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

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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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ERIC, The Children's Bowel and Bladder Charity

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Women's Community Matters Grounding Techniques

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Women's Community Matters Grounding Techniques

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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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Barnardos Child and Family Support Services Winter Newsletter

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Barnardos Virtual Family Space- information, advice, guidance and support for all stages of your parenting journey.

Courses for new parents

Universal groups:

Bumps 2 Bundles - 0-Walking

Lets Get - 0-4 years

Half Term Lets Get - 0-12 years

Bookstart - 0-4 years

Little learners - 0-4 years

Active Start - 0-4 years

Activities for children with additional needs

Breastfeeding Support

Healthy Child Clinics

Healthy Start Vitamins

Healthy Habits 4 Life

Emergency Infant Formula Fund

Activities and Support for Older Children

Wishes & Feelings - 5-8 years

Decider Skills - 8+ years

Drawing and Talking - 5+ years

Children's Community Forums & Projects

Smile4life

Early Help

Job Centre

Supporting Families Teams

Chance to volunteer

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Being a young carer: your rights

You're a young carer if you're under 18 and help to look after a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem.

If you're a young carer, you probably look after one of your parents or care for a brother or sister.

You may do extra jobs in and around the home, such as cooking, cleaning or helping someone get dressed and move around.

You may also give a lot of physical help to a parent, brother or sister who's disabled or ill.

Along with doing things to help your brother or sister, you may be giving them and your parents emotional support, too.

Your choices about caring

Some people start giving care at a very young age and don't really realise they're carers. Other young people become carers overnight.

If someone in your family needs to be looked after, you may really want to help them. But as a young carer, you shouldn't be doing the same things as adult carers.

Nor should you be spending a lot of your time caring for someone, as this can get in the way of you doing well at school and doing the same kinds of things as other children or young people.

It's important you decide how much and what type of care you're willing or able to give, or whether you should be a carer at all.

Decide whether you're the right person to offer the care needed by the person you look after.

All disabled adults are entitled to support from their local council, depending on their needs, so they shouldn't have to rely on their children to care for them.
Find out more about who can help young carers

Young carers' rights

If you or your parents request it, a social worker from your local council must visit to carry out a young carer's assessment.

This assessment is different from the one adult carers have. It'll decide what kind of help you and your family might need.

Even if the council has already carried out one of these assessments, they must do another if you or your parents feel that your needs or circumstances have changed.

A young carer's assessment can determine whether it's appropriate for you to care for someone else, and takes into account whether you want to be a carer.

The social worker must also look at your education, training, leisure opportunities and views about your future.

As part of the assessment, the social worker must ask about your wishes and involve you, your parents and anyone else you or your parents want to be involved.

All these people should receive a written record of the assessment. This will include whether the council thinks you need support, whether their services could provide you with it, and whether they'll give you it.

It should also explain what you can do if you or your parents disagree with the assessment.

If you and the person you care for both agree, the local council can assess your needs as a young carer and the needs of the person you care for at the same time.

If you're 16 or over and not in full-time education, you may be eligible for help finding work, as well as with your family's finances (for instance, through benefits such as Carer's Allowance).
Find out more about Carer's Allowance from GOV.UK
Getting an assessment is the best way to find out what's available in your situation.
Find out about having a carer's assessment

For further help and advice please contact:

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Westmorland and Furness - Families Information  

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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.
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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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!
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Visit westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/holidays to search the range of activities available.
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Bookings will work on a first-come-first served basis – and places are limited.
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Some activity providers offer transport. Visit westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/holidays for full details.
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Dates are liable to change, please contact the activity provider for more information.

Who is it for?
The Holiday Activity Programme is aimed at all school-age children and young people (Reception-Year 6).
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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.
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Interested in any of the activities listed in this leaflet? Visit Westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/holidays to book holiday activities now! Or use the booking information provided.
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The HAF email for enquiries: HAF@Westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
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If you are not eligible for a free place many providers offer paid places – please contact them to discuss your options.
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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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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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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

One Purpose

One Brathay

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?

