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Welcome to Healthier Families, the new home of Change4Life. We have a new name and look, but don't worry – we're still here to help you and your family eat better and move more.

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Make a change today! Discover healthy recipes, food swaps, nutritional advice, and top tips and activities to help the whole family stay healthy.

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We provide direct support to LGBT+ children and young people around their gender and sexual identities. We also work with parents, carers and families

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We support LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and those questioning their sexual or gender identity) children, young people and their families in the UK.

All of our services strive to be safe and inclusive spaces for LGBT+ young people.

We provide direct support to LGBT+ children and young people around their gender and sexual identities. We also work with parents, carers and families.

Through our Positive Identities service we offer training to schools, professionals and community groups. Our training raises awareness of LGBT+ lives, promotes inclusion and tackles homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying.

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We all have a part to play in keeping our children safe online. Find out how with online safety guides

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Campaigning for change

We fight to change laws to make society safer for children. Our Wild West Web campaign has pushed for new regulations through the Online Safety Bill to make sure websites, apps and games are safe for children to use. But the draft Bill doesn't go far enough to protect children.
Help us end the Wild West Web

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Understanding online safety is tricky for all ages - we have advice and guides to help you learn about staying safe online as a family.

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Healthy Young Minds - Advice, guidance and support for parents and carers

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Healthy Young Minds - Advice, guidance and support for parents and carers

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Resources and information from local and national organisations focussed on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. You'll also find support for your own mental health, if you're worried about a young person's behaviour, you're not alone.

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Information for family members and carers

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This area of the website has been developed to help parents and carers support children and young people with their mental health. You will find lots of resources and information from local and national organisations focussed on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. You’ll also find support for your own mental health, if you’re worried about a young person’s behaviour, you’re not alone.

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Healthy Young Minds - advice, guidance and support

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Healthy Young Minds - advice, guidance and support

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The Healthy Young Minds website is here to help you. Whatever is on your mind, you can find the information and support you need.

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Information for children and young people

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Furness LGBTQ+ youth group brings together people to celebrate diversity and give young people a voice in our community.

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“Raising the aspirations and achievements of young people across Furness”

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A range of useful information to guide and support you and your children. Find the Family Hub team in Barrow Library with activities across Barrow-in-Furness.

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Family Hubs provide a welcoming space for families and the wider community in Westmorland and Furness. You can find your Family Hub in Barrow at Barrow Library.

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Solihull Approach | Parenting - We're all about emotional health and wellbeing!

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Book Click here to book Solihull Approach training or event. An exciting, well-established model that really works! Welcome to the SOLIHULLAPPROACH Are you a parent? Go to inourplace to discover our range of online courses. Go to inourplace We’re all about emotional health and wellbeing! Across the UK and internationally, the Solihull Approach supports mental

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One to One Training for Separated or Separating Parents

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One to One Training for Separated or Separating Parents

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When parents are separating or separated, children can often get caught in the middle.
Getting it right for children is a free online course designed to help you parent co-operatively.
It can help you to develop positive communication skills, so that you can sort out disagreements and find solutions together.
You will learn:
• How to stay calm and listen as well as talk.
• Why it’s helpful to see things from a different point of view.
• What to do to stop a discussion from turning into an argument.
• Skills for finding solutions and making compromises.

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Westmorland and Furness Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme

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Westmorland and Furness Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme

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Book sessions in your area now!

Visit westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/holidays to search the range of activities available.

The Holiday Activity Programme is aimed at all school-age children and young people (Reception-Year 6).

Places are FREE for young people who receive benefits-related Free School Meals and eligible children in particular circumstances. All children who attend will also be provided with a meal.

The HAF email for enquiries: HAF@Westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

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Holiday activities and food (HAF) is a programme of free, fun activities for the summer holidays.

Children of families supported by benefits-related free school meals can have up to 16 days of free activities. The activities will help to:

increase self-esteem

improve wellbeing

provide information and advice on healthy eating and nutrition

Most importantly, we want your children to have some fun.

