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PARENT & CARER SUPPORT
Just sometimes, we all need a little help. At DHJS, we recognise that while we may not always hold the answer or have the direct expertise required to help, an important part of our work is to provide information and sign-post parents and carers to where you can find and access support and networks. Many parents will at some point struggle with the different aspects of parenting their children, and may welcome some practical support, a listening ear, or advice on what to do when parenting becomes a challenge.
Open door - Safe Space
As we are sure that many of you are aware, during the lockdowns of the last 18 months, there has been a significant rise in the incidence of domestic abuse. This could be physical (of any form), emotional or financial. To help victims of domestic abuse, Southwark is setting up a series of safe spaces, located within schools. We have volunteered to provide a safe space for our school community which will be open to any adults linked to the school – staff and parents. The office staff have been trained in how to respond should anyone need their help, which will of course be in the strictest of confidence. There will be a private space with a telephone and easily located numbers for agencies who are able to provide help and advice. School staff will facilitate this, but not provide advice themselves. Should the school become aware of any safeguarding implications for our children, the regular school safeguarding procedures will be followed.
Our ‘Open Door’ safe space will be open from Tuesday 7th June and can be used during the core school day.
If you would like more information or support relating to mental health and wellbeing – for children or adults – you may wish to access following external links.
As we are sure that many of you are aware, during the lockdowns of the last 18 months, there has been a significant rise in the incidence of domestic abuse. This could be physical (of any form), emotional or financial. To help victims of domestic abuse, Southwark is setting up a series of safe spaces, located within schools. We have volunteered to provide a safe space for our school community which will be open to any adults linked to the school – staff and parents. The office staff have been trained in how to respond should anyone need their help, which will of course be in the strictest of confidence. There will be a private space with a telephone and easily located numbers for agencies who are able to provide help and advice. School staff will facilitate this, but not provide advice themselves. Should the school become aware of any safeguarding implications for our children, the regular school safeguarding procedures will be followed.
Our ‘Open Door’ safe space will be open from Tuesday 7th June and can be used during the core school day.
If you would like more information or support relating to mental health and wellbeing – for children or adults – you may wish to access following external links.
Please note that these links are provided for information only, and Dulwich Hamlet takes no responsibility for the content of external sites
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Eating Disorder Support
Beat’s national helpline exists to encourage and empower people to get help quickly. People can contact Beat online or by phone 365 days a year. Beat also support family and friends, equipping them with essential skills and advice, so they can help their loved ones recover whilst also looking after their own mental health. Helplines are open 9am–midnight during the week, and 4pm–midnight on weekends and bank holidays. By phone: 0808 801 0677 By email: [email protected] Be web chat: https://support.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/app/chat/chat_launch |
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Place to Be Advice and links to support children and young people with wellbeing, mental health challenges and big changes |
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NSPCC UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. |
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Action for children Working to improve life for children in the UK Free advice for parents and carers of children aged 0-19 |
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Family Action Transforming lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support |
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Barnardo's Building better futures for vulnerable children across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland |
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The Sleep Charity The Sleep Charity, incorporating The Sleep Council, provide advice and support to empower the nation to sleep better. |
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Young Minds Will make sure that all young people get support that meets them where they’re at as quickly as possible |
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Rainbow Trust Rainbow Trust Children's Charity supports families who have a child aged 0-18 years with a life-threatening or terminal illness |
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Information about provision and referral to CAMHS NHS Mental Health Services Information about provision and referral to adult mental health services Child Wellbeing Guide – Top Tips for Parents Simple steps and resources that parents can use to support their children's mental health. |
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Worrying about money Southwark resources aimed at helping families who are struggling financially. |
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Open House
Open House is an organisation based within our local community that is able to support families with free items of clothing, shoes, toys and books. All items are donated from the community, are clean and sanitised, with many donations being new or like new. |
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