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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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Healthy Children Learn Better

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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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Mermaids -Supporting trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families since 1995

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Mermaids -Supporting trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families since 1995

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A safe place for transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children and young people to find support and help one another.

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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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How we provide direct support to LGBT+ children and young people around their gender and sexual identities.

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While there are huge benefits to being online to stay connected to family and friends, the government recognises many parents feel concerned about the activities and content their children are accessing. This guidance outlines resources to help keep children safe from different risks online and where to go to get support and advice.

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While there are huge benefits to being online to stay connected to family and friends, the government recognises many parents feel concerned about the activities and content their children are accessing. This guidance outlines resources to help keep children safe from different risks online and where to go to get support and advice.

Keep your child safe online

It is important to have regular conversations about staying safe online and to encourage children to speak to you if they come across something worrying online.

Talk to your child about the importance of creating a safe online environment, including keeping any log-in details and passwords safe.

These resources will support you to talk to your child about a range of online safety issues, set up home filtering in a child-friendly way and set up age-appropriate parental controls on digital devices:

What harms might my child experience online?

You may have concerns about specific harms which children can experience online. There are more resources to help you understand and protect your child from these, including:

Child sexual abuse

If you are concerned call 999 or report it to the NCA-CEOP.

If your child has been a victim of child sexual abuse - online or offline - and you believe they are in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police.

If you are concerned that your child has been a victim of online sexual abuse or you are worried about the way someone has been communicating with your child online, you can report it to .

These resources provide information and support for parents and carers on what to do if you're worried about child sexual abuse:

you can contact the NSPCC helpline (0808 800 5000) for support and advice if you have concerns about your own or another child's safety

Stop Abuse Together campaign provides advice and support on how to keep your child safe

Thinkuknow by NCA-CEOP has developed activities to support your child's safe use of the internet

the Lucy Faithfull Foundation's Parents Protect website has advice on how to help protect children from child sexual abuse including a Harmful Sexual Behaviour Prevention Toolkit

if you see sexual images or videos of someone under 18 online, report it anonymously to the Internet Watch Foundation who can work to remove them from the web and help to identify victims and survivors

you can contact Stop It Now! for information and advice if you have concerns about someone's behaviour, including children who may be displaying concerning sexual behaviour

you can contact The Marie Collins Foundation help@mariecollinsfoundation.org.uk for support, including advice and individual counselling, for your child if they have been subjected to online sexual abuse - support is also offered to parents and carers

Criminal exploitation and county lines, violence and gangs

Our page of advice to parents and carers on keeping children safe from abuse and harm has information on this.

Radicalising content

If you are concerned that any family member, friend or loved one is being radicalised, you can call the police or 101 to get advice or make a Prevent referral, so that they can get safeguarding support.

Support is tailored to the individual and works in a similar way to safeguarding processes designed to protect people from gangs, drug abuse, and physical and sexual exploitation.

Receiving support through Prevent is voluntary, confidential and not a form of criminal sanction.

If you need more help, you can also contact your local authority safeguarding team.

Consensual and non-consensual sharing of nude and semi-nude images and/or videos (also known as sexting or youth produced sexual imagery)

If you are worried about your child sending nude images or videos (sometimes referred to as 'youth-produced sexual imagery' or sexting), provides advice to help you understand the risks and support your child.

If your child has shared nude images, Thinkuknow by NCA-CEOP provides advice on talking to your child and where to get help.

So You Got Naked Online created by South West Grid for Learning, has advice for young people and parents affected by sexting, also available in a SEND (Special Educational Need and Disability) version.

Report Remove is an online tool where young people can request removal of a nude image of themselves which is circulating online.

Cyberbullying

If you are concerned about cyberbullying, you can find government advice and information about how you can protect your child and tackle it if it happens.

Age-inappropriate content and parental controls

Remember to review and adjust privacy and safety settings if you or your child is signing up to a new online service, app or piece of technology.