Some activity providers also have spaces available for any child, but there may be a cost to parents.
Find HAF events near you
About HAF events

We have a variety of events, they all include an activity and a nutritious meal.

Clubs and activities are run by established community groups, creative arts, sports, leisure, and youth organisations.

We have a range of providers who can offer activities for young people with additional needs. You can discuss your child's needs with the provider.

If you'd like more information please get in touch. HAF@Cumberland.gov.uk

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Holiday activities and food (HAF) programme

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If your child has free school meals you can find and book free childrens' activities and events in the school holidays.

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If you find yourself at a loss for healthy kids' recipe ideas, we can help. Try these easy recipes that kids will love.

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If you find yourself at a loss for healthy kids' recipe ideas, we can help. Try these easy recipes that kids will love.

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Barnardo's Moving Mindsets Mental Health Support Team

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Barnardo's Moving Mindsets Mental Health Support Team

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Healthy Children Learn Better

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A toolkit co-produced with children used to support and talk to children and young people through bereavement

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Parents and Carers Support Pack for Talking to Your Children About their Feelings (1)

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Staying healthy is an important part of growing up. And it can affect you physically and emotionally. When your body changes during puberty and you have to deal with things like school and exams, staying healthy can really help you.

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Staying healthy is an important part of growing up. And it can affect you physically and emotionally. Childline is here to support you if you’re worried about your health.

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Every Life Matters suicide Prevention, Self Harm Awareness and Resilience FREE Training Programmes 

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Every Life Matters suicide Prevention, Self Harm Awareness and Resilience FREE Training Programmes 

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Every Life Matters offers a suite training around suicide, self harm and mental health. Course are free to anyone living or working within Cumbria, to book your place please visit out Eventbrite page or alternatively, contact us directly to book an in house session for your organisation training@every-life-matters.org.uk

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Visit Eventbrite for our latest open dates

or find out more about eLearning options

Training enquiries call 07958 419669

Suicide First Aid

Suicide First Aid is a FREE half day online course for PEOPLE LIVING OR WORKING IN SOUTH CUMBRIA which teaches and practices the skills and knowledge needed to identify someone who may be thinking about suicide and competently intervene to help create suicide-safety as a first aid approach. Booking through Eventbrite. Booking for open courses is through Eventbrite. For in-house sessions or other enquiries training@every-life-matters.org.uk

Safety Planning

This FREE practical and interactive two hour session looks at how to support someone with thoughts of suicide through creating a stepped Safety Plan, helping us manage thoughts of suicide from fleeting ideas to an overwhelming desire to end ones own life. Suitable for anyone who has attended any of our one hour or half day suicide awareness sessions. Booking for open courses is through Eventbrite. For in-house sessions or other enquiriestraining@every-life-matters.org.uk

Emotional Resilience

Emotional resilience is the ability to cope with life's challenges and ups and downs. This FREE half-day Connecting with People course helps you develop an understanding of practical strategies and coping mechanisms to promote wellbeing, whilst improving your own emotional literacy. Booking for open courses is through Eventbrite. For in-house sessions or other enquiries training@every-life-matters.org.uk

Assessing for Suicide in Kids

The one day ASK workshop is the only suicide prevention workshop that specifically addresses suicide risk in children and gives participants developmentally appropriate strategies and tools to identify young children at risk of suicide and quickly gather and organize key details needed to assess risk and inform safety planning. Booking for open courses is through Eventbrite. For in-house sessions or other enquiries training@every-life-matters.org.uk

ASIST

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two day interactive workshop in suicide first aid and more. ASIST teaches participants to recognise when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. For in-house sessions or other enquiries training@every-life-matters.org.uk

Mental Health First Aid

The 2 day Mental Health First Aid ( MHFA) programme teaches people how to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue. Adult or Youth versions available. Available as 2 day MHFA, 1 day Champion, half day MHFA Awareness and MHFA Refresher modules. For in-house sessions or other enquiries training@every-life-matters.org.uk

Suicide Response Pt 1

This half day Connecting with People training is aimed specifically at busy clinicians in a frontline assessment roles in Mental Health services, Primary Care staff, A&E and other pressured environments. Learn to facilitate a safe assessment, triage, and immediate response and SAFETool™ via case-based learning. Develop skills and confidence of instilling hope and co-producing Safety Plans. Delivered in partnership with CNTW NHS Foundation Trust. Contact training@every-life-matters.org.uk to book a session.

