It offers information and advice for families and other professionals about special needs/learning disability, help with behaviour management in areas such as sleep, toileting, challenging behaviour, play, social skills.  For children aged 3-18 years with moderate/severe learning disability or with a diagnosis of autism.  Parents or any professional can refer.  Children must be registered with a Bassetlaw GP. 

Tuxford Mine of Information will now be closed until September to ensure we are able to adhere to government guildlines on saftey and social ditancing within the building. In the meantime if you need any urgent help we are happy for you to call on 07432 646 325. TheTuxfordian will not now be printed until the September edition due to availability of ink. Advertisers will have their advertising period altered accordingly. Because of continued knock on effects of the current Covid - 19 situation and the possible interuption of printing once again, we are looking at the possibility of producing an online 'print at home' edition, where current advertisers will be given free space for a period of two years and also a quarterly online buisness directory which will offer free listing to current advertisers for the same period. We will keep you updated.

The Mine is set at the heart of the community to serve the community, offering information, advice, training & support to those who need it.

The Mine of Information is a resource centre for a range of activities. We can offer rooms or offices to let or hire at reasonable rates, including an IT suite for training purposes

Also offer non accredited training to the local community, espeically in IT. Other courses are available including family history - tracing your ancestors.

Serving the local residents in Tuxford and adjoining villages. The centre is situated on the Market Place in the centre of Tuxford.

Open Mon- Thurs 9.30am to 12.30pm. Closed on Fridays & Weekends.

A drop in service once a month with the local housing officer on the first Tuesday of the Month from 9.30am-11.30am.  The latest properties available are updated every week and available on the A1 stand inside reception.

Lots of leaflets and supported visits take place. Reception not always manned but bell available on front desk. Dial a trip office is located here.

We aim to ensure that your centre is a safe, welcoming place for you and your family.

Family Support outreach services and play opportunities.  Sensory equipment available.  Families with children with disabilities welcome.

Ollerton & Boughton Children's Centre

Dukeries Complex, 
Whinney Lane, 
Ollerton, 
NG22 9TD

01623 861691

Trent Villages North Children's Centre

Newark Road, 
Tuxford, 
NG22 0NA

 01777 872061

Trent Villages South Childrens Centre

C/O Sure Start Trent Villages North Children's Centre

 01777 872061

We are a team of specialist teachers and teaching assistants with additional qualifications and extensive experience in working with children and young people with special educational needs aged from 0-19.

 The service comprises of four teams:

• The Early Years Team (supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities from 0 - 7 years (Key Stage 1)).
• The Communication and Interaction Team
• The Cognition and Learning Team
• The Sensory Team

During school term times 9:00am until 4:00pm (at other times by arrangement)

 

0-19 years

Referral required

Yes

Referral Details

We accept direct referrals from parents and professionals for children with complex SEND below school age e.g. from Early Years settings or health visitors.

Referrals for children and young people with complex SEND attending school are generally negotiated at Family of Schools Springboard meetings .which are held each term, although direct referrals are accepted in certain rare circumstances, for example:
-  when a new child with significant SEND arrives in the County, 
-  when a child’s school placement is at risk, or 
-  when there is an unexpected and significant change to a child’s needs or situation. 

The Youth Justice Service (YOT) includes representatives from local councils, the police, probation service and health authorities and a range of other agencies. Find out more about Youth Justice Services at GOV.UK.

We make sure young people face up to their crime, take responsibility for their actions and we offer help and support if there are any personal issues like family background and friends that make re-offending more likely.

All referrals into the Youth Justice Service come exclusively through convictions up held in Her Majesty’s Court Service or through Nottinghamshire Police. All youth justice services are provided on a statutory basis.

We give every young person who has offended and been through the Court system one to one support. We look at ways to help the young person change their behaviour, and guide them towards new life opportunities like education and training, or learning new personal skills. All work is undertaken with the aim of reducing any further offending.

For debt problems call 01909 498890 or for general problems call 0300 4568369. For cancer-related money problems call 01909 498889.

Every Citizens Advice is a registered charity reliant on our trained volunteers and funding to provide these vital services for local communities.

Bassetlaw Citizens Advice offers free generalist advice to any person accessing the service. Specialist services within our team are only available to individuals resident in the Bassetlaw area.

Generalist Advice sessions cover all enquiry areas such as; employment, debt, welfare rights (inlcuding Universal Credit), relationships, housing, consumer rights & saving money on energy bills.

Our office provides drop-in sessions where a short introductory interview will be held to help decide how you can be best advised. You may then require a follow on appointment. 

Worksop office drop-in sessions:

Mon: 09.30 - 15.00 
Wed: 09.30 - 15.00 
Fri:    09.30 - 13.00 

Retford office drop-in sessions:

Tuesday & Thursday 10.00 - 14.00

Telephone advice line- 03444 111 444

Unless indicated otherwise, an adviser should be available to  provide introductory information to help decide how you can best progress with your enquiry.

Monday-Friday 10.00 - 16.00

National Number: 03444 111 444

COVID19 - update, 16th July 2020 - Telephone safe and well checks, shopping and meds collection if volunteers are available. 

Still no face to face activity. Safe and well telephone calls and assistant shopping only.

Bassetlaw Hospital Discharge Scheme operates in Bassetlaw district for anyone aged 50 or over on hospital discharge and helps them to quickly regain their independence and confidence.

The patients will be visited on the ward before discharge and matched with a volunteer.  Services offered include:

• Preparing the home for return
• Assisting with visits to outpatients' appointments, shopping, collecting prescriptions and social activities
• Signposting to other service benefit checks, home safety, community transport and other community services.

All volunteers are trained and DBS checked, and will provide support for six  to eight weeks.

Opening times

Monday:    9 - 5pm

Tuesday:    9 - 5pm

Wednesday:    9 - 5pm

Thursday:    9 - 5pm

Friday:    9 - 5pm

COVID19 update, 29th July 2020 - see website for further details - https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/cldt

The teams include a wide range of health and social care specialists such as: Social Workers/Community Care Officers, Welfare Rights Officers, Transition Co-ordinators, Supported Living Co-ordinators, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Community Learning Disability Nurses.

The health professionals within the team will provide information and advice to adults with learning disabilities covering a wide spectrum of health related issues.  They are often best placed to provide supoprt and assistance in the end stage of an individual's life due to the existing relationships and knowledge within the framework of the CLDT.

At this often difficult but vital stage of an individual's life, the health focus of the team will be on supporting the individual and their carers to understand the processes involved and providing therapeutic interventions to assist with both the physical and emotional implications.  They will be integral to the liaison amongst wider members of the multi-disciplinary team and to the facilitation of all required planning and implementation of the individual's care needs.  The community learning disability team is available as a resource to the individual and their carers, to enable informed, considered and fairer access to health care at a time when it is needed most.

Especially in a pandemic we believe everyone has the right to a better future.

Framework's Bassetlaw tenancy support service provides flexible housing related support for people who live in their own home or tenancy.  We work to prevent homelessness, promote independence and ensure that the people we support can sustain their homes.  We offer an individual support plan around: benefits, homlessness prevention, attending court, rent arrears, money management, debts, training and help with social inclusion.

Support group for parents and activities for children and young people with autistic spectrum disorders and their friends and siblings on third Tuesday of the month from 4.15-8.15pm.  Families do not need to stay the full time.  Separate groups for young children and for young people 13 years and above.

Autism East Midlands
Unit 31 Crags Ind Estate
Morven Street, Creswell
Nottinghamshire S80 4AJ

Phone: 01909 506 678
School: 0115 9609 263

enquiries@autismeastmidlands.org.uk

COVID19 update 17th August 2020 - We have information on shopping, health and wellbeing and finances available.

“Carers Federation is complying with all Government guidance regarding staff working safely and remaining COVID 19 vigilant.”

Please visit https://www.carersfederation.co.uk/covid-19-info-support/ for full details

The Carers Federation delivers a wide range of specialist information and support services, from small local arrangements to a very large national contract with the Department of Health.

We currently offer: 
• Young carer support
• Adult carer support
• Black and ethnic minority carer support
• Drug and alcohol misuse support
• Counselling
• Local Involvement Networks (LINks)
• Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (ICAS) 
• Research
• Mentoring

Our Shared Lives scheme, which is rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, helps adults who need support to live more independently in the community and provides an alternative to residential care.