Internet Matters has step-by-step guides on how to set up parental controls so that you can control what content your child can access online

the UK Safer Internet Centre has guidance on how to switch on family-friendly filters to prevent age-inappropriate content being accessed on devices in your home

the has more information for parents or carers with concerns about their child seeking inappropriate or explicit content online

Apps to help children stay safe online

The BBC has a website and app called Own It. The website helps children navigate their online lives, and the free smartphone app comes with a special keyboard which can intervene with help and support in the moments that children need it the most. It can be downloaded for free in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

SafeToNet is an app for parents to help them protect their children from online risks like cyberbullying and sexting, while respecting their child's rights to privacy. The SafeToNet Foundation is providing UK families with free-for-life access to SafeToNet during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Mental health

If you are worried about your child's mental health, the NHS has published guidance on mental health and wellbeing.

If you are worried that someone you know is suicidal, including your child, Samaritans provides advice on how you can support others.

Support for children

If your child is worried or needs support, they can get advice and support from Childline (0800 1111) or download the 'For Me' app.

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Support for parents and carers to keep children safe online

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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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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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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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Barnardo's Moving Mindsets Mental Health Support Team

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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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ERIC, The Children's Bowel and Bladder Charity

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This website covers the areas of Barrow, Eden and South Lakes.  Find out about local services, things to do and support in your community.

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Welcome to Westmorland and Furness Families InformationThis website covers the areas of Barrow, Eden and South Lakes. Find out about local services, things to do and support in your community. If you live in the areas of Allerdale, Carlisle or Copeland, please visit: Cumberland Families Information/SEND Local Offer.

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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.
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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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Barrow Women's Community Matters - A programme aimed at 12-19 year old young women

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

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Pause, for thought – is a personal development programme, building on the young women’s (12-19) self-esteem and confidence. Support can be offered on a 1:1 basis or via group work; the Pause for thought group runs each Thursday afternoon from 3:30-6:30pm.

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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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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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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.

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Cumbria Family Support helps families with children in Cumbria to get through difficult times. Our staff and trained volunteers provide support to families in their own homes until their difficulties have passed.

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"I find it easier to talk openly and honestly to the volunteer about things than what I do my own family. Sometimes I think I might upset my family if I let them know how I feel, with the volunteer it is easy to talk I feel understood and not judged. Talking to the volunteer feels really natural. Because I find going into the community challenging I am often accompanied by the volunteer on outings. I feel really reassured when I'm with the volunteer, over time she has got to know me and understands to help me feel less anxious."

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Cumbria Family Support - supporting children & families since 1993

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"I find it easier to talk openly and honestly to the volunteer about things than what I do my own family. Sometimes I think I might upset my family if I let them know how I feel, with the volunteer it is easy to talk I feel understood and not judged.

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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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The Focus Family Team are strengthening how we work with families who need extra help because we want Cumbria to be a great place for children and young people to grow up in. We do this by working closely in partnership with other services and agencies and jointly tackling all the different needs that are faced by the family as a whole and we call this the Think Family approach.

As part of the Think Family approach, Focus Family can offer support in signposting professionals and families to other local service providers who would be able to offer them additional support.

How we can help:

Employment Advisors who offer a full welfare benefit health check to make sure that the families are receiving all benefits that they are entitled to as well as other services
-  The Employment Advisors also attend TAFs
-  They carry out home visits alongside other professionals
-  They are based within local community settings, reducing the   need for families to visit the job centre

Signposting to community food hubs / pantries and locally accessible grants and funding

Project Linus - providing quilts for children and young people in need of comfort

Families in need (including domestic abuse, poverty, SEND) - signposting to services

Welfare assistance and guidance for professionals to share with service users

Assist in getting white goods for households in need

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Adult and Local Services, Cumbria County Council, informationcumbria.gov.uk

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The Public Health 5 to 19  service is responsible for promoting good health and lifestyle improvement among children and young people aged 5 to 19. They offer support to children and young people who have low level or emerging health or development problems.

