ancient woodland habitat straight off the high street. With a fascinating history that dates back a thousand years, stunning seasonal displays, amazing wildlife and central location, Skipton Castle Woods is a must-visit if you're in the area.

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Looking for a perfect place to picnic, relax, exercise and more?

1. Tick the boxes of whichever free guide(s) you'd like to receive

2. Fill out the form below to get an email with your choices

3. Download them at your convenience

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About

Cliffe Castle was originally the home of Victorian millionaire and textile manufacturer, Henry Isaac Butterfield. Completed in the 1880s the building was funded by the Butterfield family's industrial empire which included wool textile mills and a shipping business that took British goods to Europe, America and China.

The completed house was a showpiece of international art and French decoration. It was the scene of many glittering social events. Butterfield family connections included the Roosevelt's of America and members of the court of Napoleon III.

In the 1950s the Castle was bought by Sir Bracewell Smith, a local man who became Lord Mayor of London. Sir Bracewell used architect Sir Albert Richardson to turn Cliffe Castle's gardens into a grand public park and remodelled the Castle to be a free museum for the people of the district.

In recent years Cliffe Castle has undergone a major restoration. Visitors can see sparkling Victorian rooms and furniture, paintings, and decorative art. Special galleries deal with natural history, archaeology and social history, all of which can be seen on your visit along with the internationally important display of stained glass by Morris and Co. The Castle also hosts changing exhibitions from our collections and the community. Family areas ensure that there is something for all ages.

View AccessAble's Access Guide to find out about this venue's accessibility. The guide contains detailed, accurate information which has been put together following a visit to the venue by one of AccessAble's trained surveyors (link opens in a new window).

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Cliffe Castle was originally the home of Victorian millionaire and textile manufacturer, Henry Isaac Butterfield. Completed in the 1880s the building was funded by the Butterfield family's industrial empire which included wool textile mills and a shipping business that took British goods to Europe, America and China.

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Aireville Park is a large open space with sporting facilities and play areas in the heart of Skipton.

It dates back to the 1830s when it was created by Henry Allcock as part of the Aireville Estate. Upon his death, wealthy Skipton mill owners, the Dewhurst family, purchased the estate and Aireville Hall.

Aireville Park is home of the annual Skipton Triathlon, the largest pool-based triathlon in Yorkshire and Humberside. It also is the venue for the weekly Skipton parkrun every Saturday morning at 9am.

Aireville Park is available for organisations to book open air outdoor events. For an informal discussion contact Craven Leisure on 01756 792805 or email cravenleisure@cravendc.gov.uk.

Facilities

The park boasts:

Children's play areas

Wheel park for BMX, skateboards and rollerblades

Pump track for bicycles

Raven Tree Top High Ropes Course

Multi Use Games Area, offering football, tennis, netball and basketball

Revive café - for hot and cold drinks, ice creams, snacks and meals

14-hole Pitch and Putt course

New Park Masterplan 2020-2025

Help us shape the future of Aireville Park to meet everyone's needs.

Aireville Park has been improved considerably over the last five years with new facilities including the fabulous new playground, skate park and pump track. Craven District Council is working with Friends of Aireville Park and other park groups to develop a new plan to further improve this much-loved local green space.

New Play Area

In January 2019 a brand-new children's playground opened - with an exciting range of play equipment including climbing frames, slides, swings, tunnels, a spinning swing, a den-building area, a sand-pit, musical instruments and a willow dome and tunnel.

Craven District Council has worked in partnership with the Friends of Aireville Park to improve the park's facilities including the new play are so far funds raised for the project now total over £200,000.

Supporters of New Play Area and Park

Thanks to the many local businesses, donors and sponsors who have helped to fund the new play area which are all listed below:

Yorventure

Craven Trust

The Coulthurst Trust

Tarn Moor Trust

Skipton BID

Grandmaster

Skipton Mechanics' Institute

Police and Crime Commissioner Fund

Tesco Bags for Help

Leeds Building Society Community Reward Scheme

Walk For Jodie, set up in memory of Jodie Willsher,

Holt Doctors Ltd, J N Bentley, Mewies Solicitors, Peter Watson Ltd and Skipton Self Drive Hire, Keelham Farm Shop, RKB Electrical Ltd, and Walker Foster Solicitors, Skipton Craven Rotary Club and Skipton Rotary Club

Skipton Ukulele Club

Local councillors; Chris Harbron, Andy Solloway and John Dawson via their Ward Member Grant.

Get Involved - Friends of Aireville Park

Community group Friends of Aireville Park give a local voice to the park. We worked with the group to develop a master plan of improvements for the park (this included the new play area, pump track and skate park) and they have been instrumental in fundraising to deliver the plan.

The group organise regular litter picks and events and are very welcome to anyone who would like to get involved. More information can be found on the Friends of Aireville Park website

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It dates back to the 1830s when it was created by Henry Allcock as part of the Aireville Estate. Upon his death, wealthy Skipton mill owners, the Dewhurst family, purchased the estate and Aireville Hall. Aireville Park is home of the annual Skipton Triathlon, the largest pool-based triathlon in Yorkshire and Humberside.

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The Wilderness, Skipton. 561 likes · 14 talking about this. If you like nature, then you will like visiting the Wilderness. Wilderness Beck meanders through the trees on its way to join the River...

