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Resources and tips on how to talk openly about sex education

https://www.outspokeneducation.com/

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https://www.respectyps.org.uk/services/dating-detox

The Dating Detox is a programme designed by Respect to challenge abuse and promote respect in young people’s intimate relationships. It’s designed to help young people reflect on the way they behave in their relationships, as well as encouraging accountability and supporting them to change their behaviour.

Email to find out if this is the right support for young person TRH@northumberland.gov.uk

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The Dating Detox is a programme designed by Respect to challenge abuse and promote respect in young people’s intimate relationships.

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SomeOne Cares offers a free counselling service who work with anyone regardless of their gender who are a survivor or are supporting a survivor (from 11 years plus), whose live’s have been negatively affected by experiencing or witnessing any type of abuse including domestic violence and neglect.  We specialise in childhood sexual abuse, rape and sexual assault.

https://someonecares.org.uk/

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Someone Cares | Empowering people since 1989

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We work with 11 schools within the Tyneside area on this project offering counselling support to reduce the impace of crime and enhance the future prospects of young people.

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https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/fostering-adoption-and-children-care/kinship-carers

Learn about the support and resources for kinship carers - also known as Special Guardians, Family and Friends carers, Connected Persons

The Northumberland Kinship Team provides dedicated assessment and support to Kinship Carers and their families.

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⭐ Family Practitioner (Wellbeing Worker)

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⭐ Family Practitioner (Wellbeing Worker)

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Having a child can be the most rewarding and also most challenging time in anybody's life, but you are not alone. Personalised support is available to new and expecting mothers, fathers and and significant others (up until a child is two), who are experiencing mental health issues.

Support is available for:

Understanding low mood

Breastfeeding

Connecting with other parents

Feeling less worried about parenting

Establishing routines

Feeling less anxious

Accessing services

Contact your local Family Hub or speak to your midwife/ health visitor to learn more.

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Family lives: live chat online service for support

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Family life can be tough, use our live chat online service for support.

Message us via WhatsApp on 07441 444125 for support with parenting and family life worries

https://www.familylives.org.uk/

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Parenting and family support from Family Lives (formerly Parentline Plus) through our website, helpline 0808 800 2222, email service at askus@familylives.org.uk, live chat and local services.

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Support your wellbeing and meet other parents. This is for parents and carers of a child, young person, or adult up to 25 years with additional need and/or disability. Available at each family hub in Northumberland, contact your nearest hub for more information.

Contact your nearest family hub

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Switchboard LGBT+

Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ support line. For anyone, anywhere in the country, at any point in their journey. Find out more here, call 0800 0119 100 10am-10pm every day or use the chat and email facilities at their website.

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Switchboard - by the LGBTQIA+ community, for the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Switchboard - by the LGBTQIA+ community, for the LGBTQIA+ community.

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For over five decades, Switchboard has supported the LGBTQIA+ community through challenges and triumphs, offering a listening ear in difficult times and moments of joy.

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Northumberland Family Hubs are proud to have achieved The Rainbow Flag Award in April of this year.

The Rainbow Flag Award is a national quality assurance framework aimed at promoting positive LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility in schools and organizations.

Northumberland Family Hubs and their staff are a safe and inclusive space for all.

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Stonewall

Stonewall Young Futures has been developed with LGBTQ+ young people in response to our research on the experiences of LGBTQ+ young people not in education, training or work.

This area of the platform provides support and resources for:

Anyone working directly with young people in a wide range of settings, including schools, colleges, social work, healthcare, youth groups or job centres

Education and training providers

Employers and apprenticeship providers

You can also subscribe to our Stonewall Young Futures mailing list to make sure you’re the first to hear about new content and opportunities to get involved

Supporting LGBTQ+ Young People | Stonewall

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Proud Connections

Proud Connections is The Proud Trust’s programme of bespoke support for LGBT+ young people and the adults in their lives.

https://www.theproudtrust.org/proud-connections/

Proud Connections Live Chat is here to provide online support for LGBT+ young people and the adults in their lives.

Are you LGBT+ or questioning your gender or sexuality and looking for someone to talk to?

Are you supporting an LGBT+ young person and need information, advice or someone to chat to?

Chat to our youth workers on our Live Chat. Proud Connections Live Chat is available across the UK

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Free digital mental wellbeing support for adults across the UK

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Qwell - how adults in need find support within our adult service

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Tips and advice on oral health for families of autistic children

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Advice and support for families of young autistic children to care for their teeth and gums.

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Includes advice and support for keeping teeth healthy. Scroll down and find an interactive tracker that can be printed off.

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An excellent website showing that good oral health is accessible to all. Including videos of what to expect at the dentist. Team Smile aims to promote a positive experience for all, including adults and children with learning difficulties.

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NHS England Workforce, Training and Education

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The free, award-winning Brush DJ app makes brushing your teeth fun! Watch the video to see all its features : )

Vote below for your favourite song to brush your teeth to and see if it makes in into the weekly Brush DJ top 5!

watch our video

General

What is Brush DJ?

Brush DJ is an award-winning, free toothbrush timer app that plays 2 minutes of music taken from the user's device to encourage brushing for an effective length of time. The app also allows users to set reminders to brush twice a day, floss, use a mouthrinse and when next to see their dentist, hygienist, therapist or orthodontist. Evidence-based age specific information is given as per the NHS toolkit 'Delivering Better Oral Health'.

