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.

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

http://www.samaritans.org/

COVID19 update 24th August 2020 - 

In light of the recent Government recommendations that the UK population should wherever possible avoid social contact and that all non-essential travel and meetings are avoided, we have made the decision to suspend all Compassionate Friends group support meetings and face to face support due to the rise in the spread of coronavirus. This is not a decision we have taken lightly, but rather it is to protect the health of our members and the wider community.

We very aware that our support groups are a place where you can safely come and talk about your child and share any thoughts and feelings around your bereavement; so we appreciate that many of you will find it difficult that this support is not available for the time being.

Please do remember that you can call the TCF Helpline any day of the week if you would like to speak with another bereaved parent who is there to listen on 0345 123 2304 (10 am – 4 pm, 7 -10 pm). If the Helpline is busy, please clearly leave your name, number and a short message and one of our team will get back to you as soon as they can (please note, this may not be the same day). You can also email the helpline for support at helpline@tcf.org.uk.

Please do also consider joining one of our private Facebook Groups or online Forum for support and to talk with other bereaved parents and siblings. Details are here

Our postal library will still be operating but will offer a more limited service during this time. For more information contact Mary at library@tcf.org.uk.

We are reviewing all events and gatherings planned for the next few months and will be contacting those who have booked onto our future supportive weekends over the coming days and weeks.

The group aims to support parents who have lost a child of any age. The supporters themselves are bereaved parents. 

Meetings are held every 6 weeks in members homes.

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.

Help in a crisis during Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Various centres throughout Bassetlaw.

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

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

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

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

Our Values

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

In all that we do, we strive to be:

• Empathic
• Caring
• Professional

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

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

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

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

The Bereavement Trust is a national freephone helpline, operating every evening of the year.  Our trained volunteers offer comfort, support and practical advice to the bereaved.  If the line is engaged please ring 0800 9177 416.  Asian Languages - 0800 9177 416.  Chinese Languages - 0800 0304 236.

Helpline: 0800 435 455  (open every evening 6pm-10pm)

Interested in Volunteering?  Do you have skills or experience to enable you to be a 'good listener' on the helpline, for which some training is available?  It demands a commitment to be on the line 6pm-10pm for at least 2 evenings each month and our telephone system allows you to do this from your home.  Contact Maureen on maureen@mptraining.co.uk or 07703 127174.

Covid-19 update 24th August 2020 - Due to the current pandemic and ongoing social distancing, all Cruse services will be provided over the telephone, email or internet until further notice. Please contact us to find out more. 

Coronavirus articles and resources
National helpline

Telphone: 0115 9244404
Email: nottinghamshire@cruse.org.uk

Website: nottinghamshirecruse.org.uk

Grief is a natural process, and most people will cope with help and support from family and friends. For those who need additional specialist help, Cruse offers:

• Telephone support
• Email support
• Face-to-face support
• Support for children and young people
• Early intervention project
• Publications
• Bereavement Care Journal

COVID Service Update – You are not alone 

In line with government advice, we have suspended all face-to-face services including 1:1 support sessions, peer groups, events and training.  However, the team are accepting new referrals and working hard to provide vital support for those struggling with a bereavement or the terminal-illness of someone they love, via the telephone, video call, our website and Facebook.

These are very difficult times as we all find ourselves in un-chartered waters and its during uncertain times like this that we look for reassurance and support. It’s more important than ever to make sure we look after ourselves and each other.

Our income has drastically reduced and we are therefore reliant on funding and fundraising more than ever before. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss this further but do consider the latest government guidelines and act accordingly.

The Children’s Bereavement Centre is committed to supporting children and young people from across the local community and although we may not be there in person at the moment, you are all in our thoughts and we remain ready to support you via other channels.

If you would like to know more about the support we are currently offering please click HERE to be redirected to our service page.  If you have any immediate specific concerns or questions, please email info@childrensbereavementcentre.co.uk or call 01636 551739 – this will go straight to voicemail but messages are being picked up daily and we will call you back as soon as possible.

Thank you – take care.

