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Walking routes in the Hampshire Countryside

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Walking routes in the Hampshire Countryside

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Walking routes in the Hampshire Countryside

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Search for a variety of walks in Hampshire.

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Find events, hosted by Hampshire County Council, for all the family

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Find events, hosted by Hampshire County Council, for all the family

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Find local family-friendly walking routes near you

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Find local family-friendly walking routes near you

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The Ambling Path - Family Friendly Walks

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The Ambling Path - Family Friendly Walks - Family Walks Hampshire, West Sussex, Surrey

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Easy, circular walks for the whole family to enjoy in Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex. Find child friendly and pushchair friendly walks near you.

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Exercise is important for children to keep them happy and healthy. There are plenty of fun ways to keep the whole family active.

Pre-schoolers need at least 3 hours of physical activity spread throughout the day, including active indoor and outdoor play. The more the better!

Aim for a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity a day for school age children. Below are some of the ways in which you can encourage this within your family.

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Being Active | Safety and Prevention - Child 5 to 12 years | Healthier Together

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Advice and guidance on Being Active for Safety and Prevention - Child 5 to 12 years.

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For families with children aged 0 to 5 years old

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Meet the Community Development Team

Hampshire Healthy Families is a partnership between Southern Health Foundation Trust and Barnardo's. Your Health Visitor, Community Nursery Nurse or School Nurse are part of the wider Hampshire Healthy Families team within Southern Health. Here you can meet the Barnardo's team who deliver the community offer of the Healthy Child Programme.

For general enquiries email hhf@barnardos.org.uk

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What's On Near You : Hampshire Healthy Families

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The Ready Steady Mums walks are free, fun and informal social walking groups for new mums and any family member looking after your baby.

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You will now find the details of providers who are offering free places for eligible children over the holiday period. These are being provided through the DfE's Holiday Activity and Food Fund scheme. The list is updated regularly, so do check back and make direct contact with providers.

These fun and educational activity sessions are for vulnerable children and young people, which includes those eligible for free school meals as a minimum. Eligibility will be expanded where possible.

To find an activity, select your district and a list of local providers will be displayed. If you are unsure of your district, you can check this information by looking at the details on a council bill/ letter etc.

For further detail on where these providers are delivering HAF sessions, press 'show results in map' to view the page in map view. Only the providers on the display page will be featured on the map.

The HAF scheme is designed to provide as much local support as possible. The activity providers aim to be within walking distance of the local community or be close to public transport connections.

Once you have found a HAF provider that you and your child find interesting, you can make your booking by selecting their record and using the contact information or website details provided.

Activity providers will inform you of any additional items you may need to bring, for example welly boots. Once you have booked onto a session, feel free to get in touch with a HAF provider directly for further information.

Some providers running activity sessions will allow paying customers, who are not FSM eligible, to attend. If your child qualifies for free school meals, you should not be asked to make a payment.

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Information, support and directory

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Connect to Support Hampshire is an online information and advice guide and directory of services for adults with care and support needs who live in Hampshire.

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Wellbeing information, support and events

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Hampshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service is an NHS specialist service, provided by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for young people aged 5-18 years and their families who are experiencing difficulties with their mental and emotional health. Many young people experience difficulties with their mental health such as anxiety, low mood, trauma, eating difficulties plus many others which can impact on all aspects of life such as education, home life, hobbies and interests, socialising and having fun.

It is important to know that everyone has mental health and that we can all experience tough times and this can cause our mental health to suffer. CAMHS work with young people, their families and other important organisations (such as schools) to achieve the following:

* Assess and diagnose mental health and neurodevelopmental difficulties
* Identify realistic goals or changes
* Identify and build on strengths
* Improve self-esteem and confidence to cope with difficulties
* Learn emotional coping techniques to help manage difficult or upsetting thoughts, feelings, urges or experiences
* Empower the young person to identify, express and communicate their needs, take responsibility for their health and wellbeing and feel confident in knowing where and how to get additional support if necessary
Hampshire CAMHS Thresholds
We cannot "cure" mental health difficulties or prevent difficulties ever coming back. Lots of things can impact on our mental health, some of which are beyond anyone's control. Instead we work with you to help you learn how to manage your difficulties and in many cases overcoming them is absolutely possible. There may also be some difficulties or experiences which CAMHS are not able to provide support for. In these cases we will help you access appropriate help from other organisations and services such as drug and alcohol services and bereavement services plus many others.

