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Dad & Child Saturday Playgroup Jul - Dec 26

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We are excited to share that as part of our Family Hub offer, Trafford has partnered with Greater Manchester Family Hubs and Essential Parent to offer a free app for parents, parents-to-be and carers.

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GHS X WILD GREEN GORSE HILL ' BIG FREE GREEN PARK FESTIVAL!

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GHS X WILD GREEN GORSE HILL ' BIG FREE GREEN PARK FESTIVAL!

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This free community celebration is part of the Wild Gorse Hill Project and is a celebration of all things green and good in the Gorse Hill area. Hosted by Gorse Hill Studios Youth Arts Community, the festival will bring together local residents, community groups, artists, performers and organisations for an afternoon packed with music, creativity, nature and community spirit.

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Healthwatch Trafford is running a short survey to find out how people accessed support, what helped, what didn’t, and how services can be improved.

Understanding Experiences of Parental Mental Health

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Introducing Trafford’s new LGBTQIA+ Youth Group  - The Burrow

Every Wednesday 4:30pm at Talkshop, Waterside, Sale M33 7ZF

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Introducing Trafford’s new LGBTQIA+ Youth Group  - The Burrow

Every Wednesday 4:30pm at Talkshop, Waterside, Sale M33 7ZF

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For those aged 16-25.

Join a social space online and have your say about services in

Trafford.

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Trafford Youth Cabinet is a group of passionate young advocates aged 11–18, committed to representing the views and needs of young people within Trafford’s local infrastructure and decision-making spaces.

Please contact nathan@gorsehillstudios.co.uk if you would like to get involved

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Multisport fun for 5-10 yr olds with SEND

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Multisport fun for 5-10 yr olds with SEND

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DOSPORT's multisport sessions aimed at children with SEND.

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Inclusive Basketball sessions in Trafford

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Inclusive Basketball sessions in Trafford

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DOSPORTUK's inclusive basketball sessions coming to Stretford. Come along and try it out.

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The SEND Padlet supports parents and carers of children and young people with SEND as well as practitioners. Splitting the padlet into sub-padlets makes it more accessible. These support specific SEND needs, including Autism, ADHD, and Sleep.

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A resource to help you understand what services and support you can expect from local agencies

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Trafford Directory | Trafford SEND Local Offer Explained

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Every local authority must identify education, health and social care services in their local area provided for children, young people and families who have Special Educational Needs or who are Disabled (SEND). When we refer to our local offer, we mean all the services and organisations which…

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EPEC - empowering parents, empowering communities

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EPEC - empowering parents, empowering communities

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Being a Parent course – click on the leaflet or scan the QR code to get involved. Search us on Facebook. Read more about us at Trafford Directory | Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities or contact Helen Dixon on
epec@trafford.gov.uk for more information

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A course for all parents/carers of children aged 2-11years old.The group will be held in various locations throughout Trafford. By sharing your details, you agree to be contacted by Trafford Council to offer you a place on a group in your area. You can opt out any time.

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Trafford Children’s Therapy is a combined physiotherapy and occupational therapy team. We provide high quality holistic therapy assessments, treatments, advice and care to babies, children and young people with complex and additional needs.

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ADHD pathway for children aged between 6 and 18 years old. This is jointly provided by Community Paediatricians and Healthy Young Minds who provide Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

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There is a new ADHD pathway primarily for children aged between 6 and 18 years old. It includes a new service called Trafford Combined ADHD Service (TCAS).

This is jointly provided by Community Paediatricians and Healthy Young Minds who provide Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

The pathway encourages schools to identify children with behaviour difficulties, address any learning and training needs, and put the appropriate behaviour strategies in place based on your child's needs and without waiting for a formal diagnosis.
What to do initially
If you have initial concerns around your child's behaviour or learning, you should first speak to your child's school. A support plan will be developed and you will get help with behaviour strategies.

You may also be offered a parenting course.

If your child is home-schooled then you should speak to your GP.
Referral and Assessment Process
If your child does not progress as expected after receiving support through school, a referral should be made by the school's Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO).

They will send the relevant information to support the assessment which will help to speed up the process.

Based on the referral information, the TCAS team will make an appointment with a Paediatrician, ADHD Nurse or with Healthy Young Minds, as appropriate.

For more information please see: Trafford Combined ADHD Service: TCAS
How can I explain to my child the reason for the assessment?
It would be useful for you to have a discussion with your child ahead of the assessment.

You should ask them to think about their strengths and difficulties and explain that all of us are good at some things and find other things more difficult, such as paying attention.

Explain that the doctor or nurse can help with the things that they struggle with.
What to expect from the assessment for ADHD?

A discussion with the doctor/nurse for information to be gathered, allowing you to express your concerns as well as exploring any additional difficulties, such as social communication and motor skills.

Information gathering from the school. This may have already been done if the school has completed the relevant forms. It will include questionnaires completed by the parent carer and teacher.

An appointment letter will be sent to you for your child to have a Qb Test. This is an ADHD assessment tool.

How long will the assessment take?
If all the information is complete and received in good time, the outcome of the assessment can be given at the first or second appointment.

This is usually within 18 weeks but it can take longer if the information gathered requires further investigation or the case is more complex.
Pathway Timeline Diagnosis and post diagnosis
If your child receives an ADHD diagnosis, treatment options will be discussed and agreed:

You will be invited to the ADHD parent workshop as behaviour modification strategies are the first line of treatment for children who have mild to moderate impairment. This will include learning how to teach your child to understand and self-manage their difficulties.

Notifying your child's school of the diagnosis so support can be given.

National guidelines recommend that medication for ADHD is reserved for children with severe impairment. Severe ADHD has an impact on learning, home life, social life or friendships. Behaviour modification strategies will also be used for those with a severe impairment.

If your child does not receive a diagnosis of ADHD:

This does not mean that your concerns are not valid but other conditions or causes of your child's behaviour difficulties will be considered.
This may require referral to other specialists, therapies or agencies for either assessment or general support and advice. TCAS will co-ordinate post-diagnostic support.
Children younger than 6 years

Although children can present at a young age with ADHD like symptoms, many are related to immaturity/delayed control of attention and impulsivity and this improves with age rather than having a disorder. It is therefore recommended to wait until they are older.

Diagnostic tools are not reliable for children under 6 years of age, and medication is not licenced. Side effects are also more common for this age group.

For young children, the focus of treatment and support is parent training courses and school based support.
More information can be accessed via a Health Visitor, although support will also be available from the School Nurse, SENCO, Early Help Hubs or the Trafford Directory.

Trafford SEND local offer
You will find details of all the help and support available locally on the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) local offer.
Some local sources of support:

Trafford Talkshop - Advice, information and health services for young people aged between 13 and 19 years old.

Stretford & Partington Early Help Hubs - Children's Centres that provide support for children aged 0-11 and their parents/carers.

42nd Street - Support young people aged 13-25 years with their emotional wellbeing through counselling, 1:1 support or groups.

Trafford Sunrise - Support for children aged 5-12 years in coping with stress and promoting emotional wellbeing.

Short Breaks - these range from going to local groups through to having specially trained carers coming to your home.

If you do not have access to the internet or need this information in a different format,
please contact Trafford Family Information Service on 0161 912 1053 or email fis@trafford.gov.uk
Useful websites

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Trafford Directory | Trafford Combined ADHD Service: TCAS

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Trafford Autism and Social Communication Pathway (TASC)

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Trafford Autism and Social Communication Pathway (TASC)

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Traffords Autism and Social Communication Pathway is designed to support children and young people who may be experiencing social communication difficulties. Click here to find out more.

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There is a new autism and social communication pathway for children registered with a Trafford doctor.

It has been designed to respond early to initial concerns about children and young people who may be experiencing social communication difficulties. These concerns could be from a parent/carers or school staff.

The pathway allows a plan to be put in place straight away to meet the child or young person's needs without requiring a formal diagnosis.

The TASC pathway has the huge benefit that school and family work together to put a plan into place as soon as social communication needs are suspected. As part of the diagnostic process, they refer to and use the Trafford Graduated Approach which signposts to autism friendly approaches.

It also means that there may be increased evidence in the diagnostic process, because autism friendly interventions will have been in place for at least two school terms.

For more information please see: Trafford Autism and Social Communication (TASC) Pathway

Who to contact

Telephone

0161 912 3123 0161 912 3123

E-mail

Notes

Answer machine available and checked daily

Referral Required?

Yes

Referral Details

A SENCO can make a referral to the Trafford Autism and Social Communication (TASC) team if support has been in place for 2 school terms and there are still concerns.

The referral can include supporting advice from a specialist such as an Educational or Clinical Psychologist, a Speech Therapist or a Community Paediatrician.

Once a child or young person is accepted on to the TASC pathway, an Assessment Action Plan will be made to work out the next steps. Following this, an assessment will take place.

The majority of children and young people will be diagnosed with Autism, social communication issues and other associated disorders within an 18 month period from referral to diagnosis confirmed to parent/carer/young person.

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Trafford Directory | Trafford Autism and Social Communication (TASC) Pathway

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Moving up to secondary school for children with additional needs

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Moving up to secondary school for children with additional needs

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This online resource is a short specialist module for parents, relatives or friends of children who have additional needs. Your child may be dyspraxic, dyslexic, very anxious, autistic, really dislike change, have ADHD, a learning disability, a physical disability or any other additional need.

Use access code WATERPARK.

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Moving up to secondary school for children with additional needs - Togetherness

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Pathway for parents or carers of children from preteen to teenager Join our learning pathway for all parents, carers and grandparents: a journey of supporting children who may be neurodivergent, have a disability or face other additional challenges as they transition into secondary school. Pathway stages Bitesize stages for daily steps towards confident parenting and […]

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Trafford Disabled and Neurodivergent Youth Panel

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Trafford Disabled and Neurodivergent Youth Panel

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Greater Manchester Youth Network are setting up an exciting new youth panel in Trafford. Find out more here!

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Home Start want to hear from parents and carers from Trafford to helps shape the future support services for new parents/carers.

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Trafford THRIVE Mental Health and Emotional Support Padlet 

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Trafford THRIVE Mental Health and Emotional Support Padlet 

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Emotionally Based School None Attendance

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Emotionally Based School None Attendance

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Provide parents with a summary as to what emotionally based school non-attendance is, why this might be occurring, and how parents and school can work together to improve experiences.

