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A week organised by Together that promotes better mental wellbeing for all.
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In 2010 we want to get people talking about the importance of looking after how they feel emotionally, which is why we’re using the week to ask what works for you?
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Useful ReadingPromoting the Health and Wellbeing of Looked After Children - revised statutory guidance Department of Health PDF
This Booklet is meant for use by professionals but we at There4U believe that parents & carers should have access too
Birth to Five has been revised and will be given free to all parents in England. The book is extremely popular and a trusted authority on all aspects of early years. more
Teen Smoking Linked To Drinking And Drug Use (American Study) Read Medical News Today Direct Payments Leaflet revised issue 2009Read (PDF)
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Child Bereavement Charityis the UK's leading charity that educates professionals and supports families both when a child dies and when a child is bereaved. Every year we train circa 5000 professionals across health care, social care, education and the emergency services. We also provide a support and information service, award-winning resources, online forums and Buckinghamshire-based support groups.
Child Mental Health
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ADDISS, The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service.
We provide people-friendly information and resources about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to anyone who needs assistance - parents, sufferers, teachers or health professionals. Whatever you're looking for in ADHD, we'll do our best to help. MisunderstoodThe charities aims are to provide a helpline for both sufferers and families of sufferers, to help fund research into new treatments, to help provide activities, which will help children suffering from ADHD to control aggression and generally help calm them, to help educate schools and public in being ADHD aware. Every Child Matters is a useful source for parents and professionals MindMental Health Charity
Parents Centre Information and support for parents on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare Royal College of Psychaitrists The best source for mental health information
Surviving Adolescence : toolkit for parents: leaflet for parents who may be worried about their adolescent child
Turning PointHelping young people to grow. With over 15 years’ experience of providing services for children, young people and their families, we understand more than anyone the challenges they face.Did you know, for example, that there are approximately 3.8 million people in England dependent on alcohol, and 1.3 million children in the UK are affected by parental alcohol misuse
YoungMindsprovides a helpline service to parents with a concern about their child's mental health. If you're a worried parent, call us at the YoungMinds Parents Information Serviceon 0800 018 2138. We now have extended our opening hours to: 10am-4pm Mon-Friand6pm-8pm on Wednesdays.
Education
ADDISS, The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service.
We provide people-friendly information and resources about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to anyone who needs assistance - parents, sufferers, teachers or health professionals. Whatever you're looking for in ADHD, we'll do our best to help. Afasic seeks to raise awareness and to create better services and provision for children and young people with speech and language impairments. It works in partnership with local and national government, professional and statutory bodies and other voluntary organisations.
I Can isthechildren'scommunicationcharity We work to foster the development of speech, language and communication skills in all children with a special focus on those who find this hard: children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
MaryHare is a national charity supporting the educational needs of profoundly and severely deaf children and young people.
ParentsCentrehelping you to help your child Information and support for parents on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare. Parents in Touch the education information site for parents Talking PointLearning to speak is one of the most important skills in a child's development. Yet we so often take for granted that a child will naturally learn to speak, understand what we say and communicate.
Here you will find all the stages of language development that a child will go through, lots of great tips, and, if you are concerned about a child's development, what to do.
TutorHuntis a service for both pupils and tutors wishing to advertise their service on this site.
At Tutor Hunt, we know that finding a tutor is not an easy task. Whether searching for primary, GCSE, A-Level or an adult learner, we strive to make the process as painless as possible - listing all personal and private tutors closest to you...
CT is the UK wide charity working to achieve the best possible quality of life and care for every child and young person who is not expected to reach adulthood
Baby Lifelinecares -cares and helps. Funds raised help to supply hospitals up and down the country with equipment ranging from digital weighing scales to major pieces of technology such as incubators and scanners. The charity is equally proud of the support it gives to training and education programmes for doctors, midwives and other associated health professionals.
CareCo-ordinationNetworkUK(CCNUK) is a networking organisation promoting and supporting key working for disabled children and their families in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. CCNUK is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, with its head office in York and national offices in Scotland and Wales.
Giving information & advice (telephone helpline, fact sheets, publications, and web-site). This is a signposting service and we encourage enquirers to contact our member groups for additional support and information.
Making grants for equipment & support. Organising special trips.
