Mental Health

Riverside Health Centre - Retford Surgery
Riverside Walk Retford Nottinghamshire
Your local GP practice covering Retford Ring our main telephone line on 01777 713330 to book an appointment
Contact Riverside Walk Retford Nottinghamshire
Email: retford@riversidehealth.co.uk
Phone: 01777 713330 / Fax - 01777 711 966
Website: http://riversidehealth.co.uk/
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The NHS and Public Health England (PHE) are extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.
Stay at home if you have either:
- a high temperature - you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature)
- a new, continuous cough. This means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)
- loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. This means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal.
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital
Use the 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do
Read the NHS advice about staying home including how long to isolate for.
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:
- You feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- Your condition gets worse
- Your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
For further information on: High risk groups, How to avoid catching and spreading coronavirus and Pregnancy advice. Go to: nhs.uk/coronavirus.
For information on social distancing, go to: gov.uk/guidance-on-social-distancing
Ring our main telephone line on 01777 713330 to book an appointment. Say immediately if your call is an emergency.Your condition may be assessed by a triage Doctor, who will then either provide you with advice or give you an appointment to see a doctor, nurse or other health professional.
If your condition is non urgent, you can expect to see a GP within two to seven working days, though you may have to wait longer if you want to see a particular G.P.
The nurses based in our practice treat patients for a wide range of common conditions.
Telephone Consultations
We can also provide you with a telephone consultation, if this is more appropriate, e.g. for advice, test results or other query. Please request a telephone appointment when speaking to the receptionist.
If you need to speak to a doctor urgently, we will either put you through as soon as we can or take your telephone number and the doctor will ring you back when possible.
Chaperone
If the doctor or nurse considers it appropriate, you will be offered the presence of a chaperone during your consultation, or you may request one.
Alternatively, you may prefer to bring a friend or relative with you to your appointment.
OUT OF HOURS
If you or your family need urgent medical care when the surgery is closed, please phone the usual daytime surgery number (01777 713330) and your call will be re-directed to the out-of hours service. Alternatively call the Out of Hours Service on 111. Your needs will be assessed and you will either be given advice or arrangements will be made for you to be seen by a healthcare professional.
This service provides Emergency Cover Only and is for urgent problems that cannot wait till the following morning when normal surgery resumes.
CANCELLATIONS
Please inform us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend for your appointment so that we can allocate your appointment to another patient.
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NHS Walk-in Centre
Situated in Worksop. This is a led drop-in service offering health advice, information and treatment of minor ailments by experienced NHS nurses and health information advisors. It is open 365 days a year from 8am-8pm.

Bassetlaw - Community Children's Team
Bassetlaw Hospital Primary Care Trust North Road Retford
We provide Community Children's Services at home, in school and in other app. It offers information and advice for families and other professionals
Bassetlaw - Community Children's Team
Bassetlaw Hospital Primary Care Trust North Road Retford

Contact Bassetlaw Hospital Primary Care Trust North Road Retford
Phone: 01777 274422 (Single Point of Referral )
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.

School Nursing Service
School Health Department, Retford Hospital, North Road, Retford, Nottingham,
The aim of the School Nursing Service is to enable each school child to attain his/her optimum health and educational potential. The service is a partnership with the child/young person, parent/carer and education.
School Nursing Service
School Health Department, Retford Hospital, North Road, Retford, Nottingham,

Contact School Health Department, Retford Hospital, North Road, Retford, Nottingham,
Email: sherrel.dudley@nottshc.nhs.uk
Phone: 01623 781822 / 07850 918 871
Website: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/education/for-schools/school-nursing-service
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.
Schools and Families Specialist Services (Early Years) - Newark and Sherwood and Bassetlaw
Welbeck House, Darwin Drive, Sherwood Energy Village, Ollerton, Notts
For preschool children with special educational needs/disabilities. Support with your child's development, early years education and transition into school.
Schools and Families Specialist Services (Early Years) - Newark and Sherwood and Bassetlaw
Welbeck House, Darwin Drive, Sherwood Energy Village, Ollerton, Notts

Contact Welbeck House, Darwin Drive, Sherwood Energy Village, Ollerton, Notts
Email: SFSS.SEV@nottscc.gov.uk
Phone: 0115 804 1232 Early Years
Website: http://www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk/kb5/nottinghamshire/directory/service.page?id=qF4E6w3nKvg
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
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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.

North Worksop Children's Centre
Your local Sure Start Centre. Covers Manton, Kilton, Rhodesia, Langold centres.
Contact
Email: CC.Bassetlaw@nottscc.gov.uk
Phone: 0115 9773758
Website: http:// https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/early-years-and-childcare/childrens-centre-service
CLOSED FOR FORSEEABLE FUTURE DUE TO COVID19
The hub is open for referrals and enquiries. Telephone support available depending on needs. All services and centres are closed and not operating until further notice.
Let's Get Together with Pathways group runs fortnightly on Thursdays venue alternates between Gateford Centre and Prospect Kilton Children's Centre. Play session and parents support group for parents of children aged 0-12 years with additional needs. (Runs during school day but 5-12 years welcome during holidays. Parents can attend during termtime without their children.)
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Bassetlaw Community Learning Disability Team
Bassetlaw CLDT Worksop Library Memorial Avenue Worksop Nott
For help with future planning and creating a person-centred plan
Bassetlaw Community Learning Disability Team
Bassetlaw CLDT Worksop Library Memorial Avenue Worksop Nott

Contact Bassetlaw CLDT Worksop Library Memorial Avenue Worksop Nott
Email: bassetlaw.cldt@nottscc.gov.uk
Phone: 01909 535565
Website: https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/cldt
Ends: Wednesday 01/05/2013
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.