Services including:

Digital wellbeing, E-School Nurse, Weight management, Healthy Habits for Life, mental health and wellbeing, health conditions support, risk taking behavior support and professional advice and support.

The service provides basic mental health awareness training that includes ACE's, teenage brain and attachment to whole school staff on request. This training is also available to other agencies supporting children and young people.

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Westmorland and Furness Council has now replaced the previous Cumbria County Council and 6 District Councils. The content on this website is still relevant including documents that may include the old county council logo. Find out about the council changes

Please update any cumbria.gov.uk browser shortcuts you may have to the new site pages as needed

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We work with anyone over the age of 16, who want to make positive changes to their life.

Our role is to coach you to improve factors that influence your wellbeing.  This could include:

improving your social wellbeing

physical health

mental health

Most of the people we work with have faced a period of crisis or have multiple issues that they need to understand and work through.

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Health and Wellbeing Team | Westmorland and Furness Council

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Team of staff working within the Public Health Team working on public health initiatives and providing health and wellbeing support.

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Action for Children - South Lakes 0-19 Child & Family Support Services

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Action for Children - South Lakes 0-19 Child & Family Support Services

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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.

Through this service, everyone will be able to:

Access information and advice online or face to face (this may be in centre's or out in the community).

Find out about events and activities that are happening locally.

Bring babies/toddlers to an open play session or drop-in event.

Some families may require extra help and referrals are accepted from partner agencies as well as self referrals. This support may include:

One-to-one support for the child or young person.

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 Centre's, 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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Safe and happy childhoods

We protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support. We ensure their voices are heard, and campaign to bring lasting improvements to their lives.

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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.

Through this service, everyone will be able to:

Access information and advice online or face to face (this may be in centres or out in the community).

Find out about events and activities that are happening locally.

Bring babies/toddlers to an open play session or drop-in event.

Some families may require extra help and referrals are accepted from partner agencies as well as self referrals. This support may include:

One-to-one support for the child or young person.

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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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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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.

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A multi-faceted social enterprise that TOUCHES the lives of thousands of young people in real need every year

One Passion

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What is Brathay?

Brathay offers people development and leadership coaching for businesses and organisations; outdoor residentials for community groups and schools, and holiday accommodation and challenge events for the public.
Each runs as part of our social enterprise aiming to enhance wellbeing and create long-lasting personal change. Any surplus income generated is used to fund life-changing programmes for children, young people and families facing challenges in their lives. Everything we do exists to support our charity; working together as One Brathay.

Residentials

Check out what we have on offer for school and community groups looking for adventure and self-development in the Lakes.

Charity

Our charitable wellbeing and self-development programmes for young people in real need are both life-changing and life-saving.

How can we help you today?

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Effective, impactful and long-lasting, our programmes are delivered in the great outdoors, within your business, and online.

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We work with young people who are victims of circumstance - not victims themselves. We support them at Brathay and out in the community to become more self-aware and find the potential and resilience they never knew they had.

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Our Mission. At Brathay we know everyone has the capacity to do extraordinary things that can inspire and benefit others. This drives our mission to improve the life chances of children, young people and families by inspiring them to engage positively in their communities.

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The Drop Zone Extended Education Program provides support to those who find engagement in mainstream education difficult. We work with small groups supporting GCSE work, delivery of Functional Skills and preparation for exams.
Youth Work - Young people can access a variety of projects, from accessing drop-in sessions and socialising with friends to taking part in activities designed to improve skills and knowledge.
Nourish 2 Flourish provides low level mental health support, enabling young people to manage their mental health, reducing the impact on other services such as A&E departments and the Police.

We support young people to develop emotional resilience to improve their emotional well being.

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The Drop Zone Extended Education Program provides support to young people who find engagement in mainstream education difficult. We work with small groups supporting GCSE work, delivery of Functional Skills and preparation for exams. We are delivering a wide range of subjects through NCFE , including Maths, English and ICT, ASDAN CoPE and a selection of ASDAN short courses.

