Base 51 – counselling for young people living in the south of the Nottinghamshire County aged 11 to 25 years, for more information please see their website  , Young People's Charity | Base 51 | Nottingham Counselling Team contact number 0115 952 5040

Centre Place, Talk Zone Counselling, Bassetlaw, offers free and confidential for children and young people in Bassetlaw, aged 11-25 http://www.talkzone.org.uk/

CASY Counselling: http://www.casy.org.uk 01636 704620 CASY Provides a confidential counselling service to young people aged from 6 to 25 years within Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. A cost may apply.

CAMHS  Single Point of Access (SPA) support for children’s mental health CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. It’s the part of the NHS which helps children and young people who have problems with their thoughts or feelings. They support children to 18

Contact number 0115 8542299  Crisis Team number 0808 1963779 Option 1.

 https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/camhs-parents-and-carers

• Children’s Bereavement Centre: The Children’s Bereavement Centre provides free support to children between the ages of 3 and 18, to cope with the grieving process brought on by the death or terminal illness diagnosis of someone close. 01636 551739 Helping Children & Young People Through Trauma | Children's Bereavement Centre (childrensbereavementcentre.co.uk)

• Hope Again is the Youth website of Cruse Bereavement Support. It is a safe space to learn from other young people, how to cope with grief, and feel less alone. Young people, as well as adults, can contact their helpline on 0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm) or email hopeagain@cruse.org.uk. Hope Again

• Grief Encounter support bereaved children and their families. You can call their helpline, 0808 802 011 (weekdays 9am-9pm). Home SUPPORTING BEREAVED CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE - Grief Encounter

  
  

• Cruse Bereavement Care (tel: 08088081677, Home - Cruse Bereavement Support) - Cruse can provide someone to talk to and information on many aspects of bereavement including practical and financial matters, advice about children and young people.

• Winston’s Wish: The Charity for Bereaved Children Winston's Wish is a charity that support children and young adults (up to the age of 25-years-old) with grief and bereavement.  You can call their helpline on 0808 802 0021 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm). Winston's Wish - giving hope to grieving children (winstonswish.org)

• Macmillan Cancer Support offer a variety of different support types to children and families affected by Cancer. You can call their helpline on 0808 808 0000 or chat to a professional online (everyday, 8am-8pm).  Macmillan Cancer Support | The UK's leading cancer care charity

• Talk Grief – grief support for teenagers and young adults - Grief support for teens and young adults | Talk Grief

Child Bereavement UK

We are an early intervention mental health and wellbeing service in schools aimed at providing support for children, young people and families around low-level emotional wellbeing needs, such as anxiety, low mood, managing emotions, and sleep. We link in directly with Nottinghamshire CAMHS teams and provide in school sessions to promote positive mental health. Our work is delivered on a 1:1 and group/workshop basis.

We will also take self-referrals from young people and their families directly into the CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA) on 0115 854 2299. 

• Health for Kids is a great website to access support https://healthforkids.co.uk/nottinghamshire it features an interactive kids site covering health, feelings, illness and getting help, along with some fun and educational games to play.

• Health for Teens http://www.healthforteens.co.uk emotional health and wellbeing advice for teenagers provided by NHS. This is relatively new and has topics relating to self-harm, eating disorders, sexting, bullying, relationship, diet etc.

• Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/1-2-1-counsellor-chat/ 1- 2-1 Counselling chat about anything, They can give help and support around whatever is worrying you. Help line 0800 1111

• Kooth www.kooth.com  Free, safe and anonymous online support and online counselling and forums for young people, includes strategies on self-harm.

• Soluna by Kooth: connect.kooth.com/soluna-in-the-uk-signposting?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FOp1YOFZS9RnZhPAiXEqsxsjpkZ3mmxxn0WOtTLIXY_UlI5WwK19CKq_1ocuqLPp6Q1ot_lPGavvBvQsT65PlqnhqDwnXZJ7BThhQ1_lULCI5zz2LZvdOb7_RrNSwBjO3aCwA&_hsmi=438231459&utm_content=438231459&utm_source=hs_automation

• Give Us a Shout. This is a free text service which provides users with support for their mental health.  The service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Users can access the service by texting Shout to 85258.  The website can be viewed at: Shout - UK's 24/7 Crisis Text Service for Mental Health Support | Shout 85258 (giveusashout.org)

• Chat Health – confidential text service The ChatHealth text service is an easy way for young people aged 11-19 to confidentially ask for help about a range of issues, or make an appointment with a health practitioner. They can also find out how to access other local services including emotional support or sexual health services. The ChatHealth number to text is 07507 329952. The service will be available on Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 4.30 pm excluding bank holidays. 

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Autism East Midlands

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• Neurodevelopment Support Team (NST) Parent drop-in groups for advice around neurodiversity and to meet other families with similar experiences. Also offers parent workshops around ASC, ADHD, sleep, education transition - familyservicenbs@nottscc.gov.uk

  
  

• Mind of all kinds Notts - NHS -  www.mindsofallkindsnotts.co.uk – a central hub providing tailored support and resources for all ages who are/or who may be neurodivergent, including those with ADHD and Autism.

  
  

• Contact for families– Listening Ear: One-to-one emotional support telephone service for parents and carers of disabled children looking for practical and emotional support. Listening Ear (contact.org.uk)

  
  

• Providing help and support to autistic people… | Autism

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• Ask-Us https://askusnotts.org.uk/ This is a Nottinghamshire service which advocates for young people within education who have additional needs.  They will be able to discuss with you clear expectations of the support school can/should be providing.  They are able to offer advice and even attend meetings within school if needed to support you and your family:  Helpline 0800 1217772 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 9-1pm

  
  

• APTCOO: A Place to Call Our Own is a registered charity based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, providing a wide range of information, advice and access to a flexible menu of specialist support services for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) Contact number 01623 629902 http://www.aptcoo.co.uk/ 

  
  

• Notts Autism Information and Advice Service: https://www.nottsautisminformation.org.uk/ Citizens Advice Nottingham operate a free information and advice service for those who are 16+ and who do not currently have a formal diagnosis of autism. Our goal is to provide timely and accessible information about support services available to anyone who is currently awaiting an autism diagnosis in Nottinghamshire County and Nottingham City.

