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HELPP - Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness Padlet

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HELPP - Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness Padlet

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A ink to a wealth of resources and support both locally and nationally. This padlet was developed following the Health Education Learning Partnership Programme (HELPP) - Self Harm and Suicide Awareness

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Best Start Family Hubs

Offering a range of services and activities to help families from pregnancy through to adulthood.

Advice and Support

Advice and support for families, including SEND support.

Events and Activities

Family‑friendly events and activities across Westmorland and Furness for children, young people, and families.

Youth Hub

A central space for young people in Westmorland and Furness to find support, get involved, and make their voices heard.

SEND Local Offer

Everything to do with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) for children, young people (up to the age of 25 years) and their parents and carers.

Learning Zone

Free online learning workshops and courses for you to access in your own time.

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Family Help | Westmorland and Furness Council

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Kooth is free to access via any internet-connected tablet, computer or smartphone. There are no waiting lists or thresholds to meet and a referral from a medical professional is not needed. Your child can join Kooth anonymously simply by visiting www.kooth.com.

Kooth offers young people a range and choice of support options under one digital roof.

It has services that are accessible 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This includes one to one text based sessions with experienced counsellors and wellbeing practitioners run from midday to 10pm on weekdays, and from 6 -10pm at the weekend. Appointments can be booked in advance or accessed via a drop-in text-based chat. Kooth also provides a fully safeguarded and pre-moderated community with a library of peer and professional created articles. And there are discussion forums too. All content is pre-moderated and age appropriate.

Kooth covers many topics on the website including relationships, LGBTQIIA+, exam stress, anxiety, eating difficulties, self harm, suicidal thoughts, body image, social media, bullying and family worries. All of these subjects affecting young peoples’ mental health are presenting issues that Kooth and other mental health providers see from all age groups. Kooth is commissioned by the NHS and clinically approved for children from the age of 10, and is the only digital mental health provider to hold a BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) accreditation across the Country.

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Kooth WorkSheet 5 Ways to wellbeing worksheet

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Families Information | Westmorland and Furness SEND Local Offer

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Families Information | Westmorland and Furness SEND Local Offer

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Here you will find help, advice and information about the services available for your child or young person from birth to 25 years with a special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

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SEND Local Offer | Westmorland and Furness Council

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This Vimeo channel brings together a range of recorded Kooth sessions and resources for professionals, parents/carers, and young people.

You’ll find:

Kooth Assemblies & KoothKlass sessions – covering topics like anxiety, self‑care, resilience, body image and emotional wellbeing

Webinars and talks for professionals – including health, education and frontline staff

Mental health awareness content – supporting schools, communities and events such as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week

Practical guidance on how Kooth supports young people and how adults can help them access digital mental health support

All videos are free to watch and can be used to support learning, discussion, training, or awareness‑raising activities.

Explore the videos and dip into the sessions most relevant to your setting or audience.

If you’d like, I can:

tailor this specifically for schools / public health / parents / professionals

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

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Children and Young People's Self Harm Pathway

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Children and Young People's Self Harm Pathway

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A guide to help you decide who to ask for help to choose the right support and service

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

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

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

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

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Mental Health Awareness Week Toolkit for Primary Schools

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

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YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People

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

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The YoungMinds Crisis Messenger text service provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need support, you can text YM to 85258.

We know that finding the right support is important, especially if you need someone to talk to right  now. We aim to connect every texter to a trained volunteer promptly to provide crisis help. They will  listen to you and help you think more clearly, enabling you to know that you can take the next step to feeling better.

The YoungMinds Crisis Messenger is powered by our trusted partners Shout and Crisis Text Line.

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What we do

The YoungMinds Crisis Messenger text service provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need support, you can text YM to 85258.

We know that finding the right support is important, especially if you need someone to talk to right now. We aim to connect every texter to a trained volunteer promptly to provide crisis help. They will listen to you and help you think more clearly, enabling you to know that you can take the next step to feeling better.

The YoungMinds Crisis Messenger is powered by our trusted partners Shout and Crisis Text Line.
It is free and confidential to text our service from the following major networks:
EE, O2, Three and Vodafone.

These include - BT Mobile, Tesco Mobile, Virgin Mobile, iD Mobile, Sky, Telecom Plus, Lebara and GiffGaff. Some Android phones issue a warning that you will be charged for texting us, provided you are on one of these networks this warning is incorrect and you will not be charged. If you text us from a network that is not on this list there is a possibility that you may be charged for the messages and that they may appear on your bill, this is because some networks do not provide the capability to message short codes.

How does it work?

The trained volunteer will introduce themselves, reflect on what you've said, and invite you to share how you're feeling. You'll text each other, only sharing what you feel comfortable with. By asking questions, listening to you and responding with support, they will help you think through your feelings until you both feel you are now in a calm, safe place. You might be signposted to other services, so that you can continue to get support.

Our crisis messenger service can help with urgent issues such as:

Suicidal thoughts

Abuse or assault

Self-harm

Bullying

Relationship issues

You can text us free and anonymously - although if the volunteer believes you are at immediate risk of harm, they may share your details with people who can provide support.

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Where to get urgent help for mental health

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Where to get urgent help for mental health

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If you need help for a mental health crisis or emergency, you should get immediate expert advice and assessment.

It's important to know that support services are available for you to access, whatever you’re going through.

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you are not able to speak to your local NHS urgent mental health helpline

you need help urgently for your mental health, but it's not an emergency

you're not sure what to do

111 will tell you the right place to get help if you need to see someone.

You may be able to speak to a nurse, or mental health nurse, over the phone.

A GP can advise you about helpful treatments and also help you access mental health services. You may be able to refer yourself to some services.

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Where to get urgent help for mental health

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You may need urgent help for mental health for many different reasons. Some people call it a crisis, an emergency or a breakdown. It's important to know that support is available, whatever you're going through.

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Westmorland and Furness Emotional Health and Wellbeing Directory 

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Welcome | Westmorland and Furness Safeguarding Children Partnership

Emotional Health and Wellbeing Directory

Information for professionals

New Self-harm Pathway

Social emotional mental health support in Westmorland and Furness

Thrive after tackling trauma (TATT) service – support for Eden residents

Training

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Find emotional wellbeing and mental health guidance and resources.

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Health Visiting and Specialist Public Health Nurse service for children & families 0-19 (25 SEND)

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Health Visiting and Specialist Public Health Nurse service for children & families 0-19 (25 SEND)

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Welcome to Growing Healthy 0-19 years services in Cumberland
Click to view our clinics

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for providing 0-19 services in Cumberland through a Section 75 Agreement.

Section 75 Agreements are designed to improve the experience of services for the people who use them.

Single Point of contact telephone number: 0300 304 9029

The role of the 0-5 Service is to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of children under five and their families. The 5-19 team promotes and protects the health and wellbeing of all children and young people aged 5 to 19.

