External Agencies information and links
Where else can I go for help?
Citizens advice provides free and confidential advice on areas such as benefits, housing, family and relationship issues and legal issues.
Courses for Parents/Carers – Solihull
Our free online parenting courses are a great way to get advice and learn new skills in the comfort of your own home and at times to suit you. All of our courses are filled with helpful techniques and ideas developed by our experienced parenting professionals to help you become a confident and happy parent. Crucially, you can do our course whenever and wherever suits you and work through it at our own pace.
Customer First
If you are worried that a child, young person or adult is at risk of abuse, harm or neglect, please call Customer First on 0808 800 4005 (free from landlines and most mobiles) or dial 999 in an emergency where you feel the child or adult is in immediate danger.
This website provides lots of information on how to get help and advice with your mental health and wellbeing.
Family First
https://www.familyfirst-uk.org/parenting-courses
Family First is a Christian charity which seeks to increase parents and carers confidence, social support networks and mental wellbeing.
Our vision is to see families that are resilient, thriving and happy.
Family Lives
https://www.familylives.org.uk/
Our free online parenting courses are a great way to get advice and learn new skills in the comfort of your own home and at times to suit you. All of our courses are filled with helpful techniques and ideas developed by our experienced parenting professionals to help you become a confident and happy parent. Crucially, you can do our course whenever and wherever suits you and work through it at our own pace.
Healthy Living
https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/childrens-health/healthy-living-service
The service offers support to children, young people, and their families to help remove the barriers to achieving a healthy weight and lifestyle. This free service offers evidence- based information to support long- term healthier lifestyle goals for the whole family.
The service supports families with children aged 0 – 19 (25 for SEND) who are overweight (on the 91st to the 97.9th BMI centile)
You can measure your child using the body mass index (BMI) calculator. Your BMI is a measurement that uses height and weight to work out if your weight is healthy.
As part of the service, we can also support Infant Feeding from antenatal onwards.
This website has lots of information to help you keep well and to support your health and wellbeing.
Homestart
https://homestartinsuffolk.org/
At Home-Start Suffolk, we aim to create a society where children thrive through healthy relationships with their peers. Our mission is to empower parents with the skills, knowledge and emotional resilience to help their children flourish.
Parent/Carer Support Triple P https://www.triplep-parenting.uk.net/uk/triple-p
Proven, positive tips that can help every family
You can support your child’s development, grow closer and solve problems – positively. There are many simple strategies you can start using right now, to make every moment count!
Parental Conflict -https://www.oneplusone.org.uk/parents
OnePlusOne offers free, evidence-based digital resources and courses for parents experiencing conflict, whether together or separating, focusing on improving communication, managing stress, and protecting children from harmful arguments.
SENDIASS
Offers free, confidential, and impartial help for children, young people (up to 25), parents, and carers in Suffolk regarding SEND issues, covering rights, school support (like Education, Health & Care Plans - EHCPs), and local policies, accessible via helpline, email, text, or social media for guidance on navigating education, health, and care services.
https://suffolksendiass.co.uk/
CBeebies
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/parenting
Suffolk Family Information Service
This service offers free and impartial advice to parents finding childcare and other family services for 0-19 year olds.
This site has lots of information and advice for parents and carers across a wide range of services.
Wellbeing offer a vast range of free services to support people with their wellbeing and to overcome difficulties such as stress and anxiety.