Tuxford Medical Centre
Faraday Avenue Tuxford Newark
Contact Faraday Avenue Tuxford Newark
Phone: 01777 870 203
The NHS and Public Health England (PHE) are extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal. Stay at home for 7 days if you have either: Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you’re staying at home. Read the NHS advice about staying home. Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if: Only call 111 if you cannot get help online. Further information is available on nhs.uk/coronavirus. Tuxford doctors' surgery provides the highest quality healthcare to patients in the area. Our doctors, nurses and all our other staff are dedicated to offering a professional service.Coronavirus
Opening Hours
Monday | 08:30-18:30 |
Tuesday | 08:30-18:30 |
Wednesday | 08:30-18:30 |
Thursday | 08:30-18:30 |
Friday | 08:30-18:30 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
See our website for other information:

Samaritans
1A Grove Street Mansfield Nottinghamshire
If you feel that things are getting to you, get in touch. It doesn't matter who you are, how you feel, or what has happened.The Samaritans can be contacted by phone or email and are there 24/7
Contact 1A Grove Street Mansfield Nottinghamshire
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Phone: 116 123 Helpline
Website: http://www.samaritans.org
Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.
Call 116 123 from any phone OR email jo@samaritans.org
Prospect/Kilton Children's Centre
Longfellow Drive Worksop
These centres provide local families with young children - or a baby on the way - with the facilities and support they need.
Contact Longfellow Drive Worksop
Email: CC.Bassetlaw@nottscc.gov.uk
Phone: 0115 9773758 or 0300 500 80 80
Website: https://www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk/kb5/nottinghamshire/directory/service.page?id=YLk6yCjITME
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

Survivors Helping Each other (SHE)
1 Byron Street Mansfield Nottinghamshire
To provide a variety of self help based support for young people & women over the age of 16 years who are survivors of sexual abuse. To promote public education and awareness of long term effects of sexual abuse.
Contact 1 Byron Street Mansfield Nottinghamshire
Email: info@she-uk.org.uk
Phone: 01623 622 916
Website: http://she-uk.org.uk
COVID-19 Virus Charity Update
We are closing the Lounges and all face-to face therapy in line with the government’s advice on social distancing, but we are committed to maintaining counselling and support through digital contact or by phone where possible. The position of the government and the measures in place are changing daily so we will stay in touch and be clear about what it means for our charity and for you, our service users.
Please keep in regular contact with your key worker/ therapist via Skype or by telephone during this time. Rachael will be in touch with everyone who attends the Lounge to discuss further measures, including group support. Your therapist will be in touch to organise continued therapy in whatever method suits you best.
Stay safe, everyone, and bear with us as we try to maintain your support in this difficult time.
Survivors Helping Each other (SHE) provides the following support services:
- Provides services for females only
- Information service
- Support service
Survivors Helping Each other (SHE) provides the above services to women who suffered any of the following types of abuse in childhood:
- Emotional abuse
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Rape
To provide a variety of self help based support for young people & women over the age of 16yrs who are survivors of sexual abuse. To promote public education and awareness of long term effects of sexual abuse. We offer mutual support, drop in and crisis support, befriending, mentoring, creative therapy, personal development skills, volunteering, skills and literacy.
Weekly drop in and crisis support - first call for details in your area.

St Giles Special School Retford
Babworth Road Retford Nottinghamshire
St Giles is a County Co-Educational Day school committed to exploring and engaging in quality teaching and learning and equipping our young people adequately for life after school.
Contact Babworth Road Retford Nottinghamshire
Email: office@st-giles.notts.sch.uk
Phone: 01777 703683
Website: https://www.st-giles.notts.sch.uk
For children with Special Educational Needs from 3 years to 19 years of age.adequately for life after school.
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR LATEST COVID19 UPDATES.
St. Giles is a friendly and aspirational school for children and young people aged 3-18 with a broad range of special educational needs, from moderate/severe to profound and multiple, which includes those with autism. We are situated in the market town of Retford and our school serves the whole of the Bassetlaw area, which is the most northerly district of Nottinghamshire.
Our pupils are encouraged to work in a stimulating and caring environment, where they are taught that ‘no dreams are out of reach’. Our aim is to develop the full potential of individual children involving teachers, other professionals and parents in partnership.
St. Giles School develops the full potential our pupils by providing a broad based and balanced curriculum which is individually tailored to the needs of each pupil. Curriculum includes National Curriculum and its pre-requisites, sensory education, communication skills, a wide ranging personal and social education programme, mobility education, and a well-developed post 16 education programme.

