Caring for a child under 18
Unseen has produced a free guide to County Lines for parents, carers and teachers, with the aim of raising awareness. The guide includes information about who is at risk, how children are recruited, how to spot the signs of exploitation and where to go to for help. Read more
Agylia Care is a new FREE App and online service for Carers. The service contains guides and videos to help people with the care they provide themselves, their families and others. Topics include Alzheimer’s, dementia, cancer, autism, mental health, children’s care, support for carers, and many others. Read more
Did you know? .... You can set up alerts for when the government publishes or changes anything on GOV.UK about: Support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Read more
The Government have announced that a Children’s Funeral Fund for England has been established established to ensure no parent will have to pay for their child’s burial or cremation. Burial authorities, cremation authorities and funeral directors will be reimbursed by the goverment directly. The fund will be available regardless of the family’s income, and will also include a contribution towards the cost of a coffin. Read more
This bowel and bladder helpline is for any child or teenager with a bowel or bladder issue, or their parent or carer. Helpline: 0845 370 8008* Read more
The Buzz Network is a group for Southampton Parents/Carers of Children and young people with a disability or additional needs. Read more
Southampton City Council consultation on draft strategy to support children and young people to get a good start in life and be safe, healthy and happy. The consultation closes on Sunday 12 December 2021. Read more
This guide is aimed at helping parents, carers, other family members and friends cope when a young person is self-harming. It includes information on the nature and causes of self-harm, how to support a young person when facing this problem and what help is available. Read more
CP Teens UK - providing help, hope, inspiration & friendship to children & young people with Cerebral Palsy/ physical disabilities, and their families. Read more
A parent led support group for parent carers of school aged children with autism. Flutterbies is also known as Southampton Autism Support Service (SASS). Read more
A Portsmouth parent carer, Adelle Spindlove, has published a children's picture book on #disability and #inclusion called Freddie and the High Flying Kick. Click for more details. Read more
Hampshire Parent Carer Network (HPCN) exists to offer mututal support to parent carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with an additional need (diagnosed or not) or disability Read more
This service from Barnardos provides parenting programmes, mental health and therapeutic support. Read more
Activities, food support and other contacts for parent carers of school age children Read more
Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. Read more
Inclusive sport and activity session for 18+ at The Hub on Bishopstoke Road in Eastleigh Tuesdays 1-3pm and Fridays 10am-12pm Read more
See video about local Southampton services for carers of children (under 18). Read more
KIDS is a charity dedicated to providing an extensive range of services to disabled children and young people, aged 0-25 years, irrespective of their impairment or condition. Read more
Digital counselling and support for children and young people aged between 11 and 25 years old Read more
This is a booklet to complete for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities or autism coming to Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust Read more
A parent-led support group for families of children with Autism or mental health issues. Read more