0-5 Children's Service

All families with a child under five in Cumberland have access to a Growing Healthy 0-5 Team consisting of health visitors, Screeners, early years practitioners and infant feeding specialists. They provide expert health assessments, advice, support and interventions for babies, children and families.

The team encourages and supports parents and carers to develop life-long skills to enable them to make informed choices that affect their family's future health and wellbeing.

The team is community-based and is accessible at a range of different venues including the family home, Family centres and community venues. The service works in partnership with other agencies to ensure all families receive individualised and appropriate support.

Health Visitors

Health visitors are registered nurses or midwives who have an additional qualification in specialist community public health nursing. They are highly skilled in the assessment and co-ordination of support tailored to individual and family needs.

The team aims to help build parents' confidence in their ability to give their child the best start in life and listen carefully and support when parents have concerns. It identifies and builds on what is going well, and provides information to help parents find their own solutions to problems where possible.

The Cumberland Growing Healthy 0-5 Service offers a programme of:

Immunisation advice

Developmental reviews

Maternal and Infant Mental Health Support

Information and guidance to support parenting and healthy lifestyle choices

Healthy Child Programme (HCP)

The Healthy Child Programme (HCP) is a public health programme for children, young people and families which focuses on early intervention and prevention. The HCP offers a programme of screening tests, immunisations, developmental reviews, information and guidance to support parenting and healthy lifestyle choices.

The Healthy Child Programme contacts include:

* Contacts can be offered face to face, virtually or digitally depending on the contact type and your individual circumstances, your health visitor will advise prior to each contact.

Antenatal contact

New birth visit at 10-14 days

Contact at 6-8 weeks

Contact at 3-4 months

Contact at 6 month

A child health review/development assessment by one year of age

A child health review/development assessment by two and a half years of age

A child health review/development assessment may be offered between 3-5 years

Some common areas of information and support:

Pregnancy and transition into parenthood

Infant feeding/ specialist breast feeding support

Growth and nutrition

Healthy eating

Dental health

Development

Behaviour

Accident prevention

Safe sleeping

Speech and language development

Immunisations

Common childhood illness/infection

Safeguarding

Postnatal depression and emotional wellbeing

Parenting

Our service is delivered in partnership with a range of health, social and education organisations and teams including:

CAMHS

Early Help

Early Years Education providers

GPs/paediatricians

Voluntary sector

Sexual Health Services

Child health clinics

Child health and infant feeding clinics are held across Cumberland, see clinic tab at the top of the page. Clinic appointments can be booked via the Children's Health Services App or by calling 0300 304 9029

Referral

The service accepts referrals from:

Midwifery services

GPs and other professionals

Self-referral from parents/carers

Other statutory and voluntary agencies

Cumberland SEND Local Offer

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5-19 Healthy Child Service

We work with children, young people and families to empower and enable them to make informed decisions about health and to support them in transitioning safely and happily into adult life. The Cumberland Growing Healthy 5-19 Team works in the home and community settings to deliver universal and targeted interventions designed to meet public health outcomes. We ensure the emotional and physical health and wellbeing of families, children and young people across Cumberland.

We provide a service to all children and young people of school age, and their families, whether or not they are attending school. The service is based on the Healthy Child Programme from 5-19 years old. We offer advice and information and assess health needs on children entering school and on transfer to secondary schools. We are the first point of contact for schools when there are concerns about a child's health and wellbeing.

We are also responsible for:

Measuring and weighing children in reception and year 6 as part of the National Child Measurement Programme

Universal screening for vision and audiology for reception children

Providing first level enuresis (involuntary urination) advice and support

Providing emotional health and wellbeing support

Supporting children and families with additional health needs or disability

Parenting and behavioural problems

Risk taking behaviour including drugs and alcohol

Stop smoking advice

Relationships, sexual health and pregnancy

Promoting healthy lifestyles in schools and communities through health education

Specialist advice and support will also be offered to:

Children in need of protection and their families; children and families in need; foster carers and children who are in care.

Growing Healthy Cumberland 5-19 Team

The team comprises specialist community public health nurses , community staff nurses , Public Health Practitioner, school screeners and health administrators.

We work closely with Health Visitors so that children and families with complex health and social care needs are identified early. We support the development and implementation of health management plans to promote the child's health and wellbeing, school attendance, education and attainment.

When young people and families require targeted interventions, these may be provided solely by the 5-19 team.

Head of Nursing - Carly Dodsworth

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Growing Healthy 0-19 Cumberland | HDFT Childrens Health Service

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Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for providing 0-19 services in Cumberland through a Section 75 Agreement.

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How to get Early Help support | Cumberland Council

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Find out how Early Help works, what to expect from the assessment and how it supports your child and family.

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A range of family, parenting and child centred support and advice.

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Family Hubs provide a welcoming space for families and the wider community in Cumberland.

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Time to be Me. Emotional wellbeing for children

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Time to be Me. Emotional wellbeing for children

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The low levels of wellbeing of children can have a great impact on their childhood and life chances.

Without the experience of happiness and a sense of wellbeing in our lives, it is difficult to thrive and to become the best we can. The low levels of wellbeing of children can have a great impact on their childhood and life chances. Our service provides a safe and secure environment in which children are able to share and explore emotions, thoughts, and feelings through the therapeutic activities that we offer. We help those children who have negative emotions deal with them without repressing or denying them by encouraging positivity, building self-esteem and resilience.

Our Emotional Wellbeing Practitioners are based in schools and work with children either on a one-to-one basis or within small groups. Each child will be reassessed every 4 weeks and can continue attending sessions as long as necessary.

We recognise the importance of joint working and consult regularly with parents, teachers and professionals.

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Our service provides a safe and secure environment in which children are able to share and explore emotions, thoughts, and feelings through the therapeutic activities that we offer.

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Kooth is your online mental wellbeing community. Access free, safe and anonymous

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Advice & support services for families & children

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Advice & support services for families & children

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Find advice and support services for families and children | Cumberland Council

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Find services and local organisations that can help support you and your family.

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Mental health & emotional wellbeing advice for schools

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Mental health & emotional wellbeing advice for schools

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In Cumberland we have a 'whole system model' to ensure that all children and young people can access the support they need to achieve emotional wellbeing and mental health. The role of schools in Cumberland is essential and central to this approach.

Increasingly schools are broadening their role by helping to tackle the mental health problems of pupils experiencing difficulties of a more serious nature. Guidance and advice for schools in relation to both the promotion and support areas of their practice has grown in recent years, alongside extensive research undertaken in both fields of education and health care.