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This online course is designed to support parents to manage children’s anxiety more effectively. It is for parent carers of children and young people aged 6 – 14 years. The programme covers 6 modules:

1. Understanding anxiety

2. Promoting emotional resilience

3. Setting a good example and encouraging flexible, realistic thinking

4. Overcoming avoidance

5. Responding to children’s anxiety

6. Constructive problem solving and maintaining progress.

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Trafford Directory | Triple P -Fear Less

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This online course is designed to support parents to manage children’s anxiety more effectively. It is for parent carers of children and young people aged 6 – 14 years. The programme covers 6 modules: Understanding anxiety Promoting emotional resilience Setting a good example and encouraging flexible, realistic thinking Overcoming avoidance Responding to children’s anxiety Constructive problem solving and maintaining progress. For more details and to access the course email online.parenting@trafford.gov.uk

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Trafford Children's Intensive Behavioural Support Service (CIBSS)

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Trafford Children's Intensive Behavioural Support Service (CIBSS)

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The CIBSS offers an intensive home-based service for children with a severe learning disability and their families/carers

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About our service

The Children's Intensive Behaviour Support Service (CIBSS) is a part of Trafford Children's Learning Disability Nursing Team and the Learning Disability CAMHS Service. We are a small team of skilled staff that includes a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Learning Disability Nurse and an Assistant Psychologist.

What does CIBSS do?

The CIBSS offers an intensive home-based service for children with a severe learning disability and their families/carers.

What can families expect from us

The service will work with the child and their family/carers to:

Complete individualised Behavioural Assessments and a Functional Analysis.

Identify the behavioural issues and the emotional wellbeing of both the child and the family.

Develop strategies using evidence-based interventions and which are person-centered.

Provide intensive support by implementing behavioural plans alongside the parents/carers within the family home.

Work intensely with the family for an approximate time frame of 6 months.

The service will aim to be flexible around the needs of the child and the family regarding appointment times.

What do we expect from families?

The service requires the families to work in partnership with the CIBSS staff by:

Opting into the service following an initial assessment

Consenting to the collection of data regarding the behaviour displayed by their child. This is for the purpose of assessment.

Working in partnership with the CIBSS and incorporating the suggested implementation of strategies with support.

Committing to regular sessions with the CIBSS staff (on average 2-3 times per week)

Who to contact

Contact Name

Susie Tinsley

Contact Position

Team Leader

Telephone

0161 912 3372 0161 912 3372

Notes

Answer machine service available / checked daily.

Parent Organisation

Children's Learning Disability Nursing Team (CLDNT)

Time / Date Details

When is it on

Service open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 16.30pm

Who is it for?

Ages

Supporting People With

Learning disability

Challenging Behaviour

Eligibility Details

In order to receive services, children need to:

Be a Trafford resident (or be registered with a Trafford GP)

Have a severe learning disability

Display behaviour which is challenging to manage

Be 11 years old or under

Referral Required?

Yes

Referral Details

Referrals can be made to the Children's Learning Disability Nursing Team by a professional working in health, education or social care. Self-referrals can also be made.
Referral form
Following a Joint Initial Assessment by the Learning Disability Nursing Service and Learning Disability CAMHS, the referral will be passed to the CIBSS if the parent/carers are in agreement.

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Trafford Directory | Children's Intensive Behaviour Support Service (CIBSS)

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About our service The Children's Intensive Behaviour Support Service (CIBSS) is a part of Trafford Children's Learning Disability Nursing Team and the Learning Disability CAMHS Service. We are a small team of skilled staff that includes a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Learning Disability Nurse and an Assistant Psychologist. What does CIBSS do?

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Videos to support speech, language, and communication development

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Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) - working together to improve the lives of people in Greater Manchester

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Everyday ideas and activities to support your child's language, communication, and learning.

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Tiny Happy People is here to help you develop your child's language skills. Explore our simple activities and play ideas and find out about babies and toddlers' amazing early development.

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Children’s language development and parenting advice - BBC Tiny Happy People

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A chatty child is a happy child, so Tiny Happy People is here to help you develop your child’s communication skills through simple interaction and play.

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Ten key messages to support the development of language and communication skills for babies and young children.

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Greater Manchester (GM) 10 Tips for Talking

The Greater Manchester (GM) 10 Tips for Talking are ten key messages to support the development of language and communication skills for babies and young children and can be used by everyone. Each tip is designed to give families and anyone working with children some small suggestions that can make a big difference and help give children the best start. Each message is based on sound research and is delivered by children.

The Ten Tips for Talking are part of Greater Manchester's school readiness work, which is funded by the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership. The ambitious programme aims to improve outcomes for young children and their families, and ensure every child achieves their potential.

Below are some resources which have been developed to showcase the tips including a printable leaflet and poster, video clips of children speaking the tips and the tips have also been translated into a number of commonly spoken languages across GM.
GM 10 Tips for Talking Printable Slides (PDF, 5.8KB) GM 10 Tips for Talking Printable A4 Leaflet (PDF, 14.4MB)
GM 10 Tips for Talking Printable A3 Poster (PDF, 1.5MB)
GM 10 Tips for Talking in other languages GM 10 Tips for Talking - English (PDF, 129KB)

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Greater Manchester (GM) 10 Tips for Talking

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Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) - working together to improve the lives of people in Greater Manchester - Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan

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Trafford Speech and Language Therapy Advice Leaflets for parents and families

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Trafford Speech and Language Therapy Advice Leaflets for parents and families

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Follow this link to access the Trafford Local Care Organisation Speech and Language Therapy Padlet where you will find many leaflets to support and guide your child's speech and language.

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Welcome to the Trafford Speech and Language Therapy page.

We are a team of Speech and Language Therapists and Speech and Language Therapy assistants who assess, diagnose and treat people who have speech, language and communications needs and feeding difficulties.

We do this in a variety of places, including nurseries, clinics, and mainstream and special schools.

The team works in partnership with parents, carers, professionals and voluntary groups to make sure our clients get the support that is right for them.

For more information please see: Trafford Speech and Language Therapy

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Welcome to the Trafford Speech and Language Therapy page. We are a team of Speech and Language Therapists and Speech and Language Therapy assistants who assess, diagnose and treat people who have speech, language and communications needs and feeding difficulties. We do this in a variety of places, including nurseries, clinics, and mainstream and special schools.

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Money issues can have serious negative effects on our mental health. If you are struggling with the cost of living, follow this link to find information and advice on how you can access support.

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Find resources and services in Trafford to help you and your family make the most of your money.

Government's Help for Households

Energy Price Guarantee - GOV.UK the UK Government sets out in this page who will continue to recieve the Energy Price Guarantee discount as of 1 July 2023, and how.

Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024 - GOV.UK is continuing for those who are eligible, such as households on certain low-income benefits like Universal Credit, Income Support, Pension Credit and Child Tax Credit. This is up to 5 payments to help with the cost of living.

Local sources of help

Trafford Assist is the Council's local welfare assistance scheme to help low income residents in short-term acute financial difficulties. Eligible households may qualify for emergency help with food, energy and water bills, essential travel expenses, white goods and furniture.

Digital Trafford - Free SIM cards, discounted Broadband, borrow a Laptop or other devices, digital drops ins and digital champions to help keep you connected as well as free courses from entry level courses to career boosting skills.

Help with money matters - getting help with debts, making the most of your money, where to get benefits advice and help with energy bills.

Support with food - food banks and community grocery schemes, plus help available from supermarkets and Free School Meals.

School uniform costs - including grants to pay for new items of school uniform, or places offering preloved clothes, shoes and kits.

The Money Advice Referral Tool (MART) has been developed to boost household income and financial resilience by getting more money into people's pockets, and helping them access the support they are entitled to.

Community Response Hubs

There are 6 Community Response Hubs located in Trafford.

They are on hand to provide a range of support to the communities they serve, including help with the cost of living resources, improving skills, mental wellbeing and physical health as well as help to become more socially connected and feel less isolated.

They will listen to you to understand your situation and give you information and advice that may help.

Altrincham
The Hub
We run a free community meal each Wednesday evening and we can issue food bank vouchers from the Trussel Trust.

We also run a Community Cupboard for anyone who may need a little extra help with grocery supplies. Every Friday, 10am you can help yourself to some store cupboard staples. First come, first serve. Don't forget to bring your own carrier bags if possible.

Citizens Advice run a drop-in each Wednesday morning and afternoon.

Stretford
St John's Centre
Can provide emergency food parcels, referrals to food banks and clothing banks, referrals to Trafford Assist for financial help, access to household support fund and fuel vouchers.

Citizens Advice provide a drop-in service every Tuesday. We can also provide free SIM cards from the online centres network.

Partington
Hope Centre
Our Hope Store Pantry is available to all local residents via a membership. We stock a wide range of basic essentials and you can pay £3.50 for a bag of shopping, or £5 if there are more than 3 people in your house and you need a bigger bag.

We can also provide referrals for food bank vouchers and kids packed lunches through some school holidays.

Citizens Advice provide a drop-in service every Monday. We can also provide emergency support to help those who find themselves in difficult financial situations and are unable to access Trafford Assist support first. We can provide free SIM cards from the National Databank.

Sale
Our Sale West
Contact the Sale Hub about access to food bank vouchers, food parcels or other food support from The Bread & Butter Thing and Foodshare as well as emergency financial assistance, clothing support and energy top-ups.

We can provide budget and debt advice as well as help with referrals to other support. We provide digital device loans.

Stretford
Stretford Public Hall
Our Stretford Community Hub coordinator can refer residents to Stretford food bank, other food support and household support fund.

We have a free community cafe and community activities. We can help you if you are in need of emergency financial assistance.

Citizens Advice are resident at our hub on Tuesdays.

Urmston
Age UK Urmston Community Hub and West VCFSE Collective
Our community hub services are for all age.

Can refer to food banks and provide emergency food support. Help with energy top-ups. Access to household support fund and referrals to Trafford Assists.

Citizens Advice can be booked via appointment and are at our community hub on a Friday.

Citizens Advice Trafford

Citzens Advice offer Face to Face sessions across Trafford.