Self Harm & Suicide Support (Harmless)
1 Beech Avenue Nottingham
Harmless is a user led organisation that provides a range of services about self harm including support, information, training and consultancy to people who self harm, their friends and families and professionals.
Contact 1 Beech Avenue Nottingham
Email: info@harmless.co.uk
Phone:
Website: http://www.harmless.org.uk/
Contact form is currently unavailable. Please email.
Harmless was established at the beginning of October 2007 to respond to the needs of people who do or are at risk of self-harm and suicide. It is a national voluntary organisation for people who self harm, their friends, families and professionals. Harmless has 3 Directors and a broad range of staff.
People Who Self Harm
Self harm is the term used to describe when someone deliberately hurts themselves as a way of dealing with their emotions. They may do this in a number of ways, including:
- cutting or scratching themselves
- burning themselves with a flame or something hot
- causing bruising to the body by hitting themselves
- throwing their body against something that will hurt
- taking overdoses of tablets or medication
- inserting objects into the body
- hair pulling (also known as trichotilliomania)
This is by no means an exhaustive list.

West Bassetlaw Children's Centre
West Bassetlaw Childcare West Bassetlaw Children's Centre School Road Langold Worksop
West Bassetlaw Childcare provides flexible, affordable and quality childcare.
West Bassetlaw Children's Centre
West Bassetlaw Childcare West Bassetlaw Children's Centre School Road Langold Worksop

Contact West Bassetlaw Childcare West Bassetlaw Children's Centre School Road Langold Worksop
Email: westbassetlaw@eyalliance.org.uk
Phone: 01909735934
Website: https://www.pre-school.org.uk/west-bassetlaw-childcare
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.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) (Nottinghamshire Healthcare)
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Duncan Macmillan House Porchester Road Nottingham
The service for Child and Adolescent Mental Health is a specialised multi-disciplinary service for severe and complex child and adolescent mental health problems and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) (Nottinghamshire Healthcare)
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Duncan Macmillan House Porchester Road Nottingham

Contact Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Duncan Macmillan House Porchester Road Nottingham
Phone: 0115 969 1300
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:
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family therapists – who talk through problems with you and your family
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CAMHS social workers – who support children and families through difficult times
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family support workers – who can give advice to your parents or carers
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mental health practitioners – who support young people and their families to bring about positive change
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psychologists – experts in how people think and act
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psychiatrists – doctors who work on thoughts and feelings
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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
Parent Zones Sure Start & Children's Centres
Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 lockdown all groups at the Children’s Centres are currently suspended

CASY - Your Space (Counselling and Support Young People)
23 Millgate Newark Notts
CASY provides a confidential counselling service to young people aged from 6 to 25 within Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.
Contact 23 Millgate Newark Notts
Email: office@casy.org.uk
Phone: 01636 704 620
Website: http://www.casy.org.uk
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
NCT - Bassetlaw Branch of the National Childbirth Trust
We give accurate, impartial information so parents can decide what's best for their family, we introduce them to a network of local parents to gain practical and emotional support. We are the UKs largest parent charity
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.

NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service)
Egerton House Tower Road Birkenhead Wirral
Advocacy is taking action to help people say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain services they need.
Contact Egerton House Tower Road Birkenhead Wirral
Email: help@nyas.net
Phone: 0808 808 1001 - Helpline / Head office 0151 649 8700
Website: http://www.actionforadvocacy.org.uk/contactServlet?contact=2681&borough=3
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.

Think Children 4-11 years
Think Children, 10 Albert Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire
Think Children provides an early intervention service to young children aged 4-11 who are displaying signs of emerging social, emotional or behavioural issues.
Contact Think Children, 10 Albert Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire
Email: think.children@tiscali.co.uk
Phone: 01636 676887
Website: http://www.thinkchildren.org.uk/
Important Update
Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, the Think Children office is now closed and all our school workers are furloughed so we are unable to offer our services for the foreseeable future. Please use direct contact details for staff members if you have them or get in touch with us via the website’s ‘Contact Us’ page.
Thank you for bearing with us and stay safe.
Improving the emotional resilience of young children
Think Children is an effective, highly-valued local charity supporting vulnerable children aged 4-11 years old with emerging social, emotional or behavioural issues.
We provide an early intervention service at the onset of the problem with low-key, non-stigmatising one to one support for children who fall below the threshold for statutory intervention and for whom often there is often little or no other help available.
We provide:
- Very early intervention at the onset of issues
- One to one work, for up to 12 sessions per child, with a specially trained facilitator
Age appropriate method:
- Facilitators use play which is the young child’s natural communicative process
- Children at this age are only slowly developing the cognitive skills to identify & verbalise complex emotions
- Children can explore issues from the real world in the safety of the imaginary world
- The sessions are non-directive and are led by the child
Issue appropriate method:
- Children are often trying to cope with issues that may be complex, ambiguous and inconsistent.
In appropriate surroundings:
- Service taken TO the child - usually in the familiar surroundings of their primary school but we can now consider other suitable venues
- Minimal disruption to school day
- Sessions are low level, low key, and non-stigmatising
- Our facilitators are local
- Accessible to all
Our fees
We offer comprehensive and cost-effective membership packages for primary schools and also welcome enquiries regarding fees from parents/carers or outside agencies.

