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Citizens Advice - we are the people's champion

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Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire serve our local area. They offer free, independent impartial and confidential advice with compassion and without judgement. They are free to call on 0808 278 7942. They also hold drop in sessions at the Sleaford Council Offices (NG34 7EF) Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00am to 12:30

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We are Citizens Advice - we are the people's champion

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Money worries can be overwhelming. But you’re not alone. Visit Turn2Us to learn more about specific benefits and other types of support you might be entitled to.

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Turn2us is a national charity offering information and practical support to people facing financial insecurity. We help people gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and other support - online, by phone and face to face through our work in communities and the organisations we partner with.

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StepChange Debt Charity. Free Expert Debt Help & Advice

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StepChange: Free debt advice, at your fingertips

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What is Early Help? A simple video to explain what Early Help is. The good news is we can support you to complete an Early Help Assessment and open the door to more support should you need it.

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All of the domestic violence sites we have linked to below provide a quick exit (top right or middle right side of the screen) so if you need to leave the site quickly you can.

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If you receive any of the following benefits you can apply for FREE school meals:

Universal Credit - your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)

Income Support

Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance

Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

The guaranteed element of state Pension Credit

Child Tax Credit (provided you're not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more £16,190)

Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

Follow the link for the application

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Apply for free school meals – Lincolnshire County Council

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Find out if your child can get free school meals and how to apply.

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Around 30% of children have sleep difficulties. This includes difficulties in settling with disruptive behaviour at bedtime, waking in the night and disturbing the sleep of other family members, and sharing a bed with parents. You are not alone! Find some great advice and support below.

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A leaflet explaining more about what an Early Help Assessment, and how it can help.

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A children's guide to Early Help.

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You can self refer to LDAS there is a phone number, e-mail or an online live chat function open Monday-Friday, 9am- 5pm. If you would prefer, we can make a referral to LDAS on your behalf.

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Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Specialist Service

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Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Specialist Service

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Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Specialist Service

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A guide what is available through Early Help in Lincolnshire.

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Lincolnshire children's services early help offer

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An independent charity committed to supporting those impacted by domestic abuse throughout Lincolnshire.  They offer tailored, specialist services for both adults and children affected by abuse, including refuge accommodation and community outreach support.

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Home - EDAN Lincs Domestic Abuse Service

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EDAN Lincs Domestic Abuse Service is a registered charity. We cover the county of Lincolnshire, and provide support and assistance to men, women and children suffering, or fleeing from domestic abuse. As an organisation, our mission statement is: “To support and empower all those affected by domest…

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Lots of great resources and advice including a children's sleep eBook.

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A decent night’s sleep will help children to learn more effectively and make them less susceptible to minor ailments,

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Luminova                                 (Child Mental Health)

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A great free app based on Cognative Behaviour Therapy (CBT) designed for children and young people. Lincolnshire residents are able to access this for FREE! Here is a guide of how to get access.

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For parents - How it works — Lumi Nova: Tales of Courage

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Sleaford New Life Church run a local independent food bank. School is able to refer families in need to access the food bank. Please speak to a member of school staff if you would like support.

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Free courses for parents on a diverse range of topics including understanding your child from toddler to teenager, understanding your child's feelings, understanding your child's mental health and wellbeing and lots to support parenting teenagers. The access code is: WE_CAN

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Find your course to start learning about emotional health, wellbeing and development.

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Mrs Bide is our Designated Safeguarding Leader and the Headteacher. She has been a DSL for 8 years and has lots of contacts in the local area who can help families in need of support. Contact her through the school office.

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Mrs Infield is our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leader. She works in the school office and is often the person who answers the phone. If she doesn't know the answer to a question she knows someone that will!

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Many families will need additional support at some point in their child's development, and some families will need the support they receive from professionals to be coordinated. This can be achieved by Team Around the Family (TAF). The TAF is coordinated by the lead professional - see below!

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Mrs Butler is our Safeguarding Governor. Her background is in children's mental health nursing which makes her an ideal governor for the role.

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Team Around the Family - a guide for families about how TAF can help.

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Mrs Jackson is the Strategic Lead for Safeguarding across the Trust. She has nearly 30 years of experience with 10 of those years as a Headteacher. She is always on the end of the phone to support our school if we need some extra advice.