Evidence-based frameworks

The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families provides a five step framework to help schools take a considered approach to the mental health needs of pupils and staff, the importance of leadership, and the role of the community.
5 Steps to Mental Health and Wellbeing (annafreud.org)
The National Children's Bureau framework is a very practical framework written by Professor Katherine Weare draws on extensive research, setting out a series of principles, designed to support school leaders and their staff to deliver well designed and implemented interventions and approaches, drawing on the latest evidence.
National Children's Bureau framework (ncb.org)
Mental health and behaviour in schools

This non-statutory advice clarifies the responsibility of the school, outlines what they can do and how to support a child or young person whose behaviour (whether disruptive, withdrawn, anxious, depressed or otherwise may be related to an unmet mental health need).
Department of Education's guidance on mental health and behaviour in schools (GOV.UK)
Special educational needs and disability code of practice

Statutory guidance for organisations which work with and support children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities
SEND code of practice (GOV.UK)
Learning programmes for people working in education settings

The site provides information and advice for staff on children and young people's mental health and can sign posts to targeted resources when mental health problems have been identified.
Learning programmes and advice for school staff (minded.org)
E-school nurse

The video clinics are available for professional, parents and carers across the whole of Cumbria all day Tuesday and Thursdays.

Instead of being face to face, you will talk to the nurse over a live video link that is private and secure.
E-School nurse video clinics (NHS)

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Mental health and emotional wellbeing advice for schools

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Useful resources, training and statutory guidance for schools.

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The special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) Local Offer is the central information point for families with children and young people aged up to 25 years with SEND.

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Growing Healthy 0-19 Westmorland & Furness | HDFT Childrens Health Service

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Families and encouraged to access the Growing Healthy website & download the growing Healthy App to find the most up-to-date information & resources for children and young people health & wellbeing. Families can also contact the team directly and access their school nurse drop-in session or ask a question of the team.

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Welcome to Growing Healthy 0-19 years services in Westmorland & Furness
Click to view our clinics

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for providing 0-19 services in Westmorland & Furness.

Single Point of contact telephone number: 0300 304 9039

The role of the 0-5 Service is to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of children under five and their families. The 5-19 team promotes and protects the health and wellbeing of all children and young people aged 5 to 19.

0-5 Children's Service

All families with a child under five in Westmorland & Furness have access to a Growing Healthy 0-5 Team consisting of health visitors, Screeners, early years practitioners and infant feeding specialists. They provide expert health assessments, advice, support and interventions for babies, children and families.

The team encourages and supports parents and carers to develop life-long skills to enable them to make informed choices that affect their family's future health and wellbeing.

The team is community-based and is accessible at a range of different venues including the family home, Family centres and community venues. The service works in partnership with other agencies to ensure all families receive individualised and appropriate support.

Health Visitors

Health visitors are registered nurses or midwives who have an additional qualification in specialist community public health nursing. They are highly skilled in the assessment and co-ordination of support tailored to individual and family needs.

The team aims to help build parents' confidence in their ability to give their child the best start in life and listen carefully and support when parents have concerns. It identifies and builds on what is going well, and provides information to help parents find their own solutions to problems where possible.

The Westmorland & Furness Growing Healthy 0-5 Service offers a programme of:

Immunisation advice

Developmental reviews

Maternal and Infant Mental Health Support

Information and guidance to support parenting and healthy lifestyle choices

Healthy Child Programme (HCP)

The Healthy Child Programme (HCP) is a public health programme for children, young people and families which focuses on early intervention and prevention. The HCP offers a programme of screening tests, immunisations, developmental reviews, information and guidance to support parenting and healthy lifestyle choices.

The Healthy Child Programme contacts include:

Antenatal contact

New birth visit at 10-14 days

Contact at 6-8 weeks

Contact at 3-4 months

Contact at 6-9 months

A child health review/development assessment by one year of age

Contact at 18 months

A child health review/development assessment by two and a half years of age

A child health review/development assessment may be offered between 3-5 years

Some common areas of information and support:

Pregnancy and transition into parenthood

Infant feeding/ specialist breast feeding support

Growth and nutrition

Healthy eating

Dental health

Development

Behaviour

Accident prevention

Safe sleeping

Speech and language development

Immunisations

Common childhood illness/infection

Safeguarding

Postnatal depression and emotional wellbeing

Parenting

Our service is delivered in partnership with a range of health, social and education organisations and teams including:

CAMHS

Early Help

Early Years Education providers

GPs/paediatricians

Voluntary sector

Sexual Health Services

Child health clinics

Child health and infant feeding clinics are held across Westmorland & Furness, see clinic tab at the top of the page. Clinic appointments can be booked via the Children's Health Services App or by calling 0300 304 9039

Referral

The service accepts referrals from:

Midwifery services

GPs and other professionals

Self-referral from parents/carers

Other statutory and voluntary agencies

Westmorland & Furness

SEND Local Offer

Click Here

5-19 Healthy Child Service

We work with children, young people and families to empower and enable them to make informed decisions about health and to support them in transitioning safely and happily into adult life. The Westmorland & Furness Growing Healthy 5-19 Team works in the home and community settings to deliver universal and targeted interventions designed to meet public health outcomes. We ensure the emotional and physical health and wellbeing of families, children and young people across Westmorland & Furness.

We provide a service to all children and young people of school age, and their families, whether or not they are attending school. The service is based on the Healthy Child Programme from 5-19 years old. We offer advice and information and assess health needs on children entering school and on transfer to secondary schools. We are the first point of contact for schools when there are concerns about a child's health and wellbeing.

We are also responsible for:

Measuring and weighing children in reception and year 6 as part of the National Child Measurement Programme

Universal screening for vision and audiology for reception children

Providing first level enuresis (involuntary urination) advice and support

Providing emotional health and wellbeing support

Supporting children and families with additional health needs or disability

Parenting and behavioural problems

Risk taking behaviour including drugs and alcohol

Stop smoking advice

Relationships, sexual health and pregnancy

Promoting healthy lifestyles in schools and communities through health education

Specialist advice and support will also be offered to:

Children in need of protection and their families; children and families in need; foster carers and children who are in care.

Growing HealthyWestmorland & Furness 5-19 Team

The team comprises specialist community public health nurses , community staff nurses , Public Health Practitioner, school screeners and health administrators.

We work closely with Health Visitors so that children and families with complex health and social care needs are identified early. We support the development and implementation of health management plans to promote the child's health and wellbeing, school attendance, education and attainment.

When young people and families require targeted interventions, these may be provided solely by the School Nursing Team.

Service Manager - Diane Chew

Contact Us

Need Support?

Call us or send us a message below

Used one of our services?

Give us your feedback!

Westmorland & Furness - Children & Young People Survey

Westmorland & Furness - Health Visiting Survey

Speak to a health visitor on our live chat

Download our app to get started

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Growing Healthy 0-19 Westmorland & Furness | HDFT Childrens Health Service

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The Mix - essential support for under 25's

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Support including:

Grounding techniques

Connections between anxiety and loneliness

Coping with war anxiety

Coping with eco-anxiety

What is anxiety

Social anxiety

And much more

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Best Start Family Hubs

Offering a range of services and activities to help families from pregnancy through to adulthood.

Advice and Support

Advice and support for families, including SEND support.

