External Support for Parents/Carers by

Parentline 5 -19

ChickerellPastoralSupport — 2022-11-01 10:50:57 UTC

Parentline is a text messaging service available for any Parent/career that may require support with their child/young person's health, wellbeing or development.

Parentline 5 - 19 is available 9am - 4pm during School Term times.

07312263131

The Nest

ChickerellPastoralSupport — 2022-11-01 11:02:29 UTC

The Nest is a not-for-profit community shop based in Weymouth. We provide cheap, good quality, nutritious food to families and individuals who have limited disposable income.

Where?

We are set up in The Waverley Community centre on Abbotsbury Road (which used to be a pub called the Waverley Arms). The address is 121 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JX. Our entrance is around the side of the building and there are orange signs pointing you to it.

When?

We are open from 10am to 2pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Our members can visit once a week.

Who?

Our shop is only open to our members, who are families and individuals with limited disposable income.

The Freedom Programme

ChickerellPastoralSupport — 2022-11-04 09:45:23 UTC

The Freedom Programme has been designed to help any woman who has been a victim of or is affected by domestic abuse.

Our aims are to:

help women identify abusive behaviours and beliefs held by abusive men
help women gain self esteem and the confidence to improve the quality of their lives
show how domestic abuse affects children
help women recognise future abusers and move on to abuse free lives

The most common held belief amongst victims of domestic abuse is that they are somehow responsible for the abuser's behaviour. The Freedom Programme is designed to identify that this is not the case and to reassure women that they are not alone.

The Freedom Programme is a rolling 10 week programme. The course is structured so that each session stands alone and women can join at any time. There is no charge for attending.

The programme is delivered by trained facilitators experienced in supporting women affected by domestic abuse. It's not about providing individual support or counselling but it is about women moving on to abuse free lives and making new friends.

A brief safety assessment will be made by the facilitators before you attend the programme.

DAIT course dates

Course dates for the Freedom ProgrammeDateLocation20 September to 29 November (Tuesdays 09:30-11:00) | Online
21 September to 20 November 2022 (Wednesday 09:15 - 10:45) | Dorchester

For more information or to book a place contact us.

Hope to Recovery

A 6 week programme for any adult who is experiencing/ has experienced domestic abuse. Following the trauma informed principles of the Recovery toolkit, the programme uses a psycho-educational approach and therefore avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. It is evidence based and gender neutral and can be used to support anyone experiencing abuse. Suitable for clients not ready to attend the Freedom Programme.

Programme dates

12 October to 23 2022 (Wednesday 11:00-12:00 Online).

For more information or to book a place contact us.

DAIT - Domestic Abuse Intervention TrainingEmail:

DAIT4Change@outlook.com
Tel: 07747 705916
Full contact details

MIND

ChickerellPastoralSupport — 2022-11-04 09:51:42 UTC

Dorset Mind offers a range of safe, wellbeing support services that can be tailored and mixed to meet your needs. They aim to develop and improve positive mental wellbeing for everyone.

Our support can be divided into ‘Group support’ and ‘One to one support.’

Group support consists of talking groups that encourages led-discussions and activity based groups that help get people moving. Our groups are led by professional facilitators and you are able to access peer-support from people that might have similar experiences to you.

One-to-one support includes active monitoring, befriending, counselling and mentoring. This kind of support is for anyone who is ready to take active steps to work towards recovery. This support aims to improve your confidence and increase your self-esteem.

In addition, we’ve compiled a whole host of useful mental health resources and signposting to help you find the support you deserve. Our self-care resources are also at your fingertips, so that you can take steps to improve your own wellbeing.

Need Urgent Help?

If you or someone else is in serious risk of death or injury, call 999 and ask for police, fire and/or ambulance.

For other crisis situations, follow the link below.

Get help now

Group Support

New online support

We understand how hard this time can be and we have created an online group timetable for you. We’ve had to alter some of the times to be able to do this, so please check out the dates and what each group provides on the group’s page.

If you are interested in attending any of our online groups, please email adultwellbeingservices@dorsetmind.uk and we will contact you direct and support you to log in to a group

Active in Mind
Our activity-based groups encourage people with mild mental health difficulties to engage in activities to improve their wellbeing.

Carers in Mind
A monthly support group to help carers take a break from caring and focus on themselves and their own self-care.

LGBTIQ+ MindOut
MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGBTIQ+ people that want to develop positive mental health.

Restored Eating Disorders
A peer-support discussion group which helps people to gain support from others who are experiencing similar challenges.