Where does the information come from that is given in Brush DJ?

The app was built around the information given in the NHS Delivering Better Oral Health Toolkit.

Why 2 minutes?

This comes from the following research ' The effect of brushing time and dentifrices on dental plaque removal in vivo '.

Looking after your baby's teeth

This webpage by the NHS has a useful information and a video about looking after your baby's teeth

Who developed Brush DJ?

Brush DJ was developed by dentist Ben Underwood (UK General Dental Council Number 76663). The app was built by Netsells and the website by Impulse Media. The video was produced by Dr Nik Morris.

Dental Professionals

All dental professionals have an ethical responsibility to prevent dental disease rather than just manage its consequences.

The Brush DJ app is not a panacea, but is a useful motivational tool for dental professionals to recommend to their patients.

Brush DJ was built around the information given in the NHS Delivering Better Oral Health Toolkit

Research findings

A preliminary investigation to assess user perception of the Brush DJ app has been published in the British Dental Journal 'The use of a mobile app to motivate evidence-based oral hygiene behaviour' British Dental Journal 219, E2 (2015)
Published online: 28 August 2015 | doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2015.660.

The study concluded 'A mobile app is a promising tool to motivate an evidence-based oral hygiene routine.' www.nature.com

A survey by the British Dental Health Foundation reported:

Nearly 59% of women and 35% of men regularly skip brushing their teeth before bed.

The most recent Adult Dental Health Survey reported:

Only 26% of respondents used an electric toothbrush.

Only 21% use dental floss, with the use of dental floss falling between 1998 and 2009 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

A study investigating ' the effect of brushing time and dentifrices on dental plaque removal in vivo' reported:

Routine toothbrushing is perhaps the single most important step an individual can take to reduce plaque accumulation and the consequent risk of plaque-associated diseases, such as periodontitis and caries.

Brushing time is the most easily controlled parameter of effective everyday brushing.

The average time spent brushing is considerably shorter than 2 minutes, and a value of about 45 seconds would seem a useful estimate.

Can I add a link to Brush DJ on my website?

We are more than happy for links to the Brush DJ website to be made 🙂

Please email your patients a link to the Brush DJ website or the YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plUxuzEvINg.

Sponsors

If you would be interested in sponsoring Brush DJ please contact us!

Press

It would be great if you would be kind enough to write something about Brush DJ. Please contact us to request an interview 🙂

The app is available for Apple and Android devices. Ben welcomes feedback on how Brush DJ can be improved and can be contacted via the website www.BrushDJ.com.

Images
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Video

The Brush DJ video can be found on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plUxuzEvINg feel free to embed or place a link.

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Brush DJ ("We") are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This policy, together with our terms and conditions of use, sets out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us. Please read the following carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

For the purpose of the Data Protection Act 1998 (the Act) and the 2018 General Data Protection Regulation, the data controller is Ben Underwood.
Information we collect about you
We may collect and process the following data about you:

Information that you provide when filling in our contact form on the app or website www.brushdj.com

If you contact us, we will respond if required and then delete your contact details.
Where we store personal data
If you contact us your email will be stored securely until it has been read and responded to, if this is require. After this it will be deleted.. Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we will do our best to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted to our site; any transmission is at your own risk.
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We use information held about you in the following ways:

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We may disclose your personal information to third parties:

If we are under a duty to disclose or share your personal data in order to comply with any legal obligation.
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You have the right to ask us not to process your personal data .

Our website site and app may, from time to time, contain links to and from other websites. If you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that these websites have their own privacy policies and that we do not accept any responsibility or liability for these policies. Please check these policies before you submit any personal data to these websites.
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Any changes we may make to our privacy policy in the future will be posted on this page.
Contact
Questions, comments and requests regarding this privacy policy are welcomed and should be sent via the contact form on www.brushdj.com.

How to Videos

Please watch these short videos showing how to carry out basic oral hygiene tasks whilst rediscovering your music collection :)

How to brush with manual toothbrush

How to use an interdental brush

Mentions Awards

Orthodontic patients' oral hygiene compliance by utilizing a smartphone application (Brush DJ): a randomized clinical trial

"Our study indicated that PI and GI decreased in the intervention group who used the Brush DJ app in comparison with the control group. In addition, the app usage frequency was positively correlated with the brushing duration and frequency.

We believe that smartphone apps, as motivators and reminders, can improve orthodontic patients' oral hygiene compliance, especially in adolescents."
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41405-020-00050-5

The Journal of Pediatric Research

Effects of a Mobile Application to Improve Oral Hygiene in Children

'This study aimed to investigate a mobile application's effectiveness in improving oral health in children. For this reason, Brush DJ, a mobile application which can be downloaded freely on smartphones, was introduced to 200 children aged between 5-12 years old who were referred for routine dental examination'

'In the present study, the rate of children who stated that they were motivated to brush their teeth at the end of the third month was 86%. Based on the parental satisfaction survey data, it was observed that the use of the mobile app was effective in improving tooth brushing habits, and brushing became more regular and enjoyable in all children. According to the responses to the parental satisfaction survey, it was observed that the parents were satisfied with their children using the Brush DJ mobile application.'
https://jpedres.org/articles/doi/jpr.galenos.2024.82956