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Our Heritage

While geared up to the 21st century, High Corn Mill also retains strong
links with its medieval past: the waterwheel has been restored and a
brand new water turbine generator has also been installed. This can be
viewed within the Mill's Historical Innovation Zone, where visitors can
learn more about how the Mill provides power, via the National Grid for
up to 20 local buildings.

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While geared up to the 21st century, High Corn Mill also retains strong links with its medieval past: the waterwheel has been restored and a brand new water turbine generator has also been installed. This can be viewed within the Mill's Historical Innovation Zone, where visitors can learn more about how the Mill provides power, via the National Grid for up to 20 local buildings.

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Refuge's 24-hour, Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline 'Transcript'

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Animation in hand-drawn style showing a woman in a house standing behind a man on a sofa. The woman looks worried and the man appears angry, a speech bubble comes out of the man's mouth.

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I was walking on eggshells around my partner didn't know where to turn.

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[Female voice over]

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The scene transitions to the woman sitting on a couch to the left of the screen, and another woman, the Helpline adviser, sitting on the right on a computer. They are facing each other. The screen is split into two different backgrounds with a window in the background that crosses over both.

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Scene zooms out to show smart mobile phone showing an animation of the live chat page on nationaldahelpline.org.uk. The women's finger begins to type.

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and that I can also contact them using live chat.

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The phone fades away and four framed picture swing into view. They show four women of various ages and races, one of who is pictured with a child, including the women from the first scene.

[Female voice over]

I was told that the helpline is open to any woman who is afraid of her partner,

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The picture of the woman from the first scene is zoomed in on. She picks up her mobile phone as the frame turns into a circle. Another circular frame, showing the Helpline adviser, comes into view and begins to merge with the woman's frame. The woman and the Helpline worker turn to face each other and hold hands.

[Female voice over]

The Helpline advisor helped me realise I'm not alone and reassured me it wasn't my fault.

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Scene scrolls across to show the woman looking in a mirror and hugging herself. She begins to smile.

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That was really empowering and I began to believe in myself again.

She made me feel like I had choices.

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Music becomes more upbeat

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Scene zooms in on mirror until the frame is not visible. The background transitions to show a countryside scene with rolling hills, trees and butterflies. The woman lifts a hot drink to take a sip and closes her eyes.

[Female voice over]

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The SELFA Community Fridge is here to support local families with children and young people at home.

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SELFA Community Fridge are so pleased to share with you that we are teaming up with 'FareShare'. This incredible charity is the UK's largest food redistribution charity, redistributing surplus food from the food industry through a network of nearly 10,000 charities and community g roups across the UK.

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If you are transferring to a secondary school in September 2021 you will no longer be able to apply online from 20 December 2020. You will need to complete the common application form that can be accessed below.

If you are starting in reception in September 2021 from 19 February 2021 you can no longer apply online. You will need to complete the common application form that can be accessed below.

If you are applying to start primary or secondary school at the normal entry point but you have missed the normal deadlines, your application is late.

Late applications or late changes with a genuine reason that is acceptable to the admission authority maybe considered, up to a certain deadline, usually in December for secondary admissions and mid February for primary admissions. You must contact us in writing to tell us your reason.

Any late application, received after the December and February deadline, will be considered after the National Offer Day has passed. All the on-time applications, including those from out of the catchment area, are processed before late applications.

You may still be allocated a place at your preferred school, if the school is undersubscribed and there are still places available. Otherwise the normal oversubscription criteria will apply. Remember to fill in several preferences in case this happens.

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If you are transferring to a secondary school in September 2021 you will no longer be able to apply online from 20 December 2020. You will need to complete the common application form that can be accessed below. If you are starting in reception in September 2021 from 19 February 2021 you can no longer apply online.

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Welcome to Bradleys Both CP School
L I F E - Learn, Inspire, Flourish, Engage We know that choosing a School for your child is a very important decision for any parent to make. We understand how important your children are to you and endeavour to provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment for your children to enjoy their first steps of learning. We aim to help to make this process easy and are here to work with you all to support you with their development.
At Bradleys Both, we provide a happy, creative environment where children establish the building blocks for their lifelong adventure in learning and achievement
We are fortunate enough to be set in a beautiful rural village just outside of Skipton and are on the North and West Yorkshire borders.. Our school grounds provide a fantastic learning resource which is used throughout the curriculum opportunities provided to enhance the children's learning experiences. The Bradleys Both family of Children, Parents, Staff, Governors and Wider Community work hard to develop exciting and purposeful teaching and learning opportunities to encourage a real enthusiasm for learning. We are very proud of our achievements and strive to ensure every child develops to their potential. We would very much encourage you to arrange a time to visit our School, when you will be able to meet the children and staff at work and play. We look forward to being able to show you around our school and answer any questions that you may have in preparation for joining the Bradleys Both School family. Mr Barry Rogers Headteacher

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L I F E - Learn, Inspire, Flourish, Engage We know that choosing a School for your child is a very important decision for any parent to make. We understand how important your children are to you and endeavour to provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment for your children to enjoy their first steps of learning.

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The Boyle & Petyt Primary School is a vibrant and thriving school on the outskirts of Beamsley in the surroundings of the Bolton Abbey Estate in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Our catchment area includes the villages of Beamsley, Bolton Abbey, Draughton, Halton East and the hamlets of Hazlewood, Storiths and Deerstones. Children also attend from Addingham, Ilkley, Skipton and Silsden.