Monday

Partington Library Drop in 10am-1pm

The Hope Centre at The Hideaway Partington Drop in 1.30pm-3.30pm

Tuesday

Stretford Public Hall Drop in 9.30am-3pm

St John's Centre (Old Trafford)- Drop in 9.30am - 3.30pm

Wednesday

Altrincham Hub Drop in 9.30am-3.30pm

Thursday

Sale West Community Centre Drop in 9.30am-3.30pm

Friday

Urmston Library Drop in 10.00am to 4pm

Urmston AgeUK Appointment only

You can also give them a call on 0808 278 7803, their phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 8:30am 5:30pm. All calls are free of charge.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

There are lots of organisations that offer mental health support, both locally and nationally. You might need different types of support at different times in your life. Sometimes it might just be about getting a bit of advice or sometimes problems are more serious or don't get better with self-help.

Not what you're looking for?

Find services in Trafford to help with:

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Trafford Directory | Cost of living help and resources

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Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) for anyone who has been affected by domestic abuse

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Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) for anyone who has been affected by domestic abuse

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We offer support to individuals and families living or working in the Trafford area who are suffering or who have suffered domestic abuse.

We provide both intervention and prevention services and

work in partnership with other voluntary organisations to

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TDAS offer both intervention support services and prevention and educational services to children and young people who have been subject to or who are at risk of domestic abuse.

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We offer a range of services that support children and young people who have been exposed to domestic abuse or who are in their own unhealthy relationship. We provide educational programmes to prevent children and young people entering into abusive relationships. We also provide tailored support for the children and young people living in our accommodation.

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TDAS have both one-to-one and group-based programmes that offer emotional support and education around domestic abuse and its impacts.

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RSpace © and Speak Out Speak Now © are TDAS programmes written by domestic abuse specialists in consultation with children and young people.

What is Domestic Abuse?

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Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) for children and young people (ages 5 -18)

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Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) for children and young people (ages 5 -18)

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TDAS offers support to individuals and families living or working in Trafford who are suffering or who have suffered domestic abuse. TDAS offers a range of services that support children and young people (5-18) who have been exposed to domestic abuse or who are in an unhealthy relationship.

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TDAS offer both intervention support services and prevention and educational services to children and young people who have been subject to or who are at risk of domestic abuse.

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We offer a range of services that support children and young people who have been exposed to domestic abuse or who are in their own unhealthy relationship. We provide educational programmes to prevent children and young people entering into abusive relationships. We also provide tailored support for the children and young people living in our accommodation.

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TDAS have both one-to-one and group-based programmes that offer emotional support and education around domestic abuse and its impacts.

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RSpace © and Speak Out Speak Now © are TDAS programmes written by domestic abuse specialists in consultation with children and young people.

What is Domestic Abuse?

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Trafford Special Education and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

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Trafford Special Education and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

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Trafford SENDIASS provide free, confidential, impartial advice and support to parent carers, children and young people age 0-25 in relation to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) who live in Trafford.

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Coronavirus (Covid-19) update

Trafford SENDIASS is still open during the coronavirus outbreak. Our staff is working remotely, and you can call us on 0161 912 3150 or email sendiass@trafford.gov.uk and we will get back to you.

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You can find the latest updates and information on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Trafford Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (Trafford SENDIASS) provides impartial information, advice and support to children and young people with SEND, as well as their parents and carers.
We provide free, confidential, impartial advice and support to parent carers, children and young people age 0-25 in relation to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) who live in Trafford.

We can also support you with:

The law around SEND

Education health care plans (EHCP)

Resolving any disagreements

Health and social care in relation to special educational needs provision

Transition post 16 - Preparing for adulthood

Personal budgets

Information on the Local Offer (Services and provision available for those with SEND)

The work we do is underpinned by The Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND code of practice, which are intended to strengthen the participation of parents, children and young people.

Trafford SENDIASS is available all year-round on 0161 912 3150, our helpline is open from 9am to 12 noon, Monday to Friday. We also have a 24-hour answer machine, and if you leave us a message we will aim to get back to you within three working days.

You can also contact us using our online referral form.

If you need to speak to somebody outside our office opening hours, you can also call the national helpline run by Contact on 0808 808 3555 which is open from 9:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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Trafford SENDIASS is still open during the coronavirus outbreak. Our staff is working remotely, and you can call us on 0161 912 3150 or email sendiass@trafford.gov.uk and we will get back to you. Why not follow us on social media? You can find the latest updates and information on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

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Emotionally Based School None Attendance

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Emotionally Based School None Attendance

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Provide parents with a summary as to what emotionally based school non-attendance is, why this might be occurring, and how parents and school can work together to improve experiences.

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School Attendance Difficulties and Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA)

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School Attendance Difficulties and Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA)

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If you, your child/young person, of a child/young person you support needs advice and support on EBSNA, click this link to find out more about this and Traffords approach to providing support.

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Trafford's guidance has been developed to provide further information and support for children and young people who are experiencing school attendance difficulties and/or Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA), and to support their families, school staff and other professionals across our Local Authority.

What is EBSNA?

Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA) is a term adopted by Trafford Council and a number of authorities to describe children and young people who have significant difficulties in attending school due to a range of factors.

EBSNA can start early on in a child's school life with minor to severe indicators but is often not identified until secondary school.

What can EBSNA look like?

Crying or pleading

Avoidance of getting up, get ready for school or leave the house

Preoccupied with worries about school related issues

Sleep difficulties

Frequent complaints of minor illness e.g., feeling sick, headache

Distressed and aggressive behaviours (usually at home)

Some children mask their anxiety and appear fine at school

At home, or at school, children or young people may display their emotional distress in a variety of different ways. It is also important to acknowledge that children and young people may present as being 'ok' whilst in school yet display a high level of distress at home. This can happen when a child or young person 'masks' how they feel in an attempt to 'fit in'. It is therefore important to listen to parental/carer concerns and what they communicate about their child's behaviours.

In line with the Working Together to Improve Attendance guidance, school staff should proactively use data to identify pupils at risk of poor attendance, this includes identifying those children and young people who may be at risk of school-related anxiety, and paying attention to any parental concerns.

Causes of EBSNA:

Research suggests there is no single cause of EBSNA. Instead it is thought to be an interaction of risk factors unique to your child or young person that can include:

special educational needs

social and communication difficulties

stressors from school

bullying or perceived threats of bullying

family and friendship difficulties

negative thoughts

This can lead to pushing children and young people away from school and pulling them towards home.

EBSNA is more likely to happen when "stress exceeds support". (Thambirajah et al 2008)

Early Identification and working together towards action is essential

Many of our children and young people who live and go to school in the Trafford area are struggling with high levels of anxiety related to attending school.

The need for parent carers, school staff and specialist services to work together has become even more important as children, young people and families try to adapt to the short and long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic situation.

How can we support children and young people?

The Trafford EBSNA guidance document details the process of support that should be followed when a child or young person is identified as experiencing difficulties attending school (or as at risk of becoming persistently absent). This follows the Assess, Plan, Do, Review process, including:

1. Early identification of indicators of attendance difficulties.

2. Collaborative meeting between home and school to discuss and understand the child's needs. This should include the pupil's views and may also use the Early Identification of Needs Tool.

3. Create an individual action plan and implement. This may include reference to the Ideas Bank within the guidance.

4. Review and update regularly (e.g. every 3 - 4 weeks).

5. Refer to specialist services if required.

It is important that this cycle of support is completed promptly, and that the support and progress is agreed and regularly reviewed with the young person and their family. Further information around each area can be found within Trafford's guidance document.

Trafford's EBSNA Guidance Document

Trafford's guidance document has been developed to provide further information and support for children and young people who are experiencing school attendance difficulties and/or Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA), and to support their families, school staff and other professionals across our Local Authority.

The guidance is based on EBSNA research evidence and similar tools that have been shown to be successful in other local authorities. It includes:

An understanding of EBSNA and how to recognise those at risk

Children and young people's views and experiences of EBSNA

ADPR guidance for school settings, including action plan templates and tools to gain pupil views

Whole school approaches to promoting regular attendance

Ideas bank for support strategies

Who can help?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Example case studies of support

It can be downloaded here.

Trafford's Early Identification of Need Tool (EINT)

Trafford schools and services have also developed a Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA) Early Identification of Need Tool (EINT) which aims to be a user-friendly but comprehensive progress document.

It is hoped that the EINT will help prevent families, children and young people reaching crisis point and before EBSNA becomes extremely difficult to change. It can be very effective in helping families and schools to quickly identify what risk factors and triggers might be contributing to a child or young person's anxiety and feeling unable to attend school.

The EINT can be the first but very important step in gaining a shared understanding of what emotional and practical challenges a child or young person faces.

This awareness could then lead to possible adjustments and available support being offered to the child, young person and families. This can go on to change the quality of your child or young person's school experience.

Information about writing and reviewing an action plan to improve attendance can be found in the guidance document, including ideas for support and reasonable adjustments.

What works?

Recent research from the University of Manchester has highlighted the successful use of these approaches in supporting children and young people to return to school following a period of anxiety (Corcoran, Bond and Knox, 2022):

Key areas identified as supportive included:

Effective home-school communications ¸ to ensure parent/carer concerns are heard and support approaches are consistent.

Positive relationships with school staff, were noted as key for students who successfully returned to school.

Awareness of triggers, understanding the push and pull factors to better support the young person before, throughout and after the school day.

Providing an individualised approach, tailoring the intervention to the specific push and pull factors identified by the young person and those around them.

Engagement with other professionals, when needed, seeking further specialist support to inform the assess, plan, do, review process.

Where to get help?

If you feel that your child or young person is struggling with anxiety and difficulties with attending school, then it might be helpful to complete the Trafford EINT with the support of Special Education Needs and Disability Co-ordinator (SENDCo).

The Trafford pilot EINT and Trafford Guidance Document can be viewed right here on the Trafford's SEND Local Offer.

Our guidance document contains a 'Who Can Help' page, with details of other services in Trafford who may be able to support you.

Trafford's Educational Psychology Service offer whole school training on EBSNA and school attendance, please contact either your link EP or email shannon.corcoran@trafford.gov.uk for further information.

What you can do to raise awareness of EBSNA

Be aware of the early signs of EBSNA (even in early years children)

Share your concerns with the class teacher, SENCO, relevant staff or service

Have a whole school approach to promoting regular attendance

Use the Trafford guidance and toolkit within your cycles of support

We all want our children and young people to enjoy the opportunities of being part of the school community.

There is a huge amount of research that suggests that children and young people who attend school regularly benefit from the experience of greater well-being and stronger social relationships. Also, in the long term they have an increased chance of achieving the qualifications and careers that can lead to job, financial security and better health.