Oakleaf Surgery - Harworth (branch surgery of Larwood Health Partnership)
Oakleaf Surgery, Harworth Primary Care Centre, Scrooby Road, Harworth, Doncaster
GP/Medical Practice
Oakleaf Surgery - Harworth (branch surgery of Larwood Health Partnership)
Oakleaf Surgery, Harworth Primary Care Centre, Scrooby Road, Harworth, Doncaster

Contact Oakleaf Surgery, Harworth Primary Care Centre, Scrooby Road, Harworth, Doncaster
Phone: 01302 243230/ Fax: 01302 751998
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/Services/gp/Overview/DefaultView.aspx?id=40788
Catchment Area
Worksop, Carlton, Langold, Firbeck, Stone woodsetts, Gildingwell, Oldcoates, Blyth, Styrrup, Tickhill, Harworth, Bawtry, Scrooby, Ranskill, Ranby, Hardwick, Carburton, Cuckney, Osburton, Shireoaks, Rhodesia & Thorpe Salvin.
- Dr Charlotte Slater
- Dr Cheuk Lai Tang
Ring 01302 741820 to make an appointment
Out of hours ring 111
Other branches
This practice is part of a practice group.
We would like to welcome you to our practice, which aims to give a high quality service that is sensitive to your needs.
Larwood Health Partnership consists of five surgeries:
Larwood Surgery in Worksop,
Carlton Village Surgery in Carlton-in-Lindrick,
Lakeside Surgery in Langold and
Oakleaf Surgery in Harworth
Westwood Surgery in Worksop
You can be seen at any of our sites. All premises have easy access available for wheelchairs and disabled toilet facilities.
If you are interested in registering with one of our other branches please find their contact information here.
Asthma Clinic - Asthma Clinic
You can attend this service without a referral
Child health and development - Child Health Service
Comprehensive child health services are provided by the practice. This includes: a child immunisation clinic; a child health surveillance clinic for routine assessment by the doctor.
Other assessments, including hearing tests are performed by health visitors.
You can attend this service without a referral
Learning disability health check
You can attend this service without a referral
Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC - eg IUD or implant) - Family Planning
Family planning advice and contraceptive care is provided by all the doctors and practice nurses during surgery hours. For IUD and Implants these must be discussed with a GP or family planning nurse before booking in.
You can attend this service without a referral
Minor surgery (e.g. removal of moles and skin lesions) - provided in-house - Minor Surgery
Doctors carry out minor surgery procedures by appointment.
You can attend this service without a referral
Travel health with yellow fever
The practice is a designated Yellow Fever Centre.
Please fill out a travel vaccination form and hand it in to reception - once the nurse has viewed your form you will then receive a telephone call to make an appointment
You can attend this service without a referral
Electronic Prescription Service
This GP offers the Electronic Prescription Service, which allows you to choose or "nominate" a pharmacy to get your medicines or appliances from. Your GP then sends your prescription electronically to the place you nominated. this means:
- If you collect your repeat prescriptions from your GP you will not have to visit your GP practice to pick up your paper prescription, saving time.
- You will have more choice about where to get your medicines from because they can be collected from a pharmacy near to where you live, work or shop.
- You may not have to wait as long as your repeat prescriptions could be prepared before you arrive.

Sheffield MIND
Sheffield Mind Registered office The Wellbeing Centre 110 Sharrow Lane Sheffield
Sheffield Mind is a leading provider of mental health and wellbeing services in Sheffield.
Sheffield MIND
Sheffield Mind Registered office The Wellbeing Centre 110 Sharrow Lane Sheffield

Contact Sheffield Mind Registered office The Wellbeing Centre 110 Sharrow Lane Sheffield
Email: info@sheffieldmind.co.uk
Phone: 0114 258 4489
Website: http://www.sheffieldmind.co.uk/
Statement from the Senior Management Team at Sheffield Mind 24.3.20 In line with government advice on Covid-19/Corona Virus, the Wellbeing Centre is closed until further notice. Please note that we are still working, but from home. We will do our best to answer calls BUT staff may not always be available so we would urge you to communicate by email as several staff will have access to shared email accounts. You can access a list of email addresses here If you receive a service from Sheffield Mind and you have any questions, please contact the service manager in the usual way (email or phone). If you are in need of urgent support PLEASE use the following https://www.sheffieldmind.co.uk/i-need-urgent-help If you have any questions about the support available in Sheffield for people with mental health needs during this period please use or contact https://www.sheffieldmentalhealth.co.uk/ For further updates, you can also go to our Facebook and Twitter pages. The Mind website has useful suggestions on how to stay emotionally well during these difficult times https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/ We wish you all the best and hope that we are back to providing a normal service as soon as possible.Covid-19 and Sheffield Mind
Private Counselling & Supervisor Service
A private practitioner offering a professional confidential therapy service in Worksop, Mansfield and in the surrounding areas.
Contact
Email: mandye_edwards@hotmail.co.uk
Phone: 07757 252405
Website: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/mandy-edwards
Mandy Edwards is a qualified Psychodynamic and CBT counsellor, alongside being a BACP registered member. Covers Worksop S80 and Mansfield NG19.
Specialises in:
- Approaches to Incest and Sexual Abuse
- Working with staff and students in higher education
- Couple and family counselling
- Supervision
- Staff counselling
- Attachment issues
- Relationship issues
- Psychodynamic therapy
- CBT
Further information on services offered on Counselling Directory and Future Minds
Health for Teens - Text your School Nurse
Text your school Nurse for confidential Health Advice And Support 07507 329 952 Healthforteens.co.uk
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

Place2Be
Place2Be 13 / 14 Angel Gate 326 City Road London
Our mission is to enhance the wellbeing and prospects of children and their families by providing access to therapeutic and emotional support in schools, using a proven model backed up by research and training.
Contact Place2Be 13 / 14 Angel Gate 326 City Road London
Email: enquiries@place2be.org.uk
Phone: 0207 923 5500
Website: https://www.place2be.org.uk
Like the rest of the world, Place2Be is adapting as coronavirus (COVID-19) impacts society and everyday lives.
With school closures and lots of uncertainty, we’re working hard to ensure we can support as many children, young people and families as possible during this unsettling time. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing tips, advice, and updates on how to access our services.
With so much uncertainty in the world, children and young people need our emotional support now more than ever. Please donate today to help us to support the mental health of children and families across the UK.
Children are less likely to suffer from serious mental health difficulties in later life if they receive support at an early age, providing a cost saving to adult mental health services.
Growing evidence indicates that promoting positive mental health also improves a range of positive school outcomes, including attitudes to learning, better attendance and lower exclusion rates.

