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Who is Sidekick for?

Sidekick is a helpline for young carers aged 13 to 18 - and up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

A young carer is someone who looks after a person struggling with an illness, a disability, a mental health issue or a drug/alcohol problem. It could be a parent, grandparent, sibling or family friend.

It's okay to get in touch if you're not sure if you're a young carer. We're here to help.

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Professional help

friendly staff

Need to talk? Whatever's on your mind, we can help. Even if you just need someone who understands or want advice for a friend.

The teams we work with help lots of people like teenagers in schools, parents of young children and mums with new born babies.

Health professionals

start messaging

Set-up a messaging service and support more people, more easily with the resources you already have.

You'll start conversations earlier, stop problems escalating and make connections where it's hard to reach.

I thought it would be awkward or embarrassing but it's actually not. Thanks for helping. ANONYMOUS USER

Happy with the quick and professional response and that my worries are being addressed and taken seriously. YOUNG PERSON, YEAR 10

I was struggling so much today but having someone at the end of a text that's willing to help is great. FIRST TIME PARENT

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I love being part of this service!
It's a valuable addition. STAFF FEEDBACK

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It's a great tool to provide a service to our client group in an accessible way. STAFF FEEDBACK

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We are excited to have this opportunity to engage with the young people in our area. STAFF FEEDBACK

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Parents are enjoying having this as an additional way to access advice. STAFF FEEDBACK

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We've had contacts from young people that would not have contacted us before. STAFF FEEDBACK

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Young people can 'park' a question, even out-of-hours, knowing it will be responded to appropriately. STAFF FEEDBACK

Confidential

and anonymous

It can be easier to say something difficult in a discrete message. Your conversation will be confidential, if a health professional is very concerned you're in danger, they may involve other services to help keep you safe.

Trusted

safe and secure

We work with teams across the UK so you will get help from health professionals near you. Staff share secure electronic records of conversations so you never have to repeat yourself and all teams follow strict confidentiality rules.

Convenient

helping everyone

Health professionals say setting-up a messaging service is a safe and manageable way for small teams to speak directly with lots of people. Messaging helps provide support at a time that suits everyone.

Need to talk?

how it works

We'll confirm receipt of your message immediately then you'll speak to a health professional who will listen, ask questions and support you. You only have to share what you feel comfortable with and you can ask questions too.

Most teams reply during normal office hours. If you message out-of-hours they'll reply when they're next in. You should always hear back from someone within 24 working hours at most.

If you need help in the meantime contact your doctor, visit a NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111. If it is an emergency, dial 999 or visit A&E.

Your network provider will charge your usual rate for messages you send.

Start a chat

Health teams

set-up a service

We've been helping clinical teams set-up healthcare messaging services since 2012. As an NHS team we understand how to support you all the way. We will help you take the quickest route to setting-up a safe, secure and successful service so you can stay focused on providing high quality care.

"You have a great enthusiastic team of professional, experienced, supportive people"Zoe Warren, Professional Lead, School Nursing, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Do you need to speak to someone about your emotional wellbeing?

Single Point of Access

The entry way to specialist Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health services.

The Single Point of Access (SPOA) is the entry point for referrals to specialist Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health services.

Our clinical team also offer consultations to professionals working with children, young people and families.

We recommend that you read the following resources before contacting us:

About Us

What to consider before making a referral

What to include in a referral

Who can refer

How do I make a referral

About Us

We provide specialist Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health services to children and young people under the age of 18 in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

We are part of Children, Young People and Family Health Services at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

Our approach to Children and Young People's Emotional Wellbeing:

Our aim is to develop a shared understanding with children, young people and their families about their strengths and difficulties

We acknowledge that social circumstances contribute to children's mental health problems e.g. poverty/poor housing/racism

We acknowledge that for most children their distress is understandable given their context

We use a generalist approach, integrating a number of models in our work e.g. systemic, CBT, Solution focused.

We deliver the 5 functions of the Primary Mental Health (CYP) as defined by Mental Health - Part 1 Mental Health Measure 2010 including:

1. Comprehensive mental health assessments for individuals

2. Treatment, by way of short-term psychological interventions, delivered individually or in group settings. Such treatment may include counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focussed therapy, stress management, anger management and education.

3. Provision of information and advice to individuals and their carers about treatment and care, as well as 'signposting' them to other sources of support including third sector organisations.

4. Support and advice to professionals and other primary care workers to enable them to safely manage and care for people with mental health problems.

5. Supporting the onward referral and co-ordination of next steps with secondary mental health services, where this is felt to be appropriate for an individual.