You will need to be willing and committed to attending sessions that are offered as well as trying and practising techniques until you find what works well for you. You will need to be prepared to work with us in this way so that you have the best chance of achieving your goals/recovery.

Overcoming difficulties also depends on how much an individual would like to change. Often change can be scary and many young people feel they don't have the energy or the motivation to change or try different things. If you have made the step of asking for help and attending an assessment and are committed to making changes, we will work with you to help you achieve your goals/recovery.

Anyone can help you get an appointment at Hampshire Specialist CAMHS; you, your parents or carers, your teachers, a health professional (such as a school nurse or GP) or a social worker, using our online referral form which you can complete and submit online. You can also call Hampshire CAMHS on 0300 304 0050 (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm).

If you are experiencing difficulties, it is really important to talk to those around you so that they can support you with these and with getting the right help and support.

We would recommend talking to CAMHS before making a referral so that we can offer advice and guidance and to decide whether CAMHS is the right service to meet your needs. CAMHS may also be able to offer recommendations about other services, organisations and things that may be helpful.

If after receiving a referral it is agreed that it would be helpful for CAMHS to offer an appointment, you will be given a date as soon as possible. Please be aware that there may be a wait for an appointment. If you feel that things are becoming more difficult or more urgent whilst you are waiting for appointment, please contact the Single Point of Access for CAMHS on 0300 304 0050 to let us know.

* At your first appointment we'll start with introductions and outline what will happen during the appointment. Your first appointment may be by telephone or face to face
* We'll ask you to fill in some questionnaires. These help us to understand your strengths and any difficulties you might be experiencing
* Your clinician will also talk to you about confidentiality and consent to share information
* The aim of your first appointment is to find out what your goals are and what you would like to be different
* By the end of the appointment we will decide together the best way forward in order to help you reach your goals/recovery
* If you have any questions, worries or concerns please speak to your clinician - we're all here to listen and to help, your initial appointment is a chance to discuss what is currently going on for you.

We have a leaflet entitled 'About your CAMHS appointment' which you can download here.

This leaflet clearly explains what to do if you have difficulties getting to appointments, it may address other questions you may have and also explains our appointment policy.

We understand that there are lots of reasons why you might not want information shared with your young person's school. We will want to understand those reasons so that we can make sure you still receive the help and support you might need.

There are some situations when we will need to share information with others. If your young person or someone they know are being harmed or are at risk of harm, we have a duty to protect anyone from harm so we will find a way together to share information in an appropriate way. We will include you in all discussions as much as possible when sharing information is involved.

If you are worried about information being shared please speak to your clinician about this so you can agree a way forward together.

* Following your first appointment, if it is agreed that CAMHS can help you a number of things may happen
* You may be offered a group to attend. We know that for some that groups with other people experiencing similar difficulties are the best support. These will be run by our experienced clinicians
* You may be offered a further period of assessment and intervention by one of our clinicians. They will contact you to arrange this.

This will depend on many factors including the type of difficulties you are experiencing and your goals. There will be regular reviews of how things are progressing and discussions with you and your family about the care we provide. At CAMHS we aim to empower young people to learn and develop skills to help themselves cope and work towards their goals.

Sessions usually last between 50 minutes and one hour. Some sessions are longer depending on the therapy approach being used. You can use as much or as little of your session time as you want.

No, not everyone that comes to CAMHS is prescribed medication. Medication can be helpful for some young people depending on what difficulties they are experiencing. If you have any questions or worries about medication, you can ask your clinician.

You might also find useful information and guidance about psychiatric medication on this website: www.headmeds.org.uk

If there is an emergency and you or someone else is at risk of serious harm, call 999 immediately and tell anyone else who may be near you so they can help.