Our school is more than just a school; it is a warm and welcoming community of enthusiastic children and dedicated staff who strive for excellence at all times. We are passionate about giving children the very best possible start to their educational journey and we are proud of the varied and rich opportunities available to all children in our school. Our children enjoy a broad and engaging curriculum which helps them to grow into independent, creative and confident young people who are curious and eager to learn. We give all of our children the opportunities and experiences they need to prepare them for the next stages of their learning journeys.

Alongside our excellent academic curriculum, we teach and support the children in their personal and social development. Our children are happy and thoughtful and they show respect to others and to their environment. The school provides opportunities for children to take responsibility and they leave our school confident in their abilities and proud of their achievements.

We are fortunate to have wonderful outdoor learning spaces, which include a playground, a field and a woodland area. Our excellent school environment means that the children enjoy a significant amount of outdoor learning time - extending the work that they do in the classroom and broadening their experiences.

I would love to welcome you to our school, so that you can meet us and see for yourself what a special place The Boyle and Petyt Primary School is.

Charity Orviss

Headteacher

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The Boyle & Petyt Primary School is a vibrant and thriving school on the outskirts of Beamsley in the surroundings of the Bolton Abbey Estate in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Our catchment area includes the villages of Beamsley, Bolton Abbey, Draughton, Halton East and the hamlets of Hazlewood, Storiths and Deerstones.

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At Brooklands School we take pride in our pupils. Their learning is our priority and is central to our vision, our purpose and our actions.

We recognise the special talents and skills that they bring to our community, and with great knowledge and expertise, we work to ensure they achieve all that they can. We are proud to have been providing a creative and highly individualised education to pupils in the Skipton and Craven area for over forty years.

Brooklands is a specialist school providing high quality education for pupils with a wide range of complex needs. Our pupils are aged from 4-19.

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At Brooklands School we take pride in our pupils. Their learning is our priority and is central to our vision, our purpose and our actions. We recognise the special talents and skills that they bring to our community, and with great knowledge and expertise, we work to ensure they achieve all that they can.

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As part of The Upper Wharfedale Primary Federation, we benefit from being part of an outward looking organisation and have opportunities to learn collaboratively and access specialist teaching beyond an individual school's scope. Pupils come together at least once a week with peers from their own year group to access specialist teaching in subjects such as PE, music and French.

We pride ourselves on our knowledge of our children. We work hard to know every child, to know their strengths, interests and next steps, so that learning is always challenging and exciting.

The staff and Governors are unwavering in their commitment to children's learning within our federation. The curriculum encourages children to discover, explore and create. We understand that memorable learning is learning that lasts. We offer a wide school curriculum that ignites a love of learning which will last a lifetime - see our curriculum pages!

Extended hours can be provided through UWPF After School Club at Grassington Primary. Pupils are transported to the after school free of charge in our federation mini bus. We also run a daily breakfast club on site from 8am.

Our teachers, across the federation, meet at least once a week to drive, support and challenge each other to be the best they can be - to make a difference in the lives of the children. We are proud of our school and we hope you can see why.

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As part of The Upper Wharfedale Primary Federation, we benefit from being part of an outward looking organisation and have opportunities to learn collaboratively and access specialist teaching beyond an individual school's scope. Pupils come together at least once a week with peers from their own year group to access specialist teaching in subjects such as PE, music and French.

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Carleton Endowed Church of England (VA) Primary School is located in the beautiful village of Carleton a short five minute drive from the bustling market town of Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales.

We are proud of our local roots and of our strong church and community links.

Never give up, Encourage others and Do your best.

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Carleton Endowed CE Primary School | North Yorkshire

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Carleton Endowed Church of England (VA) Primary School is located in the beautiful village of Carleton a short five minute drive from the bustling market town of Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales. We are proud of our local roots and of our strong church and community links.

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At Christ Church, we pride ourselves on supporting the development of happy and confident children who not only achieve well academically but build on their skills for life and enjoy coming to school.

Whether your children already attend or you are considering sending your child to school here, we hope you will find the information on our website both useful and inspiring - we are proud of our school and want to share it with you.

Christ Church Primary School is a five mixed age class school set in the

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Christ Church CE (VC) Primary School | Skipton, North Yorkshire

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At Christ Church, we pride ourselves on supporting the development of happy and confident children who not only achieve well academically but build on their skills for life and enjoy coming to school.

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Welcome to Cononley Primary School. We are situated in the village of Cononley, about two miles from the market town of Skipton, 'Gateway to the Dales'.

Our school is at the centre of a vibrant community and plays an active role in village life. We have strong links with other local schools in the surrounding villages and in Skipton.

Staff, governors, children and parents work together to create a warm, caring, family atmosphere in which pupils flourish and achieve.

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Cononley Primary School | North Yorkshire

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Welcome to Cononley Primary School. We are situated in the village of Cononley, about two miles from the market town of Skipton, 'Gateway to the Dales'. Our school is at the centre of a vibrant community and plays an active role in village life.

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Cowling Community Primary School | North Yorkshire

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Cowling Community Primary School is an exciting place to learn situated on the edge of the Dales close to the Yorkshire-Lancashire border. Our talented staff team strive to put the fun into learning and encourage all our children to aim high. We are extremely proud of all our pupils and their achievements.

