Getting involved in your child's education
As a parent, you will already know that you are your child’s most valuable teacher. The lessons they learn at home will affect how they interact with other people and the world around them. And, like most parents, you will probably want to do all…Lone parents
Being a single parent can be hard work. It can be lonely sometimes - and hard work. As well as the day-to-day stuff there are all the things two parent families take for granted...not having a second opinion in the middle of the night when…Divorce and separation
Divorce and separation can be very painful and distressing. But if you have recently separated from your partner, or your children are trying to adjust to a new family, you’re not alone. Family change is all around – more than one in four children in…Speech and language development
Speech, language and communication play a vital role in our lives. Without being able to talk to, and understand other people we can’t do things like: communicate with our families, buy things at the shops, watch TV, build relationships, learn and go to work. Fortunately,…Pregnancy and childbirth
On this page you will find some useful information on pregnancy and childbirth, including details of services available, related guidance pages and quick links to helpful websites.Self harming and suicide
On this page you will find some useful information on Self-harm and suicide, including details of services available, related guidance pages and quick links to helpful websites.Looked after children
What does “looked after children” mean? The term “Looked After” was introduced by the Children Act 1989 and refers to children and young people: under the age of 18 who live away from their parents or family are supervised by a social worker from the…Postnatal support
Postnatal Depression is what happens when you become depressed after having a baby. Sometimes, there may be an obvious reason, often there is none. It can be particularly distressing when you have so looked forward to having your baby through the months of pregnancy. You…Mental health
When you’re living with a mental health problem, or supporting someone who is, having access to the right information - about a condition, treatment options, or practical issues - is vital. MIND - the mental health charity For general and specific mental health advice…