  
  

• The Autism & ADHD Advocates CIC | Free Family Support & Psychoeducation Our sessions support parents, carers and neurodivergent individuals, helping them develop a better understanding of autism, ADHD and the challenges they experience in everyday life. Families are also welcome to suggest topics they would like us to explore.

  All sessions are free, no formal diagnosis is required, and cameras are optional

  
  

• Autism Central - England's Peer Education Programme | Autism Central National support - some parenting workshops can be accessed and free virtual one to one coaching sessions (one session) for parent /carers

  
  

• RAINBOW Parent Carers Forum - parent carer-led support group and independent voice for families who have children with special educational needs and/or a disability. We promote the well-being of parents, carers and their children by hosting inclusive play sessions, peer to peer support meetings and keeping our community informed. I have attached details about their groups. Home - Rainbowpcf 

  
  

  SEND PaCT Notts https://www.sendpactnotts.org/ A group where parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and or Difficulties (SEND) can come together to share experiences and feel less alone. 

  About us

  We are a group of parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and or Difficulties (SEND). Coming together to share experiences and to feel less alone.

   

  
  

Guidance and information on Notts Help Yourself

www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk/kb5/nottinghamshire/directory/site.page?id=lwi8fImwoOY

Ask Us Nottinghamshire www.askusnotts.org.uk

If you have any questions about EHCP process, please contact Ask Us Nottinghamshire on 0115 804 1740 or by emailing enquires@askusnotts.org.uk.

They run 4 courses:

• Being a Parent

• Being a Parent Living with Autism

• Being a Parent Living with ADHD

• Being a Parent Living with Teenagers

Referral needed

Cafcass - https://www.cafcass.gov.uk/ Website gives information on the interests of children involved in family proceedings for children, teenagers and adults.

Gingerbread - https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/ Support for single parents in England and Wales including advice and information on child support, benefits, tax credits and your child’s contact with their other parent.   Freephone single parent helpline: 0808 802 0925 (Mon 10:00-18:00, Tues, Thurs & Fri 10:00-16:00, Wed: 10:00-13:00 and 17:00-19:00).

Child Law Advice (at Coram Children's Legal Centre) - https://www.childrenslegalcentre.com/

Provides free legal advice and information on all aspects of English law and policy affecting children, families, carers and professionals. For family or child law advice call 0300 330 5480 For education law advice call 0300 330 5485

NSPCC Supporting children through separation and divorce | NSPCC Sometimes children find it hard to talk to the people around them about their parents separating. Remind them they can always contact Childline by phoning 0800 1111 or having a 1-2-1 chat online

Sorting out Separation - www.sortingoutseparation.org.uk

Help and support for separating parents – government website with links to useful info and organisations about child support, benefits, housing, domestic violence, finding out if you are entitled to legal aid, and more. Helpline: 0800 988 0988 (Mon- Fri 08:00 – 20:00 & Sat 09:00-16:00)

Relate - https://www.relate.org.uk/ Support and guidance to help make the difficult transition of divorce and separation easier for families and understanding how to deal with children’s emotions and behaviours. Relate offers counselling services for every type of relationship.

Family Lives - https://www.familylives.org.uk/ Website gives information, advice, guidance and support for parents on all aspects of family life, including how separation affects children.         

National Family Mediation - https://www.nfm.org.uk/ Helps separating parents make arrangements for their children. Phone: 0300 4000 636 (Mon-Fri 09:00 – 17:00). Contact National Family Mediation for details of your local branch.

Mediation are currently offering family mediation via video conference. They have introduced a new consultation service to help with co-parenting arrangements in the light of current restrictions. Call 0300 4000 636 or email mediation@nfm.org.uk to book an appointment.

Families Need Fathers -  https://fnf.org.uk/

FNF is the leading UK charity supporting dads, mums and grandparents to have personal contact and meaningful relationships with their children following parental separation. Website that provides information, advice, and support regarding the problems of maintaining a child's relationship with both parents during and after family breakdown. Helpline: 0300 0300 363 (Mon-Fri 09:00–22:00, and weekends 10:00-15:00)

• MindEd – free session available on MindEd website which describes sleep in young people; what normal sleep is and what common sleep difficulties may occur - MindEd Hub -Seach sleep

• Neurodevelopment Support Team Sleep Tight Programme https://tinyurl.com/NBSworkshops

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• The Sleep Charity https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/

  
  

• Home - Teen Sleep Hub

Eric are now delivering webinars for parents, one is specific for SEND Family webinars - ERIC 

THE DANGERS OF TEEN VAPING: THIS FREE GUIDE EXPLAINS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (safeandsober.org)

www.safeandsober.org/resources/dangers-teen-vaping/

• Child Mind Institute

Teen Vaping: What Parents Need to Know | Child Mind Institute

www.childmind.org/article/teen-vaping-what-you-need-to-know/

• Teens Vaping: A guide for Parents on the Risks of Vaping

Teens Vaping: Health Risks and How to Stop Teenagers from Vaping (smokingaddiction.org)

www.smokingaddiction.org/teens-vaping-a-guide-for-parents/

http://paceuk.info/about-cse/keep-them-safe/

• www.thinkuknow.co.uk  provides a wide range of information including online safety and healthy relationships which is age appropriate.

