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Gender Space offers a social model of support for children, young people and their families who are trans, gender diverse or gender questioning. We recognise the importance of gender identity being validated and expressed in a safe space, which is what we seek to provide in this service. Our support is primarily online, and is a mixture of one-to-one, group work, and therapeutic support. If you would like to make a referral to this service, please email positive.identities@barnardos.org.uk.

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Gender Space offers a social model of support for children, young people and their families who are trans, gender diverse or gender questioning. We recognise the importance of gender identity being validated and expressed in a safe space, which is what we seek to provide in this service. Our support is primarily online, and is a mixture of one-to-one, group work, and therapeutic support. If you would like to make a referral to this service, please email [email protected] .

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Lancashire LGBT supports a number of groups and activities across Lancashire which provide a diverse range of opportunities for LGBT people. The Lancashire LGBT website provides details of support groups, volunteering, events and an Information and Support Helpline.

It includes four youth groups run by Lancashire County Council for young people aged 12-19 years:

Power To Be Out (POUT) in the South Ribble area Tel: 01772 532930 or email pout@lancashire.gov.uk.

Proud Youth Are Out (PYRO) in the Lancaster and Morecambe area, send Text to: 07887631335

Power To Be Out (POUT) in the Burnley area Tel: 07929847448 or email POUTBurnley@lancashire.gov.uk.

Power To Be Out (POUT) in the Pendle area Tel: 07876790731 or email POUTPendle@lancashire.gov.uk.

In Wyre LGBT provision is provided by URPotential. URPotential has three groups for LGBT and non-binary young people in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre, plus a Trans-only young people’s group and a Family Support group for parents and other family members of LGBT and non-binary young people.  Contact the LGBT workers at UR Potential for more details. Email lgbt@urpotential.co.uk or telephone 01253 344398.

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Some young people who identify as LGBT can experience a lack of support, awareness and acceptance from their family, friends and other people in their lives.

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Sibs is the UK charity for people who grow up with a disabled brother or sister.

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Winston’s Wish provides grief and bereavement support for children and young people (up to 25) after the death of someone important, along with advice and support for the parents, carers and professionals supporting them.

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What bereavement support do we offer children and young people before, during and after a bereavement?

Winston's Wish is a charity that helps children, teenagers and young adults (up to the age of 25) find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down by grief. Through information about grief, on-demand helpline, email and live chat services, bereavement support and counselling, we support young people to understand their feelings, process their grief and find ways to move forward with hope for a brighter future.

We also help the adults who are caring for young grieving people, including parents, school staff and healthcare professionals, through information, resources, training and on-demand services.

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Winston's Wish offers specialist bereavement support to children, young people, and their families, plus training and resources for professionals.

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Access support from other young people and professionals, all at your own pace. Kooth- "Whatever you’re feeling, we’re here to help. Get free, safe and anonymous support."

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This is our forum group who meet every month to discuss the Lancashire Young Carers service and be involved in important decisions. It is also a great way to meet other young carers for support, advice and most importantly, to have fun!

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Partnered with 'Mini First Aid Lancashire' we run regular first aid sessions for you as a young carer so you can feel confident in emergency situations. If there are specific conditions you would like reassurance on we can ask for this to be included.

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We have partnered with the University of Lancashire to run sessions for young carers aged 12+ to help them think about what's next in their education/career. Learn new skills, develop existing skills and be inspired!

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We regularly run cooking classes to support with budgeting, recipes and cooking. At these sessions you will meet other young carers and together you'll create a healthy feast from scratch.

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Support is available for all stages of family life, from pregnancy through to 19 years old or 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

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The Finding Common Ground project provides free support for parents and carers who are finding it difficult to work with their child's school, particularly when their child is failing to thrive, has educational needs or possible mental health concerns.  Support is normally provided through an online or telephone meeting to discuss strategies and possible ways forward.