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A great resource for parents with advice around phones, laptops, smart speakers, consoles, tablets and smart TVs. They also have a great section about screen time and how to manage safety settings.

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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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The National Crime Agency CEOP team aim to help protect children and young people from online child sexual abuse. If you click on the 'Parent or Carer' tab you can find information about what to do if you are concerned about your child and a button to report an incident to them as well as an area providing advice about how to keep your child safe on-line.

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The National Crime Agency's CEOP Education team aim to help protect children and young people from online child sexual abuse.

We do this through our education programme, providing training, resources and information to professionals working with children, young people and their families.

I am:

Respecting me, you, us: building healthy relationships and creating positive cultures is a CEOP Education resource for 12 -14 year olds developed in association with clinical psychologist, Dr. Elly Hanson.

Under 18 and worried about online sexual abuse?
To report, click to visit the CEOP Safety Centre.

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The CEOP Education programme from the National Crime Agency's CEOP Education team aims to protect children and young people aged 4-18 from online child sexual abuse.

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If you prefer to watch then read, there are lots of great shorts and longer videos about how to keep your child safe online.

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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Free debt advice is available online and via telephone from a number of providers:

StepChange Debt Charity www.stepchange.org 0800 138 1111 Advice, budget support and solutions to help you manage your debts.

National Debt line nationaldebtline.org 0808 808 4000 National Debtline offers free debt advice online through its My Money Steps tool and its web guides, fact sheets and sample letters.

Debt Advice Foundation www.debtadvicefoundation.org 0800 622 6151 Debt Advice Foundation is a national debt advice and education charity offering free, confidential support and advice to anyone worried about debt.

PayPlan Debt Advice | Free Debt Help | Debt Solutions | PayPlan 0800 280 2816 PayPlan offer free debt advice and a range of solutions on their freephone service and a range of online services. Chat with debt experts on our online live chat option, over email, via WhatsApp or simply request a call back on our debt help request form. Their website also offers a wealth of online resources and tools.

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There is government support available with childcare costs. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you may be eligible for support. Follow the link for more information or

contact EYE@lincolnshire.gov.uk by email or telephone 01522 552752 to find out if you are eligible.

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Support with childcare costs - Lincolnshire County Council

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Ellie Clarke is private paediatric occupational therapist and certified sleep practitioner who offers 1:1 sleep packages to support families.

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Working with schools and families to support the learning, participation and development of children

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We all know that it is hard to parent well when we are tired. Johanna from the Wellness Network joins Elaine Mitchell to talk about all things wellbeing and restorative sleep for adults.

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Listen to this episode from Wellbeing to Sleep Well on Spotify. My final guests on the podcast series is the lovely Johanna from the Wellness Network.

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It doesn't have to be, but often families choose someone in school to be the lead professional because you already know us and trust that we want to help your family. We have lots of experience of being Lead Professional and will work with you to help you get the best outcome for your family.

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Healthy Minds Lincolnshire provide emotional wellbeing support for children and young people up to 19 years old. They offer online workshops (see below)

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The workshops and groups we deliver are easy to access virtually.

It can be quite scary attending a group or a workshop when you don't know anyone else in the group. If you are worried about coming to a group or workshop there are lots of things we can do to support you.

Here is some feedback from other young people:

It is really good! Everyone is friendly and you learn some really helpful things which you can keep practicing.

I would say that I was worried before I started a group but once you get in to it it's completely fine and you forget about being nervous. From my experience once the session had started I felt more confident in myself

Although the groups and workshops are to support your emotional wellbeing, they are not like attending a lesson in school. They have been proven to have a positive effect on your emotional wellbeing and are there to help you with life's problems before they get too much to handle.

Top three benefits of groups and workshops:

You're not alone and they help you to realise that we all have similar experiences, but cope with them differently

Making new friends and building positive relationships

Groups and workshops include lots of interactive activities, games, quizzes, alongside learning some new skills to manage your emotional wellbeing.

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The workshops and groups we deliver are easy to access virtually. It can be quite scary attending a group or a workshop when you don't know anyone else in the group. If you are worried about coming to a group or workshop there are lots of things we can do to support you.