We need carers from all kinds of backgrounds to provide support in their home, drawing on their families, friends and neighbours to help some of our most isolated and vulnerable people to be part of a community.

A range of Shared Lives opportunities are available, all based in the carer’s home:

• long term live-in arrangement
• somewhere to stay for a short break
• somewhere to go for daytime support
• supporting a person to live independently or be part of their community 
• somewhere to stay while a person recovers after leaving hospital.

Shared Lives carers are paid depending on the level of support they provide.

The Slimming World group is held at The New Hall, Station, Bawtry DN10 6PU

Thursday 3.30pm and 5.30pm

Visit the website for more information https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/

THE HALL IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID19. PLEASE FIND US ON FACEBOOK FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND RE-OPENING TIMES/DATES

https://www.facebook.com/cslshrewsbury/

Various groups meet at the centre   http://bit.ly/1PpHdnY

Offering a range of sessions and support services including:

• Bingo
• Language Cafe
• Information and Support Services
• Coffee Morning
• Street Dance
• Private & Corporate Room Hire

Opening Hours:

Were are open to the public:

Follow on Facebook:  http://on.fb.me/1V8PdhN 

Website: www.cslcommunitycentre.co.uk

Programme of Events:

Monday

9.30-12.30…. Coffee, Information, Support, Chat & Relax Morning

Tuesday

15:45-17:45…Language Café

Wednesday

9:30-10:15….Zumba!

12.15-14.00….Over 60’s Friendship & Lunch Club

17:30 & 19:30….Slimming World

Thursday

9.30-11.30…. Beginner’s Language Cafe

Friday

9:15-11:15….Manton Minis – Stay and Play – Age 0-5

16:30-17:00….4 & 5 yrs Street Dance

17:00-17:45….6 & 7 yrs Street Dance

17:45-18:30….over 8’s Street Dance

18:30- 20:30….Marching Band

Saturday

12:00-13:00…Football Training – Age 5+

The Family Service

The Family Service provides targeted early help support for families with worries, concerns, behaviours and conflict to help resolve significant problems.

• This includes direct support, advice, guidance and signposting:
• To improve attendance or behaviour at school
• To improve behaviour in the home
• To our graduated family and parenting offer
• In finding work, training or re-entering education having left school
• For children missing from home or school
• For homeless 16 and 17-year-olds, or those at risk of homelessness
• To young carers
• To kinship carers
• For drug or alcohol misuse
• For children and parents with a range of significant health problems
• For emotional and behavioural development that does not meet CAMHS criteria

The Farr Centre is safe space open to all women, young people and children, especially those who are experiencing domestic abuse, poverty, unemployment and other changes to their lives. 

We offer information, guidance, support, training, both educational and vocational in a wide variety of subjects, and enable women to develop skills through involvement in social activities, to become confident, self aware and assertive in order that they may take control of their lives and 'thrive'.

The centre offers information, guidance, support, training - both educational and vocational - in a wide variety of subjects with an aim to increase confidence, self awareness and self determination.

Relate is adapting the way we work to meet the challenges we are all facing. 

COVID UPDATE: We are no longer offering face to face counselling to help comply with social distancing measures. 

But to ensure continuity of service, all of our Counsellors are now trained to deliver telephone and webcam counselling.  

For more information, tips and advice on Covid-19 and your relationships click here 

Counselling available in Retford, Worksop, Mansfield and Newark.

Opening times*  

Mon: 9:00-21:00 

Tue: 9:00-21:00 

Wed: 9:00-21:00 

Thu: 9:00-21:00 

Fri: 9:00-15:00 

Sat: 9:00-13:00 

Sun: Closed 

Miscarriage is never easy

If you’ve been affected by miscarriage, molar pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy, we hope this website will provide the information that you’re looking for.

We hope that family, friends, colleagues and health professionals will find the site helpful too.

We’re here to help you through.

Acknowledges the distress associated with pregnancy loss and strives to make a positive difference to those whom it affects. 

Open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm.

Coronavirus and miscarriage: your care

On this page, we share information on how the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is impacting access to hospital services for those who are pregnant or experiencing a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy, current information for those thinking about trying to conceive and for those awaiting investigations.

Last updated: 18 May 2020

We all know that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is having a major impact on many lives and especially on access to healthcare.  NHS services need to focus on the most ill and most vulnerable people and we are all being asked to avoid using GP, community or hospital services as much as possible.  This helps us to protect NHS patients, the staff caring for them, ourselves and each other.

Early pregnancy and maternity services are no different, so we hope the following information helps you to understand the impact this might have on anyone affected by pregnancy loss.  

Access to hospital services for people who are currently pregnant or experiencing a miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancy

With increased pressure on the NHS due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, most early pregnancy units are having to limit the service they provide:

• to minimise the risk of exposure to the virus for people coming into a hospital environment
• to reduce the risk of spread within the hospital and
• because of reduced staff numbers caused by sickness, self-isolation and because of staff being moved to different departments, such as emergency care.

Wendy and Barry describe their experience of having a miscarriage during the coronavirus pandemic, with reduced access to hospital services.

However, anyone who needs emergency care for severe pain, very heavy vaginal bleeding, possible ectopic or molar pregnancy or other acute symptoms will still be seen and assessed in person, either by the specialist team or in the Accident and Emergency Department.

New information from the RCOG on early pregnancy care

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has published a guide to early pregnancy services during the coronavirus pandemic.  While it focuses mainly on women and couples in the first twelve weeks of pregnancy, it is equally helpful for  anyone who is not yet booked with a midwife or an antenatal clinic.

Ultrasound scans

There are very likely to be limits on ultrasound scans and most hospitals will allow only the woman being scanned to attend her appointment.  Some will allow use of a mobile or smartphone for part of the appointment so that the partner or other supporter can take part remotely but that will depend on the individual hospital’s policy  This can be very distressing, we know.

Miscarriage management

There will be fewer non-emergency surgical procedures under general anaesthetic, so women with a missed or incomplete miscarriage or a ‘blighted ovum’ or  anembryonic pregnancy are more likely to be offered only natural (expectant) or medical management of miscarriage at home rather than being treated in hospital.  We provide more detailed information about these options and what they mean for you on this page.  And Amy shares her experience of medical management during lockdown here.

Ectopic pregnancy assessment and management

Ectopic pregnancy is a potentially life-threatening condition, so early assessment and treatment are crucial and access to care should remain as normal.  See here for more information.

Molar pregnancy diagnosis and management

With fewer women having surgical management, it may take longer for some molar pregnancies to be diagnosed,  so it’s very important to contact the hospital if a pregnancy tests is still positive 3 weeks after your loss.  But once molar pregnancy has been diagnosed, care and follow-up will be as normal. You’ll find more information on our molar pregnancy pages, starting here.

If you are pregnant or currently experiencing a loss

If you need urgent advice regarding your pregnancy, you are encouraged to telephone your local Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit or Emergency Gynaecology Unit, or your midwife or antenatal clinic if you are already booked with them.  It’s important to be as clear as possible about your symptoms or worries to help staff to assess your needs and advise on next steps.  Please be assured that if you need emergency care for severe pain, very heavy vaginal bleeding, suspected ectopic pregnancy or other acute symptoms, then you will be assessed in person and seen accordingly.

If you are not pregnant, but planning on trying for a baby

The Association of Early Pregnancy Units suggests that you consider waiting until the pandemic is over before trying to conceive. This is to minimise the burden on the health service, to ensure you have full access to early pregnancy and maternity care and because it is too soon to fully understand the effect of the virus in pregnancy.  But everyone’s circumstances differ and this will always be your decision.

If you are waiting investigations following recurrent or second trimester miscarriage

Investigations into the possible causes of  recurrent miscarriage or late loss are currently suspended in most hospitals, but there are plans to reintroduce them gradually over the next few weeks.  As with other services, this will depend on the availability of specialist staff, some of whom have been diverted to other areas of care during the pandemic.

Information, guidance and support

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has general up to date information and guidance on pregnancy and Coronavirus at www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/guidelines/coronavirus-pregnancy/covid-19-virus-infection-and-pregnancy/.

And of course, you can contact us at the Miscarriage Association for information and support.  We don’t give medical advice but we can help you think through how best to manage at this time.

You can call us: 01924 200799 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

We know that picking up the phone and talking to someone you don’t know can sometimes be a scary experience.  But we’ll do everything we can to make you feel comfortable, to listen and understand and to answer your questions to the best of our abilities.