Sue's Place provides support for young people 3 - 18 and their families.  Support includes

Bereavement support

Play Therapy

Filial Therapy

Childrens Group Activities

Peer Support Group

Bereaved Spouses Support Group

Divorced and separated Group

Therapeutic massage

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR SUPPORT DURING COVID LOCKDOWN

It’s a peer-to-peer support group run by a network of volunteers who have been bereaved at a young age themselves, so they understand exactly what other members are going through.

WAY was founded in 1997 and now has more than 2,800 members across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. WAY aims to provide peer-to-peer emotional and practical support to young widowed men and women – married or not, with or without children, whatever their sexual orientation – as they adjust to life after the death of their partner.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Whilst the Aurora Wellbeing Centres are currently closed, our Wellbeing Practitioners are continuing to offer telephone support for people affected by cancer or long term health conditions.

If you are based in Bassetlaw please call us on 01909 470985 or Doncaster call 01302 796853. Available Mon-Fri (9am-5pm)

The bereavment group is very informal and supports relatives and friends following a bereavement. We normally meet every Friday at the Aurora Wellbeing Centre, memorial Avenue, Worksop, 9.30am - 12.30pm

For further information please contact The Aurora Wellbeing Centre 01909 470985

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

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

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. 

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

STILL OFFERING SUPPORT THROUGH THE COVID PANDEMIC

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

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

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

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

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

Referrals are made by Notts County Council Family Services.

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.

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 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.

Covid-19 update: planning for a return to face to face counselling

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At Petals we have been running 100% of our specialist counselling service online since lockdown began in March. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive – we recently surveyed our current clients and 95% of respondents said they would recommend Petals online video counselling to others who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy or a baby.

We are proud to have been able to keep supporting our clients to such a high standard, including many of those who have experienced pregnancy and baby loss during the outbreak.

With that in mind, as well as the recent changes to lockdown restrictions in the UK, we know that many of you will be wondering what this means for Petals’ counselling service over the coming weeks and months.

We hope to resume offering face to face counselling sessions from September within the hospital setting or our other Petals approved settings. We continue to work with our colleagues within maternity services to ensure our return will meet with the current hospital policies and procedures as restriction are lifted. We will ensure that all of our clients and our partners in the healthcare profession are updated, with firmer details as soon as we can.

CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID

Self Referrals accepted. Now based at The Crossing, Worksop aswell as Newark.

https://kooth.com/

Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people

Support is accessible Monday - Friday 09.00 - 5.00pm based at Bassetlaw Hospital

COVID19 - currently offering counselling by telephone or email support. 

Visit the website for more information www.thecalmzone.net

Support is available from 5.00pm - Midnight 365 days a year

Call 0800 58 58 58 Nationwide OR 0808 802 58 58 from London

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

We can help you start living again so you can maybe even try for another baby or change the way you live and work, by freeing you of the thoughts and emotions that are holding you back.

Life After Miscarriage, Your Guide to Healing from Pregnancy Loss takes you through a transformational journey from the pain of loss to a place of acceptance and hope. You will discover how your loss impacts your relationships with your partner, family and friends. You will understand how it’s holding you back in your career, day-to-day life and overall happiness. You’ll recognise and understand your go-to coping strategies and learn how you can begin to support yourself with self-healing strategies so you can move forward and find joy again.

https://life-after-miscarriage.com/

For all our new followers, here is some information about us.........

Sophia Pregnancy Loss Support aims to support anybody who has experienced the tragic loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, TFMR, stillbirth and neonatal death.

The charity is run by a group of bereaved parents. We aim to raise awareness of pregnancy loss as well as supporting those affected.

We offer a support group that meet on the first Tuesday of every month at coombe house on the George Eliot hospital site in nuneaton. We also offer online support via a closed Facebook group and a dad’s Facebook group.

We know how difficult it can be to experience the death of a baby at any gestation. Currently, those babies delivered after 24 weeks receive a birth and/or death certificate. We are trying to bring a little bit of comfort to those who did not receive anything, and so we have designed a 'Recognition of Life' certificate.

We send these out free of charge to those who have been devastated by the loss of a baby.

Our charity also provides memory boxes to anybody who has experienced the loss of a baby at any gestation. They include our brochure, information about local support groups or charities we believe provide wonderful services at such difficult times, seeds to plant, a candle, a small charm, a poem and a certificate to recognise your baby's existence.