Suicide Response Pt 1

This half-day Connecting with People training is aimed specifically at clinicians in a frontline roles across mental health services, primary care and so on. Learn to create a comprehensive, person-centred bio-psychosocial suicide mitigation plan and collaboratively engage in a social support mapping exercise and be able to coproduce a Social Support Maps. Delivered in partnership with CNTW NHS Foundation Trust. Contact training@every-life-matters.org.uk to book a session.

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Suicide Awareness & Prevention Training Courses - Every Life Matters

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Free online training courses to help you gain knowledge, skills and confidence to talk to someone who may be feeling suicidal or socially isolated.

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Kooth's Guide to Coping with Exam Stress

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Kooth's Guide to Coping with Exam Stress

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Suicide Prevention Pocket Guides

Download our pocket guides Thinking about Suicide, Safety Planning, Worried about someone or continue reading our pages to find out more.

Job Opportunities

Our Suicide Safer Community Programme seeks to raise awareness of suicide, and the part we can all play in saving lives, through training, campaigning, grassroots action and local leadership.

Wellbeing & Mental Health Guide
Covid-19, and now the cost of living crisis, has had a far reaching impact on our nations mental health. Its more important than ever that we take positive steps to look after our ourselves, to seek help when we need it, and check-in and support people around us.
Our revised Guide to looking after yourself and others contains practical information about things you can do now to look after your mental health and wellbeing, on how you can support others, and where to find support if you or others need it. Visit our Support Directory to find out more about where you can get help.

Self-harm Pocket Guides
As part of our Self-harm Safe Kit we have produced a range of pocket guides aimed at understanding, and finding ways to begin managing, self-harming behaviour.
Self-harm: What you need to know, Self-harm: A guide for parents and carers and Self-harm: Self-harm: Safe Plans We have also produced a guide to Local and National Support

Lets keep in touch

Get regular updates about Every Life Matters training, resources and events across Cumbria.

Support Directory
If you are really struggling to cope, or feel overwhelmed by difficult feelings, then reach out for professional help. It's still available and it's OK to ask for more support to see you through this difficult time.
Browse our Support Directory for more information about the Support and Services available to you across Cumbria, Nationally and Online.

Safety Planning
Many people will have thoughts of suicide - but thinking about suicide does not make it inevitable that you are going to take your own life. A safety plan helps prevent us turning these thoughts into actions.
Safety Plans take a stepped approach. They can help us manage those fleeting thoughts of suicide that emerge at the edge of your mind - through to situations where the desire to die becomes so overwhelming we no longer think we can keep yourself safe. Find out how to create a Safety Plan here.

Look after yourself. Get help early

Its natural to feel a little more stressed or overwhelmed right now. These are really challenging times. Some people may even be having thoughts of suicide. If you are really struggling to cope please reach out for help. There is hope, and you are not alone.

Focus Group Volunteers Recruitment
Every Life Matters a Cumbrian suicide prevention and suicide bereavement support charity. In summer 2020 we launched our Support After Suicide service for people in Cumbria bereaved and affected by suicide.
We work alongside Cumbria Police, and other local groups to support people in the early weeks and months after a suicide. Find out more about our Support After Suicide service here.

We are now recruiting volunteers with personal experience of bereavement by suicide to help us develop our service further, and improve support for people in Cumbria who have lost a loved one to suicide. Find out more

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Thinking of suicide?

Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact HOPELINE247.

My whole way of thinking has changed. I feel positive about my future and the people around me. I'm now looking forward to the future and helping others just like me!