Support of Member Groups by
Coordinating partnership working with groups
Providing advice and support for new and emerging groups.
Offering ongoing support, advice and information to existing groups.
Delivering training on group activities.
Public & Professional Education by
Advising on how the needs of children with heart conditions should be met
Campaigning for improvements in health, social and educational provision for children with heart conditions through our recognised role as both the voice of families with heart children and an expert and well-informed contributor to policy development.
Face 2 Facethe one-to-one befriending service for parents of disabled children.
KidsHealth is the #1 most-visited website for children's health and development. You're now in the Parents area. At the bottom of each article, you'll find links to related features created for kids and teens. We encourage you to share them!
offers support and information, and raises awareness of those affected when a child has only half a heart, due to conditions such as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Pulmonary Atresia, Tricuspid Atresia or Double Inlet Ventricle.
Run for the Childrenwas founded in 2003 and since its launch, over 25,000 children and parents have taken part in over hundreds of fun runs up and down the country.
Tadworth provides care, education, therapy and rehabilitation to children with multiple disabilities, complex health needs and acquired brain injury We operate the UK's largest paediatric brain injury rehabilitation centre alongside other services including community support for children with acquired brain injury (ABI), special education for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), short breaks, transitional, palliative and long-term nursing care.
Learning Disabilities
Action For Kids (AFK) is a national charity working with children and young people with physical and learning disabilities and their parents and carers. We help to transform young lives by removing the barriers to independence. Click on the links below to find out more.
ADDISSWe provide people-friendly information and resources about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to anyone who needs assistance - parents, sufferers, teachers or health professionals. Whatever you're looking for in ADHD, we'll do our best to help.
The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service.
Interconnectionswas established in 1995 by Peter Limbrick to support all practitioners and managers, from nursery nurses to neurologists and from health visitors to head teachers, who work with babies, children and young people (0 – 25 years) who have ongoing special needs for whatever reasons.
As a multi-disciplinary resource, the icwhatsnew.com website is designed for everyone in statutory, voluntary and private agencies and will also be of interest to young people with disabilities / special needs, family members and carers
NationalAutisticSocietyInformation for parents/carers Respond provides a range of services to both victims and perpetrators of sexual abuse who have learning disabilities and those who have been affected by other trauma. Our services extend to support and training for families, carers and professionals.
Action for Childrenis committed to helpingthe most vulnerablechildren and young people in the UKbreak through injustice, deprivation and inequality, so they can achieve their full potential.
ActionforSickChildren For over 40 years we have championed the cause of sick children, involving Children and Young People in the Planning and Provision of Healthcare. Find out more about us, the work we do, and how you can help our work
ADDISS, The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service.
We provide people-friendly information and resources about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to anyone who needs assistance - parents, sufferers, teachers or health professionals. Whatever you're looking for in ADHD, we'll do our best to help.
ChildMaintenance Options At Child Maintenance Options, we provide impartial information and support to help both parents make informed choices about child maintenance. Every Child Matters: Change for Children is the name for a big project across England which involves everyone who works with children. This includes teachers, doctors, nurses, social workers, youth workers and many other people. 4Children is the national children’s charity – for children and young people, 0-19. 4Children works with Government, local authorities, primary care trusts, children’s service providers, and children and parents to ensure joined up support for all children and young people in their local community
FosterCareNews was designed as a recruitment strategy which aims to raise awareness, answer questions and increase the general interest in fostering in the UK.
How To Drug Proof Your Kids Just the mention of the word drugs can strike fear into the hearts of many parents. Mums and dads often believe their children know more about the issue than they do! They worry that there is nothing they can do to influence the choices their children make when it comes to drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Perhaps that's you or someone you know. How to Drug Proof Your Kids(DPYK for short) is here to help.
I Can is the children’s communication charity. We work to foster the development of speech, language and communication skills in all children with a special focus on those who find this hard: children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
KIDSis a charity which in its 38 years has pioneered a number of approaches and programmes for disabled children and young people. These include Home Learning (Portage), Parent Partnerships, Adventure Playgrounds and the inclusion of disabled children in mainstream settings. KIDS wishes to build on this history to meet the needs and aspirations of a new generation of disabled children and young people and their families. In doing this KIDS will become one of the leading charities in developing both the thinking and services that create an inclusive world for disabled children, young people and their families.
