Parents Information

If you need to speak with someone in confidence

www.citizenadvice.org.uk 0344 411 1444 for Confidential advice on legal, debt, housing etc. 01473 219777

www.relate.org.uk 02392 827 026 for Relationship support

www.suffolkscb.org.uk/parents-and-carers for safeguarding concerns

For life support concerns The Samaritans 01473 287727

National line 116123

If you need to speak to someone about yourself or someone you know, you can call the Suffolk Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0800 977 5690, which is open 24/7 and is free.

You should always call 999 in an emergency, or if you or someone else is in immediate danger. If speaking or making a sound would put you in danger, stay on the line and press 55 when prompted - the call will be transferred to the police who'll know it's an emergency.

Cherry Blossom Children's Centre

The Children's centre run classes and support groups at various locations around the area.

For an up to date timetable see their Facebook page.

Cherry Blossom Health and Children's Centre Service
Blossom House
Unit 7/8 Hadleigh Enterprise Park
Crockett Road
Hadleigh Suffolk IP7 6RJ
Tel: 01473 265566
Email: cherryblossom@suffolk.gov.uk

Facebook Page

Meal times

The BBC Eat Well for Less website has lots of family recipes

Change 4 Life site has a section of family meals made easy change4life/recipes/dinner

For help with fussy eaters see the following websites

Healthy Living Service
How to handle meal times

Well being

Every mind matters, is a NHS website offer advice and support for your well being,

Family Life

To find advice and support to help your child development
Suffolk Parent Hub

For tips, features on your child's development Family Corner by The Early Years Alliance offers support and guidance for families

Early Years Alliance

For activities and play ideas to help develop your childs communication skills see

Tiny Happy People

The NSPCC has some good advice on keeping little ones safe on-line

Keeping children safe online | NSPCC

Health

The Child Accident Prevention Trust has safety advice, such as preventing chocking, garden and toy safety Capt

For ideas on weaning head to the Family Corner Weaning

Healthy sleeping tips for children from the NHS
NHS-Healthy sleeping

For information on children teeth and oral health
Oral health foundation

Money

This current situation can bring additional financial worry, The Money Advice Service has put together some guidance you might find helpful Moneyadviceservice

Check out whether you could get additional help with your child care costs

childcare choices

Useful contacts

Health Business Hub The Health Business Hub can signpost you in the right direction for Health visitor, family support etc 0345 6078866 or childrenshealth@suffolk.gov.uk

Homestart For family support 01473 621104

PANDAS for pre and postnatal depression advice and support 0843 2898401

SENDIASS Special Educational Needs and Disability Information and Support Services 01473 265310