The fundamental role of the school nurse is to improve children and young people’s health and wellbeing by:

• leading, delivering and evaluating preventative services and universal public health programmes (as set out in the Healthy Child Programme 5-19) for school-aged children and young people, within both school and community settings
• delivering evidence-based approaches and cost effective programmes or interventions that contribute to children and young people’s health and well-being (e.g. reduction in childhood obesity, reduction in under 18 conception rates, reduction in prevalence of chlamydia and management of mental health disorders (such as depression and conduct disorder); co-ordinating services, referring to other agencies and delegating within the team to maximise resources and utilise the expertise of other skilled professionals)
• supporting a seamless transition into school, from primary to secondary school and transition into adulthood
• managing the interaction between health and education so that the child or young person enjoys good health and well-being (including emotional health and wellbeing) therefore achieving optimal education
• leading support for children and young people who have complex and/or additional needs including providing or co-ordinating support, education and training for families, carers and school staff
• identifying children and young people in need of early help and where appropriate providing support to improve their life chances and prevent abuse and neglect. This includes working with children and young people at risk of becoming involved in gangs or youth violence
• contributing as part of a multi-agency team, to the response for children, young people and families who have multiple problems.

Child health service

The School Health team is an excellent first point of contact for school aged children, young people and their parents who need health advice or information. They have a good knowledge of other statutory agencies and voluntary organisations that can offer advice and support related to health issues.

Support for Lesbian, Gay, bisexual and transgender people experiencing domestic violence.

These centres provide local families with young children - or a baby on the way - with the facilities and support they need.

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

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.

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.

To provide support, advice and guidance to parents or parents to be age 13 - 21 (male or female).

Various centres throughout Bassetlaw.

We are an information and support network for the LGBT+ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and other similar minority sexual or romantic orientations and gender identities).  Whatever your age or relationship status, it can sometimes be difficult to talk to friends, family or partners about your feelings or concerns.  Contact us and have a confidential chat with one of our trained volunteers. 

• Worries and concerns about gender and sexual orientation
• Just a chat when you're lonely or down
• Information about groups, venues and social events in the local area
• Information about employee LGBT+ networks
• Sex, sexual health, safer sex, HIV/AIDS, STDs
• Legal issues such as asylum, child custody, hate crime (we can't give legal advice but can signpost you to support)

We provide a phone helpline, email, text and live chat service for support and information.

For more information visit http://www.nottslgbt.com/

Phone: 0115 934 8485  or  Text: 07481 344040 (Mon to Fri 7.00pm - 9.15pm)

 

We organise events: exhibitions, displays, workshops and training.  Many of the events will coincide with either LGBT History Month or Nottingham Pride Festival.

We gather artefacts, memorabilia and audio and video recordings of LGBT people's experiences and opinions.

Get involved.  We are looking for people to help organise the project and conduct interviews, and people who are prepared to be interviewed and/or to donate or loan memorabilia.

Contact us at nottsrh@hotmail.co.uk

Visit us at www.nottsrainbowheritage.org.uk

 

Specialist one to one and group support for young people who identify as LGBT+ aged 11- 25 and their parents or carers. The one-to-one and group sessions offer a safe and supportive space for young people to explore their sexual orientation and/ or gender identity, access support and information and meet other young people.

11- 16 LGBT+ Group (Wednesdays 4:30pm- 6:30pm), 16- 25 LGBT+ Group (Wednesdays 7pm- 9pm), Trans* Group (1st Thursday of every month 6pm- 8pm), Parents and Carers group (3rd Thursday of every month 6pm- 8pm). Individual appointments for all services are also available outside of these times.

We have been the only professional service within Bassetlaw providing specialist LGBT+ support for over 7 years. Our activism and campaigning challenging oppression and discrimination, combined with our direct LGBT+ community work, partnerships with regional and national LGBT+ services and involvement within Department of Education and Government Equalities Office projects has led to our organisation being viewed as a centre of expertise and excellence.