Basic information

Name and date of birth of referred child / young person

Their address, telephone number and email address - this must be confirmed to be correct at the most recent appointment / meeting

Who has parental responsibility?

Surname of parent (if different to child)

Name of school and attendance record

Who is living in the family home - with details of separated parents if appropriate

Reason for referral

What are the specific difficulties that you want us to address?

How long has this been a problem?

Why is the family seeking help now?

Is the problem situation specific or more generalised?

Your understanding of the problem / issues involved

What has been tried already?

How is the concern affecting the young person? What is their opinion about the referral?

Your assessment of any risks

Description of the functional impact

Other helpful information

Are other professionals involved and in what capacity?

Has there been any previous contact with our department?

Has there been any previous contact with Social Care? If you have any safeguarding / child protection concerns, please ensure appropriate referral has been made to Social Services

Have you spoken to the child / young person directly?

Details of any known protective factors

Any relevant history (i.e. family, life events and/or health development factors)

During working hours 9 am - 5 pm Monday to Friday

For the CAMHS Crisis Liaison Team, referrals can be made by phoning through to the team during office hours on 02921 836 730.

Out of hours, weekends and bank holidays

Call the UHW Switchboard on 02920 747 747 and ask for CAMHS Crisis team.

Our referral cut off point is 8 pm.

Following this emergency advice is available from the CAMHS Psychiatry on call doctor also via switchboard. It is worth noting that the CAMHS psychiatry rota covers 3 Health Board Areas

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If you're looking for activities to support your children's wellbeing, try some of the ideas below. They encourage children to think about their achievements, talents, relationships, diet, sleep and activity, as well as the world and people around them!

1. Have a phone, video or in-person conversation with a person you haven't spoken to in a while. Ask them how they are. What have they been doing recently? Share what you have been learning about recently and tell them about events in your life.

2. Write a letter to a friend, telling them about things that have been going well for you recently. Could you include some photos or draw a picture for them?

3. Think of a gift that you could give to somebody. Can you draw or make something that will make them smile?

4. Get some slips of paper and write something nice about a friend and then give it to them. Could you make similar 'compliment slips' for everyone in your family or your class?

5. Make a friendship bracelet using some string, wool, beads and other small items.

6. Make a certificate for a friend to celebrate one of their special qualities or an achievement.

7. Complete a 'random act of kindness' by doing something nice for a friend or a stranger anonymously (if possible).

8. Write a thank you letter to somebody to show your appreciation for a gift or something that the recipient has done for you.

9. Drink some water. Keep a record of how much water you are drinking each day.

10. Keep a sleep diary over the course of a week to check if you have been getting enough sleep each day.

11. Think about times when you have been brave. How did you overcome your fears?

12. Write a letter to yourself in a week, month or year. What goals do you hope to achieve by the time you read your letter again?

13. Think about something that might be worrying you at the moment. Make a comic strip in which you overcome those worries. How did you do it?

14. Keep a record of your wellbeing each day. Make a note of how you are feeling, things you might be thinking about and things you are looking forward to. There are some templates for this activity in our Wellbeing Pack.

15. Give a person (or a tree) a hug! How does it make you feel?

16. Ask somebody for help with something that has been troubling you recently.

17. Make a 'Fab File' to collect work and pictures that you are proud of, certificates that celebrate your achievements and cards from people that you care about. You could then look at it whenever you might be feeling low.

18. Make a list of all of the things that you have achieved in the past week / month / year. Think of a way to celebrate your amazing progress!

19. Make a list of all of the things that you are grateful for. Could you show these on the petals of a flower drawing or the coloured stripes of a rainbow painting?

20. Make a timeline to show the main events in your life and to highlight when you achieved new things for the first time (e.g. your first steps, first day at school and the first time you wrote your own name).

21. Keep a food diary to review the food and drink that you consume each day. Which parts of your diet are the most healthy?

22. Think about your favourite meal. Is it linked to a special celebration (e.g. a birthday or a religious event)? Work with others to make a display that shows everyone's favourite foods.

23. Learn how to bake or cook something. Could you make a healthy treat or a new meal?

24. Try star gazing. Look outside at night and search for the stars. Can you make any pictures or patterns with them?

25. Make a dream catcher and add small pictures or slips of paper that show your hopes for the future.

26. Find out about a charity that is important to you and think of ways that you could help.

27. Listen to some relaxing sounds (e.g. rainfall, beach sounds, rainforest soundtracks). How do they make you feel? This Youtube channel has lots of examples.

28. Play a game with a friend or family member. This might be a favourite card / board game or a new game that you have never played before. Could you make up your own game too?