Kidscapeis committed to keeping children safe from abuse. Kidscape is the first charity in the UK established specifically to prevent bullying and child sexual abuse. Kidscape believes that protecting children from harm is key.
Kids Health Useful source of information in three sections. National Childminding Association believes every child should reach their full potential. We work with registered childminders and nannies, as well as other individuals and organisations to ensure families in every community in England and Wales have access to high quality home-based childcare, play, learning and family support. National Childbirth Trust( NCT)is UK's leading charity for parents. Every year we support thousands of people through the incredible life changing experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. Learn more about who we are.Becoming a parent is a life-enhancing experience, but it can also be challenging and sometimes stressful. We are here to help you through this transition Netmums is a unique local network for Mums (or Dads), offering a wealth of information on both a national and local level. Once you have registered on your local site you can access details for all kinds of local resources, from child-friendly cafes to childminders, places to go and much, much more. In just a few clicks you chat with local mums in our coffee house, read other mums local recommendations and check out information on pre-schools or schools in your area - it’s all here, under one roof. Parents Of Gay ChildrenOffering support and relevant information to parents, families and friends who have gay, lesbian, bisexual and trangender loved ones. Parentline Plus Is a good source on all childhood issues Rainbow Trust Children's Charity provides practical and emotional support to families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness. Rainbow Trust's Family Support Workers join the family in their own home and are there to provide practical support. We are contactable 24 hours a day for families in crisis. Re-Solv's purpose is to end volatile substance abuse, particularly among children and young people. With over twenty years experience and dedication to the prevention of VSA, Re-Solv is acknowledged as the lead body in the field and recognised nationally and internationally as a specialist source of information on VSA.
Sure Start is the Government's programme to deliver the best start in life for every child by bringing together early education, childcare, health and family support. For more information visit the About us section of this website.
With over 15 years’ experience of providing services for children, young people and their families, we understand more than anyone the challenges they face.
Did you know, for example, that there are approximately 3.8 million people in England dependent on alcohol, and 1.3 million children in the UK are affected by parental alcohol misuse?
YoungMindsprovides a helpline service to parents with a concern about their child's mental health. If you're a worried parent, call us at the YoungMinds Parents Information Serviceon 0800 018 2138. We now have extended our opening hours to: 10am-4pm Mon-Fri and6pm-8pm on Wednesdays.
ADDISSWe provide people-friendly information and resources about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to anyone who needs assistance - parents, sufferers, teachers or health professionals. Whatever you're looking for in ADHD, we'll do our best to help.
The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service.
Adoption UKhelps to make adoptions work and promotes loving and supportive relationships between children and their adoptive families. It provides independent support, information and advice on good practice to all concerned with adoption. In particular, it offers a wealth of relevant experience from generations of adoptive families to prospective and established adopters and to all those who work with them.
FosteringNetwork is the UK's leading charity for everyone involved in fostering. We have a membership of more than 55,000 foster carers, almost all local authorities and health and social services trusts in the UK, as well as independent fostering providers and local foster care associations.
ShawTrust is the UK’s largest third sector provider of
including recruitment, help to retain valued staff, ensuring websites are accessible to all and much more
We work with over 67,000 clients, around 7,500 employers and many public sector organisations every year.
During our 25+ years as a registered charity, we have supported almost 300,000 people to change their lives through work and greater independence.
StepsWe are a small national charity supporting children and adults affected by a lower limb condition such as clubfoot or a hip condition. Our website is a great source of information but if you would like to talk to someone please call our helpline 0871 7170044 or email
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Children's TrustThe Children's Trust, Tadworth provides care, education, therapy and rehabilitation to children with multiple disabilities, complex health needs and acquired brain injury
We operate the UK's largest paediatric brain injury rehabilitation centre alongside other services including community support for children with acquired brain injury (ABI), special education for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), short breaks, transitional, palliative and long-term nursing care.
TurningPointHelping young people to grow With over 15 years’ experience of providing services for children, young people and their families, we understand more than anyone the challenges they face.
Did you know, for example, that there are approximately 3.8 million people in England dependent on alcohol, and 1.3 million children in the UK are affected by parental alcohol misuse?