If your young person is in crisis and you do not know what to do, click here.

If it is not an emergency, encourage your young person to find someone to talk to; a parent/ carer or family member, friend or partner, or call the helpline. If you already see someone at CAMHS, you can call after the weekend or the next day to speak with them or someone else in the team.

We know that when people finish their work with us and are discharged (closed) from our service, people can worry that they might not cope. It is important that if you are working with CAMHS that you complete a relapse prevention plan before you finish. It is important to keep this and follow the plan if you are struggling.

You can use the self-help pages of this website to remind yourself of the top tips to help you cope and access extra self-help information and advice. The most important thing to do is to let a parent/carer, teacher or trusted adult know that you are struggling so that they can support you.

Young people can sometimes be re-referred to CAMHS if this is agreed this would be the most helpful thing to do.

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* Specialist Eating Disorder Team
This team covers the whole of Hampshire and works with young people who have eating disorders and difficulties and their families. Our aim is to see young people as quickly as possible and provide specialist treatment. The team also provides information and guidance for anyone who might be concerned about an eating difficulty. The Specialist Eating Disorder Team can be contacted Monday-Friday 9-5pm on 0300 304 0062.
* i2i (Urgent Assessment and Home Treatment Team)
Our i2i team provide specialist intensive assessment and treatment to young people who are experiencing crisis or who require extra care to try to prevent crises from happening. This service can only be accessed by young people already coming to CAMHS and who have been referred by their CAMHS worker. The team provide urgent assessments and help develop care plans with you, your family, the CAMHS team, school and other agencies (where needed) that aim to keep young people as safe as possible.
* Learning Disability Care
Hampshire CAMHS also offer their services to children and young people with a learning disability, making sure that young people with a learning disability who also have a mental health difficulty can get the help and support they need. Every team in Hampshire CAMHS has a specialist learning disability CAMHS worker who can offer a range of approaches depending on each person's needs. One of the main approaches used is Positive Behaviour Support. This is an approach to support children and young people when they have behaviours that can be challenging.

We work together to find out why a behaviour may occur, including triggers and outcomes. This helps us to think of strategies to help a young person manage their feelings and helps parents or carers to respond in helpful ways.

Further information can be found at: www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk
* Youth Offending Team and Forensic CAMHS
The Youth Offending Team (YOT) is a service provided by Children's Services for young people who are involved in the Criminal Justice System. CAMHS provides specialist assessments and ways to help young people who have been involved in crime and are working with YOT. These CAMHS clinicians work within the YOT teams and alongside the YOT workers.

Forensic CAMHS is a specialist service for young people who experience a mental health difficulty and who may pose a risk to themselves or others. CAMHS workers in this team provide training, and advice and consultation to other professionals as well as specialist assessments and work with the young person and their family. The Clinicians in this team work closely with children's services, schools, the Police and other relevant organisations to ensure the health, wellbeing and safety of the young person and those around them

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From couch to wherever you choose - find activities to suit you in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

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Search: 5 results found for “steppin’ up”

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Hampshire County Council Shop: Buy products and services and book online for our events from Hampshire County council, including Culture-All Passport, Road Safety, Great Hall, King Arthurs Round Table souvenirs, Hampshire souvenirs

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Citizend Advice Hampshire, Consortium, Advice

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Parent Zone helps parents develop the right skills and understanding, so that their children can discover the possibilities and opportunities available to them online. They have useful parent guides apps and services you need to know, safety settings and advice for families and a parent area providing digital advice, activities and idea for parents and families.

Hampshire County Council

Hampshire County Council have several online safety resources providing advice for young people, parents/carers and school staff.

Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner

Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner provide useful information on staying safe while being social online, including websites offering advice on staying safe and the practical steps that can be taken to protect yourself and those you care about when using the internet.

Internet Matters

At Internet Matters, parents and professionals can find the most comprehensive and credible resources, information and support to keep children safe online. They provide advice on online issues, advice by age, setting controls, guides and resources and news and opinions, including parent stories.