29. Try some exercise. You could go for a walk, follow a workout or yoga video (e.g. Cosmic Kids) or play an active game with your friends.

30. Get outside. Go for a walk and try to look for different plants and animals. Could you make a note of which ones you see or draw a picture of some of them?

31. Grow some seeds and monitor their progress each day. Could you work with others to create a small garden?

32. Lay on the ground and look at the clouds. Do you know the names of any of the clouds? Do they look like any pictures or patterns? Could you draw a picture of some of them?

33. Try to solve some puzzles with a friend. These could be jigsaws, number puzzles or crosswords.

34. Go on a 'senses walk'. Head to a familiar place (or somewhere completely new) and think of all of the things that you can see, hear, smell and feel.

35. Take some photos of people and things that are important to you. Could you display these in different ways?

36. Try using your non-dominant hand to do some everyday tasks, e.g. brushing your teeth, drawing or writing. How does this feel?

37. Find some old toys or other items that could be donated to a charity. How could your donation help others?

38. Visit a library or a bookshop and find some new books to enjoy.

39. Plan a routine that might help you to relax before bedtime. How does this compare with others' routines?

40. Sit somewhere and breathe slowly, counting each breath in and out.

41. Dance! Put on your favourite song and dance along. You might be able to follow a dance-along version of the video on Youtube too. Here are some examples.

42. Talk about the benefits of being active with your friends. Could you plan a sporting event for everyone to get involved in?

43. Have a talent show to share skills and talents that you and your friends have.

44. Sing the lyrics to your favourite pop song or simply sing your favourite nursery rhyme to yourself.

45. Find some inspirational quotes online and choose one that you like. Could you turn it into a poster?

46. Try giving a compliment to somebody every day. How does it make them feel? How does it make you feel?

47. Put on some calming music and colour in some colouring pages. There are lots of free printables on our Teaching Ideas site.

48. Write a story. Use ideas from your favourite stories or the things that are around you right now. You could also try to illustrate it.

49. Lie down somewhere quiet and feel your pulse. Can you count the number of beats?

50. Think of something that you could do to help a neighbour. Could you surprise them with a kind action?

51. Learn a new skill. Follow some instructions from a book, a parent / teacher or an online video to learn how to do something new! Could you then teach that skill to somebody else?

52. Walk around barefoot in a safe place (check it carefully first!). How does it feel?

53. Make a time capsule that includes information about your life today. Which people are most important to you? What are you most grateful for? What are your favourite things? What goals do you have for the future? Keep this somewhere safe and open it in the future. Don't forget where you put it! Our Time Capsule Pack will be helpful for this activity.

54. Learn how to play an instrument. If you don't have access to an instrument, could you make a simple set of drums using some old boxes or a guitar using boxes and elastic bands?

55. Use construction toys, building blocks or junk modelling materials to make something! Could you work with others to make something as a team?

56. Laugh! Share some favourite jokes with friends or watch a funny cartoon or video.

57. Try designing some new clothes. You might be able to draw on an old T-shirt, make a costume out of scrap / recyclable materials or create an outfit for a cuddly toy!

58. Read a book. You could choose a book that you haven't read before, or pick your favourite book and tell a friend all about it.

59. Make a paper aeroplane. Make a few with some friends and have a competition to see which one flies the furthest.

60. Make a scrapbook or a collage to show things that make you smile or things that you are proud of.

If you like these, make sure that you download our Wellbeing Pack! It's full of quality resources that help children to think about, and improve, their own wellbeing.

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Your local mental health charity

Your local mental health charity

Your local mental health charity

Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan

Your local mental health charity

Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan is an independent mental health charity who affiliate to Mind National. We work with and for people who experience mental health problems. We provide information so people are aware of their rights and can make informed choices.

We believe that one size doesn't fit all, we offer a bespoke, person centred service working in partnership with all agencies for the benefit of the individual.

Aims

To provide a service that is accessible, adaptable, person centred and recovery focused. People who access our service should have an active involvement in the planning and delivery of our service.

To challenge stigma and discrimination experienced by people who are marginalised by society.

To assist people to achieve their goals and ambitions

Governance

Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan is managed by an Executive Committee of local people, some of whom have lived experience of mental health issues. The Committee is elected by our members at the Annual General Meeting. The Executive Committee is responsible for all aspects of the organisation including finances, staff and services.
Information in Welsh and other languages are available by clicking on the Union Jack flag at the top of each page.

We're an independent charity.

We receive no funding from national Mind and are reliant on support from individuals, businesses and the public sector. We need this support to ensure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the support they need to recover.

