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To report - anonymously - if a young person is carrying a weapon

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To report - anonymously - if a young person is carrying a weapon

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Discover Fearless, the innovative anonymous reporting platform by CrimeStoppers UK. With Fearless, you can play a crucial role in ensuring a safer community. Learn how our secure and confidential system empowers individuals to report crime without fear of retaliation. Join us in breaking the silence and making a difference today

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Our Minds Matter - Mental Health Information for parents and Carers in Fife

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Here are some helpful ideas, websites and information to help you support your children and young people’s emotional wellbeing.

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Our Minds Matter - Mental Health Information for Young People in Fife

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Explore a collection of digital tools and services that you might want to use with the children and young people you support, covering a range of mental health and wellbeing areas. We don't endorse any particular tool - so remember to be curious, but stay critical.

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Explore a collection of digital tools and services that you might want to use with the children and young people you support, covering a range of mental health and wellbeing areas. We don't endorse any particular tool - so remember to be curious, but stay critical.

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The series of seven webinars, with Dr Naomi Fisher and Eliza Fricker, is for parents and carers to understand more about low-demand parenting.​

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Find out about our new Keeping Connected service focussed on providing support to young people across Fife.

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Sway: Create and share interactive reports, presentations, personal stories, and more.

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Sway is an easy-to-use digital storytelling app for creating interactive reports, presentations, personal stories and more. Its built-in design engine helps you create professional designs in minutes. With Sway, your images, text, videos, and other multimedia all flow together in a way that enhances your story. Sway makes sure your creations look great on any screen.

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QR Code School Nursing Health Hub Poster

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QR Code School Nursing Health Hub Poster

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Barnardo's Self-Referral - 1-1 Mental Health Support

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Barnardo's Self-Referral - 1-1 Mental Health Support

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Speech and Language, Physio, Occupational Therapy advice lines

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Speech and Language, Physio, Occupational Therapy advice lines

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Vaping information resource links and supplementary text for parents and carers - April 24

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Leaflet for Parents - Vaping Addiction Campaign

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Fact Sheet for Parents - Vaping Addiction Campaign

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Welfare support - whether you get benefits or not

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Welfare support - whether you get benefits or not

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For parents looking for advice in supporting their neurodiverse child.

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Transition Fund - to support young people with a disability

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Transition Fund - to support young people with a disability

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Due to the unprecedented high level of demand for the Transition Fund, we are currently taking longer than our stated timescale to process applications. Our current processing timescale is 15 weeks. Please do not contact us during this time and be reassured that we will be in touch and get back to you about your application as soon as we can. We may also prioritise first time applications due to the current high level of demand for the Transition Fund.
Are you a young disabled person aged 16-25, and living in Scotland? You could be eligible for up to £4,000 in funding, for 1 year, from the Transition Fund!

We can support you to try new activities and experiences that will help you:

become more engaged and active in your community

enhance your independence and confidence

help you to spend more time with other people

#TrySomethingNew Find out how to apply online
Unsure about what you could apply for, or if the Transition Fund is really for you? Read these awesome stories from previous recipients of the Transition Fund to give you an idea of who has applied and what they received funding for.

Person Centred Planning Grant

Want to apply to the Transition Fund, but not quite sure what to apply for yet or don't know what your goal is? You can apply for a person centred planning (PCP) grant before you apply for a Transition Fund grant.

Technology Grant

The Transition Fund Technology Grant is a new initiative designed to help combat digital isolation for young people. Applicants can pick a piece of computer technology to help them get online.

Transition Fund

Our Transition Fund helps young disabled people in Scotland with the transition after leaving school or children's services. Open to people between 16-25, offering up to £4000 in funding.

Please remember . . .

The ILF Scotland Transition Fund will always try to process your application as quickly as possible. To help us to do this, please ensure you do the following when submitting your application:

We aim to process applications within 12 weeks when we have all of the necessary information to allow us to do so.

If you require the funds for a specific date then please submit your application at least 12 weeks before the funds are required. This will allow us to process your application and pay the funds, helping you start your chosen activity on time. If you apply any later it is unlikely that the funds will be available when you need them.