YOUNG MINDS
Suite 11, Baden Place, Crosby Row, London
The voice for young people's mental health and wellbeing. Parents helpline and young person's crisis messenger.
Contact Suite 11, Baden Place, Crosby Row, London
Email: ymenquiries@youngminds.org.uk
Phone: 020 7089 5050
Website: http://www.youngminds.org.uk/
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

Stem4
stem4 Wimbledon Business Centre Old Town Hall 4 Queens Road London
Stemming teenage mental illness supporting teenage mental health
Contact stem4 Wimbledon Business Centre Old Town Hall 4 Queens Road London
Email: enquiries@stem4.org.uk
Phone:
Website: https://stem4.org.uk
Coronavirus Support for Young People
The outbreak of coronavirus and self-isolation has been really difficult for many young people. If you are struggling, we understand and are here to help.
Click here to access our free COVID-19 mental health resources for teenagers, parents, teachers and health professionals. The resources are put together by Clinical Psychologist Dr Krause and will be regularly updated.
Click here to view a video message from stem4’s CEO.
4 Eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder
4 Self-Harm
4 Anxiety and depression. Common features of anxiety include tension, worry, frustration, irritability, sadness and withdrawal. Common features of depression include hopelessness, sadness, irritability and anger, isolation, withdrawal and worthlessness.
4 Addiction
Please note that stem4 does not provide a counselling service.

SANE
SANE is a leading UK mental health charity. We work to improve quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness.
Contact
Email: info@sane.org.uk
Phone: 0845 767 8000 (6pm-11pm every day - local rate on BT landlines)
Website: http://www.sane.org.uk
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

No Panic
Jubilee House, 74 High Street Madeley Telford, Shropshire
Helping you break the chains of anxiety disorders http://www.nopanic.org.uk
Contact Jubilee House, 74 High Street Madeley Telford, Shropshire
Email: admin@nopanic.org.uk
Phone: 01952 680 460
Website: https://nopanic.org.uk
COVID19 SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR THOSE STRUGGLING TO INTEGRATE BACK INTO SOCIETY AND ANXIOUS.
We provide information and advice for the carers of and people with Panic, Anxiety, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and the effects of Tranquiliser withdrawal. We can provide treatment and support over the telephone so that all sufferers can be helped. We also have expanding internet services please try them out. Please take all information and advice in tandem with the support from your local GP.
Mentor Service - (one to one) with a trained mentor who helps people with their anxiety problems, teaches Anxiety Management and Cognitive Behavoiur Therapy
Recovery Groups - for members with a trained group leaders who teaches Anxiety Management and Cognitive behaviour Therapy
help Line- is answered by trained volunteers to give out information, show empathy and support for all anxiety sufferers.

CAMHS - Intellectual Disability Team
Thorneywood CAMHS, Porchester Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services team, work with children and young people up to 18 years old who have an intellectual disability and suffer emotional distress.
CAMHS - Intellectual Disability Team
Thorneywood CAMHS, Porchester Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Contact Thorneywood CAMHS, Porchester Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Email: not-tr.CAMHSreferrals@nhs.net
Phone: 0115 8415812 Extension: 16746
Website: https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/camhs-intellectual-disability-team
COVID19 update - 13th August 2020 -
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.
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: 0808 196 3779
Bassetlaw: 0300 123 1804 (7.30am – 9pm) or 0115 956 0860 (9pm – 7.30am)
The team work with children and young people up to 18 years old who have an intellectual disability and suffer emotional distress. They work with parents/carers, schools, health professionals, social care and short breaks and offer individual tailored advice and strategies to support the young person.
The main base is Thorneywood, with clinics held in Langold, Newark-on-Trent and Mansfield. All sites have parking and disabled access.
To access this service we must receive a referral from a healthcare or educational professional. For more information please call 01623 425 110.
Help in a crisis
Outside of office hours (Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm) please contact your GP service, NHS 111, or in an emergency go to your local Accident & Emergency (A&E)department.

Self-injury/ self-harm SISH Bristol
Bristol Mind 35 Old Market Street
SISH stands for 'self injury self help', and are a Bristol based community organisation, who for 15 years, have been running self help support groups for people who self injure.
Contact Bristol Mind 35 Old Market Street
Email: sishbristol@gmail.com
Phone: 0117 2308230
Website: https://www.sishbristol.org.uk
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.