For Business

Invest in your people now
and grow your business from inside out

From apprentice to boardroom, we use immersive and experiential learning to unleash human potential like never before.

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

For Schools & Youth Groups

Book a residential with us
that has impact and purpose

Let your pupils, students and youth groups benefit from our wealth of experience using outdoor activities in a nurturing way to build confidence, self-awareness and interpersonal skills.

Programmes for all budgets, with flexible all-weather itineraries and seasonal offers.

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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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Visit the Forget me Not Appeal Make a Donation Online

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.
We here to take those next steps together and
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Decider Life Skills Awareness Sessions for Schools, Professionals, Parents and Carers

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Decider Life Skills Awareness Sessions for Schools, Professionals, Parents and Carers

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MyTime Cumbria would like to announce our upcoming Decider Life Skills awareness sessions for parent, carers and professionals.

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Solihull Parenting website for schools, parents and children

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·         Understanding trauma​

·         Understanding attachment​

·         Understanding brain development​

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inourplace | Solihull Approach - Online courses for emotional health and wellbeing.

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inourplace | Solihull Approach | Online courses for parents

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inourplace | Solihull Approach : Online courses dedicated to improving emotional health and wellbeing in parents, children, teenagers, adults and grandparents.

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Every Life Matter Multiple Training Offer - FREE

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Every Life Matter Multiple Training Offer - FREE

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Every Life Matters have put together a FREE training offer covering multiple topics.

Suicide Alertness - Half day on-line training

Suicide awareness - 1 hour bitesize online training

Safety planning - 2.5 hour on-line training

Supporting children's mental health & wellbeing - For parents & carers - 1 hour information session

Self-harm alertness - half day on-line training

Understanding suicide bereavement - half day on-line training

Mental Health First Aid - 2 day face to face or on-line training

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Cumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership Free Training

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Cumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership Free Training

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All professionals working with children, or who are in contact with children, have a role and duty in safeguarding children from harm. This course deals with the context of child protection and how it is everybody's responsibility to keep children safe. The different signs and types of abuse are described, as are the ways to keep children you work with safe. It outlines the importance of child protection and how everyone can keep children safe from abuse. We help learners recognise the signs and types of abuse, including some less common types of abuse such as trafficking, forced marriage, and female genital mutilation. A multiple choice knowledge check is included. On completion, you will have learnt how to recognise when a child may be suffering from abuse and what you can do to keep children safe. To view guidelines on how to successfully complete this course click here. This course aims to give an overview of what child sexual exploitation (CSE) really is. We look at how to identify some of the signs that CSE might be occurring, as well as the process of grooming. Guidance is also provided on the use of the Framework when assessing for CSE, and best practice for practitioners working with children and young people. Outcomes: On completion you should know what child sexual exploitation (CSE) is and how to identify it, as well as understanding what action practitioners and agencies should take for victims. Domestic abuse is any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are, or have been, intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality. This mod This course looks at the function of an Early Help Assessment. Early Help is a dynamic process and it incorporates all the professionals involved in the child's welfare. ule explores the signs and indicators of abuse and how it affects children. We also cover how to address instances of domestic abuse and get support.
Free online training for 2023 - click here for full details and how to access
Female genital mutilation (FGM) has many names. It is often called female circumcision or 'cutting'. Whatever name it goes under, the practice refers to procedures that intentionally alter or cause injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. We look at the scope and secrecy surrounding the global and national extent of FGM and the legal structures in place to protect girls and young women from FGM in the UK. Guidance is also provided for all professionals on the action to take if FGM is suspected or discovered. This awareness-raising course is aimed at all social care practitioners, social workers, youth and young people's service practitioners and anyone who works with children and young people. Forced marriage is a form of honour based violence. It occurs when a marriage takes place without the free consent of the people getting married. This course will look at what honour means in the context of honour based violence and its underlying motives. Guidance will be provided for those working with children, young people and adults at risk on their roles and responsibilities as well as recognising the legislation connected with honour based violence and forced marriage. This course may take up to 60 minutes to complete. This course outlines the context for how Safer Recruitment contributes to Safeguarding. S Sometimes when people self-harm, they feel on some level that they intend to die. More than half of people who die by suicide have a history of self-harm. But the intention is more often to punish themselves, express their distress, or relieve unbearable tension. Sometimes it's a mixture of all three. Self-harm can also be a cry for help. Self-harm is an extremely complex issue, both for those who self-harm and the professionals who support them. This course will raise your awareness of self-harm, help you to develop an understanding of the issues faced by self-harmers, and what you can do to help them. elf-harm is when somebody intentionally damages or injures their body. It's usually a way of coping with or expressing overwhelming emotional distress. ACT awareness eLearning is a new Counter Terrorism (CT) awareness product designed for all UK based companies and organisations and available to the public. Devised by CT officers and security experts, the ACT Awareness eLearning package was previously only available to staff working in crowded places like shopping centres and entertainment venues. Now Counter Terrorism Policing has decided to open up the training to anyone who wants to become a CT Citizen so they can learn how to spot the signs of suspicious behaviour and understand what to do in the event of a major incident. ACT Awareness eLearning will provide nationally recognised corporate CT guidance to help people better understand, and mitigate against, current terrorist methodology. The following eLearning Modules are available: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/act-awareness-elearning