Events and Activities

Family‑friendly events and activities across Westmorland and Furness for children, young people, and families.

Youth Hub

A central space for young people in Westmorland and Furness to find support, get involved, and make their voices heard.

SEND Local Offer

Everything to do with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) for children, young people (up to the age of 25 years) and their parents and carers.

Learning Zone

Free online learning workshops and courses for you to access in your own time.

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What is resilience? : Mentally Healthy Schools

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What schools can do to support children and young people’s resilience

This website is not about turning school staff into mental health experts. It aims to help you:

Think about why a child or young person is behaving in a certain way and consider other things that are going on in their lives.

Be more alert, informed and systematic in your approach to identifying risks and strengths in a child or young person’s life which might be affecting their wellbeing.

Avoid rushing to conclusions about the source of that stress when it is not clear cut. But you can track risks and protective factors affecting resilience as part of your general monitoring of pupils’ progress and development.

Use the school environment and everyday opportunities to help promote mental health and develop coping skills. For most children and young people, this can help build resilience.

Be aware that some children and young people may also need additional school-based assistance (check-ins with staff, counselling, small group work, SEN/ASN/ALN resources) to help them manage and get through difficult times.

Work in partnership with parents/carers to help children and young people develop their resilience – this may mean helping parents get help to support their child.

Ensure that these activities sit within a whole-school approach to supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

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Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma or stress.

Resilience is not a special quality located within a child or young person. It is something that emerges though a child or young person's interaction with others - at home, at school and in their communities. In other words, relationships are key to resilient outcomes.

This introductory video from the Harvard Center for the Developing Child looks at what else fosters resilience in children.

Resilience is not infinitely elastic

Children and young people are not on a level playing field when it comes to exposure to risk, and resilience is not infinitely elastic. It can be tested when children or young people face multiple 'snowballing' stresses and risks in their lives.

We also know that certain harmful experiences in childhood (known as Adverse Childhood Experiences - ACEs) can be toxic to children and young people's development, resulting in hidden trauma and potentially leading to later mental health problems. These adverse childhood experiences include:

For this reason, the ability to cope and thrive is not just about children and young people learning skills. It is also about how adults in children and young people's lives take action to offset the family and environmental factors that can undermine their ability to flourish.

What schools can do to support children and young people's resilience

This website is not about turning school staff into mental health experts. It aims to help you:

Think about why a child or young person is behaving in a certain way and consider other things that are going on in their lives.

Be more alert, informed and systematic in your approach to identifying risks and strengths in a child or young person's life which might be affecting their wellbeing.

Avoid rushing to conclusions about the source of that stress when it is not clear cut. But you can track risks and protective factors affecting resilience as part of your general monitoring of pupils' progress and development.

Use the school environment and everyday opportunities to help promote mental health and develop coping skills. For most children and young people, this can help build resilience.

Be aware that some children and young people may also need additional school-based assistance (check-ins with staff, counselling, small group work, SEN/ASN/ALN resources) to help them manage and get through difficult times.

Work in partnership with parents/carers to help children and young people develop their resilience - this may mean helping parents get help to support their child.

Ensure that these activities sit within a whole-school approach to supporting children and young people's mental health and wellbeing.

Despite all these best efforts, a few children or young people may still go on to develop more significant mental health needs. At this point, school staff will need to know how to help students access broader community-based support such as early help, voluntary sector support, national helplines and specialist CAMHS input. Staff can find out more about these services on these pages:

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What is resilience? : Mentally Healthy Schools

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Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma or stress. Resilience is not a special quality located within a child or young person. It is something that emerges though a child or young person's interaction with others - at home, at school and in their communities.

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Emotional health, Wellbeing & Mental Health Training Hub — For Staff in Schools and Services Supporting Children and Young People in Westmorland & Furness

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Emotional health, Wellbeing & Mental Health Training Hub — For Staff in Schools and Services Supporting Children and Young People in Westmorland & Furness

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Health and Wellbeing

Mental Health First Aid and Awareness

Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm

Anxiety and EBSA

Neurodiversity and Autism

Trauma-Informed Practice and Attachment

National Digital Training

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A wellbeing app with exercises and tools to manage anxiety, depression, and low mood.

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An app to help you manage down anxiety, depression and loneliness. Join our wellbeing community

SAM is a non-profit, community-backed wellbeing app to help you monitor and manage your mental health, with self-help techniques to help with anxiety, depression, loneliness and coping. SAM is informed by clinical best practice and academic research.

SAM provides a range of self-help techniques organised into several main wellbeing themes, together with tools for recording and monitoring changes in your mood. The social cloud feature allows users to give and receive support from others.

SAM was developed by a team of researchers from the University of the West of England working with Bristol-based digital studio MyOxygen. The development was based on clinical evidence and followed a user-centred design process to successfully deliver a mobile app that helps you to:

Monitor your feelings and chart mood levels over time.

Discover guided self-help techniques including games and multimedia for challenging unhelpful thoughts.

Share advice and ratings with the SAM community through the Social Cloud.

SAM is currently unfunded and ad-free for all users.

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A mental health and wellbeing app for self management of anxiety, depression, loneliness and coping. Monitor your mood, practice coping methods and find peer support from the community of users

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Virtual health support and advice for

parents and carers of children and

young people.

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PMHW Mental Health Drop-in (ParentCarers)

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PMHW Mental Health Drop-in (ParentCarers)

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Online safety means understanding the potential risks you might face when using the internet and taking steps to protect yourself and your family. It’s about being aware, prepared and cautious while enjoying the benefits of the digital world.

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Understand key online safety risks and practical tips to protect children and families while using the internet.

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Teachers and school staff - UK Safer Internet Centre

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Teachers and school staff - UK Safer Internet Centre

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Educators, social workers and other professionals working with children and young people play a key role in supporting children to learn about how to stay safe online.

It is our experience that this is best achieved by embedding online safety across the curriculum or the work of the organisation, through a framework of effective policies and routes for reporting concerns such as cyberbullying. As well as supporting young people to stay safe online, staff also need to protect their own online reputation, particularly when using social networking sites.

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It is our experience that this is best achieved by embedding online safety across the curriculum or the work of the organisation, through a framework of effective policies and routes for reporting concerns such as cyberbullying. As well as supporting young people to stay safe online, staff also need to protect their own online reputation, particularly when using social networking sites.

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Teachers and school staff - UK Safer Internet Centre

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It is our experience that this is best achieved by embedding online safety across the curriculum or the work of the organisation, through a framework of effective policies and routes for reporting concerns such as cyberbullying. As well as supporting young people to stay safe online, staff also need to protect their own online reputation, particularly when using social networking sites.

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Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Pathway Poster

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Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Pathway Poster

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Please print this poster and display it somewhere that everyone can see.

This is a quick way to be able to signpost to the right service depending on the level of need.

Using this guide could reduce referrals into the wrong service and support the right service being accessed at the right time.