We tailor provision to meet the needs of our young people with the ultimate goal of reintegration back into mainstream education. Our young people are actively involved in developing their own learning plans which promotes responsibility and organisational skills.

We also offer intensive one to one work with experienced staff for young people who are deemed high risk alongside anger management, self esteem, confidence building, attendance and engagement. We support young people in developing their own strategies which support successful transitions into adult life.

Our youth work provision provides opportunities for young people across Furness. Young people can access a variety of projects, from accessing drop-in sessions to socialise with friends to taking part in activities designed to improve young peoples skills and knowledge.

Our centres across Furness provide young people with access to youth workers and programmes to engage young people in positive activities, opportunities to gain accredited outcomes and to signpost those that may need extra support. Young people are at the heart of everything we do and plan and develop social action projects to improve their communities including awareness raising, health and well being projects and community development initiatives. We support young people to broaden their horizons by engaging in trips and residentials enabling young people to experience independence and to build self esteem. Our detached youth project delivers across Furness and facilitates a multi agency approach to engage young people.

Nourish 2 Flourish provides low level mental health support, enabling young people to manage their mental health, reducing the impact on other services such as A&E departments and the Police.

We support young people to develop emotional resilience to improve their emotional well being. Young people can contact several organisation to access support and again through partnership working we aim to bridge the gaps in services to keep young people safe.

Our partnership working enables us to support community projects to create a better environment for young people to thrive. By working together we are improving local neighbourhoods and supporting our most vulnerable families.

Furness Transition Group supports young people with transitions into education, training or employment. Young people can access support to break down any barriers to transition and can get help with applications, CV building and an opportunity to improve their literacy and numeracy skills.

Drop Zone are part of Furness Youth Work partnership, our partners are Furness Carers, Walney Community Trust/Springmount, Furness Multicultural Forum, Leonard Cheshire, Brathay, CCC and our advisors are Paul Kelly and Dawn Boyd - Police, Ann Burns - CCC, Bev Morgan - BBC, Maxine Baron - ICC.

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The Drop Zone Extended Education Program provides support to young people who find engagement in mainstream education difficult. We work with small groups supporting GCSE work, delivery of Functional Skills and preparation for exams. We are delivering a wide range of subjects through NCFE , including Maths, English and ICT, ASDAN CoPE and a selection of ASDAN short courses.

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WHAT Steps can I take to stop Self-Harming?

One of the best ways to get help is to find someone you can talk to and trust.

Plan for times you feel you are going to self-harm as when that time comes you cannot always think clearly. Make a list of things you enjoy doing and that relax you.

Phoning / visiting a friend you can trust.

Playing or listening to music.

Writing your feelings down in a journal.

Counting down slowly from 10 to 0.

Drawing your emotions - they can be as abstract if you like.

Physical exercise - dancing, walking etc.

Reading.

Listening to relaxing tapes or doing deep breathing exercises.

Pamper yourself - have a relaxing bath, wash your hair, buy yourself something.

Focus on objects around you, think about what they look, sound, smell, taste.

Remember initially the aim is to delay when you are going to self-harm; at first maybe 5 minutes and building up from there as you begin new strategies.

SAFA Support Includes:

Offer some immediacy in supporting people who are in distress.

Fill a gap in local health services.

Offer people choices about the type of support they receive.

Do not have the stigma often associated with local mental health services.

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The Forget Me Not Centre offers a safe environment for families and individuals to have support in a space away from home and the main Hospice building.

Our team provide a range of therapeutic support for children and families, individually, in groups or together. Family therapy can include activities such as art and crafts, outdoor activities and creative play, spending quality family time, and creating tangible and physical ways to remember their loved one. Each experience of grief is different, so support is built around the needs of individuals or families.

This support will improve the chance of a positive future, away from the negative consequences that so many people experience when affected by grief.