• www.net-aware.org.uk is a website set up by the NSPCC and has information on the most commonly used Apps and social media used by young people today. You can find out commonly used language on these apps to help monitor safe use as well as details on how to set up parental controls and restrictions on each app. If you’re stuck, not sure what to do, or worried about your child, you can also contact their trained helpline counsellors on 0808 800 5000.

  
  

• The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) have launched ‘Nude Selfies: What Parents and Carers Need to Know’. It is a series of four short animated films for parents and carers offering advice on how to help keep their children safe from the risks associated with sharing nude and nearly nude images. The films can be seen at www.youtube.com/ceop. The Nude Selfies films are accompanied by a guidance pack including a suggested session plan and practitioner guidance for delivering an effective workshop.

4-7s | CEOP Education

8-10s | CEOP Education

11-18s | CEOP Education

• Gaming and Mental Health | Parent Guide To Support | Young Minds

As Sexual Health Services operate under self-referral, residents are asked to access the service by:

• Telephone: 0300 131 7010

• Website (live from 01/10/2024): https://sexualhealthnn.co.uk/

• Or walking in at any of the clinics

Nottinghamshire C Card -

Nottinghamshire Sexual Health Website

Young people's centres | Nottinghamshire County Council

• Switch Up Switch Up – The Marcellus Baz GroupSwitch Up exists to empower Nottingham’s young people children and young adults to break the cycle of offending and reoffending. We deliver mentoring, counselling, accredited non-formal education, personal development workshops to express positive targets for the future Sign Up for Switch Up Employability Programme – The Marcellus Baz Group

Child sexual abuse and exploitation: support for parents and carers | Barnardo's

Way2Work Princes-Trust: free employability mentoring programme for people aged 16-30 not in full-time work, training or education, living in Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire. We Offer a unique development plan, tailored to suit you flexible 1:2:1 support for up to 6 months.

https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/how-we-can-help tel: 0800 842 842

Futures For You provides holistic and intensive support to young people and vulnerable adults across Nottinghamshire, who are facing barriers accessing education, training or employment.

•        tailored careers information, advice and guidance

•        identifying work experience, volunteering and paid employment opportunities

•        support to gain basic skills

•        support to gain digital skills

•        support with job searching, CV writing, applications and interview skills

There is also support around ‘softer outcomes’ in areas such as confidence building and travel training. The Careers Coach will continue to support the in.

Home - Futures for You

Tel: 0800 85 85 20

Helpline 0115 9605556 Website:  https://equation.org.uk/service-for-men/domesticabuse/ 

Worried about your own behaviour? | Equation

The Anti-bullying Alliance - https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/

The Anti-Bullying Alliance is a coalition of organisations and individuals that are united against bullying.

Kidscape - https://www.kidscape.org.uk/ 

Young Minds - https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/feelings-and-symptoms/bullying/

Bullying affects over one million young people every year, and anyone can be bullied. Here's what you can do if you're being bullied.

Childline information and advice RE: bullying- https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/

Bullying UK support family’s around various types of bullying, helpline 0808 800222, website https://www.bullying.co.uk/ 

Bullying UK - What to do about racist bullying https://www.bullying.co.uk/advice-for-parents/what-to-do-about-racist-bullying/

NSPCC – Helping Children with Bullying - https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/bullying-and-cyberbullying/

Advice for parents and carers to help keep children safe from bullying, wherever it happens.

Barnardos - https://www.barnardos.ie/resources/young-people/bullying

Think U Know – Online Bullying  - https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/11_13/Need-advice/Cyberbullying/

The Anti Bullying Network - https://www.antibullying.net/

CAMHS  Single Point of Access (SPA) support for children’s mental health CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. It’s the part of the NHS which helps children and young people who have problems with their thoughts or feelings. They support children to 18

Contact number 0115 8542299  Crisis Team number 0808 1963779 Option 1.

 https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/camhs-parents-and-carers

Give Us a Shout. This is a free text service which provides users with support for their mental health.  The service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Users can access the service by texting Shout to 85258.  The website can be viewed at: Shout - UK's 24/7 Crisis Text Service for Mental Health Support | Shout 85258 (giveusashout.org)

Stay Alive App - Grassroots Suicide Prevention (prevent-suicide.org.uk) - App that includes

• A safety plan with customisable reasons for living

• A LifeBox where you can store photos and memories that are important to you

• Strategies for staying safe and tips on how to stay grounded when you’re feeling overwhelmed

• Guided-breathing exercises and an interactive Wellness Plan

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) helpline and livechat open from 5pm-midnight everyday. Calm guides on Bullying, Anger, Abuse, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, alcohol and drugs, eating disorders, etc. Homepage | Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) (thecalmzone.net)

Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention: papyrus-uk.org

·         Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention | Prevention of Young Suicide (papyrus-uk.org)

If you have experienced a crime you might be feeling worried or angry, or have questions about what you can do. You are not alone.

 Home - Remedi Victimcare (nottsvictimcare.org.uk)

tel: 0800 304 7575

Collins Foundation: (MCF) Tackling Technology-Assisted Child Sexual Abuse Supporting victims and survivors, empowering families and professionals, and driving change to tackle technology-assisted child sexual abuse (TACSA). https://www.mariecollinsfoundation.org.uk/

WeHeartCBT - online – Mental health resources based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy aimed at helping parents support their child when struggling with anxiety and/or low mood.

Harmless support people who self-harm and their families, for more information please see their website. They also offer parent support groups https://harmless.org.uk/.

MindEd - https://mindedforfamilies.org.uk/young-people  this includes a range of topics that can be worked through including top parenting tips. If you scroll down and click 'Common problems' you can access information such as feelings & emotion's, anger & aggression, Top Parenting Tips and Child Anger and Aggression.