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It can be challenging, knowing how to work with your child's secondary school, particularly if your young person isn't thriving, has educational needs or possible mental health concerns. For expert, free, impartial advice for parents and carers contact advice@findingcommonground.org.uk or text 07767142877.

"I feel much better prepared for the next meeting that I will have with school" - feedback from parent

It can also be challenging for school staff to know how best to build relationships with parents and carers, particularly if the young person has additional needs. The Finding Common Ground project has implications and learning for all of us who work in education. For information about advice, support and training contact james@findingcommonground.org.uk

The Finding Common Ground project offers

Independent advice and support for parents and carers to strengthen relationships with the school and enable issues to be resolved.

Advice and training for school staff on working constructively with parents and families, particularly of children with additional needs or where the children are failing to thrive in school.​

What does it cost?

The independent advice and support to parents and carers is free so that provision is available to all who need it.

Income from training, teaching and speaking is used to fund the project;

Charges for staff training and advice, webinars and speaking to groups and conferences area available

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We are the charity that supports LGBTQ+ people across Lancashire. We also work with professionals and organisations seeking support and guidance on LGBTQ+ inclusive services and working environments.

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For individuals Are you looking for support from Lancashire LGBT? Are you looking to connect with like-minded people? Find out more For professionals Are you a professional looking for support from Lancashire LGBT? Find out more About us We are the charity that supports LGBTQ+ people across Lancashire.

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LGBT Out in the Bay (Charity No. 1153064) is a charity dedicated to supporting and empowering the LGBTQIA+ community in the Lancaster District. Our core activities include:

One to one support and counselling

Peer support groups

Lancaster and Morecambe Prides

The No Labelz Housing Project

Diversity and Inclusion Training

Offering Volunteering

Mental Health Support

Gender Identity Support

As a Lived Experience Organisation, every staff member and volunteer brings their own lived experience, enabling us to genuinely understand and empathise with the challenges our community faces. Whether it’s mental health struggles, substance misuse, domestic abuse, sexual health, or other issues, we draw on our experiences and use a person-centred approach to empower our community to live their best lives.

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At Out in the Bay we help support the LGBTQI community in Morecambe and Lancaster. We do this by offering Equality and Diversity training to the local community and also, by holding various support groups. For further info contact [email protected]

We also provide support to members of the community with various health and wellbeing issues including; Drug and Alcohol issues, Sexual Health and support people with Mental health issues.

We do this by offering one to one support for all of our clients we also offer various different groups that give our clients a safe space to speak without prejudice. We also offer LGBTQI awareness training to various organisations including business, schools and other charities.

Get in Touch!

If you would like to know more about how we can provide support then please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

What We Do

Out In The Bay provide support to our LGBTQI community as well as the wider community within the Lancaster district. Our services include drug and alcohol misuse support, equality and diversity awareness training as well as providing training to volunteers.

Volunteer With Us!

If you would like to know more about how you can get involved with our community then take a look at the volunteer training we offer.

Pride in Lancaster & Morecambe

Both Lancaster and Morecambe host their own Pride festivals which grow year on year. Please click on the links below to find out more.

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Out in the Bay - Supporting the LGBTQI Community in Morecambe & Lancaster

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The Young Carers Support app enables young and young adult carers in the UK to find information and advice, self-help resources, wellbeing tips and activities, plus a catalogue of support services – all in one place.

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Young carers need proper support around them to make sure they're able to care for their loved ones whilst taking care of their own physical and mental health, and working towards a bright and healthy future.

The Young Carers Support app enables young and young adult carers in the UK to find information and advice, self-help resources, wellbeing tips and activities, plus a catalogue of support services - all in one place.

A number of young carer organisations worked with Expert Self Care Ltd, to launch the Young Carers Support app which is free and available for any young carer, or professional working with young carers to download on both Android and iOS.

There is also a range of local information about support available for young carers in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk.

The app offers clear and easily accessible advice and is a comprehensive resource for young carers and professionals working with young carers and young people.