Teachers and staff – To find out more about how the Forget Me Not Centre can help you to support children who have experienced bereavement and loss, or find out about our Nourish health and wellbeing programme, please click here or email Rachael at rachael.makinson@sjhospice.org.uk

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The Forget Me Not Centre at St John's Hospice

The Forget Me Not Centre welcomes families, adults, children and young people who would like bereavement support in a brand new, purpose-built environment.

Families cared for by St John's Hospice, have told us how heart breaking it is to be split up for bereavement care and how they wished St John's could continue to look after all of their family in this time.

This was confirmed through a research project carried out by Lancaster University, which together with feedback from patients, families and our team showed that individual family members invariably go to different services and organisations for support at a time when being together is more important than ever. Research also tells us that the most effective type of therapy is whole family therapy, and at present there is none available free of charge in the area.

Families come in all different shapes, sizes and ages: our aim is to embrace them all. At the centre we work with families, for example, helping children and young people build resilience to help them cope with their bereavement.

Family support through grief and bereavement

Grief is the normal reaction to the loss of something or someone. Bereavement is the period after a loss, during which grief is experienced and mourning occurs. Mourning is the process by which people adapt to a loss such as the death of a loved one.

Research shows that the majority of people experiencing bereavement will cope with the support of friends and families, others benefit from group activities and time with people who are also experiencing grief. However, grief can become more difficult for some people, if not dealt with at the right level. In children this can result in poor education, health and career outcomes, and in adults, in increased physical illness and mental health problems.

This is why The Forget Me Not Centre is so important.

Types of support

The Forget Me Not Centre offers a safe environment for families and individuals to have support in a space away from home and the main Hospice building.

Our team provide a range of therapeutic support for children and families, individually, in groups or together. Family therapy can include activities such as art and crafts, outdoor activities and creative play, spending quality family time, and creating tangible and physical ways to remember their loved one. Each experience of grief is different, so support is built around the needs of individuals or families.

This support will improve the chance of a positive future, away from the negative consequences that so many people experience when affected by grief.

Who will the Forget Me Not Centre provide care for?

The facility supports serve families in North Lancashire, South Lakes and parts of North Yorkshire, both at the centre near Lancaster, and out in the community; in homes and through our work in schools.

We are currently work with schools in our area by providing staff training as well as group sessions for pupils who have experienced different types of bereavement.

We are currently working with patients, people and families who are known to St John's, whether that person is staying on the St John's ward or our team are nursing them at home.

I'd like to know more

If you would like more information or have questions about the Forget Me Not Centre at St John's Hospice please get in touch with the Forget Me Not Centre Engagement Officer, Rachael Makinson: on 01524 382538, or [email protected]

Schools

Teachers and staff - To find out more about how the Forget Me Not Centre can help you to support children who have experienced bereavement and loss, or find out about our Nourish health and wellbeing programme, please click here or email Rachael at [email protected]
The Forget Me Not Centre occupies the site of the former 'Lodge' building at the front of the St John's Hospice site on Slyne Road in Lancaster.

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We work in partnership with schools and parents to provide flexible and bespoke support to young people on a wide range of health matters.

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We work in partnership with schools and parents to provide flexible and bespoke support to young people on a wide range of health matters.

These include but are not limited to:

Family Issues

Coping with anger, sadness, rejection, isolation, loss or anxiety and associated behavioural issues

Peer pressure and/or friendship issues

Healthy relationships

Personal identity

Improving confidence, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing

Improving communication with professional involved in their care

Our Approach

We work with young people typically for up to 8 sessions to:

Talk about what they want to change in their life

Work out what needs to happen to make things better

The sessions are

"Child-led" - the young person has control over the support they ask for - including where and when the sessions were held.

Offered promptly - within 24 hours of referral

Confidential - and can be accessed by the young person independently of their carers

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Working alongside young people, we together design and deliver new therapeutic programmes, projects and initiatives. Based within local schools and the community, we also run campaigns and events that promote mental wellbeing whilst always raising awareness and understanding of mental ill health and the stigma that is sadly still associated with it.
We understand each person’s journey with mental health is unique. How each person rides their waves of mental health is different.
But wherever you are.
Whatever you’re feeling.
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Decider Life Skills Awareness Sessions for Schools, Professionals, Parents and Carers

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We’re the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health.
YoungMinds offers support, training and resources for children, young people, parent/carers and services.