In addition to this we also provide angelversary cards. These can be sent on a date of your choice each year and show we are thinking of you and remember your baby.

Please also visit our facebook page if you need online support: https://www.facebook.com/SophiaPLS/

Support group for people living in the Nuneaton region.

Our Aim

The Lexi Dolls are donated to hospitals to comfort grieving children in the loss of a sibling or relatives baby. Lexi assists the grieving parents in explaining the tragedy to a bereaved child, providing a physical presence to hold, cuddle, treasure in memory of the lost baby.

https://www.facebook.com/The-Lexi-Doll-Charity-180661699046023/

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.

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.

Lots more information on the website.

We are a team of individuals who understand despair. Many of us have faced similar difficulties and our service is here to help.

You can get in touch in whatever way feels most comfortable to you.

Open Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm. Closed on weekends and bank holidays.

If you contact us to tell us that you need our help, we will:

- Get back to you within one working day

- Arrange for you to meet up with a member of our suicide crisis or bereavement team

- See you regularly on a short-term in our crisis pathway, or long term in our bereavement pathway while things are difficult

- Ensure that we support you through your crisis or bereavement

- Help you to overcome practical and emotional issues and look at where else you can get help you need to feel better

- Listen to what you want.

If you are experiencing a suicide crisis or bereavement, our team aims to respond to your needs sensitively and empathically. We will listen, and we will try to understand what you are going through. We want each person who contacts us to feel heard, and with your help, we can work together to address your immediate needs and create a support plan that will keep you safe.

Don't give up just yet. Come and meet one of our team and let's take it from there. Together. 

It’s currently estimated that around 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. Whilst that figure may seem distressingly high, it actually only takes into account the losses which are reported. Many women, who miscarry early into their pregnancy, will do so at home, alone, and often with limited medical guidance or follow up appointments.

Cradle is run by a team of national early pregnancy loss ambassadors, who have all suffered their own losses, and now work to support others by partnering with their chosen NHS Gynae Wards, EPAUs (Early Pregnancy Assessment Units), A&E, and any other department responsible for the care of parents experiencing early loss.

Cradle is there to help, and regularly run support groups, contribute to NHS training days, as well as working with other charities in the baby loss community. 

If anyone has, tragically, suffered from pregnancy loss and is looking for support, please do reach out to Cradle. You can find Cradle’s Facebook peer support group at facebook.com/cradleEPL follow them on Twitter @cradle_EPL and Instagram too instagram.com/cradle_epl

Whilst losing a baby early on can feel overwhelming, confusing and is a traumatic experience, please remember you are not alone, and support is available.

Also on Twitter and Facebook.

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.

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

National Helpline: 0800 448 0800 (freephone)

Lines open everyday: 7am to10pm to listen to those in need, support them in dealing with bereavement or offer guidance in dealing with issues related to the COVID 19 pandemic.

General Enquires Email: info@nationalbereavementpartnership.org

SMS Helpline: 0786 002 2814 (texts are charged at your standard rate)

Our highly skilled helpline volunteers are the face of our service, the ones on our front line delivering our service. Highly skilled professionals have come together, to help callers along their journey. Our helpline volunteers will use their counselling skills and have a listening ear for callers, they will offer information, advice and support with empathy and compassion. Our volunteers have a deep understanding for grief, loss and the very real anxiety surrounding COVID-19. They have the background knowledge and skills to be able to offer an effective, informative and efficient service to callers.

These services are free and easy to access on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

Access counselling via video chat, join our online community to exchange messages and share feelings and support each other and find information and resources with practical issues and coping.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coronavirus and mental wellbeing

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

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

Job and money worries

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

• Coping with money worries and job uncertainty

10 tips to deal with change

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

• How to deal with change and uncertainty

Worried about coronavirus?

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

• 10 tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus

Working from home tips

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

• 7 simple tips to tackle working from home

Coping with loneliness

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

• What you can do if you feel lonely

How to sleep better

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

• How to fall asleep faster and sleep better

Staying at home

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

• Mental wellbeing while staying at home

Help for parents and guardians

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

• Looking after children and young people during coronavirus

Back to school

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

• Coronavirus and going back to school or college

Further support

For mental health support

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

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

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

If you need further support

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

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

In a life-threatening emergency, call 999.

Bereavement

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