The app carries the Patient Information Forum 'PIF Tick', the only UK quality mark for trustworthy health information.

It's free and available for any young carer, or professional working with young carers to download on Android and iOS.

If you are in Peterborough or Cambridgeshire go to:

If you are in Norfolk go to:

See how the App works

You can watch the video below to see more about the content and resources available on the App.

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Our Children and Young People Virtual Coaching service is free for any child or young person living in Lancashire, between the ages of 10-18. Sessions are delivered online.

Wellbeing Coaching is a low level, preventative approach to wellbeing and mental health. During the 6-week programme, the young person will work with one of our experienced Wellbeing Coaches to identify and remove barriers to their wellbeing and together create goals to work towards. improve your wellbeing and work on practical coping strategies you can use.
Thank you to Booths for their continued support of this service. Topics that we can support with through wellbeing coaching include:

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Wellbeing Coaching is a low level, preventative approach to wellbeing and mental health. During the 6-week programme, the young person will work with one of our experienced Wellbeing Coaches to identify and remove barriers to their wellbeing and together create goals to work towards. improve your wellbeing and work on practical coping strategies you can use.

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Teaching children about money helps them to prepare for life in the real world. Managing money is a vital life skill and if kids develop this from a young age, it will help them in adult life. Includes lots of games and resources in 'MoneySense'.

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It's what our parents always told us, but for many children, the financial wisdom often stops there.

In a 2019 survey conducted by the Money and Pensions Service, less than half (48%) of children and young people recall receiving financial education at home or at school.

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The guide provides practical tips and advice to help parents and carers decide what is best for their child when it comes to staying home alone or going out alone.

It covers some of the risks parents should consider before making a decision, such as how their child feels about the idea and who they should contact in an emergency.

There is also a checklist for parents and children to work through together to help them prepare for different types of scenarios.

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Support specifically for families who have children/young people under 25 with learning disabilities or have Autism. Helps to ensure the right support is in place.

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Contacts for your local family hub. You can also phone or visit in person. Each family hub also has it's own Facebook page where you can follow up to date events and advice.

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Young Minds ADHD support for your child - a guide for parents

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What is ADHD?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects behaviour and concentration.

Children and young people with ADHD often seem unusually restless, impulsive or distracted. They may speak or act without thinking, struggle with organisation, find it hard to focus or appear to be always on the go. Some people with ADHD do not experience hyperactivity. This used to be called attention deficit disorder (ADD), though this term in no longer used officially.

ADHD is not a mental health condition or a learning disability. But children and young people with ADHD may also have other conditions or experience mental health problems.

Living with ADHD can be very challenging, for children and young people as well as for their parents and carers. But the right diagnosis and support can make a big difference to a child's learning, life skills and relationships, as well as making family life easier. There is also lots you can do as a parent or carer to help your child manage the things they find difficult.

What are the most common signs of ADHD?

A child with ADHD may:

be easily distracted, finding it difficult to start or finish tasks

often feel unable to concentrate

often feel restless or fidgety

be very talkative, often interrupting or blurting things out

act impulsively, for example doing something before considering consequences or being prone to taking risks

be easily angry or frustrated, or struggle to deal with emotions

find making or maintaining friendships difficult

be disorganised, for instance often losing things or being late

lack awareness of time

Every child or young person with ADHD is an individual and they may not display all of these behaviours. Many of these behaviours are normal in younger children. They can also be caused by traumatic experiences. So if your child is showing some of these signs, it does not necessarily mean they have ADHD.

It's important to understand that age and gender can also affect how someone with ADHD behaves. This can make it harder to spot signs of ADHD, particularly in girls. Girls are more likely to be undiagnosed or wrongly diagnosed with other conditions.

Typically, the signs of ADHD develop in early childhood and they may become particularly noticeable at times of significant change, such as when a child starts or changes school.