Your Feedback

We are currently gathering your feedback on EBSNA support across Trafford. If you have a spare 10 minutes, please consider completing our form below to help us improve and develop our support in the future.
https://forms.gle/MT7HdkiNbhPSr1t46
- Article by Dr Rhonda Boaler and Shannon Corcoran, Educational Psychology Service

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Trafford's guidance has been developed to provide further information and support for children and young people who are experiencing school attendance difficulties and/or Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA), and to support their families, school staff and other professionals across our Local Authority. What is EBSNA?...

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Rays - Young Black Women's Group

This group is weekly peer support group for ALL young Black or Black heritage Women (inclusive of trans black women and non-binary young people) aged 13-17 to explore and improve their mental health and wellbeing.

Come and join us to connect with other young black women! This group will be young people led and facilitated by mental health practitioners who are experts by experience / Black Heritage practitioners at 42 nd street. An environment for participants to feel free to share their thoughts and experiences with others who may relate to them, improve their mood and develop healthy coping mechanisms for their mental health and emotional wellbeing. The group will achieve this through discussion, creative activities, film screenings and trips and exhibitions also guest speakers who are influential Black Women that advocate for Young Black people.

The group is every Monday 4:30-6 at 42nd Street

If you would like to register please email Tibyan at Tibyan.sanoh@42ndstreet.org.uk

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Rays - Young Black Women's Group This group is weekly peer support group for ALL young Black or Black heritage Women (inclusive of trans black women and non-binary young people) aged 13-17 to explore and improve their mental health and wellbeing. Come and join us to connect with other young black women!

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Jet 42 is a weekly peer support group for young Black and mixed-race men aged 16-25 to explore and improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

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Jet 42 is a group for Young Black Men, 17-25, to meet and connect

Every Wednesday from 5pm - 6.30pm, at 42nd Street (in Group Space and on Microsoft Teams)

Jet 42 is a weekly peer support group for young Black and mixed-race men aged 16-25 to explore and improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Delivered by Eric Thompson and Neal Trotman, 42nd Street's Black male practitioners, it is a safe space for participants to share their feelings, improve their mood and develop healthy coping mechanisms for their mental health in a supportive, friendly and non-judgmental environment. Jet 42 does this through discussions and creative activities such as cookery and film. The group also empowers those who take part to develop their confidence and skills in public speaking and advocating for Black people to access support services.

If you would like to register your interest in attending the group or have any questions, please email Eric at eric.thomson@42ndstreet.org.uk or Neal at Neal.trotman@42ndstreet.org.uk

You can also use the SIGN UP button or CLICK HERE

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Jet 42 is a group for Young Black Men, 17-25, to meet and connect Every Wednesday from 5pm - 6.30pm, at 42nd Street (in Group Space and on Microsoft Teams) Jet 42 is a weekly peer support group for young Black and mixed-race men aged 16-25 to explore and improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

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Colleagues from across the Early Years system have developed the Greater Manchester (GM) 10 Top Tips for Thriving, which will be launched during Children’s Mental Health Week.

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Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) - working together to improve the lives of people in Greater Manchester - Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan

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Family Help in Trafford aims to make sure that services to support children, young people and their families are there when they need them. To find out more about Family Help and the services available, follow this link.

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Family Help in Trafford aims to make sure that services to support children, young people and their families are there when they need them. Family Help support is for the whole family; children, young people and adults. We recognise you know your family best and…

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Baby Stay & Plays are available for children (aged 0-1) held all over Trafford. Please click on the link to see what's on in Trafford for you and your baby.

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Home-Start offers family support delivered in the home and in community venues.  Support is provided via family support workers and volunteers.

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Parents supporting parents - a simple idea that really works!

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In light of the recent Government announcements on minimising the spread of Covid- 19, Home-Start Trafford, Salford & Wigan have made the difficult decision to suspend home- visiting support to families.
We understand this is a worrying time for the families we help, and as such we want to make sure that we can assist them as best we can, so we are currently offering telephone support to our parents, where possible.

We can assure you, whilst working differently, our staff team and volunteer army are still helping families as best we can.

Home-Start Trafford, Salford, Wigan

We provide support and friendship for families who are struggling to cope with a wide of range of situations such as loneliness, mental ill health, disabilities, multiple children, and increasing poverty and debt, support is provided to help prevent crisis and family breakdown.

We recruit, train and support volunteers who are parents from the local community, to visit families in their own homes for 2-3 hours per week in order to provide practical help and emotional support to families. More here
Parents supporting parents - a simple idea that really works!

Told through the eyes of a little boy George, 'Mum, Jenny and Me' , this animation film, explains the impact a Home-Start volunteer has on his and his mum's future.

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Home-Start Trafford, Salford, Wigan We provide support and friendship for families who are struggling to cope with a wide of range of situations such as loneliness, mental ill health, disabilities, multiple children, and increasing poverty and debt, support is provided to help prevent crisis and family breakdown.

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Universal Sleep Support and 1:1 Sleep Clinics for Trafford Families.

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Sleep and Therapy Services - Working together to transform children's lives through Sleep and Therapy Services

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Our community advocacy service in Trafford supports people over the age of 18 who may struggle to navigate health and social care services, have a disability or mental ill health.

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Advocacy is what we do

Advocacy seeks to ensure that all people in society are able to:

Have their voice heard on issues that are important to them

Protect and promote their rights

Have their views and wishes genuinely considered when decisions are being made about their lives

Advocacy is a process of supporting and enabling people to:

Express their views, thoughts and concerns

Access information, advice and guidance

Explore choices and options for services and care

Please watch the video below to learn more about advocacy.

How will our Advocates help you?
At Advocacy Focus, we will go above and beyond to support you in whichever way you may need us.
Our Advocates work independently from any local authorities or health/social care professionals, and so you can be confident that our main focus is to support you in the first instance.

We can support you by:

Listening to you

Being non-judgmental

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Genuinely understanding your concerns

Exploring your options

Helping you think about outcomes and consequences

Respecting your decisions

Helping you to communicate your thoughts, needs and wishes.

When can we help?
If you're ever finding it a challenge to get your voice heard during any tough situations in your life, we can help.
Some of the common times you may find you need someone 'fighting your corner' include:

When you're using or need access to healthcare or social services

When you're not feeling at your most confident

When you're facing a life changing decision - maybe on where you're living or what care you're receiving

When you're coping with personal or family illness, disability of bereavement

When you need practical support if you have a mental health issue or you're in emotional distress

When you need support to feel fully informed and involved in discussions about things such as medical treatment

When you're being stopped or prevented from doing something that is important to you.

We provide advocacy support in Lancashire, Trafford, Bradford and Rochdale; where local residents come to Advocacy Focus for many different reasons. If for any reason we do not feel that we can support you directly, then we will always point you in the right direction of somebody who can.
Visit our Hub pages below to find out more about the advocacy we provide in the following areas: Or find out more about how we can help with your health, care or wellbeing needs: Ways we help

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Advocacy seeks to ensure that all people in society are able to: Have their voice heard on issues that are important to them Protect and promote their rights Have their views and wishes genuinely considered when decisions are being made about their lives Advocacy is a process of supporting and enabling people to: Express their views, thoughts and concerns Access information, advice and guidance Explore choices and options for services and care Please watch the video below to learn more about advocacy.

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Family counselling helps to address and support families with difficulties they may be having in their family relationships.

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CFC | Family Counselling | Altrincham, Manchester

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The Counselling & Family Centre provide counselling for families, irrespective of your family setup.

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Trafford Team Together (TTT) (ages 5-18 and their families)

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Trafford Team Together (TTT) (ages 5-18 and their families)

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Support for children (5-18 years) and their families living in Trafford or attending a Trafford school, preventing small worries turning into bigger problems.

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Trafford Directory | * Trafford Team Together: a co-ordinated partnership approach to help families

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Please note: TTT is currently running in the North and West Areas of Trafford and partially in the South. TTT will be rolled out to the rest of the South and to Central areas during the Autumn Term 2023. See eligibility details for more information. TTT - “Finding the right help at the right time in the right way” for children and families living in Trafford or attending a Trafford school. Trafford Team Together (TTT) finds support for children and families living in Trafford or attending a Trafford school to prevent small worries turning into bigger problems. TTT also finds support for children and families recovering from crisis. Professionals may contact the area TTT Co-ordinator to seek support for a child or family facing multiple challenges where there are no immediate safeguarding concerns, no social worker or YOS worker. Parents should contact their child’s school for further information. What can I get help with? TTT usually find support for families experiencing a few different challenges and may include issues direct support for the child(ren) but also other concerns such as family finances, housing, work or family relationship issues. You need support for your child with: Behaviour at home Behaviour at school Body image Child health and well-being Eating and weight Support for child’s weight Online safety Persistent absence Peer relationships / bullying Risk of exploitation SEND Substance Use You may also need support for yourself as parent(s) or other close family adults affecting your child such as: Asylum Seeker/Help with settlement Family Relationship issues Housing Involved in ASB (child or adult) Parental Conflict Parent Disability Parent Health / Mental Health Parent substance use Struggling to meet SEND needs of child Who is on the TTT and who is it for? Our Service… C With your agreement, through your child’s school, your TTT Co-ordinator may bring together Trafford Family Services, Education, Health & local community organisations to find exactly the right kind of support when you need it. C Your TTT Co-ordinator will provide a personalised plan enabling you to navigate through life’s challenges, often including support for parents and carers as well as your child(ren). C You only need to attend a meeting with a trusted member of staff from your child’s school. With your permission, they will work with our co-ordinator to find timely and tailored support just for you, delivered through activities or services in your local community. TTT Staff… C Employed by Trafford Family Services Team, each TTT Co-ordinator is dedicated to a local area and group of schools C Our staff are experienced at working with schools to understand your whole family needs and they are well connected with great knowledge of local services and support for families TTT Partners… Partners involved in TTT will always include someone who knows you well, such as a member of school staff. We frequently secure support from a range of trusted partners which depends on your family’s needs that you share with us through our Family Discussion Form which includes your permission to share. Trusted partners regularly providing advice and/or support for families includes: Schools Health/school nurse Family Services CAMHS DWP Foundation 92 Gorse Hill Studios The Hideaway Home Start HOST Altrincham Family Counselling Centre Trafford Parenting Salford Foundation (Engage/Steer) SEN Advisory Service Family Information Service TDAS Young Carers What can families expect? “I am now connected to the community in more ways than I ever imagined. All I can say is thank you for everything. You have given my daughter her smile back.” Parent “We needed support with housing and mental health support. It has helped working with Yasmin from Homestart. I was able to call her anytime during working hours. She was very good at calming me down or sorting it out for me.” Parent “At first I was angry but my mum helped me see it. I enjoyed working with Siobhan in F92. I most enjoyed playing table tennis. I feel my well-being is improved.” Primary Pupil “I love coming here to Gorse Hill studios after school every day even when I am tired after school has finished, I just find lots of energy to still do the dance sessions because everybody makes it so fun and enjoyable.” Young Person North Trafford TTT Promise… C Empowering Approaches C Positive Relationships C Timely & Tailored Opportunities C Honest Engagement C Holistic Understanding TTT Hopes… C Thriving children & families in strong, resilient communities C Improved school attendance C Supporting early, preventing crisis C Professionals in partnership with children, young people & families C Voices of children and families shape local provision Where can I find out more? For more information please email traffordteamtogether@trafford.gov.uk If you would like support, and if your child attends an eligible school (see eligibility criteria below) please speak to the pastoral worker at school about TTT.