Mobile Apps for Dental Caries Prevention: Systematic Search and Quality Evaluation

'The Brush DJ app was the highest rated app with an overall MARS score of 4.4. This app also scored above the threshold for all subscales.'
https://mhealth.jmir.org/2021/1/e19958

The Feasibility and Acceptability of a Mobile Application for Oral Health Education Among Adults in Rwanda

Our study found that the acceptability and feasibility of mobile App for oral health education (BrushDJ) was high among the study participants. The mobile App for oral health received positive reviews from the user-friendliness nature. Our study findings have highlighted that the mobile App for oral health (BrushDJ) is a useful tool that might contribute to behaviour change and the adoption of adequate oral health measures. Population groups of all ages and backgrounds, even those in remote areas where the accessibility to dental services is challenging, can use the mobile App for oral health education.
https://www.dovepress.com

The whole tooth: How to keep their pearly whites pearly and white

"The older children like Brush DJ, a free app that will play you two minutes of music from your iTunes library, and buzz every 30 seconds to remind you to switch sides. Ecstatic applause awaits you when your brushing time is up."
www.telegraph.co.uk

The use of a mobile app to motivate evidence-based oral hygiene behaviour. British Dental Journal August 2015

"Conclusion: A mobile app is a promising tool to motivate an evidence-based oral hygiene routine"
www.nature.com

If Your teeth Get Fuzzy After Lunch
"Use "detergent" or add "water" if you don't brush after every meal, says Linda Niessen, DMD, clinical professor at Baylor College of Dentistry-Texas A&M University. "Detergents" are fibrous foods such as celery, apples and carrots, which scrub away debris as you chew, she says. "Water" is saliva, which neutralizes acids and washes away food particles-and you make more of it when chewing sugar-free gum. But don't postpone brushing and flossing for too long. "Plaque must be thoroughly removed every 24 hours," says Niessen. (To put in the requisite two minutes, she recommends the timer app Brush DJ.)"
www.oprah.com

Brush DJ Ltd wins Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Healthcare competition
February 2019

Dentist Ben Underwood, creator of the Brush DJ app has been announced as a winner of a national Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Healthcare competition to improve children's oral health. The competition was launched by NHS England in partnership with the Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) and aims to identify and support innovative new products and services which have the potential to improve patient outcomes. It is the first competition of this type to focus on oral health.

Despite tooth decay being preventable, the NHS spends £50.5 million extracting decayed teeth from children under general anaesthesia every year ¹, with a total annual dentistry spend of £3.4 billion. This figure does not include the loss of productivity for parents/carers attending appointments during working hours. The direct and indirect global economic impact of oral conditions in children and adults has been estimated to be over US$442 billion ².

The SBRI award, which in phase 1 includes funding of up to £100k, will be used to explore the scientific, technical feasibility and commercial viability of adding enhanced features to the existing Brush DJ app. All potential features will be co-designed with children at highest risk of tooth decay and their carers and developed in collaboration with key stakeholders. The team will then apply for phase 2 of the competition, and if successful will secure funding of up to £1 million.

Ben Underwood, CEO of Brush DJ Ltd said, "It is amazing to have not only this financial support and recognition, but, critically, access to the expertise of SBRI and its partners. Having been part of the NHS Innovation Accelerator programme, I understand that in order to scale an innovation and gain widespread adoption, we will need champions from within all areas of healthcare. This award will allow us to take Brush DJ to the next level by recruiting a team of experts so that we can reach and help more children at risk of tooth decay."

Karen Livingstone, National Director at SBRI Healthcare commented "The most common oral disease affecting young children in England is tooth decay, which has become a serious cause for concern for the NHS. We are excited to be supporting Brush DJ, an innovative toothbrush timer and dental care app, which helps to make brushing teeth a fun activity for children to build their offer and support improved oral hygiene. We look forward to helping to develop the technology further and to bring real benefits to young people's oral health."
References:
1. Health matters: Child Dental Health, 14 June 2017. https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2017/06/14/health-matters-child-dental-health/ (Accessed 12/08/18).

2. Global, Regional, and National Prevalence, Incidence, and Disability-Adjusted Life Years for Oral Conditions for 195 Countries, 1990-2015: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors N Kassebaum et al. Journal of Dental Research, 96 (4) 01 February 2017.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0022034517693566

3. Delivering better oral health: an evidence-based toolkit for prevention. Public Health England, March 2017. Gateway reference: 2016224.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/605266/Delivering_better_oral_health.pdf (Accessed 12/08/18).
Notes to Editors:

1. SBRI competitions are on behalf of NHS England by the Eastern Academic Health Science Network through its delivery agent Health Enterprise East. Further information can be found at: sbrihealthcare.co.uk

2. Background on Ben and Brush DJ:

Ben is an NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) alumni. He invested his own money to develop the app for benefit of his patients, but realised that it could be scaled to reach thousands, if not millions of people. As an NIA fellow he received financial support to develop the latest version of the app. The funding for the NIA programme came from The Health Foundation, NHS England and the Academic Health Science Network. Follow this link to view a quick tour of Brush DJ: https://youtu.be/qoILstdnLHs

1. Brush DJ is the only dental app in the NHS Digital Apps Library. It has been downloaded over a ⅓ of a million times in 197 countries. The main feature of the app is a timer which plays two minutes of music from the user's device or streaming service, making the mundane task of brushing for an effective length of time more enjoyable, and therefore more likely to happen. The app also contains the evidence-based oral health information published by PHE³.