What to do if you think your child might have ADHD

If your child frequently experiences some of these things and it's affecting their day-to-day life, discuss your concerns with your child's GP. Before doing this, talk to your child's teacher and the school special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) about what they have noticed.

The GP may want to refer your child for assessment, as ADHD can only be diagnosed by a specialist such as a child and adolescent psychiatrist or paediatrician.

Sometimes parents are reluctant to pursue assessment. They may be worried about 'labelling' their child or about stigma, or they may prefer to watch and wait. These feelings are normal. But parents and young people who do seek diagnosis can find it helps them access the right support, understand and manage challenges, and identify individual strengths.

We have more information about getting support from the GP, CAMHS and school in our guide.

ADHD diagnosis and support

ADHD assessment is usually done through the NHS mental health service for children and young people, known as CAMHS. Diagnosis is most commonly made in childhood. In the majority of cases, young people continue to experience ADHD behaviours and qualities into adulthood.

There is no single, definitive test for ADHD. Specialists will base a clinical diagnosis on their observations of your child, discussions and questionnaires (with you and your child), and information from your child's school.

They will consider how long the behaviours have been present, how much they impact daily life and whether they might be due to another condition. The NHS states that around 60-80% of children with ADHD have at least one other condition (such as autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, anxiety or behaviour issues). In some cases, this means a child may be given more than one diagnosis.

You and your child should be offered support and advice to help you manage some of the challenges that might be affecting day-to-day life. Medication and talking therapies may also be offered. These options should be discussed with you when your child is diagnosed.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides guidelines for NHS treatments. The support they recommend for ADHD is outlined in the their guidelines. Your child may be offered:

Therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can support children and young people with ADHD to understand themselves and find coping strategies when things are hard. For more information about therapy, see our parent guide to counselling and therapy.

Many children and young people with ADHD do not take medication. But medication may sometimes be offered to support someone in managing challenges that are affecting their day-to-day life. Medication should only ever be prescribed and overseen by a specialist.

You may also be offered ADHD-focused parent training. This does not mean your parenting is somehow wrong. It is designed to provide support and to empower you with specific strategies and skills that can help your family thrive.

Jack is still perennially late, disorganised and impulsive; but he's also energetic, original and creative. The medication is helping him make the most of all of that.

What you can do to support your child with ADHD

Be explicit and consistent about unacceptable behaviour, such as violence. Set appropriate consequences and follow them through, but try to stay calm in the moment to avoid escalation. Dealing with challenging behaviour can be very hard, and our parent guide has helpful advice.

Plan the day so your child knows what to expect. Maintaining regular sleep patterns, physical activity and mealtimes can help your child. Some people find dietary change and/or certain supplements helpful. But the NHS states that there is no clinical evidence for this, and medical advice should be sought first. Our young person's guide has helpful advice on sleep problems.

My son has had times of feeling down about his ADHD, but increasingly he is able to recognise that it also part of his creativity, originality and energy.

The impact of ADHD on your child's mental health

Any child or young person can struggle with their mental health and wellbeing, whether or not they have ADHD. This might be caused by things like family change, bullying, exam stress or a traumatic event.

But having ADHD may also mean your child has extra challenges - such as social difficulties, struggling to manage their emotions or getting into trouble at school. This can leave them more vulnerable to low self-esteem, anxiety or depression.

Children and young people with ADHD frequently have other developmental or mental health conditions. It is important to ensure they have the appropriate support for these.

As a parent there is a lot you can do to support your child with their wellbeing and mental health:

Encourage your child to talk about how they are feeling with you. Our starting a conversation guide has ideas for keeping communication open

If you feel your child may have a mental health problem or another condition alongside ADHD, discuss your concerns with their GP or ADHD specialist.

Our son's challenging behaviour with ADHD had an enormous impact on the whole family, as we and his brothers bore the brunt of his anger.

The hardest thing for me is that I get angry so easily. I can't control it and it makes me feel awful afterwards.