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Managing angry feelings workshop

Managing worries and anxious feelings workshop

Moving up to secondary school

S upporting children with anxious feelings workshop (Parent/Carer)

Emotional regulation (Parent/Carer)

Staying Emotionally Healthy Workshop (Primary)

Staying Emotionally Healthy Workshop (Secondary)

Building Positive Self-esteem Workshop (Secondary)

Exam Success Workshop (Secondary)

Resilience Workshop (Secondary)

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This five part 'Survival Guide to Change' online workshop series has been created to support children and young people to learn new strategies to help manage during times of uncertainty.

This workshop series is suitable for young people aged 10 years or over. Younger children are likely to need support from parents or carers in completing this workshop. Before you start the workshop please download the accompanying 'survival guide to change' workbook.

Watch the introduction below to find out more about this series and how it works!

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We have developed online workshops for children and young people and parents and carers to access themselves.

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CAMHS is for children where there are very serious concerns about their mental health and/or psychological well-being and where previous support has not helped and/or they need immediate access to assessment and treatment from mental health professionals.

The service also provides a 24 hour, 7 day a week CAMHS Crisis & Enhanced Treatment Team. School or families can refer into CAMHS.

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) :: Lincolnshire Young Minds

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Usually when we are sad, angry, stressed or worried these feelings gradually pass with both time and with support from people around us:

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If your child is experiencing difficulties with eating or has been diagnosed with an eating disorder, it can be a worrying, isolating and distressing time for you as a parent or carer. This booklet helps provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to support your child. We hope it reassures you that you are not alone and gives you hope that people do recover from an eating disorder.

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The Lincolnshire Sleep Hub is a project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, helping the people of Lincolnshire to sleep well.

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The Lincolnshire Sleep Hub is a project to help people sleep well by offering evidence-based training to volunteers and professionals.

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The NSPCC has some great advice about talking to your child about online safety and AI and a fun family online safety quiz!

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Campaigning for change

We fight to change laws to make society safer for children. Our Wild West Web campaign has pushed for new regulations through the Online Safety Bill to make sure websites, apps and games are safe for children to use. But the draft Bill doesn't go far enough to protect children.
Help us end the Wild West Web

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Understanding online safety is tricky for all ages - we have advice and guides to help you learn about staying safe online as a family.

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If your baby won’t sleep through the night, as you’ve heard other babies do, it’s easy to feel worried or stressed. The NSPCC have information on sleep at different stages, sleep safety and tips for good bedtime routines.

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Wondering why your baby won’t sleep and need to know how to help them? Here you can find out about sleep at different ages and habits that can support better bedtimes.

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TAF - a guide for young people.

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Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership for Drug & Alcohol Use | Turning Point

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Get confidential help in Lincolnshire for drug and alcohol challenges. Access free support and resources today to start your recovery journey.

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Support for anyone affected by somebody else’s use of drugs or alcohol.

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A safe, confidential environment

We work with individuals and families who are affected by substance use

Beacon continues the legacy of Oasis Family Support, a service originally established by two families with lived experience who recognised the absence of existing support for friends and family affected by substance use.

T he service is free and entirely non-judgemental, and you're in control of the level and type of support that you'd like from us.

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A safe, confidential environment Beacon continues the legacy of Oasis Family Support, a service originally established by two families with lived experience who recognised the absence of existing support for friends and family affected by substance use. T he service is free and entirely non-judgemental, and you're in control of the level and type of support that you'd like from us.

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Information about who young carers might be and some of the support available. If you think your child might be a young carer, please let school know in confidence.

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The Lincolnshire Young Carers Service supports young carers up to the age of 19. Young carers may be helping and supporting a family member or friend due to disability, mental ill-health, illness or substance misuse.

A young carer may be providing support with:

cooking, housework and shopping

physical care, such as helping someone in and out of bed

personal care, such as assistance with dressing, toileting and administering medication

managing the family budget

collecting prescriptions and arranging GP or hospital appointments

helping with communication

looking after brothers or sisters

emotional support

The Lincolnshire Carers Service can also provide support for young carers from the age of 16, depending on need.