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Calm Connections provide support to families going through tough times. They work with the whole family on calm, positive relationships and maintaining good mental health. Topics covered include anxiety, school, behaviour, additional needs and friendships.

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If you are affected by gambling Chapter One offer information to help you understand the causes of gambling harm, and where to access support.

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Every day someone takes their life in the UK because of gambling

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Known as the Northern Gambling Clinic, this service provides specialist addiction therapy and recovery to people affected by gambling addiction, as well as those with mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and suicidal feelings.

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The NHS Northern Gambling Service (also known as the Northern Gambling Clinic) provides specialist addiction therapy and recovery to people affected by gambling addiction, as well as those with mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and suicidal feelings. We also provide help to people close to those with gambling addiction, such as family, partners, and carers.

We cover the whole of the North of England including the north Midlands. Find details about how you can access the service.

We're a clinical team made up of psychologists, therapists, psychiatrists, and mental health nurses. We also have experts by experience - people who have recovered from gambling addiction. We have clinics in Manchester, Newcastle and Leeds.

Who to contact

Telephone

0300 300 1490 0300 300 1490

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Website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/

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42nd Street have pulled together resources direct from young people on a range of topics around being LGBTQ+ or supporting friends who are, click here to view these!

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With a focus on emotional health and wellbeing, the Q42 Project is a safe and social space for LGBTQ+ young people aged 13 to 18.

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Queer culture meets wellbeing peer support in a weekly group for LGBTQ+ people aged 13-18.

With a focus on emotional health and wellbeing, the Q42 Project is a safe and social space for LGBTQ+ young people to: explore and express their LGBTQ+ identities; work on creative projects and activities; create awareness and advocacy outreach campaigns; go on trips and film screenings; and collaborate with other Manchester based organisations (including BBC, Gaydio and Royal Exchange Theatre).

We've created a full LGBTQ+ hub you can check out too

What people say about the Q42 group
"This has given me the opportunity to meet more people and socialise!"
"I've made loads of new friends"
"I felt I was hiding my sexuality but now I'm happy with who I am"

If you'd like to get involved you can email connect@42ndstreet.org.uk and we'll give you all the info you need!

To join use the SIGN UP button or CLICK HERE

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Digital 1:1 support for LGBT+ young people and adults supporting them. The confidential messaging service is free and can be accessed 12pm-6pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

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Proud Connections Live Chat is here to provide online support for LGBT+ young people and the adults in their lives.
Are you LGBT+ or questioning your gender or sexuality and looking for someone to talk to? Are you supporting an LGBT+ young person and need information, advice or someone to chat to?
Chat to our youth workers on our Live Chat. Proud Connections Live Chat is available across the UK.

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Here you will find information advice and local support service for people with autism, parent carers of children or young people with autism and those who work with them.

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Here you will find information advice and local support service for people with autism, parent carers of children or young people with autism and those who work with them.

In addition to the services listed below you can find many more services, activities, things to do and a wide range of SEND advice and guidance on Trafford's SEND Local Offer.

Diagnosis

Autism is a lifelong developmental condition, which affects people in different ways. Autism is not always picked up in childhood; people can be diagnosed at any age.

There are different services available for diagnosis and support depending on how old you are.

School based support is the first stage of the current TASC pathway. When a parent/carer or teacher thinks that a child may be showing signs of autism/social communication difficulties the Graduated Approach is started. The school based support part of the pathway will usually be for 2 terms.

Find out more about Trafford's Graduated Approach for:

Find out more about the Trafford Autism and Social Communication Pathway (TASC) for children and young people
TASC Pathway waiting list FAQ
Post Diagnostic Support

If your child or young person has an autism diagnosis there are lots of organisations that offer support. You might need different types of support at different times in your life.

Getting Advice - for those who need advice and signposting

Support available via the Local Authority
SEN consultant, Autism and Social Communication: SEN Advisory Service SENAS)

Respond to referral by any Trafford school for child or young person with social communication concerns with or without a diagnosis of autism, whether family wish to seek a diagnosis or not. Observation, offer advice (including written advice), meetings with school staff and parents/carers etc.

Training for whole staff/staff groups in schools in a variety of areas that are autism related

Regular autism friendly email updates shared with SENCos including material to be shared with families (including social events such as relaxed performances and museum early openings) as well as material to use in the school.

Signpost schools to the free Greater Manchester Autism Consortium webinars for parents/carers. Autism seminars for families | gmac (autismgm.org.uk)

Autism in Schools

Aims to reduce inappropriate educational exclusions and hospital admissions for children and young people with learning disabilities, autism spectrum conditions (ASCs) and/or challenging behaviour.

This is a transformation programme which is being co-produced with Trafford Parent Carer Forums and support parent groups in schools which provides modules and learning to school staff to help them understand the needs of autistic students and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments within the school environment.

AiS also promotes the voice of autistic children through 'Understanding Me' helping young people and their families understand the young person autism.

In Trafford, this is being developed with Trafford Parents Forum and will be rolled out in 3 Schools:

Moorlands Junior School

Lostock High School

Wellington High School

Direct parent support
Trafford Parent Carer Forum
Trafford Parent Carer Forum provide peer support, advice and information to parents and carers of children and young people.
Trafford Directory | Trafford Parents Forum Stronger Together Empowering Parents (STEP)
STEP are a support service within Trafford Parents Forum. They provide emotional and practical support and advice for parent/carers of children and young people with SEND in Trafford. They also have a team of trained volunteers who can act as mentors for parent carers. They pair mentors up according to the skills and experience they have and match them accordingly with parent/carers who could benefit the most from their support.
Trafford Directory | Stronger Together Empowering Parents (STEP) Trafford Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (Trafford SENDIASS)
Provides impartial information, advice and support to children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND, as well as their parents and carers.

They can also support with:

The law around SEND

Education health care plans (EHCP)

Resolving any disagreements

Health and social care in relation to special educational needs provision

Transition post 16 - Preparing for adulthood

Personal budgets

Information on the Local Offer (Services and provision available for those with SEND)
Trafford Directory | Trafford SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) Trafford SEND Parent Carers Chatty Café
Supporting Trafford parents who have children and young people with SEN, disability and/or additional needs. They are a source of help, advice and support for parents, offering anything from a cup of coffee to the opportunity to meet other parents, leaflets and information to invitations to training events and conferences.

Families with a child or young person 0 to 25 years.

Telephone - 0161 912 1053

E-mail - sarah.bradley@trafford.gov.uk
Pacts Stockport
A collection of webinars on a range of subjects, which have been shared by Stockport and are be accessed by families.
https://pactstockport.co.uk/webinars/
Getting Help - for those who need focused and specific help

Direct parent support
Special Educational Needs Advisory Service (SENAS)

provide school parent/carer group support- one Primary as a trial, moving on to wider online offering soon.

Co-delivering sensory workshops with OT colleagues to parents/carers on the waiting list for sensory referral

Informal discussions with parents/carers about support for children- signposting, sharing material etc.

Deliver training for groups of parents/carers e.g., on Zones of Regulation.

Special Educational Needs Advisory Service (SENAS) / Portage Service | Trafford Directory
Greater Manchester Autism Consortium
Post diagnostic workshops for parent carers - free webinars designed for parent/carers of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
HOME | gmac (autismgm.org.uk) Education Psychology
The service offers slots via their Facebook page for parents/carers to chat with them about any concerns they may have, including autism and social communication difficulties
Educational Psychology | Trafford Services for Education (traffordeducation.co.uk)
Support for Families, Children & Young People - Non-Commissioned Services
Spectrum Gaming
Spectrum Gaming is an online community for autistic young people which has three main intended outcomes, building friendships, increasing self-acceptance and advocacy.

Website - About Us | Spectrum Gaming
Autism Understood
A WEBSITE ABOUT AUTISM, FOR AUTISTIC YOUNG PEOPLE

Spectrum Gaming have made a website so that everyone can gain a better understanding of what autism is, since most people they meet seem a little confused about what autism actually is.
I AM Celebrating Autism in Greater Manchester
Offer a range of groups for different age groups (10+, 16+, 18+) including Information and Family Support, Roleplay Gaming Group, Life Coaching, and Aspirations Project which includes leisure and social activities.

Telephone - 0161 866 8483

E-mail - admin@i-am-autism.org.uk

Website - https://i-am-autism.org.uk/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/IAMCelebratingAutisminGreaterManchester/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/ASGMAManchester
Ambitious Youth Network
Offer an online space to meet other autistic young people, take on paid opportunities, and join group panels. Ages 16 - 25 years

E-mail - participation@ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk

Website - Ambitious About Autism

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ambitiousaboutautism

Twitter - https://twitter.com/ambitiousautism
Disability Support Network - South Asian Family Health
Network for South Asian families offering parent/carer workshops to offer support and hare experiences and skills.

Telephone - 0161 870 2322, 07455 990719

E-mail - safh.group@gmail.com

Website - Disability Support Network - South Asian Family Health | Trafford Directory
KIDS SEND Mediation Service
Helps parents and young people resolve disputes about Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and Plans, as well as other SEND related issues. Ages 0-25 years.

Telephone - 03330 062 835

E-mail - senmediation@kids.org.uk

Website - https://www.kids.org.uk/send-mediation

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KIDScharity

Twitter - https://twitter.com/kidscharity
National Autistic Society North
Parent to parent emotional support service, includes the NAS Helpline which can provide parents with information and advice.