There is a free session available on MindEd website which deals with anger management and other issues. To access the course for free, follow the below steps, the session will take about 45mins

-    Go to www.minded.org.uk

-    Click on “Go to MindEd for Families”

-    Scroll down and click on “Common Problems”

-    Click on “Anger and Aggression”

-    Scroll down and click on “View Session”

Family Lives http://www.familylives.org.uk - Free confidential helpline for support 0808 800 2222 - open 9am – 9pm, Monday to Friday and 10am – 3pm Saturday and Sunday http://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/primary/behaviour/challenging-behaviour/ an interactive session on dealing with aggressive behaviour from your child.

Family Lives – Free online Course for support around Bringing Up Confident children. Bringing up Confident Children | Family Lives

https://padlet.com/eshawh/supporting-children-with-family-members-in-prison-gkxr8tk0qd1z8ppv

Home - Children Heard and Seen

• Here is the link to the NCC Code of Conduct - penaltynoticecodeofconduct.docx (live.com)

• Education & Attendance Duty Line for general advice / guidance / queries /Penalty Queries - Pnequiries@nottscc.gov.uk  ☎: 0115 804 0600

  
  

• Attendance Network - Book here

• Request a Targeted Support Meeting

• Improving School Attendance Toolkit | NCC Schools Portal

• Children Missing Education Officer – Glen Scruby – 0115 804 1045

• Children's Entertainment and Employment Manager Michelle Clement Evans- County-wide -  0115 854 6070

Improving School Attendance Toolkit | NCC Schools Portal

• telephone: 0300 500 80 90

• professional consultation line regarding children: 0115 977 4247

Early Help Unit on 0115 804 1248 or email earlyhelp@nottscc.gov.uk for general enquiries. For area specific enquiries please see below:

Bassetlaw: EHA.Bassetlaw@nottscc.gov.uk - Rachel Gray

Book time with Rachel Gray: Early Help Consultation • This link will expire on: June 08, 2026

Newark and Sherwood: EHA.NewarkandSherwood@nottscc.gov.uk - Tracey Jennison and Leonora Rubio-Bates

Mansfield: EHAMansfield@nottscc.gov.uk – Katie Selby, Amie Kennedy, Rachel Morley

Bookings with me - Katie Selby - Outlook

Book time with Rachel Morley: Early Help Consultation

Ashfield: EHAAshfield@nottscc.gov.uk – Tiffany Clark, Katie Collis-Hunt, Hannah Straw

Gedling: EHAGedling@nottscc.gov.uk – Niki Heath, Debbie Freer

Broxtowe: EHABroxtowe@nottscc.gov.uk – Heather Young, Nicola Gillaspy

Rushcliffe: EHARushcliffe@nottscc.gov.uk – Sarah Nutt, Sarah Ledger

Book time with Sarah Nutt: Early Help Consultation

Book time with Sarah Ledger: Early Help Consultation

Adopters’ Support Hub NCC: Adopters' Support Hub Nottinghamshire County Council (adoptioneastmidlands.org.uk) This website provides support for people who have adopted through Adoption East Midlands.

Adoption UK: Adoption UK Charity offers support to adopters and prospective adopters, connects people across the adoption community, support adopters and adoptees, and work with them to influence the decisions that affect their lives.

Beacon House: Resources (beaconhouse.org.uk) specialist trauma service developing resources for children and young people, families and adults who are experiencing mental health difficulties, emotional and behavioural problems or relationship conflict.

Fostering and Adoption: Fostering and Adoption | Learning resources from Research in Practice and the DfE (rip.org.uk) useful e-learning materials and articles about adoption, from Research in Practice (funded by the Department of Education)

National Association of Therapeutic Parents: Home | NATP (naotp.com) support, education and resources to empower parents of children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences or whose children present with neurodivergent characteristics.

New Family Social: New Family Social - Home a self-help membership organisation for LGBT adopters and foster carers.

People in Harmony: People in Harmony - Making Mixed Race Matter (pih.org.uk) promotes the positive experience of interracial life in Britain and offers support to mixed adoptive families.

The Centre Place LGBT+ Notts  provide a range of specialist services for children and young people aged 11-25 who identify as LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and any other sexual orientation or gender identity), or may be questioning this.

• Specialist LGBT+ 1:1 support for children and young people across Nottinghamshire

• Weekly LGBT+ social support groups (11-16 and 16-25 groups)

• A dedicated parent and carers group each month

• LGBT+ Service Nottinghamshire | The Centre Place

• Trans-action Nottingham is an NHS run support group for people who identify as transgender within Nottinghamshire. More information can be obtained by ringing 0115 9111161.

We are able to deliver support to families through:

• Direct one to one help and support through our national energy advice and support service . People can contact use directly or partners can make referrals. 

• Free energy advice talks to groups (online or in person)

• Free training for staff through our Warm Start, Healthy Futures training or other free webinars such as our Carbon Monoxide Awareness course

• Measures for vulnerable families such as winter warmth packs, emergency top up vouchers etc

• We also have small pots of funding to help with family fun days/events

• PEGS –free online service open to any parent or guardian experiencing child to parent abuse. How PEGS Can Help | Pegs Support (pegsupport.co.uk)

Adoption support services & therapies - First4Adoption

Support for Children | Adopters for Adoption

We are the Kinship Support Service within Nottinghamshire County Council, and we support kinship families.

Our leaflet gives an overview of who we support and what we routinely offer, but if you’re unsure of what would be useful, just give us a call and we can talk it through.

To contact the Kinship Support Service: Call 0115 804 1407 or email us at kinshipsupport@nottscc.gov.uk. Always remember, it’s ok to ask for help.   We look forward to supporting you.