You can email us:  info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk  (any time)

You might not feel able to talk on the phone – or perhaps you aren’t able to call during our office hours.  We also provide information and offer support via email and aim to reply the same or the next working day.

You can use Live Chat:  (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Click on the button in the bottom right of your screen to chat with one of our support workers.  If we can’t reply right away, you can leave a message we will email you back as soon as we can.

You can send a direct message:

Send a DM through Facebook or Instagram.  We’ll aim to reply the same or the next working day.

Or you might prefer to find support and information online:

You’ll find links to our online support here.

We talk about pregnancy loss and mental health here.

We are delighted to welcome our new ambassador, former Strictly professional, Natalie Lowe!

Natalie begins her new role in our team with a very special announcement about our new and exciting fundraising challenge, Miles That Matter.

Our goal is to raise £25,000 to fund our helpline for 100 days. We also hope to raise awareness of the impact of pregnancy loss and to encourage people to make use of the Miscarriage Association’s support and information services.

Natalie has shared a video to explain more about the fundraiser and what it means to her.

I’m going to be pulling on my trainers and I’d love you to be part of Team M.A., too.

We’re really looking forward to working with Natalie, on Miles That Matter and more. We’re so grateful for her support.

COVID-19 and changes that impact on bereaved families

We are very sorry you have to access this guide. The death of a baby is a devastating loss and we know how much more distressing this is likely to be at a time of uncertainty and worry over how medical and public services operate.

Please remember to follow government advice about staying alert and safe (social distancing) that is in place where you live:

·         England

·         Northern Ireland

·         Scotland

·         Wales

If you have concerns about yourself or someone else developing symptoms please refer to NHS 111 advice about Covid-19.

Throughout this time, our bereavement support services remain available to anyone affected by the death of a baby, bereaved parents, family members and healthcare staff.

Our freephone helpline is available to call on 0808 164 3332 or email helpline@sands.org.uk

The opening hours are 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 5.30-9.30pm Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Writing to Sands during the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic

As Sands London and regional offices are now closed with all remaining staff working from home should you need to make contact then please do so by telephone, email or using a Contact Us form on this website. We are able to check post infrequently as a result of the current restrictions so if you cannot use telephone or email then please be aware it may be sometime before we can access our offices to collect our correspondence. Therefore before you place anything in the post please get in touch as we may be able to offer alternative routes – e.g. bank account details to pay in a cheque

You can email:

General: info@sands.org.uk

Fundraising/Supporter Care: fundraising@sands.org.uk

Helpline: helpline@sands.org.uk

Shop: shop@sands.org.uk

Telephone:

General enquiries 020 7436 7940/ 020 3897 6094

Helpline: 0808 164 3332

Fundraising/Supporter Care: 020 3897 6092

Shop: 020 3031 8898

Sands Office

Our registered office is in London, and is open between 9.30am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Call us on: 020 7436 7940

Write to us at:

Victoria Charity Centre
11 Belgrave Road
London
SW1V 1RB

About Sands

Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity in the UK. Sands exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to ensure that anyone affected by the death of a baby receives the best possible care and support for as long as they need it. 

Sands provides bereavement support services both nationally through its Freephone helpline, mobile app, online community and resources, and locally through a UK-wide network of around 100 regional support groups. 

Sands works in partnership with health care professionals, trusts and health boards and offers a range of training programmes and bereavement care resources to ensure that every bereaved parent and family receives the best possible care wherever they are in the UK.

Sands promotes and funds research to better understand the causes of baby deaths and save babies’ lives. The charity also raises awareness of baby loss and works with governments, key influencers and other stakeholders to make reducing the number of babies dying a priority nationally and locally.

Over the past 40 years, Sands has grown into a national charity with a powerful vision, to create a world where fewer babies die, shared by dedicated volunteers, fundraisers, members, donors, healthcare professionals, partners, staff and bereaved parents and families. 

Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 lockdown all groups at the Children’s Centres are currently suspended. As soon as we can re-open we’ll post our timetable here and let families know via our Facebook page 

Information about local services for children, young people and their families including child care and help available to pay for it.

Children’s Centres can offer one to one or group support with:

• the emotional health of you or your child
• playing with your child
• children’s behaviour
• domestic abuse
• children’s development, including listening and communication
• feeding your child
• increasing your confidence and help to get a job
• preparing for a baby

We can give you information about other services, and our groups are a great place to meet other parents and carers with young children. There are also lots of volunteering opportunities - ask at your local Children's Centre or use the contact details below to find out more

Training opportunities for parents/carers delivered by local colleges and other training providers

Tailored packages of support are available if required

Provides a fun, safe place for children to play and develop, a place for families to talk to each other.  This could be in the centre, community venue or local toddler group.

A chance for all parents including fathers and young parents to get health and parenting advice and support from midwives, health visitors, family support workers and many more

Quality play and early learning experiences provided by children's workers, childminders, day care settings and schools; all supported by a teacher.  This includes funded education for all three and four year olds for 12.5 hours per week.

Links with Job Centre Plus if you are considering new opportunities in employment or training , or need advice on benefits

All services aim to be inclusive for children and parents with additional needs, linking with specialist services and early support.

Opportunities to volunteer and be part of the management, planning and evaluation of children's centres and have a say about local services.

Regular Groups

Stay and Play,  Monday 9.00-10.30am

Come along to one of our play sessions, with a variety of activities for your children (0 up to 5 years) to enjoy whilst learning and developing important skills.

Under 1s Group, Wednesday 1.30-3.00pm

BABES Breastfeeding Group, Thursday 9.30-11.30am

Come along and meet other breastfeeding and pregnant women, you can also receive support from a trained Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. 

Self-Weigh

Monday 9.00am – 12.00pm

The Children’s Centre can also offer support with:

• Meeting other parents/carers
• Emotional health
• Children’s development
• Children’s behaviour
• Children’s emotional health
• Playing with your child
• Domestic abuse
• Family life
• Preparing for a baby
• Understanding your child
• Feeding your baby/child
• Financial advice and support
• Help to get a job
• Volunteering with us
• Increasing your confidence
• Signposting to other services
• Listening and communications

Parents/carers can request support by speaking to staff at the Children’s Centres or in groups or telephoning

This club provides young disabled people with opportunities to come together in a safe and supportive environment. The club allows young people to gain independence and meet other young people in a social setting. All activities are planned and developed with young people and these might include dance, drama, adventure or talking about things that are important to them

Sessions run Tuesday evenings 6:15 - 8:45pm

Our committed, friendly and well-qualified childcare team provides high-quality care and learning opportunities for children aged between 0-11 years. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with a focus on learning through play and we actively encourage parents to become involved in the life of our setting. 

We are open from 7.30am — 6pm Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year, excluding bank holidays and three staff training days.

The Ladybirds group is for the 6-week to 2 year olds. This room is calm and inviting, with age-appropriate toys and a dedicated outside play area.

The Caterpillars group is for 2 to 3 year olds. This group is on a steep learning curve with their language and communication and physical development.

The Butterfly group is for the 3 to 5 year olds. This group is playing and learning fast, developing and growing in their understanding. The Butterflies have the free 15-hour entitlement and are reaching their Early Learning Goals ready for school.  September 2017 will see us offering 30 hours free childcare for this age.

After-School Club: We have staff running an After-School Club for older children. Activities range from cooking to games in the sensory garden.

We offer 

• Funded childcare places available for qualifying two year olds and three and four-year-olds (15 hours entitlement).
• School holiday play schemes.
• A safe, friendly and fun place for you and your child.
• Learning through indoor and outdoor play activities.
• A well-qualified, kind and caring team.
• A dedicated person to give focused support to your child.

Help in a crisis during Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

During this COVID-19 pandemic there may be changes in the way some of our services work. Contact the service directly to check how services are being delivered and follow their advice.

Some of our services now offer video consultations. You should speak to your clinician if this is something you would like them to consider. You can find out more about video consultation here.

Visiting: Contact the ward you wish to visit in advance for guidance and instructions for a safe visit. 

If you need help in a mental health crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic outside office hours please contact our crisis team: Help in a crisis

CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. It’s the part of the NHS which helps children and young people who have problems with their thoughts or feelings. We can help people until they are 18.  If someone like a teacher or your doctor is worried about you, they can write to CAMHS to see if we can help you. This is called making a referral. The person who is going to write to us has to get your permission first. As long as we think you are able to decide, it's up to you whether or not we let your parents know.