Suicide Alertness

Suicide Awareness

Suicide First Aid

Understanding Suicide Bereavement

Self Harm Alertness

Safety Panning

Supporting Children's Mental Health

Youth Mental Health First Aid

ASK - Assessing Suicide in Kids

Link - Prevent eLearning Package (for a more detailed introduction)

Introduction to Terrorism

Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

How to Identify and Respond to Suspicious Behaviour

How to Identify and Deal with a Suspicious Item

What to do in the Event of a Bomb Threat

How to Respond to a Firearms or Weapons attack

Summary and Supporting Materials

Understanding Young Minds - free online course for Parents - Virtual College have worked in partnership with SelfharmUK to create a free online course designed to help parents talk about the issue of self-harm with their children.

Thousands of children and young people in the UK are thought to be impacted by self-harm each year.

Spotting the signs can be difficult, and approaching the subject with your children can be an uncomfortable experience.

60% of parents feel uncomfortable discussing self-harm with their children.

This course will help you to:

· Know what self-harm is and why young people may do it
Details on how to apply an access code for a course for professionals
· Know what makes young people vulnerable to self-harming behaviour
Details on how to apply an access code for a course for professionals
· Understand in what ways you can support a young person who is self-harming

FREE 'Understanding Trauma' online course for professionals across Cumbria - This course covers Type 1 and Type 2 trauma, the window of tolerance, going through a traumatic experience, neurology and trauma. Recognising trauma, recovery from trauma, and more...

FREE 'Understanding Attachment' online course for professionals across Cumbria - T his course is for practitioners who want to understand more about attachment, and shows how containment and reciprocity underpin the quality of an attachment.

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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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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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Early Years and Childcare Provision - Westmorland and Furness

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Early Years and Childcare Provision - Westmorland and Furness

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The Early Years Team provide a training programme that aims to provide the early years workforce with the skills and knowledge they need to best support the young children in their care.

Courses are available for both the PVI and school sector and can be booked with School Development via SLA online.
Cumbria School Development (sla-portals.co.uk)
If you have any problems registering on SLA online, the team are always happy to help you via email: school.development@cumbria.gov.uk or by telephone: 01228 221315, 221312 or 221316.

Please look out for more information on courses and networks via the weekly Early Years Update that goes to all PVI Providers and to schools via the weekly Education Planning Group schools update.

