Wellbeing Resources for Parents and Carers
Family Lives is a UK-based charity providing free, confidential support for parents and families, offering information, advice, and emotional support through a helpline, online chat, and WhatsApp service. They offer targeted early intervention and crisis support for issues like parenting challenges, family breakdown, mental wellbeing, and bullying. Visit their website at https://www.familylives.org.uk/ to learn more about the support they offer and the various ways you can get in touch. Scroll to the bottom of the page for a copy of the Family Lives Parent Wellbeing Tips leaflet.
NHS Every Mind Matters: Find out how you can help a child to have good mental health, including knowing how to talk to a child about their mental health, and when to spot signs they might be struggling. Plus get self-care tips for you, to help you look after your mental health while caring for others, and find out how to get more support if you, your child or your family need it.
Young Minds: Parents' Helpline and online resources to support you while you support your child.
Action for Children: 'Parent Talk' - Down-to-earth parenting advice you can trust. Find answers to parenting questions in our advice articles. Or talk to a parenting coach about anything that’s worrying you. It’s all free, and no topic is too big, small, or embarrassing.
Child Bereavement Network: The Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN) is the hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families across the UK.
Beat: The UK’s eating disorder charity, whose mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. Online advice and a national helpline for those living with eating disorders or supporting someone with an eating disorder.
Mind: Hillingdon’s most experienced, community based, mental health charity, providing services in the area since 1984. We work within our communities, providing support, advice and information to empower anyone who may be experiencing a mental health problem.
Hillingdon Borough services: Links to local support for mental health.
Children in need mental wellbeing: Explore these resources and activities to help lift some of the weight from the shoulders of the children and young people you know.
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