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Young carers - Lincolnshire County Council

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How to get support as a young carer up to the age of 18.

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Information on how to adopt in Lincolnshire.

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Training

We offer a suite of free, regular, online and in-person training to ensure our adopters are supported throughout their journey. If you are adopting/have adopted with any of the Family Adoption Links partners or adopted elsewhere 3 or more years ago and live within Leicestershire, Leicester, North Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland or Northamptonshire, you can book onto any of these courses...

Therapeutic Parenting - Beyond Behaviour

The Child's Sensory World

Family and Friends Part I & II

Talking about Adoption Part I & II

Managing Behaviour

An introduction to FASD

Living with a child with FASD

Growing your family (adopting again)

Parenting teenagers

In addition, if you require more bespoke training, we can arrange an Assessment of Needs, source expert practitioners, and manage your application to the Adoption Support Fund.

If you feel you need support, please follow these simple steps...

Contact your Family Adoption Links partner

After a consultation with a Social Worker, it will be agreed whether further training/therapy/assistance is necessary and whether a Post Adoption Assessment of Needs is required

You will then be assigned a Social Worker who will carry out the assessment

Next, recommendations for further support may be made, which could include signposting you to other agencies or gaining access to more bespoke therapeutic services.

Thanks to the skillset of the Family Adoption Links team, we may be able to provide some of the therapeutic support you may need, this could include Theraplay, Play Therapy and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP).

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We understand how important post-adoption support is and as a partnership offer a comprehensive range of services and training to help our adopters and children at every stage of their journey.

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We are in a free area for these courses! Scroll down to see the courses available including: Understanding your child from toddler to teenager, Understanding your child with additional needs. Understanding your child's feelings and Understanding your child's mental health and wellbeing. Enter your postcode and e-mail address to receive the free sign up code!

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Home > Learn > Pathway library Emotional health learning Togetherness pathways for parents, young people and teens, carers and grandparents Find your journey for stronger relationships and enhanced emotional wellbeing and follow evidence-based educational content developed by clinical psychologists, health practitioners, and psychotherapists. Tried and tested by parents and young people. How to access Our […]

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New 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Text and Online Chat Service

Launches in Lincolnshire

People across Lincolnshire can now access confidential urgent mental health support through a new text and online chat service called ChatHealth. The service offers a discreet and accessible alternative for people who may find phone calls or face-to-face contact difficult. ChatHealth has been developed to support individuals experiencing a mental health crisis and is an extension of the NHS 111 option 2 mental health support provided by the Lincolnshire 111 Mental Health Team. It enables secure two-way messaging between people seeking help and trained healthcare professionals.

Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with the team aiming to respond to messages within two hours. Anyone needing urgent mental health advice can send a text or start an online chat.

Two dedicated text numbers are available:

•         Adults (18+): 07312 263027

•         Children and young people (under 18): 07480 635303

To chat online, visit:

•         Adults (18+): https://chathealth.nhs.uk/start-a-chat/h/LincsMentalHealth

•         Under 18: https://chathealth.nhs.uk/start-a-chat/h/LincsCYPMentalHealth

•          After sending a message, users will receive an automated reply confirming receipt. Demographic details are requested, but people can choose to remain anonymous.

ChatHealth is available to anyone experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, including low mood, anxiety, overwhelming feelings, self‑care difficulties, or thoughts of self‑harm, and to support anyone worried about a loved one. The service cannot provide prescriptions, medication reviews, diagnoses, face‑to‑face assessments, hospital admissions, welfare checks, or GP referrals. People already supported by a mental health team should continue to contact their usual service during office hours.

This service is free, however text messages may be charged at the network’s standard rate. Check with the mobile provider for details.

For immediate physical danger or life‑threatening emergencies, people should continue to call 999 or attend A&E.

ChatHealth is delivered by Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. For more information, visit www.chathealth.nhs.uk.

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Lots of information including:

-What is domestic abuse

-Support available

-Keeping safe

-Helping others

-Impact on Children

-Your behaviour

-Attending family court

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Homepage – Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Partnership

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Did you know that only 1.5% of the packed lunches sent to school contain suitable nutrition for children?

Useful ideas about correct portion size and how to make your packed lunch healthier can be found here.