If you need more information or help with your application, please give us a call on 0300 200 2022 or email: enquiries@ILF.scot.

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Are you a young disabled person aged 16-25 living in Scotland? You could be eligible for up to £4,000 in funding from the Transition Fund.

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The Yard - support for young people who have a disability - and their families

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The Yard - support for young people who have a disability - and their families

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If you have a secondary school age child with a disability, you can attend our family sessions at all sites. We also run youth clubs in Edinburgh.

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Nourish - organisation that supports families who have a child with an additional support need

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Nourish - organisation that supports families who have a child with an additional support need

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Based in Kirkcaldy, Nourish Support Centre provides much needed and life-changing support to families in Fife who have additional support needs.

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Sessions for parents who have a child with ASD

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Sessions for parents who have a child with ASD

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PAPAS - Parent Awareness Programme for Autism Spectrum

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PAPASParent Awareness Programme for Autism SpectrumWhat is it?PAPAS is a group for parents of children aged 3 to 16 years with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder which is run over 6 weekly sessions, each 2 hours in length with a short 10 minute break.

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Sessions for parents who have a child with a learning difficulty

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Sessions for parents who have a child with a learning difficulty

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PALS - Parent Awareness of Learning Disabilities Support Group

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PALS Parent Awareness of Learning Disabilities Support Group What is it? PALS is a group for parents of children /Young People with a diagnosis of a Learning Disability. It consists of 6 weekly sessions, each 2 hours in length. The group is run by the Children and Young People's Learning Disability Team.

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Cost of Living Support - Drop In Sessions February 2024

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About mental health - We all have mental health in the same way that we have physical health. Mental health is about all our emotions, both positive and negative. Our mental health affects everything we do, and how we think and feel about our everyday lives.

Anger - Feeling angry at times is as natural as feeling happy or sad, but it's important for children and young people to learn how to express their anger effectively.

Anxiety - Children and young people feel anxious when they are frightened, worried or stressed, and we can help them to recognise and deal with these feelings.

Bereavement - All children and young people will grieve following the death of someone close. Bereavement is a natural process and with the right support, they will be able to cope and adapt to the changes.

Bullying - Bullying is one of the most common problems that children and young people face. It can be very difficult for them to talk about, and they may not know what to do about it.

Character strengths - Encouraging children and young people to find and use their strengths can help improve their wellbeing, happiness and sense of self-worth.

Confidence - Having confidence helps us deal with challenges, feel comfortable with ourselves and form relationships with others.

Creativity - Being involved in creative activities is fun and can help children and young people have positive experiences.

Depression and low mood - It is normal for children and young people to have ups and downs in their mood. If their mood remains low for a prolonged period of time or they feel down most of the time, they may need support.

Eating problems - eating too much - A change in a child or young person's eating pattern is likely to be a passing phase. However, if you are concerned that a child or young person may have Binge Eating Disorder or Bulimia, it is important to get help as early as possible.

Eating problems - not eating enough - A change in a child or young person's eating pattern is likely to be a passing phase. However, if you are concerned that a child or young person may have Anorexia, it is important to get help as early as possible.

Eating well - As well as having a healthy balanced diet, eating well is also about having healthy attitudes and behaviours around food and eating.

Emotional balance - Getting the right balance of positive and negative emotions, at least most of the time, can lead to good mental health.

Encouraging positive behaviour - Children and young people should always be praised for positive behaviour. You may want to use rewards to help with encouraging positive behaviour so the child or young person can see how well they are doing.

Five ways to wellbeing - Are we all getting our 5-a-day? Research has shown that there are five ways we can all improve our mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Good relationships - Children and young people get a sense of connection and belonging from having good relationships with the people around them.

Gratitude - Gratitude is the feeling and expression of being thankful. Being grateful can help increase children and young people's happiness and wellbeing.

Hyperactivity and inattention - Children and young people are naturally energetic, restless and excitable. They may be fidgety or noisy, or have difficulty concentrating. It is only more extreme hyperactivity and inattention that may be a sign of ADHD or ADD.