The GAP Ecotherapy Project
Our wellbeing ecotherapy service supports people to develop positive mental health through meaningful and therapeutic ecotherapy.

Wellbeing in Mind
A peer support service for people
that would like to develop positive mental health and wellbeing.

Women in Mind
Provides a safe, secure and understanding environment in which women with mental health problems can support each other.

Getting Active
Getting active will improve your wellbeing, increase your self-esteem and make you feel more energised!

Get Set To Go
We aim to improve the quality of life for anyone with a mental health problem through access to sport and physical activity in the local community.

One-to-one support

Please see below for the type of one-to-one support we currently offer:

Active Monitoring
Active Monitoring is a series of one-to-one sessions with an experienced practitioner, focusing on a pathway to improve your wellbeing.

Befriending
Our accredited 1-2-1 Befriending service
pairs trained volunteers with people
who want to improve their
confidence and self-esteem.

Counselling
We offer counselling in the following areas: Restored Eating Disorders, and for young people via our Dorset Mind Your Head website.

Support for parents in a relationship

ChickerellPastoralSupport — 2022-11-04 09:55:18 UTC

When life is going well our relationships tend to thrive, so we feel supported and able to cope with life’s ups and downs.

We need to have difficult conversations from time to time to resolve arguments or to let our partner know our worries. It’s how we manage these conversations that ensures our relationship and family environment works together positively to keep everyone feeling secure and loved.

When family life is good, we're more likely to recognise our partner's good qualities and the support they provide us and our children.

When day to day niggles or grumbles start to take over, we can be less aware of the positive moments.

Follow this link for my help and support...
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/support-for-parents-in-a-relationship

Cost of living Help

ChickerellPastoralSupport — 2022-11-04 10:11:57 UTC

Visit https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/cost-of-living-help.

They can offer free, confidential and impartial support on:

money worries
accessing affordable food
housing and employment rights
looking after your mental health

Money worries take up lots of headspace, leaving you with much less mental energy and time to make good decisions about your money. Remembering to look after yourself can also be hard. Talking to someone can help point you in the right direction and provide the strength to tackle problems. Reach out early for whatever help you need if you are struggling in any way. If small problems have already become bigger ones, get support now.

We're working with Dorset Citizen’s Advice to offer advice and support on:

money and benefits
access to food
housing
support for children
mental health and wellbeing
energy, water, phone and broadband costs
managing debt
employment
general help

Contact your local Citizens Advice office to find out more about their outreach services.

You can read about the overall government support for the cost of living on GOV.UK

Benefits information

Maximise your income and double check your right to benefits.

Help to Claim is a national helpline run by Citizens Advice. For Universal Credit claims telephone 0800 144 8444.

Household Support Fund

If you are struggling with money and are on a low income, you may be able to apply for the Household Support Fund.

Help with your application

You can get help with your application form at your local Citizens Advice office. You could also ask a trusted friend or family member to complete the form for you.

Extra money for living costs with Pension Credit

Pension credit is extra money for living costs and unlocks help with:

heating costs
NHS treatment
housing benefit
support for mortgage interest
council tax discount
free TV licence (over 75s)

This is for people over the state pension age and on a low income. Find out more about Pension Credit.

Problems paying your council tax

If you're having problems paying your Council Tax, contact us and we'll do all we can to help.

See our Council Tax pages for further advice about what to do if you have problems paying your Council Tax.

Money advice including debts and bills

Visit the Citizens Advice Dorset website for free, independent and confidential advice.

Charitable grants

Help may be available through a charitable grant and other support, depending on your circumstances and needs. Search for charitable grants.

Get help with savings if you’re on a low income (Help to Save)

Help to Save is a savings account. It allows those who are entitled to Working Tax Credit or receiving Universal Credit to get an additional 50p for every £1 they save.

Help to Save is backed by the government so all savings in the scheme are secure. Find out more about the Help to Save scheme.

Carers allowance

You could get £69.70 a week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits. You do not have to be related to or live with the person you care for. Find out more about Carers Allowance

Carers Card providing discounts for unpaid carers

Sign up to the Carers Information Service to receive your Carers Card for discounts across Dorset including opticians, insurance, holistic treatments and eating out.

Get help to quit smoking and save money

Stopping smoking will save a lot of money and is beneficial to your health at any age. Visit Public Health Dorset for advice and information about stopping smoking.

CAP

ChickerellPastoralSupport — 2022-11-04 10:17:50 UTC

CAP Debt Help

No matter how large or small your problem is, we can help. Our free, expert debt help will support you all the way to becoming debt free.