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Transition Padlet - Resources for Early Years settings, Primary schools, secondary schools.  There are also SEND specific resources as well as resources for children and young people and parent/carers

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Transition Padlet - Resources for Early Years settings, Primary schools, secondary schools.  There are also SEND specific resources as well as resources for children and young people and parent/carers

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This resource is an initiative of Glasgow CHP South Sector Youth Health Improvement team developed in partnership with The South Strategic Youth Health and Wellbeing Group. This Emotional Resilience Toolkit provides practical guidance in promoting the resilience of young people as part of an integrated health and wellbeing programme. The resource is designed to be used by workers and volunteers working with young people aged 10 and over.

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Parents and Carers - UK Safer Internet Centre

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Parents and Carers - UK Safer Internet Centre

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Tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online when using:

Phones

Laptops

Smart Speakers

Games Consoles

Tablets

Smart TV's

Social Media

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Parents and Carers - UK Safer Internet Centre

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Tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online

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Specific set of resources for young people

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Coping with Exams Leaflet, audio recording and translated materials

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Coping With Exams | Papyrus UK | Suicide Prevention Charity | | Learn More

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Parenting Peer Support Group - understadning EBSA

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Audio tracks for 10–15-year-olds focusing on relaxation, self-esteem, sleep, and exam stress.

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Let us know how you found this resource or service, but please note that this feature is not monitored regularly, and it's not a way to get help or speak to someone.

For information about urgent help, please visit our crisis support page.

We may include your comments on this page, but we will not share your name unless you ask us to.

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An app offering Positive Mental Training audio programmes for 10 to 15-year-olds to develop self-esteem, resilience & goal-focused motivation.

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Evidence-based app to reduce urges to self-harm, including mood diary and calming tools.

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BlueIce is a prescribed evidence-based app to help young people manage their emotions and to reduce urges to self-harm.

It includes a mood diary, toolbox of evidence based techniques to reduce distress and automatic routing to emergency numbers if urges to harm continue.

BlueIce was developed by Dr Paul Stallard, a Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Child and Family Mental Health at the University of Bath and co-produced by young people with a lived experience of self-harm.

Blue Ice is available for iOS and Android.

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BlueIce app | Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

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BlueIce is a prescribed evidence-based app to help young people manage their emotions and to reduce urges to self-harm. It includes a mood diary, toolbox of evidence based techniques to reduce...

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💡 Key areas: Anxiety, Relaxation, Mental Focus

Free app teaching meditation with guided sessions by trained facilitators.

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Resources and online support for children, young people, families, and professionals.

Topics Covered:

Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Self-Harm, Gender & Sexuality, Resilience, and more

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Welcome to the Healthy Young Minds website. Here you can find lots of advice, guidance and support related to children and young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing.

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24/7 support service for children and young people.

Services Include:

·       Free confidential counselling via phone, webchat & email

·       Mental health advice, articles & self-help tools

·       Childline App for ongoing support

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On Thursday 30 November from 2:30am - 7:30am, you won't be able to contact Childline whilst we do some important maintenance to our systems. This means that 1-2-1 chats, calling and messages to Childline will be unavailable. You'll still be able to use the Childline website for advice and information.

If you're in danger or it's an emergency, you should always call 999

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Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.

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the thrive model explained - Search Videos

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Westmorland and Furness Safeguarding Children Partnership

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Westmorland and Furness Safeguarding Children Partnership

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The Westmorland and Furness Safeguarding Children Partnership (WaF SCP) is a statutory multi-agency organisation dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people up to the age of 18 in WaF.

This site as it offers a wealth of resources, including training materials, procedural guidelines, and safeguarding policies.

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Welcome to Westmorland and Furness Safeguarding Children Partnership (WFSCP) website. Safeguarding Children Partnerships are collaborative frameworks which bring agencies including the local authority, health, police, education, and others together to protect children from abuse, neglect, and harm.

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This new resource will help build teachers' confidence to address the needs of their students, covering five strategy areas on:

building supportive relationships

creating a classroom environment where all students feel they belong

promoting good mental health

responding to stress, low mood and anxiety

preventing bullying, cyberbullying and sexual harassment.

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This evidence-based toolkit, created in partnership with the Early Intervention Foundation (EIF), will help secondary school staff take steps to improve students' mental health and wellbeing through everyday practices.

This new resource will help build teachers' confidence to address the needs of their students, covering five strategy areas on:

building supportive relationships

creating a classroom environment where all students feel they belong

promoting good mental health

responding to stress, low mood and anxiety

preventing bullying, cyberbullying and sexual harassment.

It is designed for secondary school subject teachers, but will also be useful for teaching assistants, librarians and other support staff.

It is not about asking teachers to be mental health professionals, but instead focuses on enhancing the quality of the classroom environment and staff-student relationships.

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A toolkit for secondary school staff, sharing practical steps to promote and support mental health through everyday interactions with students.

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Westmorland and Furness Autism Information and Support Hub

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Westmorland and Furness Autism Information and Support Hub

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This section provides guidance on recognising autism, advice and services for autistic children and young people, their families and carers. Featuring local information to help you understand autism and access the right support in Westmorland and Furness.

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Westmorland and Furness - Social Emotional Mental Health - How Can I Help document

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Westmorland and Furness - Social Emotional Mental Health - How Can I Help document

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This guide aims to give a few helpful pointers to ensure that your setting, service or activity is as inclusive and accessible as possible for those children and young people with social, emotional mental health needs.

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Westmorland and Furness EBSA Support Plan

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Westmorland and Furness EBSA Support Plan

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Westmorland and Furness - Social Emotional Mental Health - All About Me Profile Guide

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Westmorland and Furness - Social Emotional Mental Health - All About Me Profile Guide

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A guide to understand the "all about me" profile

What is an "all about me" personal profile?

How will a personal profile help?

What does a personal profile include?

When or how can a child use it?

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Westmorland and Furness - SEND All About Me My Personal Profile

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Westmorland and Furness - SEND All About Me My Personal Profile

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Parent/carer programme “Understanding Emotional Based School Avoidance and Your Young Person”.

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Parent/carer programme “Understanding Emotional Based School Avoidance and Your Young Person”.

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Course details:

Format: Delivered online via Microsoft Teams

Dates: Every Tuesdays for four weeks, starting 18th November 2025

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Eligibility: Parents/carers of children or young people who are struggling with EBSA and currently have an open Early Help assessment

The programme is designed to help parents and carers:

Build understanding of EBSA and its impact

Learn strategies to support their child

Explore pathways to support in education and other services

Connect with other parents for peer support

If you are working with a family who meets the criteria and would benefit from attending, please:

1. They must have an open Early Help

2. Seek the parent/carer’s consent to share their contact details with me.

3. Once consent is given, email me their name and email address, and I will send them further information and a registration link directly.

If you would like more information about the programme or have any questions, please do get in touch.