If you are having trouble with your thoughts or feelings talk to your parents or carers, or an adult you trust.  There is a useful website called Health for Teens that you may find useful:  http://www.healthforteens.co.uk/

Most children who get help from CAMHS see one of our community teams. This normally means you will come to see us for weekly appointments at one of our bases, at a health centre or at your school.  We have lots of people working for us who can help you in different ways. These include:

• family therapists – who talk through problems with you and your family
• CAMHS social workers – who support children and families through difficult times
• family support workers – who can give advice to your parents or carers
• mental health practitioners – who support young people and their families to bring about positive change
• psychologists – experts in how people think and act
• psychiatrists – doctors who work on thoughts and feelings
• art psychotherapists – who can help you by using art and music

For more information visit our website: http://bit.ly/2sQl6GD

Information for parents and carers can be found at: http://bit.ly/2sgBCkS

As well as our community teams, we have some teams which work on other difficulties. These include:

• Problems with eating
• Problems with drugs or alcohol
• Psychosis – when someone hears or sees things which aren’t there
• Intellectual disability – when someone finds it difficult to communicate or understand things

COVID19 update, 17th August 2020 - CASY reopened their face to face counselling services on the 29th June 2020.
Please be aware we will have social distancing procedures in place to make the session safe for both the clients and counsellors.

Our Mission: is to reduce and relieve the suffering and distress, and to improve the emotional wellbeing, of young people and their families throughout the East Midlands.

Our Vision: is that all children and young people in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire have the best possible chance of a mentally and emotionally healthy future.

Our Aims:  are to deliver emotional and mental health services and support to children & young people and to all who support and care for them.

Our Values

• Respect and integrity in all we do
• Alleviating personal distress
• Promote a meaningful sense of self
• Appreciate the variety of human experience
• Treat all people fairly
• Honesty

In all that we do, we strive to be:

• Empathic
• Caring
• Professional

COVID19 update, 6th August, 2020 - for full details please visit website at http://www.bluebellwood.org

We’re always cooking up mouth-watering meals and tasty treats in the kitchen for families. There’s also plenty of fun activities for children to try, including soft play, arts and crafts, music therapy and much more.

While they’re staying with us, children have one of our eight bedrooms. If their family is staying too, then parents have their own room.

We support children and young adults whose lives are just too short, and all of our services are completely free for their families. We are here to take some of the stresses away when looking after for your child, and to provide you with the best care possible. Services include: respite and short breaks, family and sibling support, support for young adults, end of life care & bereavement support.

We're delivering some in-person activities and classes online due to Coronavirus – contact your nearest branch or visit our courses and workshops section

Our branch is run by a friendly team of local parents and we offer support, information and friendship to parents and parents-to-be. Whether you're looking for an antenatal class, want to come along to one of our weekly 'bumps and babies' or toddler groups or join us for a social evening without the kids, the Branch has got something to offer you.

Every Thursday 9.30 - 11.30  at The Well, Hospital Road DN22 2BP

Everything you need for your baby can be found at one of our highly successful Nearly New Sales.  The Bassetlaw branch run sales twice a year. 

Children’s charity working across South Yorkshire with children, young people and families who are at risk or affected through running away or going missing

We provide a helpline, webchat and texting service to enable young people to contact us.  Our project workers deliver a succesful MISPER scheme for young runaways who are reported missing to the police and subsequently returned home.  They visit them and their families to provide ongoing support.
In 2007 SAFE@LAST opened a childrens refudge to provide short term accommadation, this is the only facility of its kind in England.  We also visit schools/groups as part of our prevention and education work.

COVID19 update, 20th July 2020 - for details please call 01302 812345

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/ Our free national advice line and local advice helps hundreds of thousands of people every year.

Age UK Doncaster provides services including homecare, cleaning services, day services, home and garden services and a home from hospital service.

Age UK Doncaster can also offer information and advice on a range of issues including money, housing, health and social care etc.

The Council's structure

The Council provides more than 400 services which are used by people living, visiting and working in Nottinghamshire.

Decisions are taken by the County Councillors at committee meetings about which services to provide and how much money to spend on them.

• senior management structure [PDF]

Council Departments

Adult Social Care and Health

The department offers advice, information, care and support to meet the needs of older people and adults with physical disabilities, mental health needs and learning disabilities across the county. The department oversees public health services across the county.

View the Adult social care and health structure chart [PDF].

Children and Families

The Children and Families Department brings together a range of services for children, young people and their families. The department has a mix of directly delivered and commissioned services that are primarily designed around the needs of vulnerable children, families and communities.

View the Children and families structure chart [PDF].

Chief Executive's 

The Chief Executive's department brings together the functions which support and enable services and activities across the County Council and is structured into five service groups:

• Communications, Marketing and Document Services
• Finance, Procurement and Improvement
• Information and Communications Technology
• Customers and Human Resources
• Legal, Democratic and Complaints.

View the Chief Executive's structure chart [PDF].

Place

The Place Department brings together a range of services with an ambition to create places that meet the needs and aspirations of the people of Nottinghamshire.  The department is made up of two divisions:

• Investment and Growth Division which is responsible for a range of functions to help drive the growth and prosperity agenda including economic development, regeneration, land and assets, planning and development management.
• Communities and Place Division, responsible for helping to make Nottinghamshire a great place every day, with services including waste, environment, highways, transport, voluntary and community support, cultural services, trading standards, emergency planning, community safety and birth, death and marriage registration.

COVID-19 IMPORTANT UPDATE

NYAS are sending our best wishes to everyone right now in these uncertain times.

We want to reassure you we’ll do everything in our power to support vulnerable children and young people with independent advocacy and legal representation across England and Wales.

We believe it is critical to do our part to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 whilst still delivering our range of services safely. As a national rights based charity, our teams are well placed and experienced in remote and mobile working. A challenge like Coronavirus means young people may need support in new and different ways. We are confident that we can use alternative communication methods which will enable us to continue to deliver our services for as long as it is possible to do so.

Our helpline is ready to support you please call 0808 808 1001 or email help@nyas.net

The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) is a rights based charity which operates across England and Wales for children, young people and adults.

The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) is a unique, 'not for profit', children's charity which supplies a range of independent services to children and young people, their families and appropriately involved adults.

NYAS advocacy services provide children and young people with information about their rights and entitlements and assistance to enable them to use formal complaints procedures if that is what they want, and to have a voice and be heard when decisions are made about their lives.

NYAS also provides Independent Visitor services for children who have had little or no contact with their family in the last twelve months. NYAS's Independent Visitor Service offers long-term, consistent and stable adult relationships for children and young people, who may not experience positive adult friendships. This can consist of simply going for coffee, walks, trips to the cinema, supporting the young person to keep in touch with their religion or culture, help at reviews, help with school work, sport, to sit with, or just listen and talk.

RE-OPENING ON 9TH SEPTEMBER 2020. CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Bawtry Baby and Toddler Group hope to re-open on

9th September from 9.30 - 11 .30am at The New Hall. More details will be posted on Bawtry Baby and Toddler Facebook Group nearer the time.

We will be following government advice and will have a “track and trace” system in place. Masks will need to be worn by all adults unless there is a medical reason why this is not possible. In addition to this we will have a booking system, using the “Bawtry baby and toddler” Facebook Group page, because numbers in the New Hall are restricted. Please message me if you would like to register to join us on the 9th September.

We have a large space for active play with ride on toys, slides, tunnels, pushchairs and walkers so your little one can run around. We have a designated baby area with smaller sensory toys and table activities such as play dough, colouring, painting, messy play and crafts.

Prices: Babies (under 1) - £1, Toddlers - £2.50, Additional toddlers - £1.50. Price includes tea, coffee and biscuits for adults and a healthy snack for little ones.

The Early Help Unit provides a direct contact point for professionals and families requiring early help services in Nottinghamshire. The Unit acts as a signposting and referral point for Early Help Services but does not directly deliver them.

The Early Help Unit will provide information and advice and will signpost professionals and families on to non-County Council services, as well as accepting referrals on behalf of Nottinghamshire’s County Council early help services.