Working with school if your child has ADHD

ADHD is a special education need (SEN), and it may be referred to as a specific learning difference (SpLD). Your child is entitled to appropriate support to help them thrive socially and educationally. This could include potential adjustments in certain situations, such as extra time or rest breaks for exams, movement breaks in lessons, written instructions for tasks and a seating plan that minimises distractions.

Discuss the diagnosis and needs with the school's SENCO, taking a list of your concerns and background information to the meeting.

Your child may be entitled to an education, health and care plan (EHC plan) which details the support they need and how it will be provided. (The National Autistic Society has helpful information about EHC plans).

Good communication between you and school can be really helpful in ensuring your child thrives in education and meets their potential. Our parent guide to support has more advice on talking to school or college.

ADHD in teenagers and beyond

If your child is a teenager or young person, their needs and the support you give may well be different from when they were younger. They may like to read our young person's guide to ADHD and mental health. But there are still many ways you can help.

Looking after your own wellbeing

Parenting a child with ADHD can sometimes be isolating, upsetting or exhausting. Sometimes parents feel judged or blamed by others (unjustifiably as parenting does not cause ADHD). It is entirely understandable if you are finding things difficult.

It's important to recognise the impact the situation is having on you, and think about ways you can take care of yourself - including getting support from other people so that you can take some time off. It's okay to ask for help when you need it, and to share your worries with someone you trust. We have advice on looking after yourself as well as your child.

Useful helplines and websites

While we take care to ensure that the organisations we signpost to provide high quality information and advice, we cannot take responsibility for any specific pieces of advice they may offer. We encourage parents and carers to always explore the website of a linked service or organisation to understand who they are and what support they offer before engaging with them.
This page was reviewed in March 2022. It was created with parents and carers with lived experience of supporting their child or young person with ADHD. We will next review the page in 2025. YoungMinds is a proud member of PIF TICK - the UK's quality mark for trusted health information.
Whether you love the page or think something is missing, we appreciate your feedback. It all helps us to support more young people with their mental health.

Please be aware that this form isn't a mental health support service. If your child is in crisis right now and you want to talk to someone urgently, find out who to contact on our urgent help page.

At YoungMinds we take your privacy seriously. If you'd like to read more about how we keep the information we collect safe, take a look at our privacy policy.

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Being a parent has never been easy. It can be lonely, frustrating, heart breaking and over-whelming. All parents struggle at one time or another. You are not alone. Home-Start’s expert staff and trained volunteers work alongside families just like yours to give non-judgmental, compassionate and confidential support.

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In 2023, we asked more than 500 young carers and young adult carers from across the UK to help us to develop a Young Carers Covenant. They told us about their lives, their hopes and aspirations, and the biggest challenges they face. Together, we created a list of the most important changes needed to secure a fairer, better future for all young carers and young adult carers.

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Make and talk activity for children- Thankful tree

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Make and talk activity for children: Thankful Tree

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Use our Thankful Tree activity to help grieving children focus on things that they are thankful for or make them feel good.

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Make and talk activity for children- straw rockets

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Make and talk activity for children: Straw Rockets

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Use our Bonfire Night straw rocket craft activity as a way to talk to your children about their grief and feelings.

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Trimmed version of BBC's "Grief: It's not something you have to 'get over'" Trimmed for educational purposes.

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Lancashire's targeted youth support service offer support for young people who are part of the

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Lancashire's targeted youth support service offer support for young people who are part of the

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"We offer a welcoming and open space for anybody who is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans or questioning and those who believe in equality and want to bring about change for the LGBTQ+ community. As a service we offer twilight/evening provision for young people to attend a safe and inclusive space for young people to meet, socialise, get support, and engage in informal learning/activities and projects."

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Young Adult Carers Leaflet Nov 2023 3 page spread

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Lancashire County Council mental health support snapshot

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Lancashire County Council mental health support snapshot

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CYP Mental Health Support Snapshot Dec 24 1

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Lancashire's targeted oral health pathway V2 A4

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Support on how to help your child brush their teeth and receive dental care.