Family lives - self harm
Family Lives East Midlands Playworks North Alfred Street
Listening, supportive and non-judgemental
Contact Family Lives East Midlands Playworks North Alfred Street
Email: askus@familylives.org.uk
Phone: 0808 800 2222
Website: http://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/teenagers/health-wellbeing/self-harm
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

Childline
24 hour confidential telephone helpline for anyone under 19 in the UK for any issue you are going through. Online support and advice also available.
COVID19 update, 20th August 2020 - Update from Childline
Because of the coronavirus, we've had to make some changes to how Childline works. For now, you can only speak to a Childline counsellor online or on the phone from 9am – midnight.
Available 24 hours a day, a confidential telephone helpline for those under 19 years old offering support and advice on any issue you are going through.
Telephone: 0800 1111
Chat with a counsellor online or post on the message boards: https://childline.org.uk/
Information for adults concerned about a child also available online.

The Mix
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Free confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social media and mobile
What does post-lockdown mean?
The government has officially eased lockdown rules, meaning as things stand right now, you’re allowed to meet up with more friends and family from different households, visit pubs and restaurants and even have your hair cut!
You still have to follow some social distancing restrictions and rules are slightly different depending on where in the UK you live.
For a full summary, see this BBC article.
Is the easing of lockdown a good thing?
For some people, the end of lockdown might feel like a huge relief. You can go out again! You can see your mates and you can do all the things you’ve been missing so much over the past few months.
But this isn’t the way everyone feels, and many of us might not feel at all ready to go back to “normality.”
- Though you may want to see your friends, the thought of putting yourself or others at risk of getting ill can be scary.
- You might be dealing with loss.
- You might be struggling with your mental or physical health.
- You might not want things to change.
How do I cope with all this change and uncertainty?
Uncertainty can be uncomfortable. When the future is hard to predict it can make you feel like things are out of your control, which can be scary.
Anxiety and fear are reasonable and natural responses to big changes.
If you feel this way there’s nothing wrong with you and there’s no need to feel embarrassed.
- Try talking to someone you trust about the way you’re feeling.
- Sticking to a routine can help to give you a sense of control, even if it’s something small like reading before bed or going for a walk at the same time every day.
- Try writing a list of all the things you can control.
- Get creative! Try singing, dancing, playing music or painting to express how you’re feeling.
What if I don’t feel comfortable going out yet?
Know that you don’t need to do anything you’re not comfortable with.
- Take things at your own pace.
- Communicate with your friends and family about how the changes are making you feel.
- If it makes you feel safer, stick to meeting people in the park in smaller groups.
- If you want to wear a mask when you see people then that’s fine too.
What if I’m shielding?
For those who are shielding (often people with long-term health conditions), the easing of restrictions won’t apply in the same way.
If you or someone in your family is shielding then it can be really stressful to see life returning to normal. It can also give you massive FOMO!
If you’re shielding or you’re worried about someone who is, know that you’re not alone.
Make sure you’re chatting to friends and family as much as you can. You can also chat things through with one of our team.
It might help to switch off from social media sometimes to avoid drawing comparisons.
Things are going back to normal, but I’m dealing with loss
Some people will have lost loved ones during the pandemic. It can be difficult to see normality returning when you’re dealing with grief and loss.
You may not have been able to see a loved one before they passed away. Restrictions may have meant that you couldn’t go to their funeral. This can make things feel twice as hard.
Grieving is one of the hardest things we go through, and everyone reacts differently. It’s ok if you’re struggling and it’s nothing to feel guilty about. But the fact that restrictions are easing also means that you can now see the people in your life that can support you through this time. Staying in touch with your friends and family can make a huge difference.
You might find our article on coping with grief helpful. Take a look at Barnardo’s article on coping with loss.
You could also sign up for bereavement counselling. You can get free counselling with The Mix here.
But, I liked some bits of lockdown!
Did you actually find lockdown nice and peaceful? Some people enjoyed the chance to slow things down and reconnect with the things they love doing.
You might also feel anxious about returning to school, university or to normal working life. But you’re not the only person who’ll be feeling this way.
- Make a list of all the things you enjoyed about lockdown, so you know which habits you want to keep.
- Talk to your employer or your teachers about what you need to feel comfortable going back to a more normal routine.
- Take things slowly; no one is forcing you to rush back to a faster pace of life.
Stay connected
No matter how you’re feeling about a post-lockdown world, it’s important to remember that we’re all going through this together, and there’s no perfect way of coping.
The key thing is to stay connected to those around you and make sure you feel supported and heard.
You might find these articles by Mind and the Mental Health Foundation helpful.
Speak to our team for free and confidential support on anything and everything that’s on your mind.
Next Steps
- If you're under 25 and would like free confidential telephone counselling from The Mix to help you figure things out complete this form and we'll call you to arrange your first session.
- Mind offers advice and support to people with mental health problems. Their helpline runs nine to six from Monday to Friday. 0300 123 3393
- Anyone can contact the Samaritans on their 24-hour helpline to talk things through. 116 123
- Our Crisis Messenger provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK. If you’re aged 25 or under, you can text THEMIX to 85258
- AnxietyUK run helplines, email support, live chats and therapy services for people with anxiety disorders. 08444 775 774
- Chat about this subject on our Discussion Boards.
- Need help but confused where to go locally? Download our StepFinder iPhone app to find local support services quickly.
The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via online, social or our free
If you’re under 25 and need help but don’t know where to turn call us for FREE on 0808 808 4994. We’ll explore your situation with you and find organisations that may be able to help you further. We’re open from 11am to 11pm every day.
One to one chat allows you to live message our trained helpline supporters about any issue that is troubling you. Our team is trained to help you explore your situation and find organisations which might be able to help you further. We offer a non-judgemental service so you can speak to us about any issue. We’re open from 11am to 11pm every day.
We want to help you find the information you need. The more you are able to tell us about your current situation, the more we will be able to help. You can email the helpline at any time and we aim to respond within 24 hours.
Visit our website: http://www.themix.org.uk/