 Any child or young person at immediate risk should be referred to the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

• Lead professionals seeking direct intervention or looking to step-down at closure for ongoing support should consult the Nottinghamshire County Council Intranet for further guidance.
• Professionals looking to make a referral to the Early Help Unit, to access support for families can use the revised Early Help Assessment Form (EHAF).
• Members of the public can contact the Early Help Unit by:

• • telephone: 0115 804 1248
  • email: early.help@nottscc.gov.uk

Specific elements of this service include Children's Centres:

• Universal services including play sessions, health support, & opportunities to train and volunteer.
• More focused support with: challenging behaviour; communication difficulties (Home Talk Programme); mother’s mental health needs; diet & nutrition; domestic abuse; housing and debt issues.
• Parenting programmes & interventions including, Strengthening Families; Incredible Years. 

Exclusion Criteria:

• Young Carers (of adults) assessment – contact the Customer Service Centre
• Child employment and entertainment licensing – contact the Children in Entertainment, Employment and Chaperone Licences team
• Welfare rights and benefits - contact the Department of Work & Pensions
• Housing moves, repairs or improvements - see Notts Help Yourself 
• In addition, the EHU and Family Service are unable to support contact sessions

Early Help Interventions:

• Are for children and young people who are not at immediate risk.  Those at immediate risk should be referred to the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) 
• Will be led by a lead professional, who will co-ordinate the services involved with the child or young person and their family
• Are time limited
• Involve a holistic assessment being completed with the child, young person and their family, leading to an action plan
• Are reviewed regularly with the child / young person and their family

 In addition, the Early Help Unit will provide:

• Information and advice for children, young people, families and professionals on early help services in Nottinghamshire

• Advise on the completion the revised Early Help Assessment Form (EHAF) and hold a register of completed EHAFs
•  

The opening hours of the Early Help Unit are 9.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

COVID-19 UPDATES. If you work for us, please keep up to date with our latest information in response to COVID19. If you are a client or family member who is wanting to get in touch, please contact us on 0207 959 1003

Who are Pulse Community Healthcare?

Pulse Community Healthcare is a UK provider of complex person-centred care packages.

Our specialist healthcare teams support people with a variety of conditions and disabilities to live their life as independently as possible, in their own homes. Working in close partnership with our client’s family, friends, carers and commissioners, as well as other healthcare professionals, local organisations and hospital teams, we assess and understand our individual client needs. 

Resourced by experienced and highly trained support workers and community nurses, our customised care packages are devised to the highest clinical standards delivering person-centred care, quality of life and most importantly client independence.

Cosmic Cottage CIC, is a Community Project based in Retford, run by volunteers. We are situated at the Goodwin Hall as an Internet café with a relaxing atmosphere, Customers are able to browse the Internet for fun or information, fill online forms, job search, and renew driving licences and any other government forms.

We help anyone who is unsure about using technologies. Computer advice is available even if you don’t know anything about a computer we can help. We also take referrals from the Job centre and Library, for job searches and CV creating.

There are some useful resource information leaflets available. NCHA Bassetlaw Connect has a drop in for those people having problems with social security or PIP forms also have information about the new universal credit.

We also have printing and photocopy services or just relax in the café and have freshly made food.

COVID19 update 24th August 2020 - We have been asked now several times if we are going to open after the lock down, our answer is YES! As soon as the government has said it is safe to open cafes and public buildings we will be ready. Cosmic Cottage and Goodwin Hall would like to thank everyone who has supported us before the lock down and cannot wait to open and see you all again.
Anyone who bought meal tickets, please keep hold of them we are hoping to put the meal on at a later date, if this is not possible then we will refund you. The people who have paid deposits for stalls, don’t worry again we can reschedule or we can refund. If you have any questions about this please contact us. We miss you all!!
From Goodwin Hall and Cosmic Cottage, Stay Safe and Stay at Home.  https://www.facebook.com/cosmiccottage.net/

As a Community project, Cosmic Cottage is a non-profit company and relies on community support and Volunteers. Volunteers are given work experience, working with the public; being reliable, punctual and able to follow instructions to fulfil the role. Training “on the job” is available. Also access to online courses to increase their knowledge is supported.

Recently we have been instrumental in helping two homeless people get a new home so they are no longer living on our streets.

We are much more than a café!!

So if you would like to help or donate we are open every Friday from 9am to 4pm. We would love to see you.

Qualified teacher in attendance. Disabled access and toilets.

COVID19 update, 29th July 2020 - for full information visit https://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk

You can access our money advice team for help with any worries you have about claiming benefits, help with forms, including Universal Credit, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction. They can advise you if you are claiming all of the benefits you should be or give general advice if you have debts. They have access to many areas of other support through our partnership with the North Nottinghamshire Support Partnership, including complex debt advice.

Our offices are open from 9am and the last appointment is at 4pm. There is a drop-in service you can access via your work coach or through the help to claim scheme at the Citizens Advice Bureau.

If you need help contact our Money Advisors, on 01909 533 744  or email us at customer.services@bassetlaw.gov.uk

The Government has also merged the Money Advice Service and Pension Advice Service into one organisation.

https://www.healthforteens.co.uk/

Get help with all kinds of things like: Healthy eating, Sex, emotional Health, bullying, smoking, alcohol Drugs, self-harm, Contraception , relationships

Zero tolerence to bullying

On Twitter @healthforteens

YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. Driven by their experiences we campaign, research and influence policy and practice. We also provide expert knowledge to professionals, parents and young people through our Parents' Helpline, online resources, training and development, outreach work and publications.

YoungMinds does not offer advice to young people – our helpline service is for parents or carers worried about a child or young person.

Free Parents' Helpline:  0808 802 5544    9.30-4pm

Parents' Online contact form: https://youngminds.org.uk/contact-us/parents-helpline-enquiries/

Online Resources for Young People:  http://www.youngminds.org.uk/for_children_young_people

Young person's crisis messenger: Text YM85258 if you are experiencing a mental health crisis. 24/7 response

Covid-19 Update

In these difficult times SANE is continuing to offer help through our team of professionals and trained volunteers.

Although our previous SANEline number cannot operate at the moment, you can leave a message on 07984 967 708 giving your first name and a contact number, and one of our professionals or senior volunteers will call you back as soon as practicable. You can also contact us, as before, through our Support Forum, Textcare and other services.

See here for more information.

"Mental health is as important as physical health in these worrying and stressful days when there is so much uncertainty.

"For those who are already vulnerable through depression, anxiety and other conditions, the prospect of isolation may be hard to face. By keeping our lines open, we are striving to continue to offer some reassurance, inner strength and hope."

SANE services provide practical help, emotional support and specialist information to individuals affected by mental health problems, their family, friends and carers.

SANEline (helpline):  0300 304 7000 (4.30 pm - 10.30 pm daily) NOT OPERATING AT THE MOMENT DUE TO COVID

Website:  http://www.sane.org.uk

STILL OFFERING SUPPORT THROUGH THE COVID PANDEMIC

Our office is open from Monday to Friday, 9.00am until 5.00pm

We offer support to both single young people aged 16-21, (up to 25 in exceptional circumstances) and also to young parents aged 16-19. Priority will always be given to those aged between 16 and 17.

We offer a package of good quality accommodation partnered with individually-tailored support plans.  These are reviewed regularly to ensure your plan is working for you and can be reviewed any time at your request.

We also offer a regular programme of activities to encourage our young people to build confidence, learn new skills, and get involved in the community.

Ultimately, it is the aim of New Roots to support all service users to develop independent living skills and make the transition to suitable and permanent accommodation. The length of stay depends upon individual need, but can be anything between 6 months and 2 years.

Referrals are made by Notts County Council Family Services.

Coronavirus (Covid-19):

We regret that we have not yet been able to reopen the SISH Support Group, due to Covid-19 and the continued need for social distancing to avoid the risk of spreading the virus among our group members and volunteer facilitators.

Please keep checking this website as we are looking forward to returning. We will be keeping the situation under review, with a plan to reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. 

In the meantime, here is a useful link which gives advice about where to turn in a crisis and includes a list of national helplines:

https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/crisis-contacts

Also…

Below is a link to the animation ‘F.A.C.E C.O.V.I.D’:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmvNCdpHUYM&feature=share

Other helpful links:

Bristol Mind: http://bristolmind.org.uk

Changes (Bristol): https://changesbristol.org.uk/support-groups/

Self Injury Support https://www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk/our-support-services

Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org/

The original founders of the group wanted to create a safe space to talk about their self harm, and offer and receive support from each other that was non-judgemental and accepting.

