Local Supports for Parents & Carers
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Use this directory to find the right support for you; from practical financial advice to hints and tips on managing your mental wellbeing.
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Use this plan as a tool to manage your health and wellbeing needs in a way that works for you. Knowing what helps us stay well, benefits our overall wellbeing and ensures you have practical steps in place to help when times are difficult.
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This guidance provides advice to parents/carers on issues around returning to schools during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NHS Ayrshire and Arran Guidance for support children and young people’s mental wellbeing
A handy leaflet for parents/carers to use to help them support their child’s mental wellbeing.
Advice for supporting children and young people with anxiety around Covid-19
https://www.nhsaaa.net/media/8767/covid19adviceforsupportingchildrenandyoungpeople.pdf
Click on the picture below to find lots of support and ideas for home learning.
Sensory Supports from Occupational Therapist
Making Sense of Sensory Behaviour
OT16-003-CC Sense-able ideas – A5 booklet
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National Supports for Parents & Carers
ParentClub – Wellbeing and Mental Health
Fantastic Website with all parents need to help them support themselves and their child with wellbeing/mental health concerns. Also includes a family support directory.
https://www.parentclub.scot/topics/wellbeing-and-mental-health
Parentline Scotland
Free helpline, email and web-chat service, for anyone caring for or concerned about a child – open until 9pm Monday to Friday.
Phone: 0800 282233
Email: parentlinescotland@children1st.org.uk
Visit: http://www.children1st.org.uk/plschat
Online advice and support for parents of children who may be experiencing poor mental health.
Visit: http://www.minded.org.uk/families
Mental Health – Guide for Parents & Carers – The Mental Health Foundation
NSPCC – Mental Health and Parenting
Help and advice for parents and families dealing with mental health problems during the coronavirus and in everyday life
Ideas for how to support your child’s mental wellbeing during lockdown
SAMH – Information and Guidance for parents on supporting their child with mental wellbeing