John Harrington

Early Help Officer SEMH | Children and Families

Westmorland and Furness Council

john.harrington@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

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Westmorland and Furness Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme

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Westmorland and Furness Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme

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

Who is it for?
The Holiday Activity Programme is aimed at all school-age children and young people (Reception-Year 6).
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Places are FREE for young people who receive benefits-related Free School Meals and eligible children in particular circumstances. All children who attend will also be provided with a meal.
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Interested in any of the activities listed in this leaflet? Visit Westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/holidays to book holiday activities now! Or use the booking information provided.
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The HAF email for enquiries: HAF@Westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
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If you are not eligible for a free place many providers offer paid places – please contact them to discuss your options.
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Many of our providers cater for children with additional needs, please contact the provider to discuss your child’s needs and suitability of the session.

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Holiday activities and food (HAF) is a programme of free, fun activities for the summer holidays.

Children of families supported by benefits-related free school meals can have up to 16 days of free activities. The activities will help to:

increase self-esteem

improve wellbeing

provide information and advice on healthy eating and nutrition

Most importantly, we want your children to have some fun.

Some activity providers also have spaces available for any child, but there may be a cost to parents.
Find HAF events near you
About HAF events

We have a variety of events, they all include an activity and a nutritious meal.

Clubs and activities are run by established community groups, creative arts, sports, leisure, and youth organisations.

We have a range of providers who can offer activities for young people with additional needs. You can discuss your child's needs with the provider.

If you'd like more information please get in touch. HAF@Cumberland.gov.uk

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Holiday activities and food (HAF) programme

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If your child has free school meals you can find and book free childrens' activities and events in the school holidays.

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Cumberland's SEND Local Offer is the central information point for families with children and young people aged up to 25 years with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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The special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) Local Offer is the central information point for families with children and young people aged up to 25 years with SEND.

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Parents and Carers - UK Safer Internet Centre

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Parents and Carers - UK Safer Internet Centre

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Tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online when using:

Phones

Laptops

Smart Speakers

Games Consoles

Tablets

Smart TV's

Social Media

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Parents and Carers - UK Safer Internet Centre

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Tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online

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BBC survey to look at issues young people worry about.

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BBC survey to look at issues young people worry about.

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covering:

On-line safety/Social media and Influencers

Feeling safe on the streets

Misogynic behavior

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Anxiety - a toolkit to support young people

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Anxiety - a toolkit to support young people

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

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Anxiety :: North East and North Cumbria Healthier Together

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

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North Cumbria Mental Health Support Team Resources

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North Cumbria Mental Health Support Team Resources

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This set of resources was developed by the North Cumbria MHST, and includes information on:

Training opportunities

Leadership and management

Wellbeing policies and support

Resources for assemblies and lessons on:

sleep

anti-bullying

anxieties

worries about war

autism acceptance

Targeted support

Pupils voice

reources for parents/carers

Measuring wellbeing tools

Staff wellbeing

College staff suport

Self help guides

School mentoring programmes

Gender dysphoria and gender issues

Short video clips

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Our original purpose was to work with young people over the medium to long term to raise aspirations, improve social welfare and build mental and emotional resilience by providing activities that challenge their view of the world and offering opportunities to grow and achieve their goals in a safe constructive environment.

Our work primarily focuses on disadvantaged young people between the ages of 11-19yrs. Many of those we work with have few education or employment opportunities, are largely isolated from wider society beyond the boundaries of the town and are starved of the recreational and leisure choices which are taken for granted by young people in larger communities. Many display emotional problems and behavioural issues and lack belief in them-selves or in any potentially brighter future.

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Why not help Aspatria Dreamscheme while you shop on Amazon. Shopping at smile.amazon.co.uk means we get a small kickback every time you shop and it cost you nothing extra. Please go to smile.amazon.co.uk or click the button below and choose Aspatria Dreamscheme as your chosen charity.

BECOME A MEMBER

Aspatria Dreamscheme is primarily a members only Youth Project. It is FREE to join and members priority when we are running trips and activities. We do allow non-members to access our open sessions however the trips and activities will be for members only. Each session costs £1 (this is £1 per family e.g. young person + sister/brother = £1). However, a membership form should be filled in for each young person.

GET WIFI ACCESS

The Dreamscheme has started a yearly Wi-Fi membership a safe and secure network for the young people to browse the internet The Dreamscheme Wi-Fi will be a small charge on £10 a year regardless of when you sign up and will be renewed every September. This membership will take place as soon as the membership form is back and completed with the £10 fee.

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Aspatria Dreamscheme - Youth & Community Project

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Aspatria Dreamscheme is a youth & community project (charity no.1142978). we are based in the small rural market town of Aspatria in North-West Cumbria. Our original purpose was to work with young people over the medium to long term to raise aspirations,

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Advice for parents and carers: talking mental health with children at primary school

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Advice for parents and carers: talking mental health with children at primary school

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A tip sheet for parents and carers sharing advice on talking about mental health with primary school children.

This leaflet which was created alongside the Talking Mental Health Animation & Toolkit features an introduction from our Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales who supported the You're never too young to talk mental health campaign stating the campaign's resources "demonstrate how we can help children express their feelings, respond appropriately, and prevent small problems from snowballing into bigger ones."

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Advice for parents and carers: talking mental health with children at secondary school

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Advice for parents and carers: talking mental health with children at secondary school

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A leaflet for secondary schools to share with parents and carers, offering top tips for speaking to young people about mental health.

This leaflet developed by Anna Freud's child mental health experts and featuring an introduction from Anna Freud's Chief Executive, Professor Peter Fonagy, provides simple advice and guidance to parents and carers about how to make conversations about their child's feelings part of everyday conversation.

The teenage years are both exciting and challenging to parents and carers. It can be hard to know whether your child's feelings and behaviour are normal or becoming a problem.

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Refugee Placements on NADT Early Intervention Programme

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Refugee Placements on NADT Early Intervention Programme

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Westmorland and Furness Council: Cost of Living Support

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Westmorland and Furness Council: Cost of Living Support

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Cost of living support | Westmorland and Furness Council

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Financial support including the household support fund, food support, help with your bills, childcare costs and transport costs.

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The Good- Night Guide for Children is an advice booklet to help parents deal with sleep difficulties in children.

The Good- Night Guide for Children is an advice booklet to help parents deal with sleep difficulties in children.

The Sleep Council

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Mental Health Awareness Toolkit for Secondary Schools

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Mental Health Awareness Toolkit for Secondary Schools

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Cumberland Autism Information and Support Hub

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Cumberland Autism Information and Support Hub

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An online show aimed at children and young people experiencing mental health issues and their parents, carers and teachers. Topics include anxiety, depression, coping strategies, suicide, drug use, self-esteem eating disorders & social media. Mental Health Family Hour :: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (lscft.nhs.uk)

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The Mental Health Family hour is an online show aimed at children and young people experiencing mental health issues and the parents, carers and teachers supporting them.