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Welcome to Cracoe and Rylstone Church of England Primary School, part of the Upper Wharfedale Primary Federation. We are housed in a beautiful school house, overlooking an area of outstanding natural beauty.

At Cracoe and Rylstone CE Primary School we encourage children to immerse themselves in learning opportunities that inspire them. We are passionate about nurturing children so that they flourish into a caring, confident and resilient young person who has a love of learning.

Our core Christian values of 'love, kindness, forgiveness, thankfulness and trust' are at the heart of our school and underpin a culture that enable our children to know they are of immense worth.

As part of The Upper Wharfedale Primary Federation, we benefit from being part of an outward looking organisation and have opportunities to learn collaboratively and access specialist teaching beyond an individual school's scope. Pupils come together at least once a week with peers from their own year group to access specialist teaching in subjects such as PE, music and French.

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Welcome to Cracoe and Rylstone Church of England Primary School, part of the Upper Wharfedale Primary Federation. We are housed in a beautiful school house, overlooking an area of outstanding natural beauty. At Cracoe and Rylstone CE Primary School we encourage children to immerse themselves in learning opportunities that inspire them.

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​ Welcome to Embsay CofE (VC) Primary School on behalf of the whole school community. We are a happy and popular village school with high standards and expectations. Our team of talented and dedicated staff all work together to provide the best possible education for the children in our care.

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Embsay CE Primary School | North Yorkshire

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​ Welcome to Embsay CofE (VC) Primary School on behalf of the whole school community. We are a happy and popular village school with high standards and expectations. Our team of talented and dedicated staff all work together to provide the best possible education for the children in our care.

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Thank you for visiting our website. Gargrave C of E Primary School is set at the heart of the village of Gargrave, attracting pupils from the immediate village but also from the surrounding areas of Broughton, East Marton, West Marton and further afield.

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Welcome from the Headteacher, Mrs K Smith

Welcome to Glusburn Primary School and our website. I hope that you will find it informative. As a parent I know that choosing the right school for your child can be a daunting task; let me assure you that in choosing our school, your child will be getting the very best start to their learning journey in education. Our school is home to over 400 children and over 50 staff. It is the largest within the cluster of seven schools in the South Craven area. We can be found in a beautiful part of the country, with a rolling hillside providing the backdrop to our well situated school; located en-route to Lancashire, whilst a short distance from Skipton and Keighley. We have a large playing field to the rear, a substantial outdoor area for the Early Years Foundation Stage, an outdoor classroom, trim trail, a gardening area, a traversing wall, a separate playground for each Key Stage and a conservation area known as the 'millennium garden'

We have high expectations of the children in our school. Our staff work hard to provide an environment where children can thrive. Children are asked to work hard and behave well so that they achieve their potential in all areas. We recognise the importance of a positive school experience and we are committed to providing wider opportunities and to promoting healthy lifestyles including positive mental health. We are a 'rights respecting' school recognising the UNICEF rights of a child.

If you would like to find out more about us please do get in touch.

Mrs K Smith

Headteacher.

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Home > Glusburn Community Primary School

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Welcome to Glusburn Primary School and our website. I hope that you will find it informative. As a parent I know that choosing the right school for your child can be a daunting task; let me assure you that in choosing our school, your child will be getting the very best start to their learning journey in education.

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Grassington Church of England (VC) Primary School is located in the centre of the village of Grassington, the hub of the beautiful Upper Wharfedale region of the Yorkshire Dales.

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Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our school. Here at Greatwood Community Primary and Nursery School, children aged 3 to 11 enjoy their learning and flourish in a safe and happy environment. Everyone who plays a part in Greatwood life is very proud of the school and we all strive to maintain it as a fantastic place to learn and a key part of Skipton life.

I am immensely proud and privileged to lead here at Greatwood and to work with our enthusiastic students, ambitious staff, supportive parents and committed Governors. Our children have excellent learning behaviours, are eager to learn and are supported by a team of hard working, talented and dedicated staff. Read more >

Mrs J Yeoman
Headteacher NPQH

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Greatwood Community Primary & Nursery School

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Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our school. Here at Greatwood Community Primary and Nursery School, children aged 3 to 11 enjoy their learning and flourish in a safe and happy environment.

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I would like to offer you a very warm welcome to our school community here at Kildwick.

Our vision is simple: Learning to Live, Living to Love, Loving to Learn

At Kildwick CE VC Primary School we value the individuality of all our children. We are committed to giving all our children every opportunity to achieve the highest of standards in all that they do, underpinned by our deeply Christian ethos. We do this by

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Kildwick CE Primary School | North Yorkshire

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I would like to offer you a very warm welcome to our school community here at Kildwick. Our vision is simple: Learning to Live, Living to Love, Loving to Learn At Kildwick CE VC Primary School we value the individuality of all our children.

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Welcome to our school website. I hope that you enjoy reading through the pages and find the site easy to navigate.
We are incredibly proud of our warm and friendly school and the innovative way the staff team work together with parents, governors, children and the community to create teaching and learning opportunities that are relevant, meaningful and fun.