The first step is often the hardest, but it’s really worth it. Asking for help can be daunting, particularly for many people who have reached a crisis point before calling to book an appointment.

Our friendly New Enquiries team is the first port of call. We’d love to listen to you and see how we can help get you started on your journey out of debt.

Routes out of debt

There are many different routes to get out of debt. We’ll help you understand your options and choose the best route for you to become debt free.

CAP - Money Course
The CAP Money Course is a free course that will teach you budgeting skills and a simple system to successfully manage your money.

In just a few weeks, you will get to grips with your finances so you can budget, save and prevent debt.

Whether you already feel pretty organised or whether you feel the panic rising when you try to spend money from your account, the CAP Money Course will help you take complete control of your finances. There are hundreds of courses run throughout the country each year, along with specific courses for students, young people and kids.

CAP - Life Skills

Learn practical tools to help you live well on a low income every day.

CAP Life Skills is a friendly group that will give you the confidence and decision-making skills needed to live on a low income. You’ll learn practical money saving techniques, such as cooking on a budget and making money go further.

What to expect from the group

Community

We know that when it comes to saving money and making lifestyle changes, there’s so much we can learn from each other. Everyone finds dealing with the pressures of life a stressful and lonely challenge at times. That’s why CAP Life Skills is designed to be a fun and relaxed place where you’ll meet other people in similar situations, who understand you and can encourage you.

Course

CAP Life Skills is an eight-session course to help you navigate life on a low income. We’ll also give you top tips for dealing with life’s pressures and helping you take control of your future. These sessions happen in a relaxed environment with a mixture of practical activities and informal discussions.

Coaching

Knowing exactly where your money is coming from and where it’s going each month can be a challenge. You’ll have the opportunity to benefit from informal one-to-one support from a trained CAP Life Skills Coach, who will help you to think through your spending choices and work towards creating a simple budget. This will help you gain better control over your money and lighten the pressures money can bring.

A-Stars

ChickerellPastoralSupport — 2022-11-04 10:22:52 UTC

A-Stars is a club for children aged 5 or over, and young adults with an autism related condition (ASC), and their families.

How do I get started?
Due to number limitations please contact the group in the first instance either by emailing: admin@astars.org.uk or by contacting someone on the contact page. We may have a waiting list in place.
Also, no more than 2 adults can accompany your child or children at any one time. Thank you.

We serve the Dorset area and parents come from Weymouth, Dorchester, Blandford & the surrounding area.

All family members are welcome!!
Ideally members should be independently toilet trained, capable of following reasonable instructions and unlikely to pose a danger to other people by their behaviour, BUT with parents and carers present all of these are under control.

Where is the Club?
We meet at Chickerell Primary Academy, Rashley Road, Weymouth. DT4 4 AT every Saturday morning between 10.30 and 12.30, unless otherwise engaged in offsite activities. We are in the single story building on the left of the car park as you enter. Please use the car park freely.

When you say 'Families', what do you mean?
We are providing a place where whole families can come along and socialise with each other, and join in the activities if you want to. Refreshments are provided weekly too. We are very keen that brothers and sisters of ASC children feel able to come along. Not only can you take part in activities if you wish, you can also socialise with other children who have autistic siblings.

What sort of activities will happen at the Club?
Many and varied. Our guideline is to provide activities which happen at a pace and level to suit the needs of the members, i.e. the ASC children and young adults. Our ideas include: Bingo fun, parachute games, Fish & Chip lunches, various outings such as a day trip to London, games console facilities, craft activities like making cards for seasonal events such as Christmas and Mother's Day, treasure hunts, basic cooking, board games...football and outside games run every week. See our activities page for upcoming events.
We always welcome suggestions for activities from children and parents alike. Parents are also encouraged to attend our quarterly steering committee meetings to discuss all matters relating to A-Stars.

Early Help - Dorset

ChickerellPastoralSupport — 2022-11-04 10:37:48 UTC

Sometimes, families may need extra support and we want to make sure people get the right help at the right time. In the first instance, you might seek help from friends and family and ‘universal’ service providers such as your GP, health visitor, your child’s early years provider or school. You can also look at what support is available locally through the Family Information Service and the Local Offer.