2. As part of this process, Ben will recruit a team of expert advisors which will include:

Claire Stevens CBE
Claire is an NHS Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry and has served on the Executive Committee of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) for the last 8 years, most recently as President in 2017/18. She also established, and now Chairs, the Managed Clinical Network for Paediatric Dentistry in Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership and was on the steering group which produced NHS England's Commissioning Standard for Paediatric Dentistry. Claire was appointed CBE in the 2019 New Year's Honours List for services to children and will be one of the Brush DJ Ltd core team.

Alicia Ridout
Deputy Director, mHabitat

Alicia brings significant expertise across a range of fields including clinical safety, programme design and delivery, complex care needs/carers and service improvement methodologies; user engagement is her passion and she has a proven track record of success, most recently awarded the CAHPO Digital Innovator Award in 2017.
Liz Ashall-Payne
Liz founded ORCHA, the Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Application in 2015, determined to present a way to offer much needed guidance to app developers to help raise app quality, as well as helping the public and professionals to confidently find and apply apps that could genuinely improve public, patient and organisational outcomes. Liz is an NHS Innovation Accelerator Fellow.
Dr Simon Bourne
CEO My mHealth

Simon has been CEO of my mhealth since 2012, and now works full time in this role. He is also one of the inaugural NHS Innovation Accelerator Fellows. my mhealth are now the leading UK supplier of long-term condition digital products to over 100 CCGs, for patients with COPD, Asthma, Diabetes and Heart Disease. This year my mhealth launch their first telehealth product that interfaces with their self-management solutions. My mhealth launch into 2 international markets this year (New Zealand and the US).
For interview requests, please contact info@brushdj.com

NHS Innovation Accelerator Fellowship

The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) is a fellowship programme which is being delivered collaboratively by NHS England, UCLPartners, The Health Foundation and with the Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs).

The aim of the NIA is to deliver on the commitment detailed within the Five Year Forward View - creating the conditions and cultural change necessary for proven innovations to be adopted faster and more systematically through the NHS, and to deliver examples into practice for demonstrable patient and population benefit.
www.england.nhs.uk

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Alnwick, Berwick, Hadston, Wooler and surrounding areas (North Northumberland)

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Ashington, Bedlington, Newbiggin, Morpeth and surrounding areas (Central Northumberland)

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Blyth, Cramlington & Seaton Valley and surrounding areas (South East Northumberland)

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https://www.familyhubsnorthumberland.co.uk/

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Family Hubs in Northumberland, previously Sure Start Children’s Centres

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Family Hubs Northumberland, previously known as Sure Start Children’s Centres, are spaces to meet, learn, take part in FREE activities and access help and information. We’re here to support parents and carers of children or young people between 0-19 years, or 25 with additional needs.

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OurFamilyWizard makes co-parenting easier. We designed the app to help you reduce conflict, so your kids can thrive after a separation or a divorce. With our powerful and customizable tools, you can free up time, emotional energy, and mental space.

With all your digital co-parenting interactions rolled up in one secure app, you can keep everything organized and documented. Plus, you can shield your kids from adult conversations they don’t need to see.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ourfamilywizard-co-parent-app/id497405393

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Great resources shared by NHS Better Health for healthy teeth

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There is a padlet that has been designed to support young people who are going through any form of loss or bereavement. It covers the entire journey of loss and provides some useful insights into how we can support young people dealing with any feelings of loss.

Link: https://padlet.com/nies1/bereavement-and-loss-support-for-children-and-young-people-lrdirt6cboeiwiaa

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Who is this for?
Children and young people aged 5-10 RK, However, please remember the child must be able to stay at the group alone (without parent or carer).

What is this course?
This course gives children. A range of practical tools, techniques and strategies to help them relax and manage the ever-increasing stress on their young lives, to build self-esteem. Classes are creative and enjoyable and follow a unique award-winning 7-step system

How to get referred to this program?
Complete a multi-agency referral from (MARF) with support from a professional (school, GP) and select Early Help support from can be accessed: www.familyhubsnorthumberland.co.uk/primary-mental-health

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Infant Feeding and Nurturing Babies P information

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Infant Feeding and Nurturing Babies Padlet

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Do you want to help your family navigate the online world more safely?

Visit our website to use the Everyday Digital widget:

nland.cc/everyday-digital

What it covers?

You will have access to lots of useful resources, articles, and videos to understand how to stay safe online, and to feel confident to help young people to stay safe too.

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Do you want to help your family navigate the online world more safely?

Visit our website to use the Everyday Digital widget:

nland.cc/everyday-digital

What it covers?

You will have access to lots of useful resources, articles, and videos to understand how to stay safe online, and to feel confident to help young people to stay safe too.

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Have you ever wondered what Family Hubs are? Or what it's like inside a Family Hub? Well look no further... our Family Panel parents answer your most common questions about Family Hubs Northumberland, and what to expect when you visit us. Drop in and say hi or give us a call, we can't wait to meet you! 👋

✨ Find your nearest hub ➡️ https://nland.cc/findfamilyhubs

✨ Find out more on our website ➡️ https://nland.cc/familyhubs

✨ For all access groups, activities & parenting resources

join our free membership online today ➡️ https://nland.cc/fhreg

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What are Family Hubs? | Parent Q&A | Take a look around Ashington Family Hub

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Impact of smoking on pregnancy, babies and children

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Impact of smoking on pregnancy, babies and children

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Who is this for?