Kirkby-in-Malhamdale Primary is a Voluntary Aided school supported by a secular foundation trust and we operate as part

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Kirkby Malham Primary School | North Yorkshire

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Welcome to our school website. I hope that you enjoy reading through the pages and find the site easy to navigate. We are incredibly proud of our warm and friendly school and the innovative way the staff team work together with parents, governors, children and the community to create teaching and learning opportunities that are relevant, meaningful and fun.

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At Parish CE Primary School we encourage and empower everyone in our community to be the best we can be through the enjoyment of learning and embracing our diversity through our Christian values.

Friendship, Compassion, Truthfulness, Forgiveness, Thankfulness and Perseverance

"A man takes a mustard seed and sows it in his field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but when it grows up, it is the biggest of all the plants."

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At Parish CE Primary School we encourage and empower everyone in our community to be the best we can be through the enjoyment of learning and embracing our diversity through our Christian values. Friendship, Compassion, Truthfulness, Forgiveness, Thankfulness and Perseverance "A man takes a mustard seed and sows it in his field.

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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

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Welcome to our school website. We are delighted that you have come here to find out more about us. If you require paper copies of any information on this site then please contact the school office.

Our very popular nursery is full for 2022/23. If you are interested in your child joining us from September 2023 then details and an application form can be found here. Please note applications for September Reception places closes on 15 th January 2023.

We will hold have an Open Afternoon for parent and children to come and meet us and have a look around in the summer term for academic year 2023/24. Please call the school office to let us know you would like to join us.

Thornton-in-Craven Community Primary and Nursery school is a small, rural, village school and we believe that our strength is in our size. We know every child and their family well and we are therefore able to provide a unique and positive experience for all children in our care. We are situated in the BD23 postcode which was previously voted as one of the best places in Britain to live. We also believe it is one of the best places in which to thrive and learn.

We have high expectations of the children in our school. Our staff work hard to provide an environment where children can thrive. Children are asked to work hard and behave well so that they are motivated to achieve their potential in all areas. We recognise the importance of a positive school experience and we are committed to providing wider opportunities and promote healthy lifestyles including positive mental health. Pupils are encouraged to develop confidence and enjoyment in all that they do. The school aims to build the core strengths in literacy and numeracy but also to develop their individual skills in all areas including an understanding of well-being, responsibility, respect, co-operation and self-belief.

The staff endeavour to work together to provide opportunities for pupils to express themselves in a variety of ways throughout all curricular and non-curricular areas; overcoming barriers to learning and through using assessment for individuals and groups of pupils.

The school vision is that of a team made up of pupils, teachers, teaching assistants, parents, governors, the LA and the local community working together for success. We have excellent parental and pupil satisfaction and the results can be viewed on this site.

We now offer extended care from 8am through to 5.30pm via our very popular breakfast and after-school clubs. Details can be found here on our website or through contacting the school.

If you would like to know more information about our school, please do come and see us.
Miss S Brown
Headteacher

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It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Threshfield Primary School. I am both privileged and proud to be the Headteacher and to work in such a positive community and such an idyllic location. There is something unique about the school that really has to be experienced.

Threshfield Primary School is blessed to be located in the idyllic National Park in the Yorkshire Dales. Located 8 miles from the market town of Skipton, nestled within

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It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Threshfield Primary School. I am both privileged and proud to be the Headteacher and to work in such a positive community and such an idyllic location. There is something unique about the school that really has to be experienced.

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Welcome to Water Street Primary School. If you are a prospective parent, please contact the school office and we will be delighted to answer any questions.

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NHS staff have been given free access to a number of wellbeing apps to support with their mental health and wellbeing. Click each link below for more information, including how to access support and when this free offer expires.

The Stay Alive app is a suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis.

Bright Sky is a free to download, confidential mobile app providing support and information for anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know.

The WorkLife Central programme consists of a curated collection of expertise, information and inspiration available through video, live event and written format, covering five principal topic areas - Careers, Families, Inclusion, Wellbeing and Workplace.

Headspace is a science-backed app in mindfulness and meditation, providing unique tools and resources to help reduce stress, build resilience, and aid better sleep.

Unmind is a mental health platform that empowers staff to proactively improve their mental wellbeing.

Zero Suicide Alliance provides you with a range of free online learning sessions that provide you with a better understanding of the signs to look out for and the skills required to approach someone who is struggling, whether that be through social isolation or suicidal thoughts.

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NHS staff have been given free access to a number of wellbeing apps to support with their mental health and wellbeing. Click each link below for more information, including how to access support and when this free offer expires.

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Your GP surgery can book or rearrange an appointment.

It's best to have vaccines on time, but you can still catch up on most vaccines if you miss them.

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A full list of the routine vaccinations offered on the NHS and when they should be given.

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Poster Stay & Play on the Move - Skipton

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Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service

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Cafcass advises the family courts about the welfare of children and what is in their best interests

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Libraries launch sensory resources for children with autism

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Young people who are on the autism spectrum are being invited to their local library to enjoy new sensory resources in a relaxed environment.

North Yorkshire's library service has launched Stimkits, which get their name from the practice of 'stimming', a word used by people with autism to describe self-stimulatory behaviour.

Six kits have been purchased to be used across the county's libraries to create a relaxed and safe space. They include a blackout pop-up tent, lights and various handheld sensory items.

A similar initiative was championed in Knaresborough library, where equipment was provided by a local organisation. Visitors said that it creates a welcoming environment for children and their families, helping children keep calm, relaxed and happy in the library space.