The Early Help Hub is available Monday-Thursday 9am – 5pm, Friday 9am – 4pm

Email us for a call back: earlyhelphub@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Each Dorset Council Locality includes an early help team. Some of the work we undertake includes:

Group work with children and young people
Parent support groups
Help with periods of change in a child or young person’s life
Direct work with families
Advice, support and guidance to other professionals

For more information including contact details for each locality, please visit DorsetForYou

For more information about how we are working to create a great early help system and with our families, please see our Dorset Early Help Strategy 2021-2023

SAFEGUARDING

ChickerellPastoralSupport — 2022-11-04 10:52:17 UTC

Concerned about a child?
Child neglect is a form of child abuse and is the on-going failure to meet a child’s basic needs.

It can happen over a period of time, but can also be a one-off event.

A child may be left hungry or dirty, without adequate clothing, shelter, supervision, medical or health care. A child may be put in danger or not protected from physical or emotional harm. They may not get the love, care and attention they need from their parents.

A child who's neglected will often suffer from other forms of abuse as well. Neglect is dangerous and can cause serious, long-term damage - even death.

If you think a child is being neglected please report your concerns to your local authority children's social care:

Dorset: 01202 228866, www.dorsetforyou.com/393713

Alternatively, talk to someone who works with the child or young person, such as their teacher, support worker or a medical professional.

Concerned about an adult?

If you have a concern an adult is being abused or neglected, call:

on 01305 221 016 during office hours
on 01305 858 250 for the Out of Hours Service

Contact the Police on 999 if you think someone may be at immediate risk of harm.

Find out when something is abuse

Abuse is when someone does something to somebody which damages their quality of life or puts them at risk of harm. It may be deliberate or unintentional.

Abuse takes many forms. It includes:

any form of harm such as:
- hitting, injuring or restraining
- threatening, intimidating or humiliating
- sexual attention or activity that is not wanted
- keeping someone on their own
any form of neglect such as:
- not giving the correct medicine
- not providing food or clothing
- not arranging the right care
financial abuse such as:
- stealing or misusing money or property
- pressure about wills or inheritance
discrimination such as treating someone less favourably because of race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, disability or sexual orientation
domestic violence and abuse

Chickerell Police Contacts

ChickerellPastoralSupport — 2022-11-04 10:59:11 UTC

Please use the contacts below for any concerns you may need to discuss with the Police.

PC 949 Charlie FROST - Charlie.Frost@dorset.pnn.police.uk
PCSO 5958 Maria Diniro - Maria.Diniro@dorset.pnn.police.uk
SGT 2445 Emily Foster - Emily.foster@dorset.pnn.police.uk

Your Face- Free online Support

ChickerellPastoralSupport — 2023-11-02 12:59:39 UTC

Anxiety? ADHD? Drugs? Depression? Anger issues? Just being able to have a polite conversation with your teen?

A new support service called 'your face' can help you. Free online support for parents who live in Weymouth and Portland recommended and supported by your local GPs.

A fantastic opportunity to get support on a wide range of topics. Come and join Jane Keyworth (Lead facilitator at FACE) for friendly and practical advice and information. Join with cameras on or off, chat with others or just listen, up to you how much you interact this is for you and will adapt to your needs.

Most Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm

Parents can book now online facefamilyadvice.co.uk

Worried about the safety of a child?

ChickerellPastoralSupport — 2023-11-02 15:53:13 UTC

Do you think they are at any safeguarding risk?

Please scan this code and complete the form to let us know

Your concern will be sent to our safeguarding team who will act accordingly to ensure the safety of the child.

Staff may contact you for further information if necessary.

Drug and Alcohol Rehab

ChickerellPastoralSupport — 2024-05-20 12:11:29 UTC

Family Learning in Dorset

ChickerellPastoralSupport — 2024-07-12 11:32:06 UTC

Our free Family Learning courses are a Benefits of Family Learning great chance to learn something new and support your family. They are designed for parents, carers or grandparents of school age children. Family Learning supports the wellbeing and development of families and children from Early Years Foundation stage right through to Key Stage 4 (ages 0 to 16 yrs). Our courses are designed to support the learning and wellbeing of not just the child but the whole family. It can give you more information about your family and how you can better support each other to create a happy, healthier home. • Improved family relationships. Taking time out for you and your family can help you better understand each other and lead to more positive communication and interactions. • Find out about parenting and child development to better support you and your family’s needs. • New knowledge and achievement. Learn how you can support your child in their learning at school and at home, so that they can reach their full potential • Increased feeling of wellbeing. Learning is a great way to boost you and your family’s wellbeing and support good mental health

Living with Teenagers Support

ChickerellPastoralSupport — 2024-09-09 08:23:34 UTC