Thank you so much for the incredible support PAPYRUS and HOPELINE247 has given me. You helped me in that moment and it kept me alive.

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

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

* All feedback is provided by people who contact PAPYRUS. All feedback has full consent of the user and the user remains fully anonymous. Some feedback may have been adapted to keep the users anonymity.

Our latest news

Stay up to date with PAPYRUS; our news section is regularly updated with helpful advice and guidance, as well as information about our upcoming events and campaigns. If you have any questions or queries please get in touch.

Our upcoming events

Please see below some of our upcoming and exciting events including fundraisers and charity events we will be attending. For more information please get in touch.

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Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention | Prevention of Young Suicide

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PAPYRUS UK is a charity for the prevention of young suicide (under 35) in the UK | Call PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 on 0800 068 4141 Now

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Bereavement Support Across Cumbria and Nationally

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PAPYRUS HOPELINEUK: (prevention of young suicide)

Tel: 0800 068 4141 Text 07786209697

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HOPELINEUK advisers want to work with you to understand why thoughts of suicide might be present. They also want to provide you with a safe space to talk through anything happening in your life that could be impacting on your or anyone else's ability to stay safe.

For children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide

For anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide

Young people

Our advisers are all trained to help you focus on staying safe from suicide. Their training enables them to provide advice and support that may help you to move forward and stay alive.

Concerned others

If you are concerned that a young person is feeling suicidal, advisers can support you to start a conversation about suicide and explore options of how best to support them.

Contact HOPELINEUK

If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be you can contact HOPELINEUK for confidential support and practical advice.

Opening hours:

9am - midnight every day of the year (Weekends and Bank Holidays included)

Our Suicide prevention advisers are ready to support you.

Who can PAPYRUS HOPELINEUK help?

Young people, children, family, parents, siblings, partners, carers, grandparents

Concerned friends: at work, in school, college, university

GPs, nurses, teachers, school nurses, A&E staff, pastoral staff

Mental health professionals: CAMHS staff, CPNs, psychiatrists

Education staff: teachers, lecturers, learning mentors, education social workers

Police, ambulance staff, prison staff, drug and alcohol services, probation workers

Feedback from HOPELINEUK users

"I've just searched online to find the service, this is the best advice I've had, and I'm talking about doctors and health professionals. Do you know nobody has just asked me to talk to him; it's really strange when you think about it - so thank you."

"Thank you for helping me - no-one has ever helped me this much before."

"The people at HOPELINEUK are great - I feel understood."

Further help and advice

This page is for information on the PAPYRUS HOPELINEUK service - visit our HOPELINEUK FAQ section for more information about using the service. For further help and advice, including a full list of resources, visit our help and advice resources page.

We understand that not all callers will be able to, or would prefer not to, speak English. You can still access support by requesting Language Line when calling HOPELINEUK. Learn more about this service HERE.

Policies
Confidentiality Policy Remit of service policy

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HOPELINEUK | Papyrus UK | Suicide Prevention Charity

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HOPELINEUK advisers want to work with you to understand why thoughts of suicide might be present. They also want to provide you with a safe space to talk through anything happening in your life that could be impacting on your or anyone else's ability to stay safe.

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Turning the Spotlight is a service offered by Victim Support Cumbria. We support people who are having problems with their relationships, leading to arguments, an unhealthy relationship, and abuse. We work with both victims and perpetrators of abuse.

Turning the Spotlight is a free, confidential, and non-judgemental service.

We work with couples and individuals, with or without children.

You can refer yourself to Turning the Spotlight, or another agency may refer you to us.

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Relationships are a necessary part of healthy living, but there is no such thing as a perfect relationship. Relationships, from acquaintances to romances, have the potential to enrich our lives and add to our enjoyment of life. However, these same relationships can cause discomfort, and sometimes even cause harm.
Hall Health Centre, University of Washington

Are you in a relationship that's causing distress or harm?

Are you:

Worried about your or your partner's behaviour?