Talkzone Counselling Services
Abbey Street Community Centre Abbey Street Worksop
Talkzone is a free counselling service for young people aged 11-25 living within Bassetlaw. We also offer LGBT+ specific counselling along side our general counselling service
Contact Abbey Street Community Centre Abbey Street Worksop
Email: info@centreplace.org.uk
Phone: 01909 479191/07530 252177
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.
Community Mental Health Team - Single Point of Access
Based at Bassetlaw Hospital
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
Chat Health Text Service
ChatHealth is a confidential text messaging service that enables children and young people (aged 11-19) to contact their local public health nursing (school nursing) team.
Text: 07507 329 952
Advice for Teens in Nottinghamshire
- Organisation: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Service: Nottinghamshire Healthy Family Team
- For: Young people aged 11-19
- Response time: Within 24 hours, 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday (except bank holidays)
Parentline for Nottinghamshire
- Organisation: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Service: Nottinghamshire Healthy Family Team
- For: Parents and carers of all children and young people aged 0-19
- Response time: Within 24 hours, 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday (except bank holidays)
07520 619919
Anxiety UK
Works to relieve & support those living with anxiety & anxiety-based depression by providing information, support & understanding via an extensive range of services.
COVID19 update, 20th July 2020 - for further information and help, please visit https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
Services include 1:1 therapy. Works regularly with external agencies & healthcare professionals to improve services for those living with anxiety & anxiety-based depression & also campaign to raise awareness of the conditions.
Phoneline is open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm 03444 775 774
Text Service: 07537 416 905

Health For Kids - Health Promotion Website
Health For Kids is fabulous resource for health - related subjects for children aged 4-11 years - Local launch is January 2019. There is also a parents/carers zone
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.
BCVS Community Advisor
BCVS@ThePriory The Old Abbey School Priorswell Road Worksop Nottinghamshire
The BCVS Community Advisor can offer supported navigation for all patients registered with a Bassetlaw GP.. Community Advisor os part of Bassetlaw Social Prescribing Service.
BCVS Community Advisor
BCVS@ThePriory The Old Abbey School Priorswell Road Worksop Nottinghamshire

Contact BCVS@ThePriory The Old Abbey School Priorswell Road Worksop Nottinghamshire
Email: communityadvisor@bcvs.org.uk
Phone: 01909 476118
Website: https://www.bcvs.org.uk/bcvs-services/services/community-advisor
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.

Counselling Directory
Counselling Directory Building 3 Riverside Way Camberley Surrey
Find a counsellor or therapist near you - visit the website see below
Contact Counselling Directory Building 3 Riverside Way Camberley Surrey
Phone: 0333 325 2500
When you are going through a difficult time, it can be very easy to keep your worries to yourself and believe that you are the only one experiencing such painful feelings. While we all have our own ways of coping, information and support can make a huge difference.
Counselling Directory was set up by a team who know how difficult it can be to find the support and information you need. Being a team who between us have experienced various mental health issues, we know how it feels to be overwhelmed, isolated and somewhat lost.
Through our own experiences, we have learnt how important having relevant information is and how the right support can help transform lives.
Our journey inspired us to share what we have learnt along the way with others. Our team is passionate about counselling and we want to promote the huge benefits talking therapy can have. We know how important it is to find the right counsellor for you and we are dedicated to making that process as simple as possible.
Contact us by phone
Tel: 0333 325 2500
Monday 9.30am to 5pm
Tuesday - Thursday 9am to 5pm
Friday 9am to 4pm
Time To Change - Mental Health Support
Time To Change 15-19 Broadway LONDON
We are a growing movement of people changing how we all think and act about mental health problem
Contact Time To Change 15-19 Broadway LONDON
Email: info@time-to-change.org.uk
Phone:
Website: https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/
Supporting someone during Covid-19
Checking in on your family, friends and colleagues is always important. But as the coronavirus pandemic continues, this is more important than ever.
Lots of us have felt worried about the coronavirus pandemic, and everyone will feel differently about the changes to lockdown restrictions.
If someone’s feeling anxious or worried, you don’t need to be an expert on mental health to support them. Think about using our three top tips:
1) Check in
If someone doesn’t feel ready to meet face-to-face, picking up the phone, having a video call, starting a group chat or messaging someone on social media lets them know you are there to talk and ready to listen.
2) Listen and reflect
Whether you have a mental health problem or not, this will be a challenging time for our mental health and wellbeing. If someone opens up to you, remember that you don't need to fix things or offer advice. Often just listening, and showing you take them seriously, can help someone to manage.
3) Ask questions
Ask how people are managing, and ask again if you're worried they aren't sharing the full picture. Asking again, with interest, can help someone to open up and explore what they're feeling.
If you are in need of mental health advice and information in relation to Covid-19, our partners Mind and Rethink Mental Illness have a number of resources at the bottom of our web page.
General enquiries
The Time to Change team is currently working from home in line with Government advice on Covid-19. This means we are unable to respond to calls, voicemails or post. To get in touch, please email our team.
Email: info@time-to-change.org.uk
Time to Change is a growing social movement working to change the way we all think and act about mental health problems. We've already reached millions of people and begun to improve attitudes and behaviour.
Despite the progress we’ve made, we know that many people still don’t consider mental health relevant to them. They don’t believe mental health problems are likely to affect them or people they know.
But the reality is that mental health can affect anyone. Statistically, 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem in any given year. That’s why our work is so important. No one should have to fear being treated differently because of a mental health problem.
If you're looking for individual advice, information or support for you or someone else, unfortunately Time to Change can't provide that but there are lots of people who can - visit our Mental health help and support services page for a list of numbers to call.
Grassroots Suicide Prevention
11 Old Steine Brighton East Sussex
Grassroots is an award-winning charity and UK leader in suicide prevention. We believe that suicide can be prevented through open and direct conversations
Contact 11 Old Steine Brighton East Sussex
Email: office@prevent-suicide.org.uk
Phone: 01273 675764
Website: https://www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/
Grassroots is an award-winning charity and UK leader in suicide prevention. We believe that suicide can be prevented through open and direct conversations. We call this Real Talk. We provide people with the skills and confidence needed to save lives through our training, innovation, and thought-provoking campaigns. But that’s not all. We make change. We work with ChangeMakers - the people who share our beliefs and want to make a difference.
Please visit the website for more information, resources and support https://www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/