NSPCC

The NSPCC is the UK's leading children's charity providing services to prevent abuse, help rebuild children's lives and support families. They have a useful resource on keeping children safe online, which includes online safety guides for parents, as well as children and children with SEND.

Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP)

If you are worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with your child online, you can report it to the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP).

CEOP is a law enforcement agency which exists to keep children and young people safe from sexual exploitation and abuse. If a child is being sexually abused or groomed online, they are there to help.

ThinkUknow

The CEOP Education Programme, ThinkUknow provides training, resources and information to help protect children and young people from online sexual abuse. It provides help and advice for specific age categories.

For parents and carers there is an information resource for keeping your child safe online. There is also advice on what to do if you have concerns for your child and how to report it.

Childnet

Childnet is a non-profit organisation working with others to help make the internet a great and safe place for children. It works directly with children and young people from the ages of three to 18, as well as parents, carers, teachers and professionals, finding out about their real experiences online, and the positive things they are doing.

Childnet's help for parents and carers section provides support, guidance and advice on a wide range of online safety issues and topics.

Children's Commissioner for England

The Children's Commissioner has produced A Parent's Guide on Talking to your child about online sexual harassment. This guidance is based on the voices of young people giving adults their tips on how to tackle the issues of sexualised bullying and the pressures of growing up online.

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Organisations that can help - Hampshire SCP

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Parent Zone helps parents develop the right skills and understanding, so that their children can discover the possibilities and opportunities available to them online. They have useful parent guides apps and services you need to know, safety settings and advice for families and a parent area providing digital advice, activities and idea for parents and families.

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Children and family activities | Hampshire Cultural Trust

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We run online clinics for people applying for an EHCP or responding to a draft or tribunal working document. Click to learn how to attend.

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Workshops

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Hampshire Healthy Families is a partnership between Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Barnardo’s to deliver the healthy child programme across Hampshire.

We offer helpful, free advice and guidance for families with children aged 0 to 5 years old.

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Events, Courses & Workshops : Hampshire Healthy Families

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Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Barnardos are working together to deliver the Healthy Child Programme throughout Hampshire. This website provides details for access to health visiting and school nursing services, workshops for healthy eating and support with post-natal depression.

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ChatHealth is a confidential text support service for parents, carers, families and young people in Hampshire manned by Southern Health health visitors and school nurses.

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Hampshire County Council Children's Services

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Hampshire County Council Children's Services

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Explore services for children and families including:

childcare

early years education

adoption and fostering

safeguarding,

special needs and disabilities

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Barnardo’s family Space is our virtual family hub offering information, advice and support for all stages of your parenting or caring journey.

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Being a parent or carer can be the most wonderful thing in the world and can bring so much love and joy into your life. We also know that the responsibility of parenthood and the daily challenges of this role can be as daunting as they can be exciting.

The Family Space is here for you. Our virtual family hub offers information, advice, guidance and support for all stages of your parenting or caring journey.

Our nationwide network of family hubs and children's centres provides services directly to parents and care givers of children of all ages. If you aren't able to get to a centre or hub, we hope you will find what you need here.

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Barnardo's Family Space is our virtual family hub offering information, advice and support for all stages of your parenting or caring journey.

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Find events, hosted by Hampshire County Council, for all the family

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Find events, hosted by Hampshire County Council, for all the family

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Smokefree Hampshire | Quit Smoking Support

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Free stop smoking support for Hampshire residents. Are you ready to quit? Start your smokefree journey with expert help today.

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Timetables of activities for each area in Hampshire

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See what sessions are running near you in Hampshire!

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Worrying about money - links to local resources

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Cash First Leaflets - Independent Food Aid Network UK

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"This is a great piece of joint work and supplements all the other work that has been going on to make sure people are aware of all the support that is available to them and who to contact to get it...the guide is concise and clearly laid out with all the details and information on support available across the Highlands in the one place."

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Family days out and attractions for less across Hampshire.

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Great British Summer Savings 2026: Family activities VAT relief fact sheet

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From 25 June to 1 September 2026 the Government is introducing a temporary reduced rate of VAT on children’s menu meals in restaurants and family leisure activities over the summer period, cutting VAT from 20% to 5%.