Parent Information & Signposting

School Nursing Team

The website is primarily a health information website, covering important features of a child’s health and development, including healthy minds, healthy bodies, health issues and where to get professional help and support.

Users can also find out about accessing support from local services. Telephone: 0300 300 3001 or find services by clicking here

Mental Health Support

Mind provides an information and signposting service. They are open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays). They offer support around mental health problems and give advice on where to get help near you, treatment options and advocacy services.

0300 1233393     Email: info@mind.org.uk

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/

NHS Talking Therapies 

Access to this service is through the GP, or you can refer yourself directly to an NHS therapy Service. This service helps with common mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression.

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/nhs-talking-therapies/

Family Wellbeing Service

Children and Family Wellbeing Service

Leicestershire County Council. This service can provide one to one programmes of support with household routines, behaviour management and the coordination of services. This standard family support is provided for up to 12 weeks.

You can find more information clicking here

Special Educational Needs and Disability

Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) Leicestershire, is a statutory service. We provide free, impartial and confidential advice and support to parents and carers of young people aged 0-25 with special education needs or disabilities as well as young people themselves.  We advise on all matters relating to SEND, including education, health and social care issues.

You can find more information by clicking here

Challenging Behaviour at Home 

Dealing with challenging behaviours at home can be very hard for families. Some useful advice can be found here

Community Money Advice Zinthiya Trust Leicester

Our mission is to alleviate poverty in Leicester and Leicestershire.  We offer support with money and debt issues as well as providing help to reduce household bills, maximise income, claim eligible benefits, improve energy efficiency and provide practical help to those in food and fuel poverty.

https://www.communitymoneyadvice.com/centre/the-zinthiya-trust

Soar Valley Food Project

If you are struggling to feed yourself or your family the Soar Valley Food Project can help with a food parcel. Call or text 07789 250529 before 6pm Sunday Evening telling us how many are in your family to collect a food parcel on Monday between 1pm and 2pm. Collection is from St Michael & All Angels’ Church, 737 Melton Road, Thurmaston, LE4 8EE