Mindfulness - Mindfulness is about being fully aware of living in the present moment, and has been shown to have long term benefits for health and happiness.

Obsessions and compulsions - Many children and young people have habits that they follow every day, and these can be comforting. However, if they are experiencing habits which have become compulsive and obsessive, they may need support to deal with this.

Optimism - Optimism is about expecting things to go well, and seeing the glass as 'half full'. There are many ways to help children and young people develop optimism.

Panic attacks - Having a panic attack can be very distressing, so it's important to know what to do to help a child or young person in this situation.

Parent and carer workshops - These workshops were developed by Fife CAMHS Primary Mental Health Workers to help support parents and carers with some common difficulties.

Parent or family member in prison - Many children and young people have the experience of a parent or family member in prison. With the right support from the people around them, they will be able to cope and learn to deal with all the changes.

Parental separation - Children and young people's reactions to parental separation will vary depending on their age and stage, and on the circumstances around the separation.

Phobias - A child or young person's phobia is very personal and real to them, but with support can be managed or resolved.

Relaxation - Relaxation is important for our mental health, and there are many relaxation exercises that children and young people can try.

School refusal / reluctance to attend school - There are many reasons why a child or young person may not want to go to school. Identifing these reasons as soon as possible will help make it easier to find solutions.

Self-harm - A lot of young people self-harm, and many adults find it difficult to deal with. However negative and self-destructive it may seem to hurt your own body, for some young people self-harm can serve many important functions.

Separation anxiety - Separation anxiety is a normal stage of development, but it can be quite difficult for parents and carers to cope with.

Temper tantrums - Tantrums are a normal part of childhood. Children do not have tantrums to intentionally annoy you - they often happen because a child is frustrated, over-tired or when they feel they are not getting enough attention.

Tics - Many children and young people have tics, and they are often related to stress and anxiety. There are things you can do to support children and young people with tics.

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Education Maintenance Allowance | Fife Council

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Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a weekly payment of £30 for young people who are planning to continue in post-compulsory education from August 2023.

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Mental Health and Wellbeing Service - Barnardo's

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Process for supporting children who have experienced trauma

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Process for supporting children who have experienced trauma

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Autistic Masking - guide for Parents/Carers

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Autistic Masking - guide for Parents/Carers

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Distractions - to help re-direct from self-harming behaviours

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Distractions - to help re-direct from self-harming behaviours

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Advice to help with self-harm - for parents/carers/friends/family

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Advice to help with self-harm - for parents/carers/friends/family

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Discord - online communication tool used commonly by young people

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Discord - online communication tool used commonly by young people

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Parent’s Guide to Discord - ConnectSafely

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If you’ve got a teen in your house, there’s a good chance you have Discord. We don’t mean bickering—we’re talking Discord with a capital D, the chat app that’s especially popular with teens.

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Anorexia and Bulimia Care - helpline and website

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Beat Eating Disorders - Helplines and Website

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Papyrus - help for teenagers feeling suicidal

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Papyrus - help for teenagers feeling suicidal

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Childline - calls are free and won't show up on any bill.

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Childline - calls are free and won't show up on any bill.

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Stay warm this winter in our libraries
For details of our festive opening hours click here 🎄
With rising living costs already being felt and more expected to hit soon, many of us across Scotland may well find it just that wee bit harder to stay warm this winter.

That's why we've joined with Fife Council by dedicating selected OnFife Libraries across Fife as "warm spaces", where you're welcome to read, surf, or just have a blether as well as enjoy board games, one-off events or just relax with a free cuppa.

For information and advice on support offered during this time visit our.fife.scot/gethelp

If you need help getting to your local library, please check out the following information: Traveline Scotland & Travel Fife

If you are under 22 or over 60 you can travel free by bus, what great news!
Feel free to drop in anytime you like - we'll be sure to meet you with a warm OnFife libraries welcome.

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For details of our festive opening hours click here 🎄 With rising living costs already being felt and more expected to hit soon, many of us across Scotland may well find it just that wee bit harder to stay warm this winter.

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SHOUT - Text-based support if you're struggling

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Free confidential mental health support to anyone in distress.