Concerned that you or your partner's behaviour is abusive?

Struggling to communicate?

Finding arguments are getting out of control?

Feeling that your relationship may not be healthy?

Turning the Spotlight could help

Turning the Spotlight is a service offered by Victim Support Cumbria. We support people who are having problems with their relationships, leading to arguments, an unhealthy relationship, and abuse. We work with both victims and perpetrators of abuse.

Turning the Spotlight is a free, confidential, and non-judgemental service.

We work with couples and individuals, with or without children.

You can refer yourself to Turning the Spotlight, or another agency may refer you to us.

What happens after a referral?

A member of the Victim Support Cumbria team will contact you to discuss the situation and challenges you're facing.

Each person is given a caseworker, who'll carry out an initial assessment to make sure the service is right for you.

If Turning the Spotlight is right for you and your situation, the caseworker will provide you with one-to-one support and help you to access our programmes.

Group work sessions

Depending on your situation and needs you could take part in one or more of the following group work sessions:

What you'll gain from Turning the Spotlight

The programmes within Turning the Spotlight can offer:

Better communications skills

Calmer home life

Better understanding of your feelings and how they impact on your behaviour

Techniques to help you stop minor disagreements from escalating

Empathy - looking at situations from another perspective

Self-awareness

Personal development

Feedback from Turning the Spotlight participants:

' At first I was anxious and uncomfortable but by week three I started opening up and learning. I can honestly say I have enjoyed the course and found it very useful in every day life.
'I tend to debate more with people rather than getting aggressive and letting things get out of hand. I've learnt to allow the other person time to speak and explain how they feel and not getting angry just because I don't agree.'The course was extremely beneficial. It has had a massive impact on my life especially at home and in my relationship'.'

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Relationships are a necessary part of healthy living, but there is no such thing as a perfect relationship. Relationships, from acquaintances to romances, have the potential to enrich our lives and add to our enjoyment of life. However, these same relationships can cause discomfort, and sometimes even cause harm.

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A worksheet to complete with primary aged children struggling with domestic abuse.

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Cumbria based service offering support and 1:1 session's for young people at risk of CSE

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RACE is a child exploitation awareness raising service based in Cumbria.
We offer a variety of services countywide which include:
1 to 1 sessions with young people
Awareness raising education within schools
Work with parents and carers to help keep their children safe

We aim to raise awareness of child exploitation through socio-educative work to ensure young people know what exploitation is, how it takes place, how to spot the signs and where to go for help.
Our 1 to 1 work is offered to children aged 10-18 years.

Requirements for Referral:
The young person may be on a plan of some form.
These plans include:
Early Help Plan; Child in Need Plan; Child Protection Plan; Child Looked After.
If the child is not on a plan, please do get in touch as we discuss referrals on a case by case basis.

Who can refer:
Referrers usually include Social Workers; Targeted Youth Support; the Police; Plan Leads; School Staff, and other agencies.

Child Exploitation Training:
Our awareness raising training for professionals is a 4 hour long session which can be offered virtually or face to face at a small cost that can be discussed upon enquiry.

Follow our RACE Instagram Account: @barnardosrace

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Raising Awareness of Child Exploitation (RACE)

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RACE is a child exploitation awareness raising service based in Cumbria. We offer a variety of services countywide which include: 1 to 1 sessions with young people Awareness raising education within schools Work with parents and carers to help keep their children safe We aim to raise awareness of child exploitation through socio-educative work to ensure young people know what exploitation is, how it takes place, how to spot the signs and where to go for help.

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The Bridgeway - Supporting the victims of Rape or Serious Sexual Assault

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All clients are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of gender identity, age, ethnicity, ability or sexuality. We understand that accessing support for sexual abuse can be incredibly difficult for anyone, but for those from black and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and people who have physical, learning or mental difficulties, there are often extra barriers that may make you feel unable to reach out for support.