The groups have run with these core principles ever since, and are one of the few self injury self help groups in the country.

 The Support Groups and Wellbeing Workshops are open to anyone, so you can just turn up if you want to. The Making Changes group will run over 6 sessions and you can self refer to sign up for this course if you think you would find it helpful.

We work closely with local communities through our services for families, and our local network of volunteers. Find out what we're doing near you and how you can get involved.

Get advice and support whenever you need it.

Chat to us online Monday-Friday: 1.30pm-5.30pm

Especially in a pandemic we believe everyone has the right to a better future.

Brighter Futures provides housing-related support for people in Nottinghamshire, who have a range of support needs and are at risk of losing their homes.

The service can support people who;

• have been assessed by Adult Health & Social Care but are ineligible for statutory services

• have a history that shows they might put their accommodation at risk without intervention and support

• have a need that is likely to require longer term but low level housing- related support.

We work with people who have a wide range of support needs, such as Autism, learning disabilities, Asperger’s or following a brain injury, or where they don’t meet the criteria for statutory adult social care, among others.

The service will be really flexible and service users will be able to have a say in how they are supported and what their needs are. We can help with finding accommodation, accessing specialist services, budgeting and claiming benefits among many other things.

We can offer support in a range of ways, which could include in own homes and in the community, to help maintain independence. The support is linked to the service user and not their tenancy, so if they move within Nottinghamshire we can continue to support them.

Based on the application, assessment and feedback that we receive from an agency, a member of the team will decide whether this service will be beneficial or not. If so they will be in contact within ten days of the referral.

If you would like to speak to anyone at Framework about the Brighter Futures service, you can contact the services in the areas below:

Bassetlaw - 2 Queen Street, Worksop, Notts, S80 2AN 
Tel: 0115 8504014
Email: bassetlawnass@frameworkha.org

Ashfield - Outram Street Centre, Outram St, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4AX
Tel: 01623 675418
Email: ashfieldnass@frameworkha.org

Mansfield - The Heath Community Centre, Fritchley Court, Oak Tree Lane Estate, Mansfield, NG18 3QE
Tel: 01623 675402   
Email: mansfieldnass@frameworkha.org

Newark and Sherwood - The Exchange, 38 Waterlane, Newark NG24 1HA 
Tel: 0115 850 4155
Email: newarknass@frameworkha.org

South Notts - Val Roberts House, 25 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 6NX
Tel:  0115 970 9581
Email: southnottsnass@frameworkha.org

LGBT+ Service offers a range of confidential one-to-one appointment based and group specialist support to young people identifying as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and any other identities, or those questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation. Parents and carers support is also available.

LGBT+ Service provides a safe and non-judgmental place where young LGBT+ people can be themselves, meet new friends, take part in activities and access specialist support from trained and professionally qualified staff, on a range of issues including:

• Emotional and social support
  •Coming out
  •Sexual health advice
  •Tackling discrimination and hate crime reporting
  •Information on LGBT rights and legislation
  •Accessing LGBT+ health services
  •Support with issues in school and college
  •One-to-one counselling or family mediation.

Weekly group sessions are:

11-16 LGBT+ Group – Thursdays 3-6pm

16-25 LGBT+ Group – Wednesdays 5-8pm

Monthly group sessions are:

Trans and Gender Diverse Group -  First Thursday of every month 6:30-8:30pm

Parents and Carers Group – Third Wednesday of every month 6-7:30pm

Referrals to all services can be made by professionals working with young people or families of young people. Self-referrals can be made by young people aged over 13. All referral forms can be found on the website https://www.lgbtplusnotts.org.uk/

COVID19 update, 6th August 2020 - Following the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) we understand that you may have questions and concerns if your baby was born premature or sick.

Please visit https://www.bliss.org.uk/parents/support/coronavirus-covid-19-information for further details.

If you have any general queries, questions or complaints please call us on 020 7378 1122

Support available via video call, email, or telephone.

Information and Support

0330 120 0796

Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm

Group B Strep Support (GBSS) is the world’s leading charity working to eradicate group B Strep infection in babies. We educate the public, doctors and midwives about group B Strep and provide information and support to affected families.

Group B Streptococcus is the UK's most common cause of life-threatening infection in newborn babies, and of meningitis in babies under age 3 months.

National Helpline

We provide confidential support and information to families and professionals in a number of ways including digital, telephone and email services.

Our Helpline provides general information for guidance on group B Strep and is accessed more than 1200 times a month. This ranges from straightforward enquiries seeking information on where to get GBS testing to much lengthier conversations, with parents needing to understand much more in-depth the issues around GBS.

The average call time with a parent who has had a baby affected by GBS is approximately 30 minutes.

We support families suffering from the devastating consequences of GBS infection as well as expectant parents concerned that their baby is at risk of GBS infection.

• Many families contact us when a baby close to them falls ill. GBSS responds with information, a listening ear, and one-to-one support by phone or email.
• GBSS gives families a safe space to share their experiences with others.
• Parents and relatives may feel lonely and isolated by their experience – GBSS provides a feeling of belonging to a supportive community who understand what they are going through.

COVID19 update, 29th July 2020 - no drop in sessions at the moment but face to face visits have resumed.

For anyone feeling isolated, vulnerable or lonely in their own home. Short term support in the following areas-:
Physical & mental health-Keeping active, support to maintain contacts with family & friends, preventing falls, support to manage long term health conditions
Finances- Supporting to budget, benefits applications, advice on Lasting Powers of Attorney 
Social interaction-Support to find local activities, clubs & leisure

Housing Support to maintain tenancy, housing applications, support to move house, Home Safety-Support with aids & adaptions, repairs, gardening
Maintaining independence to improve self confidence.

Drop In Details: Monday: 1 - 4 Sandy Lane, Partnership House ( Worksop ) - 11am - 4pm

Friday 11.00 - 4.00 Goodwin Hall, Retford

Service users will receive interventions if they are modertae to severe mental health problems, including depressive illnesses and disorders of personality

Interventions are offered on a 1-1 and/or group therapy basis

Support available Monday - Friday 09.00 - 5.00

Notts Women’s Aid Ltd provides refuge services in the Bassetlaw & Mansfield areas. The refuges aim to meet the needs of women, children & young people escaping domestic violence by offering 24 hour safe emergency accommodation, practical help, support, information & guidance. Boys up to 17 in Bassetlaw & 16 in Mansfield. Our Refuge team staff comprises of women & children/young people’s support workers who are specialists in domestic abuse. They will respond in a non-judgemental way to provide support to work through individual experiences & empower women & families to move forward with their lives without persuasion or prejudice.

Children, young people & families will receive care from this service from before birth to their late teens when they need it, regardless of where they live in Notts.

Each Healthy Family Team member will support families & children in different ways depending on the type of care required.

This service works 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday but can also work out of hours if necessary.

Where additional support is needed, this will be agreed with service users & delivered by the most appropriate member of the team. Signposting, referral & joint working with local children’s centres & other services will also be offered as part of the support package if needed.

The Healthy Family Teams are based at local health centres and in some local children’s centres. This allows the teams to work closely with local GPs, education, voluntary services and social care services. Bassetlaw teams are based on Cheapside, Worksop and Retford Hospital.

NCC Customer Service Centre can arrange for the person you are caring for to have an assessment.

Call 0300 500 80 80

Monday - Friday 08.00 am - 8.00pm

Or you can email them directly Email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk

Visit the NCC Website: http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/

Sleep deprivation can have a serious impacton emotional, physical and mental health, many families seeking our support are approaching crisis point.

We offer a range of services from working directly with parents to training professionals in the NHS.

Our work is based on the latest research and we have a team of experts who input into our training materials and courses. We believe in working in partnership with families and offer a gentle approach to making lasting changes to your child’s sleep patterns.

Criteria

This 12 month pilot can help residents who satisfy the following criteria:

How we can help

• Heating Improvements:

- Boiler repairs/replacement (note: this is not an emergency service)

- New heating controls

- Insulation

- Draught-proofing

Make heating more affordable:

- Reducing heating costs with tariff switching

- Increasing income using benefits checks

- Using heating efficiently – setting controls and timers

Advice on the importance of keeping warm:

- Cold worsens existing health conditions

- Increase risk to those with respiratory, circulatory and mobility conditions

- Keep warm and safe

- Heat rooms to healthy temperate (18 – 21^oC)

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Public Health have commissioned a new and exciting website ‘Health for Kids’ which will be managed by the Youth Service. The website is due to be launched in January 2019.