• Homepage | Stonewall

• Useful contacts - LGBTQIA+ mental health

Carer's Allowance: Make a claim - GOV.UK

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children: Overview - GOV.UK

Nottshelpyourself | Food Support

Hub of Hope Search for Services

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NottAlone

Mental Health Support Services For People In Nottinghamshire | NottAlone

RAINBOW Parent Carers Forum - parent carer-led support group and independent voice for families who have children with special educational needs and/or a disability. We promote the well-being of parents, carers and their children by hosting inclusive play sessions, peer to peer support meetings and keeping our community informed. I have attached details about their groups. Home - Rainbowpcf

SEND PaCT Notts https://www.sendpactnotts.org/ A group where parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and or Difficulties (SEND) can come together to share experiences and feel less alone. (Mostly in the South of Nottinghamshire)

Notts Parent Carer Forum

-Provides peer‑led support for parent carers of children with SEND, including emotional and practical support.
-Offers peer‑to‑peer phone support for parents who feel isolated or unsure where to turn.
-Delivers Makaton introduction sessions to support communication and reduce parental isolation.
-Runs wellbeing days for parent carers, providing safe spaces to relax, connect with others, and focus on self‑care.
-Facilitates Lego therapy workshops to support children’s emotional regulation, social skills, and peer relationships.
-Offers SEND‑focused support around emotions, friendships, and self‑acceptance, particularly for children who may mask their needs.
-Provides support for parents navigating school challenges, including attendance, suspensions, and emotional regulation difficulties.
-Runs specific support sessions for fathers, including men’s groups to help with understanding and accepting neurodiversity.
-Acts as a bridge between parents and services, helping families understand what support is available locally.
-Shares information, resources, and service links with professionals and families to improve awareness and access.
-Works collaboratively with Early Help, schools, and other professionals to reduce gaps in support.
-Contributes service information to shared platforms (e.g. Padlet) to ensure schools and parents can easily access resources.
-Supports parents who feel unsupported or overwhelmed, particularly those whose children do not yet meet thresholds for statutory services.

Health-related education service

Supports children who are unable to attend school for health-related reasons, including:

• pregnant school-age learners and school-age mothers

• learners in hospital receiving treatment

• children who are too ill to attend school

Main office and general enquiries

• Health-related education service: telephone: 0115 977 3481

North

For the north of the county, contact Joanne Lee: telephone: 0115 804 3780, email: Joanne.Lee@nottscc.gov.uk

South

For the south of the county contact Mel Loyeau, telephone: 0115 977 4353, email: Melina.Loyeau@nottscc.gov.uk

Nottshelpyourself | Health Related Education Team

Signposting services for all services that support with mental health in Nottinghamshire

http://www.everyturn.org

Rushcliffe Social Prescribing | RushcliffeHealth

Connects people and services in their community to support their health and wellbeing.

Locations in certain areas of Nottingham only, see website for details but can provide youth groups and youth mentoring.

Travel for adults

Rushcliffe befriending Service for adults

Volunteer and community support

Includes support for:

Stopping smoking 12 +

Weight management - children and adults - certain criteria applies

-Physical Activity

-Fall prevention programme

Cancer Research - Links to various other support charities

Resources to help you and your children when you have cancer | Cancer Research UK

Fruitfly Collective -Parenting with cancer support and resources

Additional Support - Ruth Strauss Foundation

The Ruth Strauss Foundation provides free guidance and support on how to prepare children (under the age of 25) when a parent or caregiver has an incurable cancer. The Family Support Service offers a range of services including:

• one to one virtual appointments with parents or caregivers to help them start open conversations with their children about their condition

• free resources to use with children to help them understand what is happening

• online peer support groups for parents or caregivers

The Osborne Trust - Supporting children during a parents Cancer treatment This organisation provides practical and emotional support. It is for children and young people when their parent has cancer treatment. 

Winston's Wish - Bereavement Support for Children

This charity provides free online grief support for children and young people who have lost a parent or caregiver. It also offers guidance and resources for the adults supporting bereaved children and young people.

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There are advice centres across Rushcliffe  in many of the larger towns and villages.

Family separation, dealing with the current issues for YP. 

Free 5-week online sessions for children and YP- 12 upwards

Free resources on website for parents

Parental consent is preferable, but not essential.

Signposting is not enough- YP will need directing to the resources or actually signing them up. Trusted adult is crucial as they are influential. Anyone can refer/ sign up.

Toolkits for professionals on the website.

Run 3 x per year. (Feb, June, Nov. )

Also appropriate alongside counselling. 

Monday 11-1 at Cotgrave futures

The only current best years hub in the Rushcliffe area

Cotgrave angling club

Looking to expand into junior angling - 2 people currently on a coaching course

Offer taster days and days in partnership with Ash Lea School

Nottingham Law Centre offers free, confidential and independent advice to anyone who lives or works in the City of Nottingham. We give advice on:

• Debt

• Housing

• Welfare Benefits

• Fuel debt

• Immigration

We also offer advice and representation to anyone attending Court for possession proceedings.

Due to the high demand on our services all initial advice is by appointment only. Given this demand our appointments are often booked up a long way in advance, and you may be asked to call back or referred elsewhere. We are unable to provide advice over the telephone or by email.

Nottingham Law Centre offers free, confidential and independent advice to anyone who lives or works in the City of Nottingham. We give advice on:

• Debt

• Housing

• Welfare Benefits

• Fuel debt

• Immigration

We also offer advice and representation to anyone attending Court for possession proceedings.

Due to the high demand on our services all initial advice is by appointment only. Given this demand our appointments are often booked up a long way in advance, and you may be asked to call back or referred elsewhere. We are unable to provide advice over the telephone or by email.

With DA Support, Outreach Support and Legal Surgery, physical activities, courses and programmes, Social and self awarness events

With DA Support, Outreach Support and Legal Surgery, physical activities, courses and programmes, Social and self awarness events

We also now offer support for children aged 5–12 specifically for ARFID. Please note that referrals for ARFID support for children under 12 must be done by a professional, as we are unable to accept self referrals at present.