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YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People

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YoungMinds are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need.

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Awareness-raising training sessions about parent mental health.

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If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or feeling like you want to die, it's important to tell someone.

- Samaritans - Phone: 116 123 Email: jo@samaritans.org
- Contact your GP and ask for an emergency appointment
- Phone 111 out of hours and they will help you find the support and help you need
- Contact your local Access Liaison Integration Service (ALIS) team - Phone: 03001239015 or freephone: 08006522865
If you need immediate help, and in the case of serious injury, call 999 or go straight to A&E

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The Happy Mums Foundation | Mental Health Peer Support for Mums

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Online counselling for young people aged 11-16.
Available until 10pm each night, 365 days per year, it provides a much needed out of hours service for advice and help. Kooth gives professionals an alternative way of ensuring young people can access free support when they need it, in a medium young people know and use when referrals are deemed inappropriate to meet the CAMHS criteria
They deliver CBT, solution focused and humanistic approaches such as narrative and other relational therapies. They work closely together to ensure the best outcome is achieved for the young person. The counsellors have clear pathways into other services too, ensuring the young person gains information needed and are signposted to the most appropriate provisions.

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Kooth.com is commissioned by the NHS, Local Authorities, charities and businesses to provide anonymous and personalised mental health support for Children and Young People

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The decider Life Skills are a set of skills used by professionals and schools to support emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Please follow the link below to access the free App

STOPP skill and app | The Decider

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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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BBC survey to look at issues young people worry about.

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For some, the end of the summer holiday and a return to seeing friends each day can't come soon enough. But for others, just the thought of returning to the classroom can be daunting. Everyone's school experience is different.

Whether you're starting in a new form, school or college, there can be a lot of stress around this time. From worrying about making friends to having to sit exams, we all have our own issues and anxieties.

Here are our tips to help calm your nerves in preparation for the new term.

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Anna Freud - Toolkit, resources and a video for primary age children to help understand what mental health is.

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Talking mental health | Mental health toolkit for teachers | Starting conversations about mental health | Anna Freud Centre

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Nip in the Bud® works with mental health professionals of the highest standing to produce FREE short evidence-based films and fact sheets to help parents, educationalists and others working with children to recognise potential mental health conditions. The goal is to increase the prospects of early intervention and to avoid those conditions becoming more serious in later years.
The topics covered by this are:
Anxiety
Depression
Eating Disorders
OCD
PTSD
Trauma
ADHD
Autism
Conduct Disorders/ODD
Coronavirus
Emotional Wellbeing
Self Harm
Early Interventions
Families Under Pressure
Real Life Experiences

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Learning about Children's Mental Health through Film

Nip in the Bud is regularly adding new FREE resources - short films and fact sheets - to raise mental health awareness among primary school staff, teacher trainees, anyone working with children, parents, carers and young people.

Early intervention is key, so the negative impacts of these conditions can be 'nipped in the bud' and so reduce the risk of them becoming entrenched. Our films cover Expert Information on different conditions, Real Life Experience, Emotional Wellbeing and Coping with the Aftermath of Covid.

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Nip in the Bud | Child Mental Health Resources for Parents and Teachers

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Nip in the Bud® works with mental health professionals of the highest standing to produce FREE short evidence-based films and fact sheets to help parents, educationalists and others working with children to recognise potential mental health conditions. The goal is to increase the prospects of early intervention and to avoid those conditions becoming more serious in later years.

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The NSPCC is the UK’s leading children’s charity, preventing abuse and helping those affected to recover. Help us be here for children. Please donate now.

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Public Health 5-19 Team Top Tips for Year 6

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Change Talks is a multi-award winning, health education service delivered by the Prevention and Engagement Team at Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust

It delivers education to both children and adults, covering topics such as: anxiety, depression, risk taking behaviours, stress and eating disorders. All of the sessions have been coproduced by individuals with lived experience and health professionals.