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10115 Lancashire's targeted oral health pathway V2 A4

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Neurodiversity events, webinars and conferences

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Neurodiversity events, webinars and conferences

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Find information on Neurodiversity – there are also some stories which might be nice to share with sibling young carers.

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Based in the Ingol area and offer a variety of support from budgeting, employment support, wellbeing groups, free counselling and support with access to food.

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The Intact Centre - Making a difference by being there

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Intact provides support, advice and a signposting service, plus a drop-in service. A venue for community meetings, education and learning.

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The Youth Futures Team is now offering a monthly online drop-in session for young people aged 16 to 18 who are not currently in education or employment. These sessions provide a relaxed, informal space for young people to access basic careers advice and information.

Key Details:

When: Last Friday of every month, 9am–4pm

Who: Open to young people, parents, carers, and professionals supporting them

What: Light-touch, no-pressure advice and signposting

How to join: Via QR code on the leaflet or by contacting the Youth Futures Team directly, or Click Here to join the meeting

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Difficult behaviour, which can also be called Behaviour that challenges, is when brothers or sister with learning disabilities or autism behave in ways that hurt themselves or others. They might hit, kick, bite, scratch or scream. Siblings tell us that when their disabled brother or sister does this it can make them feel unsafe, sad or frightened. If you feel like this, It is important to get help and t is not OK to get hurt. There are things which you can do to help yourself

Tell a parent, teacher or carer what things are like for you

write to our Sibling Advisor if you feel worried or scared

Read our pages on Coping with Behaviour that challenges here

Download one of our new booklets, written especially for siblings

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Difficult behaviour, which can also be called Behaviour that challenges, is when brothers or sister with learning disabilities or autism behave in ways that hurt themselves or others. They might hit, kick, bite, scratch or scream. Siblings tell us that when their disabled brother or sister does this it can make them feel unsafe, sad or frightened. If you feel like this, It is important to get help and t is not OK to get hurt. There are things which you can do to help yourself

Tell a parent, teacher or carer what things are like for you

write to our Sibling Advisor if you feel worried or scared

Read our pages on Coping with Behaviour that challenges here

Download one of our new booklets, written especially for siblings,

Click here to download for younger readers Click here to download for older readers
Get in touch and tell us what things are like for you if you have a brother or sister who shows behaviour that challenges.

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Difficult behaviour, which can also be called Behaviour that challenges, is when brothers or sister with learning disabilities or autism behave in ways that hurt themselves or others. They might hit, kick, bite, scratch or scream. Siblings tell us that when their disabled brother or sister does this it can make them feel unsafe, sad ...

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If you are thinking about home education (home schooling), or are already educating your child at home, they can provide information and support.

Most people choose to send their children to school to be educated, but you are legally entitled to educate your child at home. This is called elective home education (EHE).

They've provided some guidance and information on this page to help answer some questions or you can contact them for more information.

Contact:

Phone: 01772 532289

Email: enquiries.ehe@lancashire.gov.uk

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Help, advice, and how to take your child out of school to educate them at home.

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Please note that we are not responsible for the content of external websites. Please see our site terms and conditions.

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Contact a Family is a national charity that exists to support the families of disabled children whatever their condition or disability.

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Contact a Family is a national charity that exists to support the families of disabled children what…

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ADHD Advice and Support Chorley South Ribble CAMHS Service

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ADHD Advice and Support Chorley South Ribble CAMHS Service

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Resources and services to help support someone's understanding of ADHD. Last updated 2024.

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Neuro-inclusive mental wellbeing training for parents and carers of young people who struggle with their mental health and wellbeing.

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Mind - Supporting Your Child eLearning Leaflet

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Resources and services to help support someone's understanding of autism.

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Changes to the Care Act and Children Act Explained