In addition to the direct support we offer to individuals, we provide dedicated support for parents and carers who are supporting loved ones experiencing eating related difficulties.

To make a referral to our service, please follow the link below:

Make a Referral | First Steps ED

NHS – teenage pregnancy support: www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/support/teenage-pregnancy/

Teenage Helpline:  www.teenagehelpline.org.uk/pregnancy/

Life – Teenage Pregnancy:  www.lifecharity.org.uk/teenage-pregnancy/

Family Lives – where can younger parents go for support: www.familylives.org.uk/advice/your-family/parenting/where-can-young-parents-go-for-support

The team is made up of specialist teachers and teaching assistants who provide advice and support to parents, schools and partnerships of primary schools. The service aims to reduce fixed-term suspensions and permanent exclusions, and secure and strengthen the school places of the primary-aged children aged three to 11 years with the most severe and complex social, emotional and mental health needs.

Team contacts

North team

Bassetlaw

• Sue Pimlott, email: Sue.Pimlott@nottscc.gov.uk

Newark Town

• Sarah Angell, email: Sarah.Angell@nottscc.gov.uk

Mansfield and Sherwood district

• Alison Hardwick, email: Alison.Hardwick@nottscc.gov.uk

• Liz White, email: Liz.White@nottscc.gov.uk

North Ashfield

• Lucie Keeling, email: Lucie.Keeling@nottscc.gov.uk

South team

Gedling

• Emma Dolan, email: Emma.Dolan@nottscc.gov.uk

Rushcliffe

• Caroline Pywell, email: Caroline.Pywell@nottscc.gov.uk

• Mike Johnson, email: Mike.Johnson@nottscc.gov.uk

 South Broxtowe

• Zena Argent, email: Zena.Mayes@nottscc.gov.uk

SHENK (Broxtowe and Ashfield)

• Owen Liddington, email: Owen.Liddington@nottscc.gov.uk

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For general enquiries, please contact SEMH@nottscc.gov.uk

1. General includes information about the different District Early Help Advisers and contact Details

1.b Upcoming training events

2. Family Hub Support

3. Education Support including attendance, SEMH team, HRET, Neglect Toolkit, EBSA, ESHAW Team and NEET support

4.Emotional Wellbeing Support for Young People

5.Parenting Support

6. Neurodiversity Support

7. Children's Disability Support

8. Health

9. Youth work

10. Online Safety

11. Domestic Abuse

12. Reducing Parental Conflict / Parental Relationship and Communication

13. Crime Prevention

14. CCE (Child Criminal Exploitation) /CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) and HSB (Harmful Sexual Behaviour)

15. Families Impacted by the Criminal Justice System

16. Young and Adult Carers

17. Adoption /Kinship

18. LGBTQIA+

19. Support for Adults

20. Preventing Poverty: Finances, employment etc

21. Advocacy

22. Addiction Support Services

23. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

24. Rushcliffe Specific Information

    
    

Inspire delivers the following services:

• Adult Learning

• Archives and Heritage (includes Nottingham City)

• Arts and Cultural Programmes (Arts Council funded)

• Education Library Service (includes Nottingham, Derby and Derbyshire)

• Instrumental Music Teaching Service for Schools

• Public Library Service

• Records Management Service for Nottinghamshire County Council

• Young Peoples College

• Youth Arts Service

NHS Drug Addiction Support.

Drug addiction: getting help - NHS

If you need help for a drug problem, you're entitled to treatment in the same way as anyone else who has a health problem.

There is help available if you want advice and support, or want to cut down or stop.

East Midlands Gambling Harms Service

We provide specialist therapies, treatment and recovery to those affected by gambling addiction and gambling problems.

NHS stop smoking services help you quit - NHS

Local stop smoking services are free, friendly and can massively boost your chances of quitting for good.

These services staffed by expert advisers provide a range of proven methods to help you quit.

They'll give you accurate information and advice, as well as professional support, during the first few months you stop smoking

Support to stop smoking | Nottinghamshire County Council

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health and there is plenty of support to quit. It’s never too late to give up, for your health, your family’s and friends’ health, and your bank balance.

Research suggests that people who quit with the support of local stop smoking services are three times more likely to succeed, so you don't have to do it on your own.

Your Notts Directory - Your Notts Directory

Find a variety of groups within Rushcliffe

The Rushcliffe Big Green Book | RushcliffeHealth

A directory of nature-based activities and Green Spaces in Rushcliffe, designed for healthcare workers and individuals.

Leisure and Culture - Rushcliffe Borough Council

Find information about leisure, sports and more within Rushcliffe.

Council and Democracy - Rushcliffe Borough Council

Find Council and Democracy Parish council contact details within Rushcliffe

Karma Nirvana

Working to end Honour Based Abuse in the UK

We run the national Honour Based Abuse Helpline, train professionals, gather data to inform policies and services, and campaign for change.

Better Housing Better Health

Better Housing Better Health (BHBH) is a longstanding service working to reduce the number of people in fuel poverty and improve domestic warmth & wellbeing.

Our experienced team provides free, confidential, and tailored solutions to meet a home’s specific circumstances including switching energy suppliers, maximising income, signing up to the Priority Services Register, and accessing funding to help support them.

Citizens Advice Nottingham & District

We provide free, confidential, impartial, independent advice and information on a wide range of subjects, including:

• supporting people with their finances, helping them to manage debt problems and claim the benefits they are entitled to

• advice on housing and employment problems

• dealing with queries about consumer problems

• advising on legal matters, answer basic questions about immigration, and we have lots of experience on family and personal matters.

Our goal is to help everyone find a way forward, whatever problem they face.

Home | Emmanuel House Support Centre

We support people who are homeless, rough sleeping, in crisis, or at risk of homelessness in Nottingham.