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We’re here for you, when you need us. Find answers to parenting questions in our advice articles. Or talk to a parenting coach about anything that’s worrying you. It’s all free, and no topic is too big, small, or embarrassing.
Some of the topics covered include:
Behaviour
Education
parenting & Relationships
Sleep
Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Development
Additional Needs and Disabilities

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Support for Parents from Action For Children

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Parent Talk - down-to-earth parenting advice you can trust

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A really relatable, comprehensive blog with video, delivered by Dave from the Change Talks team. The blog and video look at supporting your child with anger, giving practical advise and tips that can be used at home with your child.

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Anger is a difficult emotion. It's one of the one's that is readily labelled as "negative" and as you'll get used to my thoughts on this, emotions are neither negative or positive, but rather appropriate or inappropriate for the situation. Or to call upon someone much smarter than myself and arguably the father of philosophy - Aristotle:

Anybody can become angry; that is easy. But to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way-that is not within everybody's power and is not easy.

If your child is experiencing anger, chances are they are not taking it out on the right person, to the right degree at the right time, they are taking it out on you, in a degree that to you is utterly baffling and at a time that is usually it's most inconvenient.

Your child will often have reasons for being angry and these reasons will often be quite meaningful to them. As parents or carers, what we are seeing is the symptom, the way the anger is being expressed and because this is being expressed towards us, it's all too easy to fall into a defensive or even combative position. We fight fire with fire.

This leads us into one of the biggest problems with anger cycles in families. It creates a situation where it is "you vs the angry person" and the only solution to managing this is to switch things into "you and the person vs the cause of their anger".

The video below talks about many ways to help with the symptoms of anger at various levels of intensity. But if we don't adopt this mindset shift we will always just be putting out fires and never getting to the reason behind them.

To do this takes a big old dollop of "being a bigger person" and as a parent of two teen boys myself I know you probably already feel stretched thin in that department! If we want our children to choose better reactions to their problems, then we need to choose better reactions to their reactions... still with me?

So when that anger comes in our direction, the first step is to take a nice deep breath and remind ourselves "this isn't about me, it's me and the child vs the anger, not me vs the angry child". There's rarely a situation where doubling down on compassion isn't a good choice; and if instead of fighting their anger with more anger of your own, you instead show patience and kindness you're almost guaranteed a better outcome.

One final note, I say almost guaranteed a better outcome because breaking cycles doesn't always work on the first try. It took repetition to create the cycle and it may take repetition to break it. In fact at first your child may just end up confused wondering what on earth has gotten into you, they'll need some consistency if this is going to stick.

This technique of "me and you vs the problem" as opposed to "me vs you" works in all relationships, so give it a whirl!

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Let's talk about ANGER :: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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Be Active, Be Healthy, Be well: A Guide for Young People

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Be Active, Be Healthy, Be well: A Guide for Young People

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Women's Community Matters - A programme aimed at 12 - 19 year old young men

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Women's Community Matters - A programme aimed at 12 - 19 year old young men

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Time, for thought – is an 8-12 week rolling programme for young men aged 12-19. The sessions will be delivered in a group setting on Tuesday evenings with the additional offer of 1-1 support.

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Time, for thought

Time, for thought is an 8-12 week rolling programme for young men aged 12-19. The sessions will be delivered in a group setting with the additional offer of 1-1 support. Young men will be able to join at any week and can continue to attend for as long as they wish. There will be the opportunity for the young men to be involved in sharing their learning . Time, for thought takes place on a Tuesday evening with the first part of the evening being a 'drop in' style, then the second part a more structured 'session based' style. The topics discussed have been developed alongside a focus group.

Time, for thought is a personal development programme and below is some of the topics we cover in our sessions. These sessions are reviewed and changed prior feedback from the boys. The sessions are centred around the needs of the young men attending.
Our aims for these sessions are;

For the young men to develop more of an understanding about these topics

To build self confidence through different activities

To connect young men together in a different, enjoyable and safe environment

To recognise the pressures young men get put under and how to deal with them

To challenge inherent prejudice, assumptions and discrimination and allow young women to think differently about themselves and each other.