The initiative was set up by Sam Tyrer, founder of the Mental Health for Schools Education Programme, Change Talks, and Prevention and Engagement lead for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, and Mental Health First Aider, educator and presenter Dave Cottrell, who operates online under the name Mindset By Dave.

Mental Health Family Hour came about during the COVID-19 lockdown - the show was a digital replacement for the in person Change Talks which are delivered to schools across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Both Sam and Dave wanted to ensure that during lockdown children were still getting access to PHSE style mental health education, so they launched a weekly show that would stream live on twitch.tv/mindsetbydave at 10am every Tuesday and then be available to watch later on YouTube.

The show covers a wide variety of mental health topics including anxiety, depression, coping strategies, suicide, drug use, self-esteem, eating disorders and social media use. Each episode lasts for over an hour.

Mental Health Family Hour aims to open up conversations around mental health between young people their parents and teachers. We encourage you to show these shows in your classroom, community group or home.

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Mental Health Family Hour :: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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The Mental Health Family hour is an initiative by Sam Tyrer, founder of the Mental Health for Schools Education Programme, Change Talks, and Prevention and Engagement lead for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, and Mental Health First Aider, educator and presenter Dave Cottrell, who operates online under the name Mindset By Dave.

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Barnardos MyTime Exam Stress Resources and Support

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Barnardos MyTime Exam Stress Resources and Support

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Cumberland Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme

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Cumberland Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme

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Book sessions in your area now!
Visit cumberland.gov.uk/holidays to search the range of activities available.
• Bookings will work on a first-come-first served basis – and places are limited.
• Some activity providers offer transport. Visit cumberland.gov.uk/holidays for full details.
• Dates are liable to change, please contact the activity provider for more information.
Who is it for?
The Holiday Activity Programme is aimed at all school-age children and young people (Reception-Year 6).
• Places are FREE for young people who receive benefits related
Free School Meals and eligible children in particular circumstances.
All children who attend will also be provided with a meal.
• Interested in any of the activities listed in this leaflet?
Visit cumberland.gov.uk/holidays to book holiday activities now!
Or use the booking information provided.
The HAF email for enquiries: HAF@Cumberland.gov.uk
• If you are not eligible for a free place many providers offer paid places – please contact them to discuss your options.
• Many of our providers cater for children with additional needs, please contact the provider to discuss your child’s needs and suitability of the session.

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Cumbria's Holiday Activity and Food Programme is funded by Government and administered by Cumberland Council to support families of children in Cumberland on benefits-related Free School Meals. Activities are provided free of charge for these children.

Some activity providers also have spaces available for any child, but there may be a cost to parents. This is made clear in the activity information provided.
Activities in Cumberland
You can refine your search based on your district, your child's age and suitable dates.

You can also refine your search using the keyword search, which will show activities which relate to the word you input, for instance "crafting" will show all activities which include crafting.

To book a place, contact the provider directly using the information provided.

All providers have up to date safeguarding policies and staff working with children will have had a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Some activities, by their nature, will involve a degree of risk. Please speak to the provider if you have any concern.

This will depend on the activity. Please check with the provider.

Arrangements will vary between providers. If your child can no longer attend an activity, please let the provider know so they can make the place available for other children.

You are eligible for a funded place if your child meets the following criteria:

Children who receive benefits-related free school meals.

You may also be eligible for a funded place if your child meets one of the following criteria:

Children assessed as being in need or vulnerable

Children with a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND)

Looked-after children (Children in public care, who are placed with foster carers, in residential homes or with parents or other relatives.

Children with an Education Health and Care plan (EHC)

* Please note, that it is up to the discretion of each provider whether to offer a funded place for a particular circumstance listed above.

For information about individual activities, contact the providers directly. For information about Cumbria's Holiday Activity and Food Programme or to request a copy of our locality flyers, email HAF@cumberland.gov.uk

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Adult and Local Services, Cumbria County Council, information@cumbria.gov.uk

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Cumbria's Holiday Activity and Food Programme

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Free online course to support better communication

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Free online course to support better communication

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Disagreements are a normal part of life, and most couples argue from time to time.
The way you approach these conversations can make a big difference to you, your partner, and your children.
Arguing better is a free online course to help you manage difficult conversations, avoid conflict, and improve things for your whole family.
You will learn:
• Where stress comes from and how it can affect you.
• Ways to recognise stress and talk about it.
• How to support each other through difficult times.
• What causes arguments and how to stop them.

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Services supporting children and young people's emotional health and wellbeing. We have centres where children and young people can visit and have a trained worker they can trust and talk to. We help them build their confidence and get to the root of their difficulties.

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LINK is a Social Prescribing Service for Children and Young People aged 5 to 19 in Cumbria.
LINK works alongside GP practice teams in Carlisle, Penrith & Eden, Keswick & Solway and Longtown & Brampton Primary Care Networks (PCN), to support children and young people with their emotional health and wellbeing.
LINK is a personalised service - every child and young person works with a link worker to establish what is important to them as individuals and to find a solution that works for them.
Children and young people must be registered to a GP surgery or attend a school within one of the above PCN areas and can be referred into the Service by their GP, other healthcare professional or professional at school.

Our offer:
* 1 to 1 support with a Link Worker
* Assessment tools based on Signs of Wellbeing
* Drop-in Wellbeing Groups in various settings
* Working widely with other community groups

Area's of support:
* Confidence & low self esteem
* Social Isolation
* Peer difficulties
* School related worries
* Community Engagement
* Future goal setting
* Developing resilience
* Worry management
* Family relationships
* Coping with stress & mild anxiety

Instagram: @linkcumbria Facebook: LINK Cumbria

Mental health

Services supporting children and young people's emotional health and wellbeing. We have centres where children and young people can visit and have a trained worker they can trust and talk to. We help them build their confidence and get to the root of their difficulties.
Find out more about Mental health Search for Mental health services

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Cumbria LINK - Young People's Social Prescribing Service

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LINK is a Social Prescribing Service for Children and Young People aged 5 to 19 in Cumbria. LINK works alongside GP practice teams in Carlisle, Penrith & Eden, Keswick & Solway and Longtown & Brampton Primary Care Networks (PCN), to support children and young people with their emotional health and wellbeing.

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Solihull Parenting website for schools, parents and children

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Solihull Parenting website for schools, parents and children

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Parents/carers/grandparents/young people etc courses:          CODE: WORDSWORTH​  www.inourplace.co.uk

·         Understanding pregnancy, birth and your baby​

·         Understanding your baby​

·         Understanding your child​

·         Understanding your teenager's brain​

·         Understanding your child’s feelings ​

·         Understanding your child with additional needs​

·         Understanding your relationships​

·         Understanding your brain (for teenagers only!)​

·         Understanding your feelings (for teenagers only!)​

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

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inourplace | Solihull Approach | Online courses for parents

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

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Early Intervention Mental Health Support for Emotional Health and Wellbeing for Children and Young People in Education settings in the Carlisle community.