Feeding Rushcliffe - Rushcliffe Borough Council

Find food support schemes available within Rushcliffe

Framework

Working together to end homelessness

the Friary – Working locally to end homelessness

The Friary is a registered charity which operates in West Bridgford, Nottingham. We empower homeless and vulnerable adults to rebuild their lives by offering practical services, advice and emotional support.

Home | Futures Advice

Come in to Futures Nottingham Centre for help into work or training

Find a job and explore your career opportunities

All our support is tailored and FREE. Together we'll explore application forms, create or improve your CV and find job vacancies that are right for you. Wherever you are on your career journey, whether that's starting out or making a career change, we've got you covered.

Groundwork Five Counties - Groundwork

Groundwork Five Counties works across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and Rutland.

We enable people to improve their lives and communities by providing resources and building resilience, empowering them to create their own solutions.

Reducing poverty, boosting confidence, and improving skills, health, wellbeing, and employability for those most in need.

Cost of living support | Nottinghamshire County Council

We understand for many this is a challenging time.

Find support, information, advice and guidance to help you and your family, friends.

Welcome - Metropolitan Thames Valley

Housing support and also offer a range of care and support services.

Nottingham Energy Partnership

We deliver practical home energy improvements within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire that can transform cold, damp homes into healthy more comfortable places to live.

Our toolkit of support services compliment our home energy improvements and can bring down your spending and in some cases create more money in your pocket.

Warm Home Discount Scheme: Overview - GOV.UK

Grant support for energy bills

The Warm Home Discount (WHD) helpline is open for calls from 19 October 2026 (0800 030 9322).

The WHD provides a £150 rebate on electricity bills…

IPSPC Working Well East Midlands

Personalised 1-2-1 support from a dedicated Employment Specialist

Home | Futures Advice

Come in to Futures Nottingham Centre for help into work or training

Find a job and explore your career opportunities

All our support is tailored and FREE. Together we'll explore application forms, create or improve your CV and find job vacancies that are right for you. Wherever you are on your career journey, whether that's starting out or making a career change, we've got you covered.

Black and Asian Mental Health Support

Support and information for the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community

East Midlands Hong Kong British National Overseas (HKBNO) hub

Support and information for Hong Kong British National Overseas

Gendered Intelligence

Gendered Intelligence is a trans-led and trans-involving charity that works to increase understandings of gender diversity and improve the lives of trans people.

Nottinghamshire Chinese We

Support and information for the Chinese community

Everyone deserves a chance to rebuild their lives | Nottingham Refugee Forum

Work with and for refugees and asylum seekers in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Nottingham Women's Centre - Run by women for women

We provide a supportive space to help all self-identifying women achieve their goals

Best Start in Life - Best Start in Life

Advice and support 
for your child’s development.

From pregnancy to childcare right through to starting school.

Health - Rushcliffe Borough Council

Health & Wellbeing support – Rushcliffe Borough Council.

GP Practices | RushcliffeHealth

Find GP Surgeries in Rushcliffe

Get help to buy food and milk (Healthy Start)

f you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk.

If you’re eligible, you’ll be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it that you can use in some UK shops.

Healthy Family Teams | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Provide support to all families living in Nottinghamshire with a child 0 and 19 years.

Healthy Families Team Advice Line

Single point of contact for support and advice for parents, carers and professionals.

Call: 0300 123 5436

Text: 07520 619 919

Maternity | NUH

The maternity services team at NUH is here to support you throughout your journey to parenthood, from conception to those special days after your baby arrives.

Home - NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB

An integral part of the Integrated Care System and aims to enable each and every citizen to enjoy their best possible health and wellbeing.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | Leading Healthcare and Medical Research | NUH

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | Leading Healthcare and Medical Research | NUH

Partners working together to provide a better healthcare experience for Rushcliffe residents

Health Directories | RushcliffeHealth

Find a range of support and support around different health needs within Rushcliffe

Home - Cotgrave Community Garden

We are an off-grid food garden in the heart of the East Midlands, creating a space for community growth and nourishment. The garden is a place to relax and learn, connect with others, and feed your soul. We believe in building strong communities through shared food, skills, and mutual support.

FarmEco

Wellbeing Projects.

We are a registered Community Benefit Society with a vision to build a sustainable farming model for FarmEco that benefits both the community and the environment.

In Sam's Name – In Sam's Name – Mental Health Matters

Peer support group for men and women throughout Nottinghamshire.

Find a dentist - NHS

Facebook

Help in a crisis | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The crisis line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to people of all ages.

Mental Health Support Services For People In Nottinghamshire | NottAlone

Local mental health advice and help for young people

Nottingham Counselling Service

Counselling and therapy support

Home | Nottinghamshire Crisis Sanctuaries

Mental health support offering information and guidance, signpost you to specialist local services.

Nottingham Forest Community Trust | Supporting those who need us

Health and wellbeing project and more..

Perinatal Mental Health Service | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Suicide prevention | Nottinghamshire County Council

Urgent Helpline and crisis support.

Notts In Mind

Trent Bridge Community Trust: Notts in Mind

Using sport as a vehicle to boost mental wellbeing.

Find childcare | Nottinghamshire County Council

Find local Pre-Schools, Day Nurseries and more...

School Search | Nottingham County Council

Advice Centres - Rushcliffe Borough Council

Offers a range of support and advice for residents of Rushcliffe

Neurodevelopmental Support Team - The Family Service - Your Notts Directory

The Neurodevelopmental Support Team operates within the Family Service, offering early assistance to families concerned their child may have neurodevelopmental support needs suggestive of Autism or ADHD.

Nottinghamshire - Your Voice, Your Choice | Home | POhWER

Services which support children and young people with additional needs.

Services supporting children and young people with additional needs | Nottinghamshire County Council

Services which support children and young people with additional needs.

West Bridgford Youth Link for Young People with Disabilities Ages 13 - 24 Years - Your Notts Directory

Young People with Disabilities Ages 13 - 24 Years.