To share and celebrate everyone's different stories and opinions

In the school holidays we also go on different trips, for Summer 2022 we have planned; Laser Quest, a trip to the motor museum and the Windermere boat, picnic at the park, camping plus a few more.

Our programme is continuing to grow and if you know or want to referrer a youngster to our programmes then please fill in a referral form, we take referrals from 12-19 years old.

Additional Information
Peer Mentoring: we have a pathway to volunteering for the young men who complete the course and wish to support others. They are interviewed, trained and then return to the group a Peer Mentor.

A Special thank you to Furness Spiritualist Church and Urswick Recreational Bingo club for the amazing donation which will fund the Summer 2022 activities plus more.

Contact Details
Women's Community Matters, Nan Tait Centre, Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1LG
Phone: 01229 311102
E-mail: youngpeople@womenscommunitymatters.org

Referral Form: Time For Thought Referral Form

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Pause, for thought

Pause, for thought - support for young women aged 12-19 years

Pause, for thought has come a long way over the last few years from originally being an 8-week programme for young women aged 16-19 years, developed alongside young women and partner agencies; to be the Pause, for thought programme that it is today.

Pause, for thought has been running successful now for 5 years, originally starting in January 2016. We support a number of young women from a variety of backgrounds and needs, such as, young women experiencing social isolation, mental illness, criminality, domestic abuse, substance misuse and those who have been through the care system, however, this list is not exhaustive.

Due to the number of women that fell below our threshold and demand for services for from young people, we now work with young women aged 12-19 years, with the addition of working in partnership with parents/carers and other supporting agencies.

Pause, for thought is a personal development programme, building on the young women's self-esteem and confidence. Support can be offered on a 1:1 basis at a time that suits the young women or via group work; the Pause for thought group runs each Thursday afternoon from 3:30-6:30pm.

Below is a table of the sessions we run on a roll-in-roll-out basis, it is not compulsory that our young women attend every session, they can drop in and out of the project to suit their needs, we understand that young people often have a lot going on in their lives and wish to support them to the best of our ability.

These sessions are developed and continually adapted alongside the young women who have attended to date.
A condensed version of this programme is also delivered in a number of secondary schools in the area throughout the week and in the Centre for identified school groups.
Referral process

Complete a Pause, for thought referral form including full details of any safeguarding concerns or potential risk factors. We will then get in touch with the young person and arrange to meet with them.

We do accept walk-in referrals during our drop-in session every Thursday from 3.30pm - 4.30pm, however, if you are making a professional referral we still require a referral form.

We are able to work with young people under 16 if we have consent from parents or caregivers. We will request a consent form to be completed after their first visit to the Centre. We cannot work with them without a consent form.

We accept referrals for women aged 20 - 21 if they have additional needs or they feel better suited to our young person's project rather than our adult's Personal Development course, Beautiful Women.

What are the aims and objectives of Pause for Thought?

To build confidence and self-worth in a safe environment through activities, discussions and feedback from others.

To begin the process of self-acceptance within a non-judgemental space, allowing young women to explore and develop their individual identity.

To connect with other young women who have similar experiences as a process to recovery, sharing their stories as part of the group process.

To challenge inherent prejudice, assumptions and discrimination and allow young women to think differently about themselves and each other.

To understand what constitutes sexual consent and the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships.

To understand the influence society has on our relationship with our bodies and begin to safely explore what impact this has on our self-esteem and confidence.

To recognise how our eating habits and our drug and alcohol use has on our lives, including on our mental wellbeing.

Additional Information
Peer Mentoring: we have a pathway to volunteering for the young women who complete the course and wish to support others. They are interviewed, trained and then return to the group a Peer Mentor.

Contact Details
Women's Community Matters, Nan Tait Centre, Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1LG
Phone: 01229 311102
E-mail: youngpeople@womenscommunitymatters.org

Referral Form: Pause For Thought Referral Form

We would like to thank our funders for the support of this project, The National Lottery Community Fund and the Sir John Fisher Foundation

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Taking part in group activities with a particular focus: this could be for either children/young people or parents/carers, or both together.