Parents or caregivers who smoke and are considering quitting for the health of their baby or child

The document provides information on the impacts of smoking and signposts all the support provided if considering quitting

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Get support from other areas and more advice and Top tips for parents, supporting children and becoming a new parent.

Click here: https://relationshipsmatter.uk/

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Relate Chatbot

Explain what's happening in relationships, ask questions, and our chatbot will share advice and support.

This chatbot was created using AI, and isn't monitored by any staff from Relate. It shouldn't be used in a crisis, so if you are in immediate danger please always call 999.

Click here to find out more https://www.relate.org.uk/reducing-parental-conflict/sounding-board-bot

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⭐ Family Practitioner (Wellbeing Worker)

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⭐ Family Practitioner (Wellbeing Worker)

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Having a child can be the most rewarding and also most challenging time in anybody's life, but you are not alone. Personalised support is available to new and expecting mothers, fathers and and significant others (up until a child is two), who are experiencing mental health issues.

Support is available for:

Understanding low mood

Breastfeeding

Connecting with other parents

Feeling less worried about parenting

Establishing routines

Feeling less anxious

Accessing services

Contact your local Family Hub or speak to your midwife/ health visitor to learn more.

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Who is this for?

1-1 support. This are for any adult who cares for children aged 0-18years.

Arguments and disagreements are normal, it’s how you resolve them that matters.

Research shows by having good relationships we have better health, greater happiness, and increased confidence.

What will parents experience?

The workshops aim to help adults manage their stress and communicate in better ways.

-Find ways to open up difficult conversations

-Hurtful and helpful arguments

-Understand how stress impacts relationships

-Impact of conflict on children

-Making positive changes for you and your family

Where and when?

Two/three workshops that last for 60 minutes

You will be sent a teams link and can join at home

Call your local Family Hub

Or Complete referral form and comment you would like someone to call you about the workshop. Click here: nland.cc/fhreg

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Featuring top tips and ideas for fun everyday activities, such as songs to sing and games to play, that can support your children’s early learning and development, preparing them to be ready for school. Plus, get access to what’s on guides at your fingertips.

⭐ It’s the App every NEW parent in Northumberland needs! ⭐ To Download it for FREE 👉 search ‘family hub Northumberland’ in your App store today! 📲

Plus, have ‘What’s on Guides’ right at your fingertips. 🖐️

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The Northumberland Family Service's Directory is an online directory service for children, young people, their parents/carers and practitioners in Northumberland.

Childcare and early years

holiday provision

SEND local offer

Education and schools

Click here to find out more Click

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Who is it for?

For anyone whilst pregnant

What it covers?

Up to date advice about whooping cough

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Who is this for?

Parents and caregivers who may be living in a property with damp and mould

The webpage provides information and advice around mould and contains are really useful video

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Who is this for?

Parents and caregivers looking for simple tips to support with reducing damp and mould

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Who is this for?

Parents and caregivers who live in rented accommodation with mould and damp problems

Shelter provide tips and advice on what to do if you're struggling with damp and getting no support

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Damp and mould: what tenants need to know | Shelter

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Here are our answers to the most common questions about damp and mould.

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CHILDCARE SUPPORT IS EXPANDING

With significant changes coming to 15 and 30 hours childcare support in England. Sign up for more details about the upcoming expansion from April 2024, as well as how and when to register for support with childcare costs.

Click Here

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Families going through separation can experience increased isolation and conflict.  With our Parenting When Separated Programme, you can help parents to personally cope, and to co-parent effectively, to ensure their children cope and thrive.

Complete this form click here

Add in comments you would like someone to contact you about Parenting when separated dates: Healthy relationships.

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At Reading Force, we are passionate about using books to bring Forces children and families closer together. Our shared reading initiative encourages families to read, talk, and scrapbook about a book, improving communication and enriching relationships with books and each other – one page at a time.

If you work in a HIVE, welfare office, preschool, school, Service children’s club, community group, local library, or charity and work with Forces children and their families, Reading Force complements your pastoral support perfectly. All you need to do is allocate one person to become a Reading Force Ambassador and register with us to order your materials.

find out more Click here

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It can be tough for our armed forces keeping relationships together in these difficult times with diverse worldwide demands, increasingly long deployments, transition into civilian life.

You may not even be in a relationship – you may be recently separated, divorced, widowed or have been single for a while. Whatever your circumstances, talking to one of Relate’s friendly and professional counsellors can help you to work through any issues at your own pace.

This is delivered digitally and free support

Email:

relationshipsolutions@relate.org.uk

or

homestart.shpt@gmail.com

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What to do if you baby has a small object in their ear or nose

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What to do if you baby has a small object in their ear or nose

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Who is this for?

Parents and caregivers

This video shows what to do if your baby has a small object such as; a bead, insect or food stuck in their nose or ear

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If your Baby has a Foreign Object in the Nose or Ear - First Aid Training - St John Ambulance

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Impact of smoking on pregnancy, babies and children

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Impact of smoking on pregnancy, babies and children

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Who is this for?