Nottinghamshire Safeguarding Children Partnership

Safeguarding support, advice and more.

Home-Start UK

Home-Start Nottingham | Home-Start UK

Supporting families through a volunteering scheme.

Home | nottinghamcvs.co.uk

Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service aims to improve the quality of people’s lives in Nottingham by strengthening the voluntary and community sector.

Benefits - Rushcliffe Borough Council

Signposting support for housing benefits, council tax, universal credit and more...

Antisocial Behaviour - Rushcliffe Borough Council

Local advice and support for reporting antisocial behaviour and more....

Adult Social Care Hub | Nottinghamshire County Council

Find all the information you need on adult social care and support services here in our dedicated hub.

Families information service | Nottinghamshire County Council

Nottinghamshire’s Families Information Service is here to support you and your family.

We can help you find the right childcare and understand the funding available. You’ll also find lots of helpful advice for parents – from things to do at home or out and about, to support with parenting, child development, healthy lifestyles, volunteering and getting back into work.

Attendance animations for parents - YouTube

NHS guidance sheet

Working with parents to improve attendance - school videos - YouTube

School attendance: annual and one-off events driving short-term absences - GOV.UK

THE DANGERS OF TEEN VAPING: THIS FREE GUIDE EXPLAINS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (safeandsober.org)

www.safeandsober.org/resources/dangers-teen-vaping/

• Child Mind Institute

Teen Vaping: What Parents Need to Know | Child Mind Institute

www.childmind.org/article/teen-vaping-what-you-need-to-know/

• Teens Vaping: A guide for Parents on the Risks of Vaping

Teens Vaping: Health Risks and How to Stop Teenagers from Vaping (smokingaddiction.org)

www.smokingaddiction.org/teens-vaping-a-guide-for-parents/

Gendered Intelligence

Gendered Intelligence is a trans-led and trans-involving charity that works to increase understandings of gender diversity and improve the lives of trans people.

National Deaf Children's Society | For every deaf child

We’re here for deaf children and everyone who cares about them. Whatever the question or challenge, we help find a way through.

We empower families to connect and drive change in their communities, and we campaign to make sure deaf children get the support they need.

We lead the way, sharing insight and knowledge in the UK and internationally.

We make sure nothing holds deaf children back.

WeMatter - Victim Support

We focus on discovery, delivering compassionate support, and sharing our knowledge widely.

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To request a consultation, schools and colleagues are now asked to complete the following MS Form - ESHAWH - Consultation Request Form – Fill in form with as much detail and information as possible. A Team colleague will then make contact with the person making the request within 3 working days to confirm the date / time of the consultation if appropriate, or they will suggest next steps of support. 

Sessions will run every Friday, 4-6pm at Cotgrave MUGA (multi use games area), with a mix of sports, music, archery, fun games and other activities for young people to get involved in.

It is recommended to visit this padlet for the most up to date online safety information.

Internet Matters is a trusted online safety resource that helps parents, carers, and professionals support children to stay safe and thrive online. It provides practical guidance on parental controls, device and app safety settings, age-appropriate digital experiences, and managing online risks such as social media, misinformation, screen time, and online harm.

As part of the partnership, schools can access free Grief Awareness Training for staff, alongside ongoing advice and guidance on supporting bereaved pupils. The service works with schools to develop staff understanding of grief, provide practical strategies, and promote a whole-school approach to bereavement support. The team can also advise on the support available through the Children’s Bereavement Centre and how to refer or signpost children and families who may benefit from additional help.

The partnership is keen to connect with schools and education professionals interested in developing their knowledge and confidence in supporting bereaved children and young people. Representatives are also available to attend school or network meetings to introduce the partnership and answer any questions. If this is something your school would be interested in, please get in touch with Ania Bielak at ania@childrensbereavementcentre.co.uk or 07850 241651 to find out more.

Children and young people can be significantly affected by bereavement, loss, and grief, and as school staff we are often in a key position to provide understanding, support, and stability during difficult times. We would like to highlight an upcoming training opportunity, "Understanding Childhood Bereavement and Grief", delivered by Wiltshire Bereavement Charity and facilitated by Debbie. This practical and interactive session is aimed at professionals who work with children and young people.

The training will cover:

• Understanding how children and young people experience bereavement

• and loss at different developmental stages.

• Developing confidence in recognising signs of grief and providing appropriate support.

• Learning effective communication strategies when talking to bereaved children and families.

• Exploring useful resources and support services available to schools.

• Reflecting on professional boundaries and self-care when supporting others through grief.

Training Details 📅 Friday 13 November 2026
⏰ 09:30am – 3:00pm
📍 Wellspring Baptist Church, 3 Winthorpe Road, Newark-on-Trent
💷 £120 per attendee

This is a valuable opportunity for anyone working directly with pupils, particularly pastoral staff, DSLs, SENCOs, attendance teams, and those supporting vulnerable children and families.

To book a place, please contact ania@childrensbereavementcentre.co.uk  

IMARA | Helping people under 18 overcome abuse in Nottingham

Imara is a Nottingham based charity, providing independent specialist support to children, teenagers, and their families affected by sexual abuse and domestic abuse.

We’re here to help you navigate the journey towards healing, offering therapy, advocacy, and expert guidance every step of the way.

Coral Cove - East Midlands Children and Young People's Sexual Assault Service. Support for children and young people under 18 in the East Midlands who have experienced a rape or sexual assault, recently or in the past. East Midlands Children and Young People’s Sexual Assault Service contact number: 0800 183 0023

For support and advice for families around children who have experienced sexual abuse:

Help for Parents of Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused - Sexual Violence Help and Advice

https://bloom.chayn.co/courses - Free online courses created by or in partnership with therapists specialising in trauma and cover topics such as trauma, abuse and boundaries.