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Embracing Difference What is it? Embracing Difference is a 6 session group for parents of primary aged children who present with developmental divergence. They do not require a diagnosis to be able to attend the group.

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Teenage Behaviour - course for parents/carers

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Teenage Behaviour - course for parents/carers

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Understanding Teens: An educational course for parents of 12-17 year olds.

The adolescent stage of development can be a challenging time for both parent and child. Understanding Teens is a six session online course which has been developed for parents to gain a richer understanding of their teenager's behaviour and development. This course provides parents with evidenced explanations for changes in teenage behaviour, and with relationship based strategies to boost young people's self-esteem and wellbeing into adulthood.

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Understanding Teens: An educational course for parents of 12-17 year olds. The adolescent stage of development can be a challenging time for both parent and child. Understanding Teens is a six session online course which has been developed for parents to gain a richer understanding of their teenager's behaviour and development.

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School Nursing Health Hub service for young people to contact the school nurse | NHS Fife

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School Nursing Health Hub service for young people to contact the school nurse | NHS Fife

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School Nursing Health Hub service for young people to contact the school nurse | NHS Fife

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If you are under 22 years old and living in Scotland, you are eligible for free nationwide bus travel. Apply now.

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If you are under 22 years old and living in Scotland, you are eligible for free nationwide bus travel. Apply now.

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It's okay to reach out for help. Your situation is unique and no parent has all the answers. We all need a little extra support sometimes, and we hear from parents and carers just like you all the time.

So, if you're worried about the mental health and wellbeing of a child or young person up to the age of 25, you can chat to us by phone, email or webchat.

Our Parents Helpline is also accessible for those who are hard of hearing or speak English as an additional language. If English is not your first or preferred language, we can arrange for a language translator to support you on a call with one of our helpline advisers. Or if you would like to use our webchat or email service, we offer a digital translation service.

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Parents Mental Health Support | Advice for Your Child

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Practical tips, advice and where you can get help if your child or teenager is struggling with their mood, feelings, or their behaviour seems different.

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Talking to your child about Mental Health

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Talking to your child about Mental Health

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Giving our children and young people opportunities to open up is one of the biggest things we can do as parents and carers to support their wellbeing. It can be easy to forget the simple power of sharing what we're going through and feeling heard. But even though you can't fix everything when your child is struggling, you can make them feel seen and understood - and this in itself can make them feel more able to cope.

Talking about how they are, how their day has been and what's on their mind as part of everyday family life shows your child that you're interested in them and want to listen. It also supports them to practise thinking and talking about their feelings, helping them to get to know themselves and what they need.

But talking isn't always easy. You might feel like you don't know where to start, when a 'good time' is, or how your young person will react. Or, you might be worried about making things worse or saying the wrong thing. If this is the case, try to remember that your child doesn't need you to always get it right - they just need to know you're there.

Here, you can find lots of ideas, conversation starters and advice for making talking easier.

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How to Talk to Your Child about Mental Health

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Find Help With How I'm Feeling | Advice For Young People

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Text YM to 85258.

Provides free, 24/7 text support for young people across the UK experiencing a mental health crisis.

All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors.

Texts are free from EE, O2, Vodafone, 3, Virgin Mobile, BT Mobile, GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Telecom Plus.

Texts can be anonymous, but if the volunteer believes you are at immediate risk of harm, they may share your details with people who can provide support.

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Get Urgent Help | Support If You're Struggling

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Text YM to 85258. Provides free, 24/7 text support for young people across the UK experiencing a mental health crisis. All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors. Texts are free from EE, O2, Vodafone, 3, Virgin Mobile, BT Mobile, GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Telecom Plus.

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Our Mission Our mission statement can really be boiled down into the following three major goals: Provide affordable furniture, build a better environment and upskill those furthest removed from the job market. That’s by no means an exhaustive list of the work we put into improving our community, b…

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Easy EATS | Recipes and meal kits - EATS Rosyth

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Simple recipes from EATS Rosyth with few ingredients and requiring minimal equipment. Have a go yourself, and look out for our meal kits!