Telephone - 01254 888535

NAS helpline - 0808 800 4104

Parent to Parent Service - 0808 800 4106

E-mail - north.services@nas.org.uk

Website - https://www.autism.org.uk/
National Sleep Helpline
Free help line to support parents and CYP with sleep problems, have specialist who work within SEND.

Telephone - 0330 353 0541

E-mail - helpline@thesleepcharity.org.uk

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheSleepCharity

Twitter - https://twitter.com/thesleepcharity
Navigate (Scope)
Six-week programme that aims to put parents in touch with a personal advisor, helping them to talk about their feelings and concerns.

Telephone - 0808 801 0510

E-mail - navigate@scope.org.uk

Website - https://www.scope.org.uk/navigate
Parents Connect
6-week support programme for parents and carers of young disabled people. Ages 0-18 years.

Telephone - helpline 0808 800 3333

E-mail - parentsconnect@scope.org.uk

Website - https://www.scope.org.uk/family-services/parents-connect/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Scope/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/scope

Getting More Help - for those who need more extensive and specialist help
Riding the Rapids (RTR)
Professionals across Trafford including Early Help and clinicians are trained in RTR as well as staff in a small number of schools.

RTR is a ten week group intervention aimed at helping parents/carers of children with additional needs to positively understand and manage their child's behaviour, improving quality of life and equipping families with skills to take on their journey with them. Designed for parents/carers of children with learning disabilities and/or autism the group materials can be adapted to support parents/carers of children in specialist or in mainstream provision. The course is divided into different modules including:

understanding the function of behaviour that challenges

making environmental changes to support positive behaviour

developing strategies to promote positive behaviour based on this understanding

promoting positive attachments through better communication and play

supporting parents/carers self-care and promoting parental coping and wellbeing.

Based on well researched principles of functional analysis, the course aims to give parents/carers strategies to help them in that moment in time, as well as skills they can apply to future challenges.

Email - Emma.bamlett@trafford.gov.uk

Jag.Vickers@trafford.gov.uk

Janette.Crump@trafford.gov.uk

Telephone - 0161 912 5020 Stretford Early Help Hub

0161 912 2122 Partington Early Help Hub

Website - Parenting Courses
Sleep support
The Together Trust are commissioned to provide a Sleep Tight Trafford offer one-to-one sleep clinics for local parents and carers of children aged 2-18 years in Trafford. There are trained practitioners available to support children who have an autism or an ADHD diagnosis. Children without a diagnosis are able to access this service between the age of 2-18.

Telephone - 0161 286 4201

Website - Sleep Tight Trafford | Together Trust
Get Out There - Trafford Holiday Club - Short Breaks by SENSE
Group supporting children with a diagnosis of autism, run in school holidays. The group helps children with socialisation with a range of activities so children can choose individually or join a group activity.

Telephone - 07402 017242

E-mail - Judith.Archer@sense.org.uk

Website - Get Out There (GOT) Trafford Holiday Club - Short Break by SENSE | Trafford Directory
Sense | For people with complex disabilities
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/senseuk

Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/sensecharity
Sport Works and Gorse Hill Studios Inclusive Saturday Challenge - Short Breaks
Supported by Trafford Council and delivered in partnership with Gorse Hill Studios. These are fun, relaxed and totally inclusive sessions designed to increase social skills, healthy habits and give children new experiences.

Sport Works provides engaging and stimulating sessions of mixed activities some developing skills in leadership, group working, communication and organisation, examples of activities are; target hoops, basketball, boccia, dodgeball, tag rugby, hockey, cricket, gymnastics, Danish cricket, tag rounders, street dance, cheerleading, non-contact martial arts, rock climbing, volleyball, new age Curling, bean bag ball and many more.

At the same sessions Gorse Hill Studios provides mixed sessions based around creative arts and expressions, as such young people have a complete choice of which to do at each visit.

Gorse Hill Studios implements a rolling programme of innovative arts (Drama, Dance, Media, Visual Arts and Music) and youth work techniques to create and provide opportunities, empower participants, increase wellbeing and potential. The group explores and identifies a theme for each session that culminates in a series of skills sharing and show back events.

At the end of the day it is about 2 things; making children enjoy themselves and to offer parents/carers a short break!

These sessions also run during the school holidays throughout the week.

Telephone - 07539 851326

E-mail - jon@sportworksltd.co.uk

Website - Sportworks website

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swmcrandcheshire/

Getting Risk Support through Transforming Care Agenda
Dynamic Support Database

Dynamic Support Database (DSD) used to identify children and young people with Autism (diagnosed) and/or Learning Disabilities who present with an increase in challenging behaviour and significant risk of admission to a Tier 4 hospital and/or residential placement - Parents / Carer, professionals from health, social care or education can put a child or young person's name on this database (consent needed).

The DSD is used by clinicians and commissioners to monitoring risk and offer support to children, young people and their families to prevent admission to hospital and 52 week residential care and to remain in the community.

Other useful sources of support

Trafford Independent Travel Training - offer training to young people on how to get to and from school by themselves, as well as preparing them for other journeys they will want to make as they get older.

Trafford Carers Centre - provides information and support to carers, completes carers assessments and carer health checks. The autism carers group meets on a regular basis.

Talkshop - specialist advice and information service for young people aged between 13 and 19 years old.

Connexions Trafford Connexions is a service for young people in Trafford aged 13-19 (or 25 if they have disability). They offer support in relation to education and employment. They provide support from qualified Careers Advisors.
Social Care
Adult Social Care (Complex Care), to support smooth transitions, assessment and reassessment.

Community Care Assessments If you are an adult and have a diagnosis of autism you are legally entitled to an assessment under the Care Act (2014).

Children's Complex Needs Team (CAN), can carry out social care assessments and provide access to specialist support for eligible children

Trafford Early Development Service, supports children and their families through Portage developmental play sessions.
Health
Learning Disability Health and Wellbeing - a section of the Local Offer dedicated to Learning Disability Health Checks

Health Passports - It can be helpful to provide a Health Passport for hospital staff to avoid repeated questions and queries on how best to support you during your stay in Hospital.

Community Learning Disability Team - Children, support services for Children and Young People up to the age of 18 who have significant and enduring learning disabilities with additional and complex needs

Community Learning Disabiity Team - Adults, health support for people over the age of 18 who have a learning disability

Community Paediatric Team - specialist children's doctors with training and expertise in developmental paediatrics and disability

Community Therapy Service - includes Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy

CAMHS - service for children and young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties

Speech and Language Therapy Service for children and young people - a team of Speech and Language Therapists and Speech and Speech and Language Therapy assistants who assess, diagnose and treat people who have speech, language and communications needs and feeding difficulties.
Education
Education, Health and Care (EHC) Assessment Team - manage the EHC assessment process
Employment
Job Centre Plus - Disability Employment Advisor, Stretford

Job Centre Plus - Disability Employment Advisor, Alexandra Park

Job Centre Plus - Disability Employment Advisor, Altrincham

Pure Innovations - provide formal autism/disability training in the workplace and supported internships

United Response - support for adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism to gain employment
Housing Support
Greater Manchester Autism Consortium Housing Resources provides guidance for autistic and learning disabled people who need help with renting a home or due to threat of eviction. There are also guides for private landlords, housing support organisations and housing association landlords to supporting autistic and learning disabled people.
Information
The National Autistic Society has produced information for parent carers after a diagnosis has been reached:

Support for adults with autism

Trafford Extended Service post diagnosis group for Adults - autism diagnosis service, with focussed post-diagnostic and group support

CEA Cinema Card - if you are claiming certain benefits you may be eligible for a CEA card which allows you to obtain one free ticket for the person who is accompanying you to enable you to visit the cinema.

Empower You! - exercise sessions for people with learning difficulties and autism

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Work with Barnardo's to support children and young people with learning disabilities and autism to get timely access to the right personalised support

Barnardo's is playing a successful part in the national rollout of the NHS Long Term Plan commitment to provide Key Worker support to children and young people with a learning disability and/or who are autistic.

This transformational delivery sees us working in partnership with families, parent carer forums, NHS Trusts, Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and Local Authorities across complex boundaries in four pilot and early adopter sites with 20 Key Worker roles nationally.

As a delivery partner, Barnardo's can offer:

learning from involvement at a national level in the delivery of pilot and early adopter sites

strong principles of coproduction with families and young people from the outset, elevating their voice, leading to excellent buy-in

reach into communities and Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) networks

successful young people and family-led recruitment campaigns resulting in high volume of Key Worker applications and the appointment of people with lived experience

support to wider system aims at a regional level as a third sector partner, including involvement in transforming care partnership pathway groups

provide NHS with expert children and young people and carer lens in Steering Groups

more flexibility in recruiting Key Worker roles.

Case study - Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland

Our Key Worker scheme in Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland works with 3 family carer forums with regular representation from 5 parents/carers on the Key Worker Steering Group.

In focusing on building trust and creating safe spaces for parents/carers, Barnardo's staff supported the forums to raise an issue about the referral process in the Dynamic Support Register (DSR), positively challenging the CCG and having their voice heard.

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Triple P - Fear Less Parenting Support for anxiety

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This online course is designed to support parents to manage children’s anxiety more effectively. It is for parent carers of children and young people aged 6 – 14 years. The programme covers 6 modules:

1. Understanding anxiety

2. Promoting emotional resilience

3. Setting a good example and encouraging flexible, realistic thinking

4. Overcoming avoidance

5. Responding to children’s anxiety

6. Constructive problem solving and maintaining progress.

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We also have some codes for parents of teens to access Triple P online which have been commissioned through Early Help commissioning.

Triple P Online can help you: Build a stronger relationship, Negotiate boundaries and expectations, Deal calmly with conflict, Survive the emotional rollercoaster, Prepare for risky situations and equip your children to handle life's problems.

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Trafford Directory | Triple P - Positive Parenting Programme

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This online module is designed for parents who want to learn healthy ways to deal with stress and conflict.

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This Start for Life padlet has everything you need as a family with a child or children aged 0-5.

Including all the universal support on offer from midwives, health visitors, mental health support, infant feeding and breast feeding support, safeguarding and SEND services.

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The online module is designed to help couples understand the impact of parenthood on their relationship, and equip them with the skills to cope with the changes this will bring. Follow the link to register and learn more.