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Support for Childminders, Early Years and Childcare Provision

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Support for childminders, early years and childcare provision

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Healthy Families Cumbria Pledge for Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness

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Healthy Families Cumbria Pledge for Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness

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The settings that have been awarded the pledge are:

Fairfield Primary School

Home From Home Nursery

Howgill Family Centre

Crosby On Eden C of E Primary School

Family Action Allerdale 0 to 19 Child and Family Support Service

Family Action Carlisle 0 to 19 Children and Family Support

Family Action Copeland 0 to 19 Child and Family Support Service

Grasslot Infant School

Greystone Nursery

Haverigg Nursery

Hayton C of E Primary School

Inglewood Community Nursery and Infant School

Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School

Little Jems Nursery

Little Monkeys Day Nursery

Mary Platt Methodist Preschool

St Aiden's Day Nurseries

The Manor Preschool Nursery

Wiggonby C of E Primary school

Bridekirk Dovenby C of E Primary School

Lowmoor Preschool

Woodend Country Childcare

Poppies Childcare

Cumbria Children's Trust Board and Cumbria Health and Wellbeing Strategy have identified the following priorities for children and young people:

Emotional health: equip schools and other settings with the tools they need to build resilience in children and young people

Healthy weight: To reduce the rate of excess weight in 4 to 5 year olds from a baseline of 26% in 2017/18

The Healthy Families Pledge for Early Years will concentrate on the following areas:

Healthy nutrition

Physical Activity

Emotional Health and Wellbeing

By taking part in the pledge you will be agreeing to promote these three areas with children and their families.

The second part of this document is a Workbook to help you work towards the Healthy Families Pledge.

The first page of the Workbook gives you the opportunity to think about what you are already doing in your setting and what else you could do.

Following this, there is a Healthy Families Cumbria Pledge overview for you to complete as you go along. This will help you keep track of your progress and achievements.

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Early Years and childminder provision - Cumberland

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Katie Clarke - Katie.Clarke@Cumberland.gov.uk
Early Years and Childcare Team Managers
Ann Breeze - Early Years Team Manager - Ann.Breeze@Cumberland.gov.uk
Early Years Advisers/Area SENCOs
Lis Bramwell - Elisabeth.Bramwell@Cumberland.gov.uk

Karen Clarke - Karen.Clarke@Cumberland.gov.uk

Rachel Hogarth - Rachel.Hogarth@Cumberland.gov.uk

Emma Massey - Emma.Massey@cumberland.gov.uk

Helen Parker - Helen.Parker@Cumberland.gov.uk

Karen Rutter - Karen.Rutter@Cumberland.gov.uk

Sue Segar - Susan.Segar@Cumberland.gov.uk
Early Years and Childcare Advisers
Karen Norman - Karen.Norman@Cumberland.gov.uk

Andrew Young - Andrew.Young@Cumberland.gov.uk
Early Years and Childcare Project Officer
Joan Bradley - Joan.Bradley@Cumberland.gov.uk
Business Adviser
Sian Horsley - Sian.Horsley@Cumberland.gov.uk
Early Years Finance Officer
Deborah Percival - Deborah.Percival@Cumberland.gov.uk
Early Years Family Support Workers
Carolyn Forrester - Carolyn.Forrester@Cumberland.gov.uk

Children's Centres are places for children and their families. They provide support for parents and carers and help them to access other services.

The Early Years Team provide a training programme that aims to provide the early years workforce with the skills and knowledge they need to best support the young children in their care.

Courses are available for both the PVI and school sector and can be booked with School Development via SLA online.
Cumbria School Development (sla-portals.co.uk)
The Solihull parenting programme is available for FREE for all parents/carers in Cumbria and the more detailed practitioner training is also available for one year FREE of charge.

There are three courses which we hope you will want your teams to access:

Understanding Trauma - This course covers Type 1 and Type 2 trauma, the window of tolerance, going through a traumatic experience, neurology and trauma. Recognising trauma, recovery from trauma, and more...

Understanding Attachment - This course is for practitioners who want to understand more about attachment, and shows how containment and reciprocity underpin the quality of an attachment.

Understanding Brain Development - This course is for practitioners who want an introduction to brain development from the antenatal period to adolescence.

The password for all courses is WORDSWORTHPRF (valid until April 2022)

Current Early Years Training for the early years sector.