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Early Intervention Mental Health Support for Emotional Health and Wellbeing for Children and Young People in Education settings currently in Carlisle and Allerdale.

Mental health

Services supporting children and young people's emotional health and wellbeing. We have centres where children and young people can visit and have a trained worker they can trust and talk to. We help them build their confidence and get to the root of their difficulties.
Find out more about Mental health Search for Mental health services

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North Cumbria Mental Health Support Team

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Early Intervention Mental Health Support for Emotional Health and Wellbeing for Children and Young People in Education settings currently in Carlisle and Allerdale. Services supporting children and young people's emotional health and wellbeing. We have centres where children and young people can visit and have a trained worker they can trust and talk to.

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Domestic abuse Project in Cumberland/West Cumbria

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Domestic abuse Project in Cumberland/West Cumbria

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"Without you wonderful, supportive people, I and many others would be facing the pain and trauma of this situation alone. So grateful that you set up this amazing charity and work so hard for us all."

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"Without you wonderful, supportive people, I and many others would be facing the pain and trauma of this situation alone. So grateful that you set up this amazing charity and work so hard for us all."

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PAC is a registered charity based in Carlisle, Cumbria that provides free counselling and therapy for children and young people. Sessions can be either talking therapy or non-verbal therapy. We offer psychodynamic therapy in art, drama, dance/movement and equine therapy. We also offer online therapy, and where appropriate, group therapy sessions.

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PAC Therapy is funded by

UPDATE - 7th February 2023

We are keen to hear from people who would like to volunteer and help improve and build PAC up so that we can better meet the demand on our service. To express an interest in volunteering please complete this form here.

UPDATE - 6th February 2023

We are keen to hear from professionals, parents/carers and young people that want to refer to our service, are waiting for our service, are using our service or have used our service. Please complete our Feedback Form here.

UPDATE - 13th June 2022

We are currently recruiting for a Child and Young Person Creative Therapist. Further details available here.

UPDATE - 7th June 2022

After a three month pause we are now able to accept new referrals. Please note that this is with some restrictions. Further details and new digital referral form can be found here.
PAC Therapy
PAC is a registered charity based in Carlisle, Cumbria that provides free counselling and therapy for children and young people. Sessions can be either talking therapy or non-verbal therapy. We offer psychodynamic therapy in art, drama, dance/movement and equine therapy. We also offer online therapy, and where appropriate, group therapy sessions. The sessions are confidential and held weekly at PAC's offices in Carlisle city centre and the amount of therapy sessions will vary based on the client's needs.

All of the PAC therapists are professionally qualified and accredited, receive regular managerial supervision and undertake independent clinical supervision to ensure the highest standards of professionalism and care.

We accept referrals from parents, carers and professionals or young people can refer themselves. We work with anyone aged 7 to 19 years old. This is extended up to age 25 if the young person is leaving care or has a learning difficulty or disability.

We see ourselves as working with people not problems but below is a list of the types of things that we work with in session.

Bullying

Self harm

Attachment or relationship problems

Grief and loss

Neglect/physical/sexual/emotional abuse

Family break up and divorce

Witnessing domestic violence

Feeling anxious

Low mood

Eating disorders

Hearing Voices

Feeling suicidal

Low self esteem

Gender identity or sexuality

Problems with drugs or alcohol

Trauma

People who access therapy and counselling experience a range of benefits. These include:-

More motivation

A better understanding of emotions and how to manage them

Increased self-esteem and confidence

Getting more out of education and training

Making sense of things that happened in the past

Improved home life and relationships

Feeling happier and more positive

Making a referral
If you, or someone you know, would like our help please call us on 01228 533874 or use the contact form here.

We are kindly funded by Cumbria County Council, E.C. Graham and Francis C. Scott Charitable Trust, Cumbria Community Foundation and The National Lottery Community Fund.

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Counselling and therapy for children and young people Carlisle Cumbria

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PAC Therapy is funded by We are keen to hear from people who would like to volunteer and help improve and build PAC up so that we can better meet the demand on our service. To express an interest in volunteering please complete this form here.

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Founded in 2008, NADT (North Allerdale Development Trust) is registered charity (1131992) focused on the support and development of community projects across the Solway Plain that stimulate new opportunities or improved facilities for all residents across the area.

The charity's objectives include: the provision of community buildings, promotion of the voluntary sector, relief of unemployment and the provision of education.

The Charity took over the ownership of the newly refurbished Market Hall Conference and Community building in Wigton in February 2010 and operates the building through its wholly owned trading subsidiary Solway Plain Futures Limited to provide a broad range of community and conference events.

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Founded in 2008, NADT (North Allerdale Development Trust) is registered charity (1131992) focused on the support and development of community projects across the Solway Plain that stimulate new opportunities or improved facilities for all residents across the area. The charity's objectives include: the provision of community buildings, promotion of the voluntary sector, relief of unemployment...

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NADT Targeted Youth Programmes 8yrs-16yrs

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NADT Targeted Youth Programmes 8yrs-16yrs

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School is a huge part of a young person’s life, and struggling to cope can have a big impact on everything. EIP helps by supporting young people through practical engagement and hands-on learning. By getting involved in real tasks and developing strategies to tackle life’s challenges, young people can build the skills they need to stay positive and move forward.

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NADT Targeted Youth Programmes 07.08.2024

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PITSTOP Cumbria for Young People aged 16 - 24

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PITSTOP Cumbria for Young People aged 16 - 24

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Pitstop Cumbria is a hands-on work experience programme for young people aged 15-24 who are at risk of becoming, or are already, NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training). Using a youth work approach in a real work environment, we support young people to tackle the emotional and social barriers holding them back from education, training, or employment, helping them build confidence and skills for their future.

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Voluntary organisation consisting of local people who want to raise aspirations of the local community through their community projects.

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Youth Project for young people in year 3 and upwards

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Youth Project for young people in year 3 and upwards

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The Rock Youth Project is a registered charity (charity number: 1119397) who run universal youth clubs which work with children and young people aged 7-19 in Carlisle South.

In Currock and Upperby we are based in an old bowling green right in the heart of a riverside housing estate. We run six different youth clubs and activities each week split by age range into juniors, seniors and girls club.

In Petteril Bank, Harraby we run four clubs a week at Petteril Bank Community Hall again split into junior and senior sessions.

All of our youth clubs are free of charge, we just need a member's form filled in so that we have contact details.

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Welcome to The Rock Youth Project - The Rock Youth Project

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The Rock Youth Project is a registered charity (charity number: 1119397) who run universal youth clubs which work with children and young people aged 7-19 in Carlisle South. In Currock and Upperby we are based in an old bowling green right in the heart of a riverside housing estate.

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Together We Talk Services - West Cumbria Mental Health Partnership

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Together We Talk uses straight forward interventions to help you understand and recognise your own mental health and wellbeing. This includes looking at what things may affect the way you feel and how this affects the way you behave and think.