Executive member for libraries, Cllr Greg White, said: "The library service is committed to demonstrating inclusivity for all visitors. The introduction of Stimkits provide an additional resource to create an inviting and welcoming space for parents and carers of children on the autism spectrum.

"We are confident the kits will prove popular and will help to encourage more people through the doors. We will keep working with local parent and carer groups to promote good practice in using sensory spaces and resources."

The Stimkits are available for booked sessions in libraries across the county. Any individual or group interested in a session can contact libraries@northyorks.gov.uk

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• Healthy Start card with money on it to purchase healthy food and milk (fruit and vegetables, pulses, cow’s milk, infant formula) in Retailers that accept MasterCard.

Every 4 weeks money will be added to the card

From 10 weeks pregnant each week will get £4.25

Birth – 1 year old each week will get £8.50

From 1 – 4 years old each week will get £4.25

• Free Healthy Start vitamins during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Free Vitamin drops for babies and children up to the age of 4.

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All women under the age of 18 regardless of income

Women over the age of 18 qualify for the scheme if:

- In receipt of income support, Income based job seekers allowance, Income related employment and support allowance.

- Child Tax credit with a family income of or less than £ 16,190

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- Pension Credit ( must include child addition)

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How can families access the Scheme?

• Online applications for those on Universal Credit or Child Tax Credit   -  https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/

• Phone (0300 330 7010) or email (healthy.start@nhsbsa.nhs.uk)  to request an application if in receipt of Job seekers Allowance, Income Support

• If you are not a British citizen but your child is. To apply for Healthy Start, ask for an application form via email healthy.start@nhsbsa.nhs.uk . Only use this email

address if you think you cannot claim public funds because of your immigration status

• If an interpreter is required, call Healthy Start helpline 0300 330 7010 (select option 3)

Further details of the scheme can be found on: https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/what-youll-get-and-how.../

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If you're more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk.

If you're eligible, you'll be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it that you can use in some UK shops. We'll add your benefit onto this card every 4 weeks.

You can use your card to buy:

plain liquid cow's milk

fresh, frozen, and tinned fruit and vegetables

fresh, dried, and tinned pulses

infant formula milk based on cow's milk

You can also use your card to collect:

Healthy Start vitamins - these support you during pregnancy and breastfeeding

vitamin drops for babies and young children - these are suitable from birth to 4 years old

If you live in Scotland

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Our First Response crisis service offers support 24 hours a day, seven days a week to people of all ages living in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale or Craven experiencing a mental health crisis.

Mental ill health is common, with 1 in 4 people in the UK experiencing a problem each year. Most conditions are managed well through medication and/or therapy, but if your first experience of mental ill health is a crisis, or if you have an existing problem, we want you to feel reassured that trained professionals are just a phone call away.

Contact

Telephone: 01274 221181

Who is this service for?
Should I call first response?
This service is for people of all ages living in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale or Craven experiencing a mental health crisis. You do not have to have used any mental health services before to contact us. For more details see our First Response leaflet.

What happens when I call First Response?

For information on what will happen when you ring First Response view our further information here.

How can you access this service?

Where possible the person who is experiencing the crisis should contact First Response, but we understand that this is not always possible and accept calls from others, concerned about the person's well-being.

You do not have to have used any mental health services before to contact us.

You can call First Response 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Where can you see the First Response team?

Once you call First Response a telecoach will answer and quickly assess your needs. They're experienced to talk to people in distress and provide guidance to help you manage the situation and your feelings.

They may decide you need urgent support. In this case they will ask a first responder from our team to visit you as soon as possible. First responders are mental health nurses and social workers. They visit you wherever you are in your time of crisis, at whatever time of day, sometimes with a member of the emergency services. Or you could be referred to one of our three safer spaces for people of any age experiencing mental health crisis, in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven. They offer a warm, calm and safe environment, 365 days a year, as a possible alternative to A&E. See our short video below for more details.

Please click 'Further information' at the bottom of this page to find out about our three safer spaces run by local voluntary partners.

Useful links

Crisis

What happens when I call?

Further information

First Response leaflet
NHS 111 - If you are not experiencing a mental health crisis, but still seek medical advice and support, you can contact NHS 111. Simply dial 111 to access this service.

What is a crisis?

If you are experiencing something which makes you feel unsafe, distressed or worried about your mental health you should contact First Response. Examples might include:

Mood changes (different to how you are usually).

Withdrawing from people (close family, friends or work colleagues).

Not taking care of yourself like you would usually.

Having increased thoughts about life not being worth living.

Excessive worry.

Feeling out of control.

Feeling unable to cope.

Changes in the way you think.

Unusual ideas.

Hearing voices, or seeing things that others can't.

Thinking about harming yourself or someone else.

A telecoach will answer and quickly assess your needs. Calls received Monday -Friday between 9am-5pm will be answered in the first instance by a clinical administrator at Single Point of Access who will take your details before transferring your call to an appropriate clinician.

They're experienced to talk to people in distress and provide guidance to help you manage the situation and your feelings.

They have information on all the health, social and voluntary services available to support you. They will refer or make an appointment if it is needed.

They may decide you need urgent support. In this case they will ask a first responder from our team to visit you as soon as possible.

First responders are mental health nurses and social workers.