Information for childcare settings working with children with Special Educational Needs

Children in Cumbria will have the best possible start in life through a joined up approach between families and everyone who works with young children.
Healthy Families Cumbria Pledge

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An introduction to the transition toolkit

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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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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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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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What happens when you contact childline?

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What happens when you contact childline?

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What Happens When You Contact Childline? | Childline

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The Martin Gallier - Suicide prevention service

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The Martin Gallier - Suicide prevention service

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Providing on-line support you young people and families to support in suicide prevention. The offer includes training and mental health first aid and the Martin Gallier Project also works within schools.

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Our Services

We are a non-clinical support centre based in New Ferry, Wirral.

We offer support to individuals experiencing suicidal crisis and offer training to individuals and groups for Suicide Intervention.

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We are a non-clinical support centre based in New Ferry, Wirral. We offer support to individuals experiencing suicidal crisis and offer training to individuals and groups for Suicide Intervention.

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Just Like Us Ambassador Programme for LGBT+ Young People

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Just Like Us Ambassador Programme for LGBT+ Young People

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Being an ambassador with Just Like Us is a unique volunteering opportunity. you’ll get training and then take part in a range of opportunities. That will include speaking in schools to bring much-needed LGBT+ representation and help stop anti-LGBT+ bullying.

You’ll use your voice, develop skills and find community.

If you’re LGBT+, age 18-25 and living in the UK, then you can volunteer on our Ambassador Programme.

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Ambassador Programme at Just Like Us is for LGBT+ youth aged 18 to 25 - here's why you should join.

Just Like Us it the LGBT+ young people's charity. We work with schools and young people to ensure LGBT+ young people can thrive. Currently, LGBT+ school pupils are twice as likely to be bullied and struggle with mental health - as ambassadors you can help us change this.

Our LGBT+ ambassadors are from many different and intersectional communities from across the UK. For example, you can read Arber's experiences of being LGBT+ and Muslim, why non-binary ambassador Mara loves volunteering, and what it was like for Leo growing up trans in Wales.

When and where is ambassador training and how do I join?

Sign up and then we'll email you with details on how to book your place. Eager to get started or want to speak to us about what it'll be like? Please get in touch.

We'd love to hear from you! And no question is too small or silly.

Training only happens once a year so don't miss out!

What if I'm nervous?

It's totally OK to be nervous. Many of our new volunteers feel very nervous when signing up but they have all told us that they later realise they didn't need to be.

Ambassador Arber says: "Although I nervously and very anxiously signed up in 2019, not thinking it would do much for my life, I am forever grateful that I did."

"I didn't initially think that joining Just Like Us would enhance my life as much as it has.

"Just Like Us has allowed me to be the representation I never had when I was younger. Being an ambassador has fulfilled a deep longing I'd had internally for many years.

"I've also met some amazing individuals, who I today consider to be some of my dearest friends."

"I didn't initially think that joining Just Like Us would enhance my life as much as it has."

What if I don't have enough time for volunteering?

The Ambassador Programme is very flexible so it can fit around your busy job, studies, caring responsibilities or whatever it may be that you're also committed to.

We understand that some people have less time to volunteer - that's why we always keep flexibility in mind.

We have ambassador opportunities - such as skills workshops - that you can get involved with on evenings and weekends as well as weekdays so that everyone has the chance to participate.

Ambassador Programme at Just Like Us, the LGBT+ young people's charity

What if I haven't come out?

The programme is for 18 to 25 year olds who are LGBT+ and living in the UK. But that doesn't mean you have to be out!

We have lots of ambassadors who are not out when they join us. You might be out to just one friend, colleagues or no one at all - and that's OK.

There is no judgement and no requirement to be fully out while you volunteer with us. You can even still take part in media opportunities anonymously if you like - one ambassador wrote this powerful article for The Independent anonymously.

We are here to support you on your journey.

Ambassador Programme: What is it?

Being an ambassador with Just Like Us is a unique volunteering opportunity. you'll get training and then take part in a range of opportunities. That will include speaking in schools to bring much-needed LGBT+ representation and help stop anti-LGBT+ bullying.

