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Carers Assessment
As you are a parent you have the right to request a parent carer assessment under the Children and Families Act 2014. The assessment will areas such as consider: Your individual needs as a parent carer What could make looking after your child easier for…Concerned about a child or young person?
If you are worried that a child may be suffering significant harm, or if you are concerned that a child has suffered harm, neglect or abuse, please follow the advice below. Members of the public can: Call 0345 140 0845 between 8am and 6pm (minicom 0151…Coping With Bereavement
The death of a loved one can be devastating. Bereavement counsellor Sarah Smith describes some of the feelings that can arise from losing someone, and where you can go for help and support. Bereavement affects people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way…Domestic abuse
Domestic abuse affects people from all walks of life and in many different ways. Find out what classes as domestic abuse, how to report it and how, under Clare’s Law, you can find out if a partner has a history of domestic violence or abuse.…Domestic abuse against men
Find out about domestic abuse (or domestic violence), and where to get support if it's happening to you. Domestic abuse, also called domestic violence, includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse in couple relationships or between family members. Anybody can be affected by domestic abuse, and…Get Help For Someone Being Abused or Neglected (Child)
1 Get help for a child (You are here) 2 Get help for an adult For emergency services please dial 999 REPORT A CHILD AT RISK If you are worried that a child may be suffering significant harm, or if you are concerned that a…Kooth, Free, safe and anonymous online support for Young People
Want someone to understand or advice for a friend? Kooth is here for you, please visit www.kooth.com for further information. Online and open until 10pm. IN CRISIS Samaritans http://www.samaritans.org/about-us Talk to us any time you like, in your own way, and off the record –…Kooth, Your Online Mental Wellbeing Community
Want someone to understand or advice for a friend? Kooth is here for you, please visit www.kooth.com for further information. Online and open until 10pm. IN CRISIS Samaritans http://www.samaritans.org/about-us Talk to us any time you like, in your own way, and off the record –…Looked after children and young offenders
The Looked after Children and Youth Offending Health Team provides support and a high quality community based general health nursing service to: Looked After children and young people who are over statutory school age, who are not accessing school health services (out of education, in…Sefton Family Wellbeing Centres
We offer so much at Sefton Council, whether at one of our Family Wellbeing Centres, libraries or leisure centres. Family is the most important influence on a child's life, from the moment they are born until they reach adulthood and beyond. Family Wellbeing Centres provide…Sefton Promoting Positive Relationships
Relationkit.co.uk launches in Sefton on 18th July 2022 and is a free online resource that gives parents and carers some support with their relationship. There are videos, mindfulness sessions and downloadable cards to help with some really common things like struggling to communicate well with…Talking to your teenager
Getting teenagers to talk openly about what's bothering them can be hard. Follow these tips to help get them talking to you about their worries. 1. Ask, don't judge Start by assuming they have a good reason for doing what they do. Show them you respect their intelligence…Tax credits
Tax credits can help you if you're paying tax but don't earn a lot of money. Who is eligible for Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit? You may be eligible for one of these credits if any of the following apply: If you're in…Universal Services Guide
The Universal Services Guide has been produced for families and individuals who want to find out about and access services that will support them. The guide is split into age ranges; however information in earlier or later age sections may be useful. The Sefton Directory has…