Parents or caregivers who smoke and are considering quitting for the health of their baby or child

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Protect your little one from the flu—because you nose it makes sense!

For children aged 2-3, it’s as easy as a quick nasal spray—no needles, just protection! It’s safe and works better for children than an injection.

Your GP will be in touch to book an appointment. If you haven’t heard by mid-October, please call them to book your child's flu spray. Find out more at : https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/ #BeWiseImmunise

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Find out about the children’s flu vaccine, including who should have it, how to get it and side effects.

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Who is this for?

Parents and caregivers of babies

The resource provides clear advise around keeping your baby safe when sleeping

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Who is this for?

Parents and caregivers of babies and young children

The Little Orange Book provides advice and tips on how to manage illness and problems children 0-5 often experience

It also offers information on what to look out for and how to get help if the condition is more serious

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Who is this for?

Teens and early adult years

This is for parents or caregivers to share with those going through the teenage years

The Little Book of Useful Stuff is full of helpful tips to keep your teens safe and healthy throughout a confusing time of life

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Who is this for?

Parents or caregivers of children 0-5

On the website you will find:

Child safety resources

Accident prevention tips and advice

Most recent advice on new products which may cause an accident

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Childhood Accident Prevention and Childhood Illness Support

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Childhood Accident Prevention and Childhood Illness Support

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For those who are being abusive.

Facing up to abusive behaviour can be one of the most difficult things you do. It can also be one of the best. You might be blaming your partner, you might be blaming alcohol or financial problems – but you know, deep down, this is something you need to stop.

We have helped hundreds of people to learn to change their behaviour and have safer, healthier relationships.

What We Offer

–  Motivational enhancement work for clients

–  Brief awareness sessions can be offered, to increase understanding and hopefully motivate towards change.

–  One to one sessions

–  27 Weeks Respect Accredited Domestic Abuse Prevention Programme (DAPP)

–  Integrated Partner Safety Service

To find out more click here

Contact: T: 03000 20 25 25 (24 hours)

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This project is for you if you’re worried someone you know is being controlled, scared, or hurt by their partner, ex-partner or a family member.

Anonymous Phoneline: 0300 140 0061

Find out more click here

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Remember to look at all the other sections Dad!! Family Hubs have lots of learning on an evening and you can log on to digital resources at home too.

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Remember to look at all the other sections Dad!! Family Hubs have lots of learning on an evening and you can log on to digital resources at home too.

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Find out more : Click here

Separating better: your essential companion for a smoother separation

Self-guided support: Expert emotional advice and practical information on childcare and financial arrangements.

Progress tracking: Easily monitor your journey and achievements as you navigate separation.

Emotional readiness quiz: Get a sense of where you are in your separation journey with our quiz.

Co-parenting tips: Stay organised and communicate effectively with your co-parent.

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We welcome your feedback:

https://www.familyhubsnorthumberland.co.uk/contact

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LGBTQIA+

(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual plus)

In partnership with Pride Action North, a weekly group ran from Blyth Central Family Hub, For young people aged 13 to 18 who identify as LGBTQIA+ in Northumberland.

Sessions are 4.30-7.45 and is a place to come and feel free to be!

Sessions will have opportunities for meeting other young people, support from staff and volunteers, activities, fun, food and refreshments, young people's sensory area and games corner.

A friendly and relaxed space

C Card support available

Opportunities for 1-1 support

Contact Dorothy on 07563377425 to find out more information

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Drop in session for the whole family, parents, carers & siblings welcome. For children of any age with an additional need, learning or physical disability. An opportunity to come along after school, meet other children, young people and their families. Social interactions in a safe and positive environment.

Parents and carers are required to stay at the session, refreshments provided and a space to meet with other parents and carers to know you are not alone. Siblings very welcome (any age). This session is a drop in but booking would help us to ensure we have enough resources and refreshments for everyone.

Sessions run in some of our Family Hubs, anyone welcome from the whole of Northumberland.

Call: 01670 798800 to find out venue

Or fill in this form and someone will give you a call: click here

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Large scale family hub events such as Halloween parties, Christmas and Easter fayres etc will have an event the day before which will be a version of the event adapted for children and young people with additional needs and/or disabilities.  This event will follow sensory principles and be a calmer version with a limit of the number of families attending so that it is not too busy.  There is a blueprint for running these events.  This will be decided by localities.

Click the link to find you local family hub contact: click here

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Sensory boxes are available at all family hubs to support a person’s visit to the centre. The specific items in the box are to support sensory needs that individuals may have. For neurodiverse individuals having these items may help them to cope with the challenges they may face in attending an appointment/group.  It is a way to help regulate the nerves and release excess energy.  It may help an individual to be able to focus on what they need to at the time they need to do it using sensory regulation. Separate waiting areas may be available on request for those where waiting in a busy reception area would prove challenging.

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Come along to access free support and advice in your local area. 0-19 years. No diagnosis needed!

For more information, please contact Robyn via telephone 07517553426 or via email robyn.mcgregor@northumberland.gov.uk

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The workshops are about understanding and supporting your child’s behaviour, particularly if their behaviour can be more challenging at times.  We help parents and carers to think about strategies and to come up with a plan that focuses on a good quality of life for your child and your family.