Change Talks main focus is schools and colleges, which aims to build more resilient young people and improve their health and well-being.

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Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership

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Working with communities to improve the mental health, resilience and wellbeing of people in Lancashire and South Cumbria is one of our partnership priorities.

Our ambition in Lancashire and South Cumbria is that mental health and wellbeing is considered of equal importance to physical health in all of our communities. When people require more support, they should be able to access an effective range of age-appropriate mental health services. At present, there is variation in access, provision and clinical outcomes.
If you are in crisis and need help and support straight away please visit this page - crisis support - or dial 999.
For non-urgent help and support please visit the pages below.

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A 5 question quizz to support positive changes to mental health and emotional wellbeing

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Improve and maintain your mental health

If you're struggling with your mental health and wellbeing, this simple mental health quiz can help. It generates a personalised plan based on the information you provide.

If you want help to deal with anxiety or low mood, tips to reduce stress or advice on how to fall asleep faster and sleep better, start the quiz above.

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Take our quick, 5-question quiz for personalised tips and advice on looking after your mental health and wellbeing. Update your plan any time for new tips.

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Free confidential on-line support for emotional wellbeing and mental health

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Male Mental Health and Healthy Relationships Webinar - Kooth

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Male Mental Health and Healthy Relationships Webinar - Kooth

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A useful resource which examines male mental health and behaviors including tackling misogynistic behaviors and supporting men to express their emotions

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Kooth Engagement Team is a member of Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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How can Kooth support with disordered eating or self harm concerns

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How can Kooth support with disordered eating or self harm concerns

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Kooth Engagement Team is a member of Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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This link will take you to the Decider Skills website where you can access videos, resources and links to the app.

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Available free for iOS, Android and Windows devices.

STOPP app can be used to manage impulsivity; from self harm mitigation and suicide prevention to impulsive behaviours like over and under eating, gambling etc.

Between stimulus and response there is a space, in that space lies our power to choose or response. Viktor Frankl

FREE APPS

Download the STOPP App

Download The Decider Skills App

Please not the iOS and Android versions of the app are NOT displaying the videos. Please use the Web app link below (deciderskills.vercel.app) New apps are currently in development.

The STOPP APP - demonstration video
STOPP Skill animated video
STOPP Skill - brief demonstration (no intro)
Webinar - STOPP Skill & the evidence STOPP Skill at Getselfhelp.co.uk
FREE APPS

Download the STOPP App

Download The Decider Skills App
Other resources The Decider Skills for Self Help book available from Amazon The Decider Skills online self help course Videos for everyone Where to find help
Older version of the web app / introduction to the skills available here:
The Decider 12 Life Skills
Web app login

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The STOPP skill is a perfect example of CBT in action - an effective way to achieve a better outcome.

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What are the Decider Skills and how does it work?

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How to be kinder to people and why it’s good for your wellbeing

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How can we be kinder? And how can kindness help our wellbeing?

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Following survey of and workshops with LGBTQI+ young people, the Anna Freud Centre has created a free resource to support LGTBQI+ young people’s mental health.

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Following survey of and workshops with LGBTQI+ young people, the Anna Freud Centre has created a free resource to support LGTBQI+ young people's mental health.

This resource, designed for young people aged 14 and up, explores some important topics in relation to being a member of the LGBTQI+ community.

It also provides advice for LGBTQI+ young people on where to go to get additional support for mental health problems should they arise.

The resource covers different topics like:

coming out

common challenges for LGBTQI+ people

trans and non-binary young people

intersex young people

Using this resource

This resource is designed for:

use by young people aged 13 and up

use by individual young people

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LGBTQI+ mental health : Mentally Healthy Schools

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Following survey of and workshops with LGBTQI+ young people, the Anna Freud Centre has created a free resource to support LGTBQI+ young people's mental health.

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