Health for Kids is a health promotion website offering information in a fun and interactive way for primary school children, parents/carers and teachers. The website will offer local news on upcoming events, campaigns, blogs, articles and useful information about services available to children within Nottinghamshire. The website aims to help promote the health and wellbeing of children aged 5-11 years. 

Moving forward, the Youth Service will also be managing the Health for Teens Website, which was launched back in January 2016. Health for Teens offers health and wellbeing advice and information to young people aged 11-19, promoting a healthy body and mind. The site provides local information on relevant services to signpost young people to within Nottinghamshire.

As a service we would like to inform you of how to contact us in regards to supporting the websites to ensure the information we include on the local pages is up to date and relevant for Nottinghamshire. For example, if you have an event you would like us to promote to children, young people, parents or carer, or if you have a campaign that is running locally we can publicise these on the Health for kids or Teens Website’s.

We would also like to request you to promote the relevant website to the appropriate age group through your service. We have a range of publicity material available electronically and a limited supply of hard copies.

To get in touch, request any material and add any information you feel is relevant and appropriate for the sites please email the content to; healthforkidsandteens@nottscc.gov.uk

For further information on the Health for Teens and Kids Websites, please contact; Jenny Quin-Smith from the Youth Service on; 01158041180; Jennifer.quin-smith@nottscc.gov.uk 

If you would like to visit the Websites, please see links below;

www.healthforkids.co.uk  (local page will be launched in January)

www.healthforteens.co.uk/nottinghamshire

We look forward to working together with you and your organisation in order to successfully promote the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Nottinghamshire.

COVID INFORMATION

To provide food and essential support during the Coronavirus pandemic, our Friary Drop-in Centre will be open:

Monday – Friday

09.00 – 12.00 each day 
We are offering a limited but practical at the door drop-in service daily by giving out food, clothes, essential items and providing welfare support. Please respect the social distancing advice when you arrive. Please only attend our drop-in Centre if essential.

Saturday – Closed

Sunday – Closed

The Friary now delivers a wide range of services with open access drop-in sessions being delivered 3 times per week, 52 weeks of the year. Each drop-in is accessed by over 100 local people in need of support. The Friary is passionate about people and about tackling poverty caused by homelessness and unemployment. The charity is committed to offering person-centred advice and support which is accessible and free to all those who require it.

Facilities Available

Open access drop-in sessions from 9am to 1pm on: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY

During these times the following available:

• Confidential Advice on Housing, Benefits and Debt related issues
• Practical Assistance (food, clothing & small household items)
• Access to IT Suite for support with Benefit & Housing Claims 9.30am-12.30pm
• A range of Health & Hygiene Facilities
• Refreshments and Nutritious Hot Food
• Emotional Support

Sunday Evening Fellowship
8pm to 9pm

Or by appointment at other times

• Confidential Welfare Guidance
• Practical Assistance
• Someone to talk to

How we do it
By offering the following services:

• Professional Advice and Referral
• GP Surgery
• Homeless Health Team
• Employment Support
• Optician
• IT Literacy Training
• Barber
• Welfare Provision of Nutritious Food, Clothing, Toiletries and Small Household Items
• Shower and Laundry Facilities

Contact us about care and support

If you need information, advice and support visit Nottinghamshire Help Yourself website. Watch this video for support on how to access advice and information. 

This service is for

Contacting our customer service team about care and support. 

Eligibility

To receive care and support you need to live in Nottinghamshire and if you provide necessary care for somebody else they need to live in Nottinghamshire. 

What will happen next

To help us deal with your enquiry as quickly as possible please include the following details:

• your name
• your email address
• your enquiry or message.

The information you provide in the form will be reviewed by our Customer Service Team and they will contact you to talk about what happens next.

In the first instance you might be offered:

• information and advice
• short term support to help you get back on your feet.

In most cases when you contact us we will use Nottinghamshire Help Yourself to find the right support or advice for you. 

Contact us online

Alternative ways to do this

If you're unable to complete the form online you can contact our Customer Service Centre on 0300 500 80 80.

During the coronavirus pandemic Maternity Voices Partnerships have shifted their focus to support maternity services in:

1. decision making around temporary service reconfiguration, and
2. communicating those changes to women, birthing people and their families.

It is vital that adequate funding is available for MVPs for the work they are doing to support Trusts and women locally with their queries and concerns.

Co-production of NHS resources on coronavirus

Over recent weeks many Maternity Voices Partnership chairs and service user representatives have been helping NHS England and Improvement to co-produce information leaflets and this video animation: https://youtu.be/B-ymea8LQtU

Associated maternity units: Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw Hospital

Find us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DBTHMV/

A working group comprised of families, commisioners and healthxcare providers, working together to review and contribute to the development of local maternity care.

The groups meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at various locations, primarily at The Hub, The Golden Ball , Victoria Square, Worksop Nottinghamshire.

Everyone welcome to attend. Please contact The Chair Emma Pearson on the telephone number below

Check out the Local Page on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/DBTHMV/

Help in a crisis during Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

During this COVID-19 pandemic there may have to be changes in the way some of our services work. Please contact the service directly to check how services are being delivered and follow their advice.

The national suspension on visiting inpatient areas has been lifted. Please contact the ward you wish to visit in advance for guidance and instructions for a safe visit. 

If you need help in a mental health crisis during Coronavirus pandemic outside office hours please contact our crisis team: Help in a crisis

For other medical advice and support contact your your GP or visit NHS 111

Only visit your local Emergency Department for serious life-threatening conditions that need immediate medical attention including persistent severe chest pain, loss of consciousness, acute confused state, severe blood loss, serious burns, suspected stroke.

Parentline - a confidential texting service for parents and carers

During these unsettling times, you may have health and wellbeing concerns about your baby or young child and be unsure how to get the help you need. 

Parentline is a confidential text messaging service for parents and carers across Nottinghamshire.

The texting service is an easy way for parent and carers of children aged 0 – 19 years to confidentially ask for help about a range of issues, such as:

• feeding and nutrition
• child development
• parenting advice and support
• emotional health and wellbeing
• behaviour difficulties
• family health

You can contact the Healthy Family Team and find out how to access other local services for example, School Health Team, breastfeeding support or health visitor led sessions.

Parents and carers can contact the text messaging service for advice from Monday to Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm excluding bank holidays.  Messages sent to the dedicated number are delivered to a secure website, and responded to by the Healthy Family Team. Texts are usually replied to within one working day.  Automatic replies will be sent to any messages received out of hours explaining where to get help if their question is urgent, and when they can expect a response.

We are pleased to be able to offer Parentline to parents and carers in the County. It will make accessing health services easier and more accessible, increasing our reach to all families, and creating another platform for parents and carers to connect.

Text Parentline on 07520 619919.

Get confidential advice from our Healthy Family Teams on a range of issues

Feeding and Nutrition

Child Development

Parenting advice & support

Emotional Health and Wellbeing

behaviour difficulties

Family Health

IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF BASSETLAW RESIDENTS THROUGH SUPPORTED
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION INTO LOCAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT GROUPS

The Community Advisor is a specialist with a wealth of knowledge and experience about services across Bassetlaw, helping individuals to access non-medical support services from voluntary organisations and community groups.  

Anyone over the age of 16 who is registered with a Bassetlaw GP can access this service.
You can ask at your GP Reception when the Community Advisor will be visiting your local surgery or contact us directly here at BCVS.
The Community Advisor will discuss with the individual how one of the many voluntary or community services may help them improve their health and wellbeing alongside any existing medical treatment.

The Community Advisor can help you to:

•  Identify groups which may offer additional support to help you understand and manage your medical condition
• Access community social groups by giving you a named contact and specific group information 
• Access benefits, debt and welfare advice
• Address loneliness and isolation issues by encouraging participation with local activity group
• Access information and advice on a wide range of services for the whole family

Your Community Advisor will be able to identify suitable support options and they will afford the time to find contact details of the leaders of groups and services to make the access as smooth as possible.

There are several ways to make contact with the Community Advisor:

You can ring the Community Advisor direct for telephone advice. Available Monday to Friday on 01909 476118 Ext 24.

CURRENTLY OPERATING ONLINE THROUGH FACEBOOK DURING COVID

BABES Breastfeeding Group, Tuesdays 09.30-11.00am

Come along and meet other breastfeeding and pregnant women, you can also receive support from a trained Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. This is a very informal group. You can pop in for as long or as little as you like.