For families who have a child who has Autism and/or a Learning Disability

If you would like to come to the workshop please contact Jillian or Kerry at Skills for People Tel: 0191 281 873

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NDAS: Northumberland Domestic abuse service

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NDAS: Northumberland Domestic abuse service

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Who is this for?

Those affected by or experiencing domestic abuse living in Northumberland. We provide free and confidential services to everyone, our services are inclusive and non-discriminatory.

What?

· Immediate Response (9am – 5pm weekdays)

· Domestic Abuse Practitioners provide personalised practical and emotional support

· Counselling for the children and young people of our clients

· Domestic Abuse Programmes delivered to people affected by domestic abuse

Contact information:

· Telephone: 01434 608030 (9.00am – 5.00pm)

Webchat (9.30am – 3.00pm Monday to Friday)

https://www.nda.services/

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Who is this for?

Harbour Support Services is a specialist domestic abuse service that offers support to those living in Northumberland.

What?

Harbour works with families and individuals who are affected by abuse from a partner, former partner or other family member.

We offer a range of services to help those experiencing abuse, including:

· Refuge accommodation

· Outreach/Assertive support

· Empowerment Groups

· Preventions Service

Contact information:

· Northumberland telephone: 01670 820199 (24 hours, seven days a week)

· Harbour Support Service main office: 03000 20 25 25

Email: info@myharbour.org.uk

Website: www.myharbour.org.uk

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Who is this for?
Grief Encounter offers free, ongoing, specialist bereavement support services to children, young people and their families, who have experienced the death of someone close, through support and counselling across the UK.

This is online support.
To refer a child or young person (under 25) who has lost a parent or sibling to Grief Encounter, please click on this link: https://www.griefencounter.org.uk/get-support/support-services/referral/ and complete the online referral form, choosing between self referring (for age 14+) or 3rd party referral.

Helpline: 0808 802 0111  Open Weekdays 9am - 9pm
Email: grieftalk@griefencounter.org.uk
Website: griefencounter.org.uk

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Who is this for?

Acorns works with children, young people and families affected by domestic abuse

This is online support.

Counselling and play therapy
We invite children and young people to express themselves through words and/or through the medium of play

Children & Young People’s Outreach
We draw on play and youth work approaches to provide a responsive, flexible approach to working with children and young people around their experiences of domestic abuse.

Our team of outreach workers can provide both practical and emotional support;

· Psychoeducation and support plans based on individual needs

· Emotional and therapeutic support

· Advocacy

· Information and advice and signposting

Flexible wrap around support for young people age 13+

please email:   referrals@acornsproject.org.uk
Advice or queries: please call 0191 3498366
More information: see our website www.acornsproject.org.uk

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DigiDAD is an online E-Learning platform full of father friendly content aimed at young dads.

'Made by dads for dads'

Courses

Information around court proceedings

Inspirational dad videos

www.digidad.uk

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Who is this for?

People who want to help create change and help others.

If you are:

- Friendly and approachable

- Open minded

- Want to overcome community issues

- Sympathetic to each other's views, needs and experiences

We want to hear from you!

Where?

Join a Family Panel in your local Family Hub. Help us shape change for parents and children in Northumberland.

What will we do?

As members, you are invited to a monthly 1 hour meeting at your local Family Hub (or you can join online).

You will:

- Receive a welcome goody bag

- Help us shape your local community

- Be able to express your views and we will listen

- Share thoughts, feelings and ideas in a safe space

- Have access to free workshops and courses

Contact:

Contact your local Family Hub

or click this link to find out more: Click

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Men's support groups

Online group: email Info@andysmanclub.co.uk

Face to face group's in Hexham, Blyth and Berwick: Free-to-attend peer-to-peer support group for men aged over 18 every Monday Night at 7pm except Bank Holidays.

These groups are ran by men who have previously attended groups. If you are interested in joining a group please email:

Info@andysmanclub.co.uk

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For dads during pregnancy and beyond, mums and partners welcome too

Topics:

The rollercoaster of change

Dealing with challenges

Importance of Dad’s

Hands on videos, dealing with crying, changing, sleeping....

Celebrating fathers

Where to get more help and support

Where?

Virtual one hour session ran every 6 weeks, on an evening and at weekends

When?

Learn at home joining teams link: using your phone or laptop.

Text 07729 080 263 your name and email. You will be contacted and invited to the online workshop of your choice

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Scroll across the Padlet to find a section, then scroll down to find the information you need.

Sections:

1. Become a Family Hub Member

2. Pre-Birth: Everything you need to know before baby comes

3. Dads, Males and Young Dads

4. 0-6 months

5. 6 months - 5 years

6. 5 years - 19 years

7. SEND Support

8. Relationship Support

9. Children's Mental Health

10. Childhood Accident Prevention and Childhood Illness Support

11. Taking Care of You

12. Benefits and Living Well

13. Refugees and Asylum Seekers

14. Caring for someone?

15. LGBTQIA+

16. Grief and Bereavement

17. Walking on egg shells: Domestic abuse support for adults and children

18. Northumberland Family Information service - more support

19. Early Help: I am worried about a child

20. Wellbeing service

21. Oral health support

22. Sleep support

23. Kindship care

24. Tell us what you think?

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Click here or go to inourplace.co.uk.

Use Code HADRIAN to get free access

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Who is it for?