They visit you wherever you are in your time of crisis, at whatever time of day, sometimes with a member of the emergency services.

They provide support to help you manage your feelings. Some can prescribe medication.

First responders provide the best possible action for you at the time. They aim to keep you at home with support, working with you to develop a crisis management plan.

If you are extremely unwell they may recommend you are admitted to hospital.

At Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust we have radically re-designed our mental health services to give people who are experiencing a mental health crisis a single point of access - one phone number - so that people get the help they need, close to home.

The re-design covered all mental health services, including our award-winning urgent care First Response to provide a joined-up approach across health and care. Working closely with West Yorkshire Police, Bradford Council and voluntary partners, the approach means that people are supported earlier to prevent crisis, and in the least restrictive setting.

Reducing demands on A&E

The innovative approach means that since March 2015, no-one in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven has travelled out of area for urgent mental health care - that used to cost £1.8 million (2014/15) - because they are getting the right care, in the right place, with the right healthcare professional, close to home. In turn, this has reduced demands on A&E, on average by around 60%, and around 50% fewer people are being sectioned under 136 of the Mental Health Act, (that enables the police to admit someone to a hospital for assessment or treatment) because people are getting the right care earlier, to meet their needs.

As a result, the Trust is already delivering a number of the commitments in the national Five Year Forward View (FYFV) for mental health and has been cited as good practice by NHS England.

Urgent care close to home

The Care Trust's urgent care service includes:

First Response service providing 24/7 crisis care, with a single phone number for people to get urgent care - people can 'self-refer' and talk to a tele-coach (a psychological therapist) for support; for those that need more intensive support, a First Responder (a more advanced practitioner) sees people wherever they are, within the hour.

Three safer spaces run by local voluntary partners;

The Sanctuary run by Mind, provides a safe space for people that have called First Response, 6pm-11pm; most people are then able to go home.

Haven, a day-time adult mental health service, which is open from 10am-6pm, based at the Cellar Trust in Shipley. Haven plays a vital role in identifying crisis triggers early and preventing a crisis from escalating. People in the local area, when they reach out to services for help and support, receive the right help, with kind and compassionate staff at the times when they need them most, without having to attend A&E.

Safer space - which provides a homely and welcoming overnight place for vulnerable children and young people aged under 18 to visit in emotional distress or crisis from 10 pm to 10 am, which is run in partnership with Creative Support.

Mental health staff in police control rooms, A&E and custody suites - our staff give 'real-time' advice to the police and ambulance service, so they can identify when mental health may be a factor in incidents, and advise on decisions linked to the Mental Health Act; our staff are also based in police custody suites to support people with mental health problems.

Trust staff trained as special police officers - a cohort of the Trust's mental health professionals are trained as special police officers, going out on patrol with regular officers, to improve the care of individuals in mental health crisis. Six hospital staff have been trained and are now 'on the beat' two days a month, with a further cohort of six to ten staff from the Trust's community mental health teams undergoing the same training in 2017/18.

Social workers and a housing worker are part of the First Response team - the housing worker helps people find accommodation when they are leaving hospital, so they can be supported in the community as soon as they are able.

More targeted community mental health support for people with enduring mental health problems - the 24/7 First Response service means staff in the Trust's community mental health teams can now focus on people with enduring mental health problems who can be cared for at home, rather than handling crisis care, ensuring that people stay well at home.

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The Stay Alive app is a pocket suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information to help you stay safe. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide.

In addition to the resources, the app includes a safety plan, customisable reasons for living, and a life box where you can store photos that are important to you.

"I have used this app with volunteers and service users across the UK and the feedback is consistently positive. People have used it when in crisis and say it is literally life-saving."
Suffolk User Forum Survey 2017

Are you thinking of suicide, or worried about someone else and don't want to use the app? Check our "Find Help Now" pages for:

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Other services

These can help when you are having thoughts of suicide or are in a suicidal crisis. They can also help if you are concerned about someone.

We believe there's no shame in reaching out for help if you are feeling stressed, depressed or experiencing suicidal crisis in some form. If you're not sure of who to reach out to in your community and don't want to download the app, some of the contacts on our "Find Help Now" pages could help. People who care are ready to help you right now.

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The Stay Alive app has been given a complete overhaul. It's packed with more resources, more tools, and more information to help you or those you are worried about stay safe.

Optionally create a StayAlive account that will allow you to synchronise your LifeBox and other content across multiple devices, including the new website at www.stayalive.app.

The LifeBox now allows you to add videos and other file types alongside your existing photos.

There's a new search facility in the Find Help Now section which allows you to search for resources, helping you find exactly what you need.

You can now share your Safety Plan, Wellness Plan, and Reasons for Living with family, friends, or anyone that may be supporting you.

Life-saving features

Quick access to UK national crisis support helplines.

Quick access to local crisis services across of the UK.

A safety plan that can be filled out by a person considering suicide.

A LifeBox to which the user can upload photos from their phone reminding them of their reasons to stay alive.

Safety contacts page.

Strategies for staying safe from suicide.

How to help a person thinking about suicide.

Wellness Plan for your recovery, a place for your positive thoughts, inspirations and ideas.

Suicide myth-busting.

Research-based reasons for living.

Online support services and other helpful apps.

Suicide bereavement resources.