MQM (Mind Quality Management)

Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan has been awarded the Mind Quality Mark (MQM). The MQM is a robust quality assurance framework created by Mind, the mental health charity. Find out more

Information Resources

Mind National has a variety of information on a whole host of issues and topics.

Find out more

Fundraising

If you are taking on a challenge, organising a one off event or if you want to pick us as your charity of the year, we'd love to hear from you!
Find out more

Latest Updates

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Managing Stress: Health & Wellbeing at Work
We have a few spaces left for this course today
Contact Rachel to sign up cardiffandvale.recoverycollege@wales.nhs.uk

Did you know that you may be able to get financial help via the Pupil Development Grant? It's available to assist families on a low income to buy school uniform, sports kit, uniform for enrichment activities, school bags, stationery etc. Follow the link below to find out more ⬇

This is just one of the fantastic courses offered by @CAV_RWC over the coming months. For for information visit the webpage ⬇️

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/recovery-college/

#MentalHealth #Wellbeing #Education

A good time was had by all at today's outdoor peer support session🌞 during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2021
If you're feeling lonely or isolated and would like to get involved in peer support -please get in touch.
📱 Call 01446 730 792
💻 Email admin@mindinthevale.org.uk

Our Recovery & Wellbeing College has launched its Summer Prospectus with lots of exciting free courses on a range of mental health and wellbeing topics.

Find out more: http://www.cavuhb.nhs.wales/recovery-college/

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Celebrate Children's Mental Health Week 2022 and this year's theme of 'growing together' with our free toolkits of resources for primary and secondary schools.

The theme for this year's Children's Mental Health Week is 'growing together'. During the week, schools across the UK will be exploring the concept of growing emotionally and thinking about ways to help each other grow.

To help children and young people to grow emotionally, and grow together as a whole school community, it's important that we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

It's vital that pupils feel able to be their full authentic selves in the school environment, and by encouraging this school staff will also support their pupils' wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem.

In this toolkit, we're sharing mental health and wellbeing resources for primary and secondary school pupils themed around four different areas:

Anti-racism

LGBTQI+

Girls and young women

Disability and neurodiversity

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Digital Mental Health Solutions in the UK | SilverCloud® by Amwell®

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Place2Be is a children and young people's mental health charity with almost 30 years' experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools.

We provide mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research. In addition, we also offer expert training and professional qualifications.

Why it's important

1 in 5

children and young people have a probable mental health condition, and many continue to have these problems into adulthood.

50%

of those with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14.

1 in 10
boys aged 5-19 with a mental health condition are suspended in some form from school.

Find out more about our work

How we help

Mental health support in schools

Our in-school mental health service supports the wellbeing of pupils, families and staff.
Find out more

Our mental health services in schools

We provide mental health services in schools that contribute to a whole-school approach to mental health.
Find out more

Counselling training and placements

Gain experience and skills with our child counselling training and placements.
Find out more

Place2Be is part of our school family. It is more than an office, more than a therapy room and more than a collection of counsellors.

Glyn Ellis - Headteacher, Haslingden Primary School

My daughter had become a different person - one we didn't recognise - but since counselling we see signs of our old loving daughter coming back.

Parent

If you have problems or worries you get a chance to talk to a person you trust. When I grow up I want to help children like Place2Be helps children.

Eight-year-old girl

Your support makes it possible

Thousands of vulnerable children and families depend on our work every single day. We simply cannot reach them without your help. There are so many ways to lend your support.

Place2Be's counselling service in primary schools has the potential to return £8 to society by improving long-term outcomes for each child.

Make a donation

How you can help

Fundraise for us

Raise money to transform children and young people's mental health. Browse ideas, tips and advice.

Get fundraising inspiration

Take part in an event

Run, cycle, walk. Trek to great heights or tackle some muddy obstacles. Take a look at our fundraising events.

Take on an event

Partner with us

See how your organisation can help us to support more children, families and school staff across the UK.

Find out more

Our impact

In the last school year

6,901

pupils were supported through one-to-one counselling.

33,327

pupils booked their own appointments o speak to our mental health professional.

After one-to-one counselling with Place2Be

76%

of children with severe difficulties show an improvement in mental health, according to parents.

64%

of pupils whose difficulties impacted their learning in class improved, according to teachers.

75%

of children and young people found it easier to make and keep friends, according to parents and carers.

Place2Be: mental health support in schools

Hear from children and teachers about the impact of Place2Be.

News & blogs

Eating Disorders in Children and Young People: a major public health concern

Clara Faria and Professor Tamsin Ford reflect on the impact of eating disorders on children and young people's mental health.

