RESOURCES TO SUPPORT PARENTS AND CARERS
The following websites may be useful sources of information to facilitate conversations with your child or to signpost you to additional support and advice.
Educate Against Hate – Information and support for parents/carers on issues surrounding extremism and radicalisation and how to protect your child https://www.educateagainsthate.com/parents/
Young Minds – Information and advice for parents/carers on young people’s behaviour and mental health https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/
Beat - Advice and support about eating disorders https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
NSPCC - Guidance designed to help parents/carers start conversations with young people to help protect them from abuse. There is also a guide for parents/carers of children with Autism https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/pants-underwear-rule/
Samaritans - A registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide https://www.samaritans.org/
Women's Aid - A national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
National Bullying Helpline - Information and advice for anyone dealing with bullying https://www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/
Frank- A confidential helpline for anyone in the UK concerned about drugs. Telephone: 0300 123 6600 https://www.talktofrank.com/