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This online module is designed for separating or separated parents who want to reduce conflict and communicate better with their child’s other parent.

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This online module is around debt and money troubles which are among the biggest causes of relationship stress. This course looks at reasons you may find yourself in debt and how to talk to your partner.

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Online resources and tips, tailored webinars and 1:1 clinics for children with an EHCP or a named worker, available to all children aged 2 - 18 years residing in Trafford.

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Trafford Directory | * Trafford Sleep Services

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Sleep is something that we all take for granted, it is only when we don’t get a good night’s sleep that we realise how important it is for our health and wellbeing. Sleep problems are very common in children, especially children with SEND. For some families the sleep problems are short lived but for others their child’s sleep problems can last for years and they can have a devastating impact on the whole family - leaving parents feeling exhausted and unable to function properly during the day. Every child is different, and each family has its own needs and preferred parenting styles, but if you want to make changes to how your child sleeps, we are here to help. Sleep is a highly complex process which is affected by many aspects of our daily life, such as what we eat and drink. Parents can join one of our webinars to find out how to make simple changes that can have a big impact on how your child sleeps. Parent carer webinars We provide parent webinars tailored to the age of your child: Parents or carers of children aged 2 to 7 years. (Infant) Parents or carers of children aged 7 to 11 years. (Junior) Parents or carers of children aged 11 years and older. (Secondary) We have tailored all of our webinars to cater for children with additional needs so please select the webinar for their age group. You can book a webinar yourself on our website: Trafford Sleep Services – Sleep and Therapy Services Parents will be offered a 30 minute follow up appointment after attending the webinar if they are not eligible for the 1:1 clinic service. There are also guidance sheets available on the website under the ‘Resources’ tab. 1:1 clinic appointment for Children with EHCP or a named worker Referrals to the 1:1 clinic can only be made by professionals for a child/young person who fulfils any of the following criteria: An Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) and can be supported to implement a sleep plan by a school professional such as a SENCO or pastoral lead. An allocated worker, this can be any professional who is supporting the family and who has capacity to assist with the implementation of a sleep plan, for example an Intensive Family Support worker (IFS) or Early Help worker (EH) or the voluntary sector such as Home Start. Is under the care of a paediatrician regarding sleep issues. If they have both an EHCP and an allocated worker the referral should be made by the professional who is agreeing to support with the implementation of the sleep plan. If you have any queries relating to who can be an allocated worker, please get in touch by emailing: trafford@sleepandtherapyservices.co.uk A specialist sleep practitioner will contact you to arrange an appointment. The appointments will be for the parent or carer and will be on Teams. Appointments will usually last about 1 1/2 hours. The specialist sleep practitioner will ask you about your child and the types of sleep problems that they have. As every child is different and you will be provided with a personalised sleep plan, tailored to meet the needs of your child.

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Support for Parents from Action For Children

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Bedtime, naps, and the questions that keep us awake at night. Get sleep advice from our parenting coaches.

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Caring for your baby at night & when sleeping - A guide for parents

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Caring for your baby at night & when sleeping - A guide for parents

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Some babies sleep much more than others. Some sleep for long periods, others in short bursts. Some soon sleep through the night, while some don't for a long time.
Your baby will have their own pattern of waking and sleeping, and it's unlikely to be the same as other babies you know.

It's also unlikely to fit in with your need for sleep. Try to sleep when your baby sleeps.

If you're breastfeeding, in the early weeks your baby is likely to doze off for short periods during a feed. Carry on feeding until you think your baby has finished or until they're fully asleep. This is a good opportunity to try to get a bit of rest yourself.

If you're not sleeping at the same time as your baby, don't worry about keeping the house silent while they sleep. It's good to get your baby used to sleeping through a certain amount of noise.

How can I get my baby used to night and day?

It's a good idea to teach your baby that night-time is different from daytime from the start. During the day, open curtains, play games and don't worry too much about everyday noises when they sleep.

At night, you might find it helpful to:

keep the lights down low

not talk much and keep your voice quiet

put your baby down as soon as they've been fed and changed

not change your baby unless they need it

not play with your baby

Your baby will gradually learn that night-time is for sleeping.

Where should my baby sleep?

For the first 6 months your baby should be in the same room as you when they're asleep, both day and night. This can reduce the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome).

Particularly in the early weeks, you may find your baby only falls asleep in your or your partner's arms, or when you're standing by the cot.

You can start getting your baby used to going to sleep without you comforting them by putting them down before they fall asleep or when they've just finished a feed. It may be easier to do this once your baby starts to stay alert more frequently or for longer.

If you use a baby sling to carry your baby, make sure you use it safely. The Lullaby Trust has information about swaddling your baby and using slings safely.

Establishing a baby bedtime routine

You may feel ready to introduce a bedtime routine when your baby is around 3 months old. Getting them into a simple, soothing bedtime routine can be a great opportunity to have 1-to-1 time with your baby.

The routine could consist of:

having a bath

changing into night clothes and a fresh nappy

putting them to bed

reading a bedtime story (see more in Baby and toddler play ideas)

dimming the lights in the room to create a calm atmosphere

giving a goodnight kiss and cuddle

singing a lullaby or having a wind-up musical mobile you can turn on when you've put your baby to bed

brushing their teeth (if they have any)

As your child gets older, it can be helpful to keep to a similar bedtime routine. Too much excitement and stimulation just before bedtime can wake your child up again. Spend some time winding down and doing some calmer activities, like reading.

How much sleep does your baby need?

Just as with adults, babies' and children's sleep patterns vary. From birth, some babies need more or less sleep than others. The list below shows the average amount of sleep babies and children need during a 24-hour period, including daytime naps.

Newborn sleep needs

Most newborn babies are asleep more than they are awake. Their total daily sleep varies, but can be from 8 hours up to 16 or 18 hours. Babies will wake during the night because they need to be fed. Being too hot or too cold can also disturb their sleep.

Sleep requirements at 3 to 6 months old

As your baby grows, they'll need fewer night feeds and will be able to sleep for longer. Some babies will sleep for 8 hours or longer at night, but not all. By 4 months, they may be spending around twice as long sleeping at night as they do during the day.

Baby sleep at 6 to 12 months

For babies aged 6 months to a year, night feeds may no longer be necessary and some babies will sleep for up to 12 hours at night. Teething discomfort or hunger may wake some babies during the night.

Sleep requirements from 12 months

Babies will sleep for around 12 to 15 hours in total after their first birthday.

2-year-old sleep needs

Most 2 year olds will sleep for 11 to 12 hours at night, with 1 or 2 naps in the daytime.

Sleep requirements for 3 to 4 year olds

Most children aged 3 or 4 will need about 12 hours sleep, but this can range from 8 hours up to 14. Some young children will still need a nap during the day.

Coping with disturbed nights

Newborn babies invariably wake up repeatedly in the night for the first few months, and disturbed nights can be very hard to cope with.

If you have a partner, ask them to help. If you're formula feeding, encourage your partner to share the feeds. If you're breastfeeding, ask your partner to take over the early morning changing and dressing so you can go back to sleep.

Once you're into a good breastfeeding routine, your partner could occasionally give a bottle of expressed breast milk during the night. If you're on your own, you could ask a friend or relative to stay for a few days so you can get some sleep.

Dealing with baby sleep pattern changes

All babies change their sleep patterns. Just when you think you have it sorted and you've all had a good night's sleep, the next night you might be up every 2 hours.

Be prepared to change routines as your baby grows and enters different stages. And remember, growth spurts, teething and illnesses can all affect how your baby sleeps.

If your baby is having problems sleeping or you need more advice about getting into a routine, speak to your health visitor.

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Occupational Therapy Advice (Sensory Support)

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This pack has been developed for those working with children in schools and/or at home with potential sensory difficulties. The aim is to help identify which senses may be impacted upon and why this may result in a child having difficulties dealing with certain sensory stimulus and/or environments and why an individual may present with certain behaviours.

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Sense is a national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind.  Providing support, advice and information as well as specialist services to all deafblind people, their families, carers and professionals who work with them.

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Sense is a national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind. We provide tailored support, advice and information as well as specialist services to all deafblind people, their families, carers and professionals who work with them. In addition, we support people who have a single sensory impairment with additional needs.

In order to be clear and open about the support we can provide to families we have developed a core offer of support which is available to all children and young people:

- We will get in touch within two working days from when you first contact Sense

- You will meet a Sense specialist within eight weeks of first getting in touch with us

- You will have your own identified worker

- You will have the opportunity to attend at least one family event per year

- We will keep in touch through an annual contact

- You will have access to the information and advice service

- We will offer you the chance to join Sense through our membership programme

- An outcome of Sense supporting you may involve our working alongside your local authority to provide an individual service solution tailored to your needs.

This offer is provided through Sense's work as a charity.

Children's Specialist Service can also offer other support at times of particular need, including:

- Help when your child is first diagnosed - including giving you practical ideas about

how to develop your child's skills, and advice on suitable play activities.

- Assessments that look at your child as a whole - which focus on what your child can do.

- Extra support at times of crisis - such as when a family is under considerable strain.

- Support with significant periods of change for your child (transitions) - such as starting school and moving into adulthood.

- Resource libraries which lend sensory toys and equipment (nearest resource based in Wakefield).

The support offered in this way will be time limited, depending on the level of family need.

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Trafford's Children's Therapy Service - (Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy)

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Vaping information including data from Trafford`s recent Health Watch survey and advice for supporting a young person who vapes.

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Provides whole family support for children and family members affected by parental substance use.

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Support

The award winning Holding Families programme provides whole family support for children and family members affected by parental substance use. We work with parents and carers at any stage of their recovery from drugs and alcohol use.

We work with each family member separately and also as a family unit. We will work with families where there is at least one young person under the age of 18 living in the family home or where the substance using parent is pregnant. At least one of the parents should have problematic drug or alcohol use. Families can be referred by themselves or by any professional working with them.

The aim of the programme is to give the whole family the opportunity to talk about any problems caused by drugs and alcohol and to allow the children's voices to be heard by the family. Ultimately, the programme aims to empower families to make positive decisions on the changes they would like to make to help improve family life.

For more more information about Holding Families, please click on the image below that best suits you:

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If you would like to learn more about the programme please click on the links below. If you are a family that would benefit from taking part in the Holding Families programme, or you are a professional wishing to refer a family, please download and return the or call 0161 723 3880/ Referral Form info@earlybreak.co.uk

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Our award winning Holding Families Programme is a whole family support for parents/carers affected by drug and alcohol use in Bury, Rochdale, Bolton, Salford and Trafford.