You'll use your voice, develop skills and find community.

If you're LGBT+, age 18-25 and living in the UK, then you can volunteer on our Ambassador Programme.

As an ambassador, you'll be able to:

Speak in schools to help stop anti-LGBT+ bullying

Take part in skills workshops, such as leadership and wellbeing

Write for media outlets like GAY TIMES

Get a LGBT+ career mentor

Meet LGBT+ friends

Ambassador Programme: How do I get involved?

We're always looking for LGBT+ 18 to 25 year olds to join our Ambassador Programme.

Training takes places every autumn across the UK - we'll be training ambassadors in Manchester, London, Birmingham, Newcastle, Cardiff and online.

No matter where you live in the UK, you can do ambassador training with us. We can't wait to meet you!

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Ambassador Programme for LGBT+ youth - FAQs and why you should join - Just Like Us

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Ambassador Programme at Just Like Us is a unique volunteering opportunity for LGBT+ youth aged 18 to 25 - here's why you should join.

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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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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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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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Barnardos Education Community (BEC) A series of podcasts focusing on health and wellbeing.

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Barnardos Education Community (BEC) A series of podcasts focusing on health and wellbeing.

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Podcasts focusing on:

Mental health needs of refugee children and youth.

Racial Trauma

Relationships in the education environment, various trauma, and the importance of support in the workplace.

Positive pathways for care experienced young people aged 19 - 21.

BEAT - Eating disorders, warning signs, support and treatment.

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In this episode of BEC, we talk with Edward Emond (previously Deputy Director of Services at BEAT, the UK's eating disorder charity). We discuss eating disorders, some common warning signs of eating disorders, the support and treatment out there for people with eating disorders, and the SPOT (Schools Professionals Online Training) that BEAT offers.

Find out more about BEAT: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Information about SPOT: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/training-events/find-training/spot-online-training-for-schools/

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BEC Podcast - Season 2 - Barnardos Education Hub

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In this episode of BEC, we talk with Edward Emond (previously Deputy Director of Services at BEAT, the UK's eating disorder charity). We discuss eating disorders, some common warning signs of eating disorders, the support and treatment out there for people with eating disorders, and the SPOT (Schools Professionals Online Training) that BEAT offers.

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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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Change Talks: The Journey

Start Talks, Ready Talks

Lets Talk About ANGER

Christmas and the cost of Living

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Blog :: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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Read more about Change Talks in our blog.

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Anxiety - a toolkit to support young people

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Anxiety - a toolkit to support young people

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Anxiety is a normal human response to feeling threatened or in danger, this can sometimes be a thought, image or memory. Anxiety can become a real problem if these feelings are very strong, happen even when there is no real danger or if it lasts for a long time. Lots of people experience worry and anxiety although for some people it can impact on everyday life and get in the way of school/college, socialising and even home life.
Here are some tips and signs to look out for. There is also a video with young people talking about their expereinces.

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Anxiety :: North East and North Cumbria Healthier Together

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Anxiety is a word we use to describe feelings of worry, fear and panic. As well as these emotional feelings, people with anxiety might also experience physical (body) sensations such as a racing heart, breathing fast, sweaty hands, dry mouth and feeling shaky. Many people also have “what if” or nega…

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BBC survey to look at issues young people worry about.

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BBC survey to look at issues young people worry about.

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covering:

On-line safety/Social media and Influencers

Feeling safe on the streets

Misogynic behavior

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Many teens feel unsafe and anxious, but are positive about future - poll

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A BBC survey suggests more than a quarter of girls have experienced sexual harassment in some form.

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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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Tips For Dealing With Back-to-school Anxiety | Blog

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If you're worried or anxious about going back to school, here are eight tips to help you cope with that first day back.

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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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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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Talking Mental Health is an animation and accompanying teacher toolkit designed to help begin conversations about mental health in the classroom and beyond.

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Multiple topics covered by the Kooth team in the form of video links.

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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What is Kooth and how can they help - Webinar for professionals

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What is Kooth and how can they help - Webinar for professionals

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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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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.