Join us on Facebook for details of our virtual Babes group on Thursday 10th September. 

Join by contacting tina.walker2@nottscc.gov.uk

Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 lockdown all groups at the Children’s Centres are currently suspended. As soon as we can re-open we’ll post our timetable here and let families know via our Facebook page 

The team is still working, so if you need to speak to a Family Support Worker please email the Children’s Centre CC.Bassetlaw@nottscc.gov.uk and we’ll get back to you. 

Until we can all get together again to play and learn please take a look at our Facebook page or look on the Notts Help Yourself website where our Parent/Carer Zone has lots of information, advice and play ideas.  

Hope to see you soon!

Contact them directly to see what courses are available to you as the programme changes on a regular basis

Find us on Facebook for latest updates on services during COVID19.

If you are stuggling to get a diagnosis, Battling to get your child the education they deserve?

This group is FREE to attend and run by people who have been through the system themselves. This is an informal place to get some moral support

Monday Morning 09.30 - 11.00 am

Wednesday Evenings 6.30 - 8pm

We now have suitable measures in place and are able to open some of our services where it is safe to do so.

Our Current Weekly Services back up and running are as follows (last updated 7/8/20). Anything not listed here is not yet back up and running. The list will be updated regularly please keep your eye out for further updates (the list will be pinned to the top of our page for ease of finding!)

Mondays:

7-7.45pm : Dancefit Medium Impact

Tuesdays:

9.45-10.30am : Dancefit Low impact / seated session

2-3.30pm : Hands of friendship womens group

6-6.45pm : Dancefit Medium Impact

7-7.45pm : Line Dancing

Wednesdays:

7-7.45pm : Dancefit Medium/High Impact

Thursdays:

9.45-10.30am : Dancefit Medium Impact

2-3.30pm : Growing Friends Health & Wellbeing Group

6-6.45pm : Dancefit Medium/High Impact

Fridays:

10-11.30am : IMPACT Cancer Support Group (now not open until 28th August due to holidays and work happening at the centre)

Anyone that comes along to the centre is required to wear a mask in communal areas and maintain social distancing. You will also be required to register your personal details on our track and trace system in order to access this activity. If you have any questions or concerns about this please get in touch with us before you come as without these details we will be unable to admit you to the building

Coronavirus: how we are supporting participants during the pandemic

Since March 2020 the Coronavirus pandemic has given rise to an unprecedented situation, affecting the lives of us all and resulting in the closure of key services and support agencies. During this time the health, safety and wellbeing of Opportunity and Change participants remains our priority, and the partnership has been working tirelessly to ensure that participants remain supported.

We are continuing to accept new referrals; offering a remote induction to the project and telephone/online support until we are in a position to fully assess participant eligibility and resume face-to-face contact.

The project is responding to the crisis in the following ways:

All face-to-face appointments have been replaced with telephone and online support (e.g. Zoom, WhatsApp, email, etc.)

Frequency of contact has increased; Navigators are checking-in more often to help reduce feelings of isolation

Up to date resources are being shared, including: mental health tools, online training courses and financial support

Participants accessing counselling services have been able to continue to do so via phone or using a virtual meeting platform

Participants who are missing their weekly Skills Plus for Change sessions are being offered alternative support online

Navigator support has adapted to meet the practical needs of participants; ensuring they have access to food parcels, toiletries, utilities and delivering prescriptions where necessary

What is Opportunity and Change?

Opportunity and Change is a support programme for people with multiple and complex needs throughout Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Our programme is being delivered by local organisations working together, with a range of experience of working with people with multiple and complex needs.

We aim to support people achieve stability and provide access to mainstream services. We work with individuals to create a tailored package of support that will assist with a range of needs including accommodation, mental healthcare and education.

We are part of the national Building Better Opportunities programme funded by the Big Lottery Fund and the European Union through its European Social Fund. It is being managed by Framework, a charity and housing association dedicated to helping homeless people, preventing homelessness, and promoting opportunities for vulnerable and excluded people.

This directory is maintained and operated by Nottinghamshire County Council.

If you need help using this directory or would like to contact us for more information, please get in touch with one of our friendly advisors using the details below:

Telephone: 0300 500 80 80

CSC minicom: 01623 434993

Email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk

We are open Monday – Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm.

If your query is specifically around SEND, please email local.offer@nottscc.gov.uk.

If your query is specifically for Supported Self Care, please call 0300 303 2600 or email selfcarehub@selfhelp.org.uk.

Mentell provides free circles for men aged 18+ to talk or just listen in a safe and confidential space.

Free of Advice: Members share their personal experiences without directing thoughts, feelings or beliefs to any other member within the circle.

Free of Commitment: You are free to come to Mentell’s circles as and when you choose. You will never be asked to make any formal commitments. Members have free access for life.

Free of Judgement: The circle is a space for people to share sensitive thoughts and feelings, you are invited to do so free from any judgement.

Respect: Regardless of background, faith, beliefs or appearance, every member has the right to be respected for who they are.

Confidentiality: Your personal details and the information that you share within the circle, stays within the circle.

During this difficult period, CISWO is continuing to provide our personal welfare service and are accepting referrals from individuals themselves, family members and other agencies. The majority of our services can be delivered remotely and we are working hard to provide support by telephone, email, and post.

Our free and confidential service includes;

Assistance with welfare benefit applications and industry related compensation schemes.

Advice on mining related issues including illness and disability.

Help to access mobility equipment including walking aids and wheelchairs.

Support to reduce loneliness and social isolation.

Advocacy to enable you to express your views and concerns, and defend and promote your rights, including access to information and services.

Emotional support including loss and bereavement, illness and caring responsibilities.

Financial assistance at times of exceptional hardship through CISWO grants or assistance through other agencies and charities.  Access to holidays and convalescence.

Access to CISWO educational grants for former mineworkers and their dependents. Our support is available to former mineworkers, partners, widows and any dependent children or adult dependents with a disability. We have also extended our services to those in our client group most in need, particularly those who are self-isolating and have limited local support and can provide access to essential shopping and prescription collection in some areas.

Please contact your local office if you think we can help:

NorthEngland@ciswo.org.uk South England Welfare Offices, Berry Hill Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 4JR. 01623 625 767

Coronavirus and mental wellbeing

The impact and experience of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been different for everyone, as has how we have reacted, but there's no doubt it's been a really difficult time for us all.

That's why it's so important to do what we can to look after our mental health and wellbeing – now more than ever – and to reach out if you need support.

Job and money worries

Feeling stressed about money can affect your mental health. Here are 8 things you can do to feel more in control.

• Coping with money worries and job uncertainty

10 tips to deal with change

See what you can do to look after your mental health and wellbeing in the face of uncertainty.

• How to deal with change and uncertainty

Worried about coronavirus?

Read our 10 top tips to help you manage anxiety about COVID-19.

• 10 tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus

Working from home tips

Get ideas and advice to help you manage and look after your mental health if you're working from home.

• 7 simple tips to tackle working from home

Coping with loneliness

Read our 7 simple tips to help you cope with feeling lonely during the coronavirus outbreak.

• What you can do if you feel lonely

How to sleep better

See some easy things you can try to make a change if the coronavirus outbreak has left you struggling to sleep.

• How to fall asleep faster and sleep better

Staying at home

Taking care of your mind as well as your body is really important if you are staying at home. Find out how to stay on top of your mental wellbeing.

• Mental wellbeing while staying at home

Help for parents and guardians

Advice on looking after the mental health of those you care for.

• Looking after children and young people during coronavirus

Back to school

Get ideas and advice on how to make being back in education as straightforward as possible.

• Coronavirus and going back to school or college

Further support

For mental health support

The Every Mind Matters platform provides advice on common mental health concerns, how to look after your mental health and wellbeing, and where to get further support.

If you are concerned about your mental health, visiting your GP is a good place to start, or you can call 111 for further advice.

In most areas, you can also refer yourself for free, non-urgent, NHS psychological therapy services, called IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) services.

If you need further support

For non-urgent personal medical advice, please visit the NHS website or discuss with your GP.

If you have an urgent, non-emergency medical concern, please call 111 to speak to a fully trained adviser.

In a life-threatening emergency, call 999.

Bereavement

Grief affects us in different ways. Find sources of support and advice that can help if you are dealing with bereavement.