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Achieve Recovery Services

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) is proud to be the lead provider of substance use treatment and recovery service in the boroughs of Bury, Bolton, Salford and Trafford.

Under the name 'Achieve' we focus on delivering innovative and high performing substance use treatment and recovery with our partners using a proven approach that will promptly identify and support people affected by alcohol or drug use into appropriate treatment. We are committed to improving health and social outcomes for service users and families allowing more people to make a meaningful recovery from drug and alcohol use.

Achieve Bury, Bolton, Salford and Trafford provides a service which has a sustainable impact on the health and wellbeing of the residents of Bury, Bolton, Salford and Trafford which will reduce the impact of alcohol and drug use on children, young people and families.

We work collaboratively with a wide spectrum of local health and social care providers with specific focus on relationships with mental health services, criminal justice agencies, the third sector and other organisations who are involved in the promotion of recovery and rehabilitation.

We provide drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services to individuals, families and communities. We take a person-focused approach, encouraging positive, lasting change to support wellbeing and help people achieve their potential.

Achieve; helping you bring your goals to reality.

Download the latest Achieve Newsletter

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Holding Families Programme - Early Break

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Holding Families+ programme (family support)

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Holding families+ project works with children (under 18years) & their families with alcohol and substance using parents who are involved in the criminal justice system, and also work with families with parents who are on a community order with probation. The programme aims to empower families to make positive decisions and help improve family life

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We work with each family member separately and also as a family unit. We will work with families where there is at least one young person under the age of 18 living in the family home or where the substance using parent is pregnant. At least one of the parents should have problematic drug or alcohol use. Families can be referred by themselves or by any professional working with them.

The aim of the programme is to give the whole family the opportunity to talk about any problems caused by drugs and alcohol and to allow the children's voices to be heard by the family. Ultimately, the programme aims to empower families to make positive decisions on the changes they would like to make to help improve family life.

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Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby: for women couples

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Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby: for women couples

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This online module includes all the practical information and advice you might expect from a traditional antenatal class with the additional benefit of support around emotional and mental wellbeing for you and your baby.

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Tailored antenatal pathway for women couples Join our antenatal learning pathway for parents, carers and grandparents expecting to welcome a new baby into their family: a journey of preparation for birth and life. Pathway stages Bitesize stages for daily steps towards confident parenting and connected relationships About this pathway In this unique antenatal course, you’ll […]

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Pathway for parents or carers who are expecting Join our learning pathway for all parents, carers and grandparents expecting to welcome a new baby into their family: a journey of preparation for birth and life. Pathway stages Bitesize stages for daily steps towards confident parenting and connected relationships About this pathway In this unique antenatal […]

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Men's groups exploring your feelings and issues to enable coping strategies and strengths.

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This online course is for people who want to understand more about their own trauma or to support others in managing trauma. This is for people who have experienced trauma at any point in their lives, perhaps through loss, bereavement, an accident, or illness.

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Pathway for adults

Join our learning pathway for all adults seeking support to process or recover from trauma.

Pathway stages

Bitesize stages for daily steps towards emotional resilience and connected relationships.

About this pathway

Trauma is very common and can leave a lasting impact on how we feel, think and relate to others. When we experience something deeply distressing, our brain and body can become overwhelmed, making it hard to process what happened. This self-guided pathway offers a gentle first step toward understanding how trauma affects emotional wellbeing and how making sense of those experiences can support healing and resilience.

Understanding your own trauma includes ideas, theories and tools to help you explore your own experience of trauma. Through reflective exercises and accessible guidance, you'll learn how trauma can shape your responses, relationships and sense of self.

This pathway has been developed by clinical psychologists, psychotherapists and professionals with both clinical expertise and experience of delivering trauma support.

This pathway is private and accessible anytime, anywhere. It's not a replacement for therapy or counselling, but it might prompt you to want to talk to someone, such as a therapist or psychologist. We have included signposts to further support if you need it.

94% learners said they found the pathway helpful

92% learners said they would recommend the pathway to friends and family

"I found the course very useful and urge every parent to have a read"

Parent from pathway

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Manchester Infant Male Circumcision Quality Assurance Programme 

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The Greater Manchester Infant Male Circumcision Quality Group works with parents and private practitioners to assist informed decisions, reduce the risk of harm and provide access to continuous quality improvement advice.

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Greater Manchester Infant Male Circumcision

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About us

The Greater Manchester Infant Male Circumcision Quality Group works with parents and private practitioners to assist informed decisions, reduce the risk of harm and provide access to continuous quality improvement advice.

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Resources for parents

Discover how to get your infant son circumcised safely and view our list of quality-assured providers.

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Jag’s parents are worried about money. What else might be going on for them?

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Reducing Parental Conflict - Help and Support - Trafford Community Collective

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Conflict between parents is a normal part of relationships and family life. Not all conflict is damaging, but when conflict between parents is frequent, intense and poorly resolved, it can negatively impact children's mental health, wellbeing and development, irrespective of their age. Conflict can happen between parents whether they are together or separated.

Some factors may lead to conflict between parents such as:

Financial problems such as job loss

Alcohol or substance misuse

Transition to parenthood

Poor parental mental health

Children with SEND

Children starting primary or secondary schools

Parents separating or divorcing

* It should be noted that parental conflict and domestic abuse are very different. Where parental conflict is present there is no imbalance of power or no control over one person. There is also no perpetrator as there is in an abusive relationship, conflict usually occurs in equal measures. If your relationship or that of someone you know falls into domestic abuse you can contact Trafford Domestic Abuse Services by calling or texting 07534 066029.
How does parental conflict affect my children?

Understanding how children of any age can be affected by conflict between parents may be helpful in recognising when support may be needed.

Parental conflict can affect children in many ways and impact will differ depending on the age of your child. Below are just a few examples of how parental conflict may affect your child.

Emotionally - fearfulness & sadness, low mood, anxiety,

Behaviourally - poor soothability, increase risk taking, running away

Socially - verbal and physical violence, aggression, anti-social behaviour

Academically - poor early verbal communication, truanting, exclusions

Reducing Parental Conflict Support Services in Trafford

In Trafford we have a number of Relationship Champions. These are practitioners who have undergone training in Reducing Parental Conflict and the Greater Manchester Relationship Toolkit. The Relationship Champions are able to support families who are experiencing conflict using a range of tools and activities.

A number of practitioners have undergone this training from services across Trafford, these services are listed below. If you have a named contact for someone working in these areas you can contact them directly for more information / support, alternatively click on the links below for contact details / more information.

Health

Trafford Council

Schools

Voluntary and third sector organisations

Other

To attend the RPC training, please visit the TSSP training pages, or contact our Reducing Parental Conflict Coordinator, Kate Campbell for more details.

Useful Links

Below are a few links which provide information and support on how to maintain healthy relationships and how to recognise parental conflict. The links include tools and resources to help you manage parental conflict and where to go for any further support you may need.

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This online module includes all the practical information and advice you might hope for from a traditional baby group, with the additional benefit of support around emotional and mental wellbeing for you and your baby.

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Pathway for parents or carers of babies from newborn Join our learning pathway for all parents, carers and grandparents of young babies: a journey of understanding emotional health, wellbeing, behaviour, and much, more for raising confident, kind, emotionally aware and resilient people. Pathway stages Bitesize stages for daily steps towards confident parenting and connected relationships. […]

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This online module is around debt and money troubles which are among the biggest causes of relationship stress. This course looks at reasons you may find yourself in debt and how to talk to your partner.

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 Make a Change - for family members who want support to change

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Are you worried about how you're treating someone you love? Or concerned about someone else's behaviour? It's not too late to make a change.

Make a Change is a free programme for anyone over 18 with a connection to Trafford, who is concerned that they might be hurting, scaring or controlling their partner, and who wants help to make it better. Participants work with a specialist to understand their behaviour in relationships and get support to make positive changes for themselves, their partner or ex-partner, and their children (if they have any). Partners and ex-partners of participants are also offered separate, confidential support.

Anyone can get in touch, including people who are concerned about their own behaviour, their partners or ex-partners, their friends, family or professionals. Taking part in the programme is completely free.

For professionals, Make a Change offers a range of different training opportunities. Their half-day 'Recognise, Respond, Refer' training is a free session that helps professionals learn how to recognise signs of harmful behaviour, respond by holding safe and effective conversations with the person whose behaviour is a concern, and refer people to Make a Change. Professionals can sign up here: www.bit.ly/MAC-RRR-Trafford

Find out more and get in touch with the Make a Change Trafford team by calling 0161 872 1100 or visit www.makeachange.uk.net/trafford

Who to contact

Contact Name

Talk Listen Change

Telephone

0161 872 1100 0161 872 1100

E-mail

Website

https://www.makeachange.uk.net/.../trafford

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Parent Organisation

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change Relationships Service (formerly Relate Greater Manchester)

Time / Date Details

When is it on

Support available Weekdays with evening sessions also available

Who is it for?

Ages

Supporting People With

Eligibility Details

Participating in the Make A Change programme....

The participant must be 18 or over.

The participants must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 weeks of the programme. ​

They must live in the Trafford area or have a connection to Trafford, e.g. work or volunteer in Trafford or have a child or immdediate family living in Trafford.​ (TLC have other services available for those outside of Trafford in Greater Manchester area: www.talklistenchange.org.uk/how-we-can-support/behaviour-change-programmes)

They must not be involved in any ongoing police investigations or court proceedings. E.g., arrest, released under investigation, charged and released on court bail or on remand

We can accept adults subject to Domestic Abuse injunctions. But if they breach this and it leads to criminal proceedings they will be suspended.

There must not be involved in any ongoing child legal arrangement orders.​

They must not have participated in any previous domestic abuse prevention programmes. ​

If they have been referred by a social worker, the social worker must sign the Local Authority Referral Agreement before we can proceed.

They must provide us with the details of their partner/ex-partner and details of their children, or can provide us with a contact who can pass these details over.

Accessibility

Details

Accessible for all. Please talk to us ragarding any access support needs

Referral Required?

Yes

Referral Details

Referral from a professional, family or friend (with the individuals permission) or can self-refer. Can complete an enquiry form here: www.makeachange.uk.net/get-support

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