Our work has been championed by others and has received  numerous awards and commendations; the most recent of which is being included within the Stonewall (national LGBT rights charity) 2017 Best Practice Guide establishing LGBT+ youth provision. 

 

What we have learned from our work and through feedback from beneficiaries accessing our service, external providers and local community surveys has evidenced that there are huge gaps within the current support and provision available for under 16’s, trans specific support and support for families not only within Bassetlaw but within the wider area of Nottinghamshire, excluding the city.

 

There has been a 70% increase in the number of young trans people accessing our current LGBT+ service over the last 3 years; 80% of these stated that they felt isolated within an LGBT+ group and would benefit from a specific trans group.

 

We have supported a total of 180 young LGBT+ people during the last 7 years, 98% of these have experienced isolation and exclusion from family/peers, and 76% of these felt this may have been avoided if family support had been available. 

 
A total of 287 members of the LGBT+ community were consulted as part of the research and development for this service. The result of this evidenced that 97% felt under 16's LGBT+ support was a local need and 69% felt they would access/benefit from family support.

 

It is as a result of these findings that the LGBT+ Service Nottinghamshire was established to offer a range of professional specialist services for young people aged 11-25 who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans (LGBT+) or maybe questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Referrals

 

Referrals to our service can be made by professionals working with young LGBT+ people or their families. Self-referrals can be made by families and young people over the age of 13.

 

 

Referral forms are available on request by contacting Centre Place on 01909 47919 or emailing info@lgbtplusnotts.org.uk.

They can also be downloaded from our website www.lgbtplusnotts.org.uk

Services and support available

 

Trans* support for young people aged 16-25

 

Group sessions run on the 1^st Thursday of every month from 6pm- 8pm. One to one sessions are available by appointment only each week on Tuesdays from 4-6pm.

The one-to-one and group sessions offer a safe and supportive space to for young trans people to explore their gender identity, access support and information and meet other young trans people.

This service can provide a range of support and information to young trans people including:

 

• Emotional support

• Counselling one-one or with family

• Referrals to the Tavistock and Portman gender identity clinic (GIC) in London. The only GIC to take patients under the age of 18. 

• Information on binders, packing and breast formers

• Deed poll and name changes 

• Gender dysphoria

• Medical procedures and surgery 

• Coming out

• Transphobia and hate crimes/incidents

• Trans rights and legislation

• Tackling discrimination 

• Social support 

• Accessing health services

• Support within schools, colleges or employers

   

  Parents and Carers Support

  Run on the 3^rd Thursday of every month from 6-8pm. This group provides a safe space for parents/carers whose children identify as LGBT+ or maybe questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. The group enables parents/carers to meet other parents/carers and access a range of information or support and from trained staff.

   

  The group is open to all parents/carers regardless of the age of their child or children. For more information or to arrange a meeting with a member of staff before attending the group please contact us.

   

  LGBT+ Support for young people aged 11-16 & 16-25

  We offer confidential one-to-one and group support providing specialist services to young people on a weekly basis.

   

  Weekly group session opening times:

   

  11-16 LGBT+ Group- Wednesdays 4:30pm- 6:30pm

  16-25 LGBT+ Group -Worksop Out on Wednesday (WOW), Wednesdays 7-9pm

  Additional one-to-one appointments are available outside of these session times.

   

  This 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 staff on a range of issues including:

 

• Emotional support,

• Coming out,

• Sexual health advice,

• Hate crime reporting,

• Information on LGBT rights and legislation,

• Tackling discrimination,

• Social support,

• Accessing LGBT+ health services,

• Support with issues in school

• One to one or family counselling.

   

  LGBT+ Counselling Services

  Providing professional one-to-one and family counselling services for young people aged 11-25 identifying as LGBT+ or who are questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.

  Our qualified counsellors will work with young people individually or as part of a family unit, giving them the opportunity to express feelings, explore and understand difficulties as well as help and support to try and find ways of managing these more.