Finding a solution to a particular problem or difficulty through a strengths based approach/coaching support - support will vary from family to family.

Being introduced to others who can help with a specific problem where appropriate.

Building a supportive team around the family, for example through an Early Help/Signs of Wellbeing approach.

The team are based in Children's Centres, however the service is delivered largely on an outreach basis in partnership with community venues, libraries, health or education settings as well as within the family home where appropriate.

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South Lakeland 0 - 19 Child and Family Support Service

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Working on behalf of Cumbria County Council, our service offers a range of support for children, young people and families The 0-19 Child and Family Support Service, is commissioned by Cumbria County Council. It offers a range of support for children, young people and families.

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Advice, guidance and support and access to specialist services to improve resilience, emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people

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Welcome to the Healthy Young Minds website. Here you can find lots of advice, guidance and support related to children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Please click on the image button below that describes who you are.

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The Children and Young People's Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health (CYPEWMH) Transformation Programme has been established to deliver a 5-year programme of transformation work for children and young with emotional wellbeing and mental health needs across the whole of Lancashire.

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Barrow, Allerdale, Carlisle and Copeland

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Barrow, Allerdale, Carlisle and Copeland

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Family Action works to tackle some of the most complex and difficult issues facing families today – including financial hardship, mental health problems, social isolation, learning disabilities, domestic abuse, or substance misuse and alcohol problems.
We work directly with vulnerable children and families through our services and we also support professionals and organisations through our training and consultancy provision.

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Home * What we do * Children & Families * 0-19 Child and Family Support Service

Supporting children and families in Allerdale, Barrow, Carlisle and Copeland

Family Action is delighted to be working closely with Cumbria County Council to deliver their new 0-19 Child and Family Support Service, having officially taken over provision on 1 January 2020.

Our support

We are currently in the process of mapping existing provision against the new service specifications. In the meantime, we expect existing services to continue as usual. If you have any specific questions, for instance around session times or availability, please see the new ' What's On ' guides for each area below, or speak directly with your local centre manager.

Once the above mapping has been finalised, we will be offering a wide range of services, including but not limited to:

Advice:

Information and advice sessions

Online information, advice and support

Signposting to local services

Universal peer support group

Help:

Support and coaching on a 1:1 basis

Referral to a universal or specialist service

Participation in specialist group work

Further help:

Bespoke 1:1 support and coaching to help you address your and your family's needs

Referral to a universal or specialist service

Follow-up coaching

Current services

Get information on all the current services and activities available in each area in our new ' What's On ' guides, as well as where to find them and how to get in touch, by clicking on the relevant section below.

We're here to provide a listening ear, answer particular parenting questions or help with guidance around more complex issues. All support takes place via telephone, text message or email and is free.

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0-19 Child and Family Support Service - Family Action

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Family Action is delighted to be working closely with Cumbria County Council to deliver their new 0-19 Child and Family Support Service, having officially taken over provision on 1 January 2020. Our support We are currently in the process of mapping existing provision against the new service specifications.

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Early Intervention Support for Emotional Health and Wellbeing in Education settings. There are two teams in the Service, one based at Morecambe Bay Academy in Morecambe (see address provided) and the second team are based at the Hub at Project John, Cavendish Street, Barrow in Furness.

Mental health

Services supporting children and young people's emotional health and wellbeing. We have centres where children and young people can visit and have a trained worker they can trust and talk to. We help them build their confidence and get to the root of their difficulties.
Find out more about Mental health Search for Mental health services

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Moving Mindsets - Morecambe Bay Mental Health Support Teams

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Early Intervention Support for Emotional Health and Wellbeing in Education settings. There are two teams in the Service, one based at Morecambe Bay Academy in Morecambe (see address provided) and the second team are based at the Hub at Project John, Cavendish Street, Barrow in Furness.