Nottinghamshire Help Yourself - Directory of Services
The Nottinghamshire Help Yourself website promote activities, help and support that are available in Nottinghamshire for local residents.
Contact
Email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk
Phone: 0300 500 80 80
Website: https://www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk/kb5/nottinghamshire/directory/home.page
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.
Nottinghamshire Mental Health Helpline (delivered by Turning Point)
A team of mental health workers provide information and advice to anyone living in Nottinghamshire including directing to other services where needed.
Contact
Phone: 0300 555 0730 9am-11pm
Website: https://www.turning-point.co.uk/services/nottingham-helpline
The Nottinghamshire Mental Health Helpline offers access to support for people who need emotional support or information about their mental health.
The service works alongside the Nottinghamshire Crisis Line, providing personalised advice, emotional support and information on coping mechanisms.
Our service also provides access to our online self-help content through Find Out More and Bite-size options (see below).
Mental Health CRISIS Helpline (Nottinghamshire Foundation Trust)
For people of all ages in mental health crisis support is available 24/7.
Phone support available 24/7
The crisis line number is 0808 196 3779 and is available to anyone in mental health crisis at anytime, anywhere across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Available 24 hours a day, seven-days a week, it’s the number to call if you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need immediate help. It’s open to people of all ages who need urgent mental health support.
I'm already a patient, how do I get help in a crisis?
If you, or the person you are concerned about are already being seen by our services, regardless of age, or you feel you need emergency treatment: During office hours call the local number for your area:
Bassetlaw: 0300 123 1804 (7.30am – 9pm) or 0115 956 0860 (9pm – 7.30am)
Outside office hours, you should call your local Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment (CRHT) Team. The CRHT teams are available 24/7 and will be able to offer you immediate telephone support and reassurance to ensure that you feel safe and to help you manage your distress.
For children and young people
Call the CAMHS Crisis number: 0115 844 0560
Bassetlaw Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHT)
Bassetlaw Hospital, Kilton, Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Provide a 24 hour, seven day crisis resolution service that offers assessments to people with significant mental illness who would otherwise be admitted to hospital.
Bassetlaw Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHT)
Bassetlaw Hospital, Kilton, Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Contact Bassetlaw Hospital, Kilton, Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Phone: 0300 123 1804
We provide a 24 hour, seven day crisis resolution service that offers assessments to people with significant mental illness who would otherwise be admitted to hospital.
This includes short term home treatment in order to minimise the risk of a patient being admitted to hospital and providing support to achieve recovery from crisis at home.
Our team is made up of a range of healthcare professionals including:
- doctors
- nurses
- occupational therapists
- support workers
- non-medical prescribers
We aim to discharge service users to the most appropriate services to meet their needs within six weeks of referral.
We also help service users to leave hospital sooner by providing intensive support in their own home.
This service is for men and women aged between 18 and 65. Patients over 65 who have already been accessing mental health services may also be referred.
Every Mind Matters (NHS)
Looking after your mental health
Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. We have expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.
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.
10 tips to deal with change
See what you can do to look after your mental health and wellbeing in the face of uncertainty.
Worried about coronavirus?
Read our 10 top tips to help you manage anxiety about COVID-19.
Working from home tips
Get ideas and advice to help you manage and look after your mental health if you're working from home.
Coping with loneliness
Read our 7 simple tips to help you cope with feeling lonely during the coronavirus outbreak.
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.
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.
Help for parents and guardians
Advice on looking after the mental health of those you care for.
Back to school
Get ideas and advice on how to make being back in education as straightforward as possible.
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.
Real Men Talk - Facebook
This is a page set up by a group of friends who have had their fair share of mental health issues.
Our aim is share our experiences about our struggles, in the hope it will show others its good to talk and hopefully help others along their journey. We hold regular walk and talk groups with a mixture of all ages, background, male and females. We also have live blogs and videos where we discuss mental health and provide each other with support. Please check out our Facebook page for more details. Everyone welcome.