   

  Counselling appointments are available at different venues within the Bassetlaw area, however we do not offer counselling sessions within the home. Appointments can be offered at different times and days during the week and limited appointments are available on Saturdays.

   

  Referrals to this service can be made by professionals working with young people or families of young people. Self-referrals can be made by young people over the age of 13. Referrals can be made over the phone on 01909 479191 via email at info@lgbtplusnotts.org.uk or using our messaging service by texting LGBT+ talk to 07538318462.

 

Talkzone can offer counselling sessions at different places within the Bassetlaw area, however we do not offer counselling sessions at home. Appointments can be offered at different times and days during the week, including some limited Saturdays. 

You can be referred to Talkzone by your Doctor, Support Worker, Social Worker or any agency or person who is offering you support or you can refer yourself.  All referrals are treated in the strictest confidence. To make a referral, please call Talkzone or The Centre Place on 01909 479191. You can also text your details to 07538318462 or email at info@centreplace.org.uk & we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Once a referral has been made to Talkzone, the young person will be offered an initial assessment appointment within approx 6 weeks, depending on availability. The young person may have to wait to start counselling depending on the waiting list. Full details of the waiting times will be given at the assessment appointment. Counselling sessions will be on a one to one basis, and will take place once a week & last for approximately 50 mins each time. Young person will be offered sessions for 6-12 weeks to start with, this will then be reviewed, and additional sessions can be offered if needed.

Outburst is a safe space for young people aged 11-19 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or questioning, to be themselves, meet friends, get involved in activities such as the crafts, music making, watch movies, get some help but most of all just have fun!

https://www.theproudtrust.org/youth-groups/outburst/

What is Notts Trans Hub?

• A hub for community organising and information about trans friendly organisations
• A local campaign for safer spaces for all people under the trans umbrella
• A monthly email bulletin and a Facebook group
• A place to list local trans-friendly events, services and resources
• A way to reach the trans community for consultation

Sign up to the monthly bulletin

Sign up to the Trans Safer Spaces Guidelines

• Meeting Frequency: Weekly Meetup
• Meeting Day:  Wednesday
• Meeting Times: 5-7pm

Worksop pride is a small group of volunteers who work throughout the year to organise an event to show solidarity with the LGBT+ community. 2018 saw the 3rd annual event attract over five thousand people.

Follow Worksop pride on facebook @WorksopPride 

Trained listeners identify as Trans, non-binary or gender fluid, they are understanding and will Listen and Offer Support

Mindline Trans+ is a confidential helpline for people who identify as Trans, non-binary or gender fluid that provides a safe place to talk about feelings confidentially and receive signposting to appropriate services and support.

Co-run by mental health charities Bristol Mind and Mind in Taunton and West Somerset it was first made available to local people in South West England from February 2017. Following its success, and with the support of Mind’s Equality Improvement team, the helpline is now being made available across the country.

http://www.lgbtconsortium.org.uk/news/mindline-trans-transgender-helpline-rolled-out-nationally-after-successful-local-pilot

 

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 & Wellbeing of Bassetlaw Residents through supported access and navigation in to local services and support

Ring 01909 476118 to speak to a local Community Advisor about all of your wellbeing needs

This service is available Monday - Friday 09.00 - 5.00 pm

Or you can email for support 24 hours a day. ( Your email will be picked up by an Advisor the next working day )

You can email. Communityadvisor@bcvs.org.uk or partnershipofficer@bcvs.org.uk

 

 

Access over 100 verified UK Trans support groups and locate one close to you. Detailed profiles offer specific information on the scope of support provided, meeting schedules and contact information.

I would describe being a same sex couple experiencing baby loss as being in a small pond, within a small pond. Whilst neither pond is actually that small once you start swimming around in it – you have to search far and wide to find others likes yourself.

Visit the Legacy of Leo website for more information and blogs 

On line support