For anyone while pregnant or when baby.

What it covers?

The Infant Feeding team offer support, whether you're getting started with breastfeeding, starting solids or returning to work.

The groups are a great place to chat with other parents about you & your new addition to the family.

To find your nearest group visit nland.cc/feeding or download the Growing Healthy app

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Infant Feeding Support Group - Accessible

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Who is it for?

For anyone while pregnant or when baby.

What it covers?

The Infant Feeding team offer support, whether you're getting started with breastfeeding, starting solids or returning to work

The groups are also a great place to chat with other parents about you & your new addition to the family.

To find your nearest group visit nland.cc/feeding or download the Growing Healthy app

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Understanding your Trauma (Learn at home)

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Understanding your Trauma (Learn at home)

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This is for people who have experienced trauma at any point in their lives, perhaps through loss, bereavement, an accident, or illness. It is also for those who want to support friends or family through trauma. This course is not a replacement for therapy or counselling. You may find it difficult at times, and perhaps you would find it helpful to talk to someone, so we have included some signposts for further support, should you need it.

Click here or go to inourplace.co.uk.

Use Code HADRIAN to get free access

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Who is this service for?
Children’s Occupational Therapy Sensory Processing Service for children and young people living in Northumberland. Our overall aim is to support parents, carers, education staff and other professional groups to understand how sensory processing can impact on daily life.

What is offered?
-Leaflets that help with daily living
- Short helpful videos on sensory processing strategies
- Workshops for parents & professionals
- Consultation line
- Lots more information

How to find out more?
https://sensoryot.northumbria.nhs.uk/resources/
01670 564 050

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LGBTQIA+

(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual plus)

To support young people and adults who identity as LGBTQIA + or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity
Northumberland Pride are based in Ashington but work Northumberland and surrounding areas and can help in the following ways;

· one off chats with members of their wellbeing staff team,

·  1-1 support to family members and young people,

·  counselling services

· social events

· youth groups

· Inclusivity training to businesses and schools

visit www.prideactionnorth.org.uk

Complete the form and someone will contact you with in 72 hours

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I am worried about a Child: Early Help First Contact

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I am worried about a Child: Early Help First Contact

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Early Help First Contact:

The partnership works with families who would benefit from extra support. This support is carried out through existing family services, such as Mental Health Support, Early Help or Social Work.

This is a targeted offer for parents/carers who have children aged 0-19 years.

If a parent/carer of a child would benefit from additional support, please make a referral to Early Help First Contact. Or, a parent can make a self-referral using the Multi-Agency Referral Form (MARF) below.

Click here to access the MARF

Email:

earlyhelp@northumberland.gov.uk

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CYGNUS support: children and Young People

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CYGNUS support: children and Young People

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Who is this for?

Supporting anyone over 14 years of age to achieve better mental health and emotional wellbeing.

This is online support.

Cygnus Support provides the following services free of charge to people living in Northumberland:

· One to one counselling and psychotherapy

· Specialist counselling for people who have experienced or are still experiencing domestic abuse and for victims of crime including sexual violence or assault

· Recovery Toolkit Course for survivors of domestic abuse

· Women’s only drop in service

Wellbeing courses e.g. relaxation, Tai Chi

Where?

They deliver services in their 5 hub areas of Ashington, Blyth, Hexham, Alnwick and Berwick.

· Telephone: 01670 853977

Email: Admin@cygnussupport.com (for general enquiries) or Counselling@cygnussupport.com (for counselling enquiries and to make a referral)

Website: www.cygnussupport.com

Twitter: @CygnusSupport1

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Walking on egg shells: Domestic abuse support for adults and children

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Walking on egg shells: Domestic abuse support for adults and children

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Who is this for?
Migrant Help exist to protect people affected by displacement and exploitation, helping them thrive as individuals and recover from their trauma

What services?
Asylum Support

Victims of Slavery and Human Trafficking Support

Refugee Resettlement

EU Settlement Scheme

Hong Kong Welcome Programme

Clear Voice Interpreting Services

Contact:
Free asylum helpline 0808 8010503
Website click Here

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Whos is this for?
Adults or Children over 16 years old

Find out if you could get help with your rent and how to apply for housing benefit.   Click here

Homeless help if you're 16 or 17  Click here

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Personal Independence Payment (PIP)      Disability Living Allowance (DLA)     

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Personal Independence Payment (PIP)      Disability Living Allowance (DLA)     

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Whos is this for?
DLA is for Children under 16 years and PIP is for people over 16 years, who have a life changing condition who live in North East

On website: Click here

¨ Simple videos explaining benefits

¨ One to one support

¨ Workshops

¨ Support to fill in forms

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Who is this for?

Universal Credit supports you from the age of 18 (16 in special circumstances) if you are on a low income or out of work. It includes a monthly payment to help with your living costs.

Find out more?

This site will help you understand what Universal Credit means for you.

www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk/

On the website you will find:

¨ A benefits calculator to see if you could be better off on Universal Credit

¨ Help if you are already claiming

¨ Help how to make a claim

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Who is this for?

Anyone who is caring for a child under the age of 16 years old, or under 20 if they stay in approved provision

Find out more?

www.gov.uk/child-benefit

1. How it works

2. What you’ll get

3. Eligibility

4. How to make a claim