All guidance and information within the app are reviewed and updated every 6 months to check all resources are updated and links are in working order.

The app is fully compliant with GDPR and international data management standards.

"This weekend I found the online support list and the keeping safe for now section helpful and made me feel less lonely. Unlike so many mental health apps yours is not patronising and doesn't claim to 'fix' anyone. No app will ever be able to fix me but yours kept me company during a very long, dark weekend. Thank you for that."
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"[The app helped me help someone else to stay alive] by introducing and making clear the option of 'stay safe for now'. This was so helpful for the young person I was working with who felt as if she had no choice other than to try and kill herself given how hopeless she felt."
Anonymous, via online survey

"Aside from Breathing exercises, grounding techniques and lots of useful tips and contacts, it has a section called 'My Life-box'. Here I can add pictures that remind me of my reasons to stay alive. I uploaded a funny photo of Si, one of my Mum and Dad celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and one of Saagar and I, happy together. This is the next best thing to a friend sitting with me, holding my hand when I am down and out."
SANGEETA MAHAJAN, on her blog.

A life saving story...

"I have had the Stay Alive app on my phone for many months, I keep my safety plan updated on it and have read a lot of the content. This has been incredibly helpful for me, but it is in the event of crisis that I have found the app most useful.

A few months ago I found myself in a position where my thoughts of suicide were so strong and prominent, that I needed immediate help to avoid another suicide attempt. In previous moments like this I have not known where to turn for help and have instead begun turning suicide plans into actions.

Fortunately, when I was trying to think if there were options other than suicide open to me, I remembered that I have the app and that it might help. I was able to immediately dial through to a helpline using the crisis resources on the "find help now" section of the app and they were able to support me and keep me safe in the short term, until further help could be reached. They were also able to help friends look after me.

I think perhaps without the app and its ability to help me to find help, strong suicidal thoughts would have become another suicide attempt. I believe that it is a unique resource which I carry with me everywhere I go, which gives it an unbelievable scope to help."
Brighton resident

StayAlive in professional healthcare settings

The app is included on mental health patients' discharge paperwork at Brighton & Hove and Haywards Heath Accident & Emergency Departments

The app is pre-installed on a number of counselling service waiting room tablets

Sussex Police promote the app to staff on their intranet and also to community members on their public-facing website

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust promote the app to their staff and service users

A wide range of mental health practitioners (both clinical and non-clinical) and therapists are using the app in and/or between sessions with their patients and clients

A recent independent evaluation report (PDF) from the Kent Surrey Sussex Academic Health Science Network showed the app helped 76% of at-risk users to stay safe from suicide. The upgrade and evaluation were funded by the Crisis Care Concordat - Beyond Places of Safety scheme from the Department of Health & Social Care.
Stay Alive: Qualitative Review and Opportunity Cost Model (PDF)

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We do not tolerate behaviours that are threatening or abusive in any way. While we recognise that people who exhibit these behaviours have a right to the support they need, it's not possible for us to provide a safe and supportive space when met with threatening or abusive behaviours.

We act to prevent further contacts from callers who behave in these ways. Please see our privacy policy for more information.
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From time to time we may have to use the information collected about you when you contact us to make decisions about limiting access to our services. If we believe you are abusing our service or are abusive towards volunteers, we will use our system to block your calls or messages from getting through.

If you can't get through by phone, you will hear a message that explains how to contact us to discuss our decision to block you from our system.

If we take the decision to limit your access to our systems, we will make every effort to inform you as to the reason why we have restricted your access. We may ask you to give us a contact number so that a member of our Caller Support Team can call you to talk about your support needs.

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The Suicide Prevention Team rely on volunteers who believe that every person deserves care, compassion and empathy in their time of need. They help people whoever they are, and whatever their situation, with a non-judgemental approach.

Our volunteers come from a whole range of backgrounds, from gardeners to social care, chefs and IT. An understanding of mental health goes a long way in supporting others if they are struggling.
How We Work:
Suicide Prevention UK works closely with other organisations to be able to signpost to the most relevant support for individuals in their time of need.

We have various volunteer positions to suit, including call handlers for our helpline, team members for our active patrols and help with our fundraising team.
What Difference Does it Make?
SP-UK make a really positive impact on people's lives and mental wellbeing. Individuals get the chance to see that they are not alone and that there is support out there. We take the time to listen and help in a potentially life-threatening crisis. In turn, our interventions can massively reduce the workload of the emergency services.

Our volunteers get a huge sense of achievement, due to the fact they are helping the most vulnerable people in their times of need. Our volunteers are a huge credit to the charity and beyond.
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SP-UK is committed to supporting it's volunteers to enable them to undertake their roles safely and effectively.

We do this by providing a comprehensive recruitment process, high quality training, a volunteer pack with advice and guidance, and ensuring volunteers have access to support themselves should they need it.

The best way to join us is by messaging the page on our Facebook and an admin will get back to you.

Please visit our Facebook here:
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Thank you so much for the incredible support PAPYRUS and HOPELINE247 has given me. You helped me in that moment and it kept me alive.

I intend to continue to fundraise for and promote PAPYRUS. I am so proud and humbled to be involved with a wonderful charity, and to have received the support that I have.

Having been personally bereaved by suicide I understand the importance and need for our charity. I am surrounded by others who are as passionate as I am about saving lives.

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