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New report from NHS England shows increase in children experiencing mental health difficulties

Published today, the report reveals that 1 in 5 children and young people now have a probable mental health condition.

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The BAFTA Roadshow with Place2Be arrives in North-West London

BAFTA and Place2Be team up to bring the BAFTA Roadshow to North-West London.

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Famous faces from across the BBC and beyond including Dr Ranj Singh, Oti Mabuse, Ade Adepitan MBE, Rhys Stephenson and Bethany Shriever MBE lead videos to inspire everyone at home to boost their mood, feel good, and use movement to help them understand their emotions and manage feelings together as a family.

There are 10 Moodboosters videos to use at home as a family that will help to encourage a sense of fun in your living room.

By taking part with everyone in your home, you can both promote a sense of wellbeing, and offer everyone in the family some basic skills to feel good.

Explore the videos

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Family Moodboosters - videos to get the whole household moving and feeling good

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Fun videos and resources to inspire everyone at home to use movement to help them understand their emotions and manage feelings together as a family

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Building Connections - Battling loneliness

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Building Connections - Battling loneliness

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Building Connections is an online service for young people up to the age of 19, empowering them to find a way through loneliness.

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Building Connections is an online service for young people up to the age of 19, empowering them to find a way through loneliness.

Young people work with a trained befriender, who guides them and champions them each step of the way. Building Connections gives young people tools that can help them build their confidence and better equip them to manage loneliness.

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Building Connections | Support service for young people | NSPCC Learning

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This online service empowers young people aged up to 19 to find a way through loneliness. Young people work through the 11 week programme with a trained befriender who guides and supports them each step of the way.

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"Helping you along your journey"

This hub has been created by young people for young people, it provides information and links to services in relation to your emotional health and well-being.

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This hub has been created by young people for young people, it provides information and links to services in relation to your emotional health and well-being.

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Everyone deserves good mental health

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Mental Health Foundation | Good mental health for all

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Explore information to help you understand mental health and get advice on how you look after your own mental health or support someone you know with theirs.

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Everyone deserves good mental health

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Mental Health Foundation | Good mental health for all

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Explore information to help you understand mental health and get advice on how you look after your own mental health or support someone you know with theirs.

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Booklets and information sheets to support parents

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Booklets and information sheets to support parents | GOV.WALES

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Information sheets to help you with specific behaviours or concerns.

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Advice, live chat and helpline giving family support in many different areas.

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Advice for parent on primary age children including starting school, talking about sex, making friends and much more.

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Every parent needs a little help from time to time. We're on hand, in communities and online

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Every parent needs a little help from time to time. We're on hand, in communities and online

We know that supporting parents means better outcomes for the child. We've seen the difference this support can make. That's why we offer help and guidance, in person and through our online services.

Our parenting programmes support families and care-givers around the UK. They're designed to help parents and children bond, learn, or overcome difficulties:

Incredible Years shares tips and ideas to help a child learn, in school and in life.

Incredible Babies teaches new parents how to support their baby in the first year of their life.

HENRY focuses on health, exercise and nutrition for the really young.

And through the Freedom programme, we help mums and children who have suffered domestic abuse.

These and more are available through children's centres. We also run courses online or by text message, reflecting how parents want to engage.

Parent Talk offers free, down-to-earth advice for parents of children aged 0-19. All our content is written or curated by our parenting coaches, based on their experience working with children, young people and their families.

Parents can browse articles, or chat to a parenting coach for individual advice and emotional support. It's all free, and no topic is too big, small, or embarrassing.

Our online advice services were brought together and relaunched on one microsite this year, in response to an increased demand. We've been working with seven local authorities to deliver a live chat service tailored to local needs. We're now working on rolling this out to help us reach more people.

90% of parents rate the service four or five out of five.

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Every parent needs a little support from time to time. That's why we offer help and guidance online and in person.

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Occupational Therapy advice line

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Citizens Advice Cardiff & Vale provide free, confidential and impartial advice on a range of areas including debt, benefits, housing, employment and family.

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The presentation from our Wellbeing Week Parent workshop

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UNDERSTANDING ANXIETY WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS

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1 of 5 resources from the Wellbeing Week Workshop

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2 of 5 resources from the Wellbeing Week Workshop

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RESOURCE NHS LEAFLET Relaxation Strategies

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3 of 5 resources from the Wellbeing Week Workshop

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4 of 5 resources from the Wellbeing Week Workshop

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RESOURCE Parent Leaflet - the importance of selfcare

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5 of 5 resources from the Wellbeing Week Workshop