Family Support

Support and services for all families 

Early Help - For all families facing difficulties 

Call 0800 953 0966  Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5pm or Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm

School Nursing Team - The team has knowledge and skills in many areas including nutrition, healthy lifestyles and mental health.

https://www.betterliveshealthyfuturesbw.nhs.uk/learning_resource/school-nursing/

This May Help - Advice for supporting your child's mental health 

 https://thismayhelp.me/

A list of parenting programmes available in Bradford 

https://fyi.bradford.gov.uk/information-advice/family-relationships/parenting-programmes-for-families/

In Our Place - A library of online courses for parents, parents to be, teens, carers, grandparents and adults ranging from Antenatal to Understanding your child's mental health and well being. Use the code BDPARENTS to access

https://fyi.bradford.gov.uk/parenting-programme-pathway/

HENRY - Understanding children's behaviour workshop. A FREE 2-hour workshop that will help parents/carers not only understand their child's behavior but develop ways of coping and positive ways to respond. You will also meet other parents/carers who have similar experiences.

https://fyi.bradford.gov.uk/s4s/FormDetails/FillForm?formId=1026

Keighley and Shipley Family Hub - A list of clubs, groups and services available in the local Family Hubs can be found at the bottom of this page. Register to your local Hub for up to date information on whats going on in the local area and seek support from Family Navigators 

https://fyi.bradford.gov.uk/familyhubsandstartforlife/what-is-family-hubs-and-start-for-life/keighleyshipley-family-hub/

Staying Put Bradford - Domestic violence charity

https://stayingput.org.uk/

Little Minds Matter - mental health support from conception to two years

 https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/our-services/mental-health-services/little-minds-matter/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Getting it right for children - A free online course designed to help separated or separating parents to co-parent effectively 

https://fyi.bradford.gov.uk/media/la1kenn0/getting-it-right-for-children-a4-course-flyer-fixed.pdf

Stronger Relationships courses - online or in-person courses to develop family relationships and reduce conflict for families that co parent and live either together or separate 

https://strengthening-families.net/reducing-parental-conflict/

Common Sense Media - Age based media reviews for families

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles

Sleep Tight Bradford - Parents of children aged 2-11 years across Bradford and Craven districts are invited to have a 15 minute phone call with a qualified Sleep Practitioner to discuss any sleep issues their child may be experiencing 

https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/sleep-tight-bradford-and-craven or https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/resources-information-and-advice for sleep information guides

Bradford Food Banks - A search tool for all food banks, market and social supermarkets, warm spaces and other support 

https://bradfordfoodbanks.org.uk/

Citizens Advice - They provide free, confidential and impartial advice with money, benefit, housing or employment problems

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/bradford-airedale/

 Emotional and Mental Health Services

Hub of Hope - UK's leading mental health support database.

https://hubofhope.co.uk/

Anna Freud - Family mental health support 

https://www.annafreud.org/resources/children-and-young-peoples-wellbeing/understanding-treatment-options/

Brew Project - A new and simple concept: A child or young person (aged 5-17) can access a confidential and non-judgmental one-to-one support session with a well being advisor via telephone, video call, face to face or walk-and-talk sessions.

https://haleproject.org.uk/

BDC Talking Therapies - A free and confidential NHS service for people aged 16 and over who are registered with a GP in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfdale and Craven , formerly My wellbeing college

https://www.bdctalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/

First Resonse - If you need urgent mental health support call 0800 952 1181

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/services/first-response/

Support and services for Free School Meal families 

HAF - Holiday activities and food programme

https://www.bradford.gov.uk/education-and-skills/haf-holiday-activities-and-food-programme/information-for-parents-and-carers/

Bradford Leisure Card - The Bradford Leisure Card entitles you to reduced admission for a wide range of leisure activities in Bradford

https://www.bradford.gov.uk/sport-and-activities/membership-and-prices/bradford-leisure-card

Support and services for SEND families

Family Fun days at Nell Bank for families of children with a SEND diagnosis

https://localoffer.bradford.gov.uk/kb5/bradford/directory/service.page?id=8R_QTQbkfiU&localofferchannel=0

ADHD support groups for adults with ADHD or the parents of children with ADHD, with or without diagnosis

https://www.nhs.uk/services/service-directory/west-yorkshire-adhd-support-group/N10502175

The Families SEND Support Team offers Portage and a range of bespoke programmes and workshops designed to guide, support, and empower families who have children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/content/families-send-support-team- 

Parent forum for Bradford and Airedale - Parents and carers with a child who has a disability or special educational needs in the Bradford district, aged 0-25

https://pfba.org.uk/join-us/

EHC Assessment - Parent application 

https://localoffer.bradford.gov.uk/kb5/bradford/directory/service.page?id=t1yXhqRTGd8&localofferchannel=209

Short Breaks - access to SEN groups and PA payments (previously specialist inclusion project)

https://www.bradford.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/does-your-child-have-special-educational-needs-or-disabilities/specialist-inclusion-project/

DLA payments 

https://www.gov.uk/disability-living-allowance-children/how-to-claim#:~:text=Phone%20the%20Disability%20Living%20Allowance,Department%20for%20

BIDS - Subscribe for access to Specialist equipment and information

https://www.bradfordinclusivedisabilityservice.co.uk/

Carers Resource - support and advice for the adult family members of children with disabilities 

https://www.carersresource.org/

Young Carers - Support and advice for young carers

https://www.carersresource.org/young-carers/

Sendias - Advice and support for SEN needs and disabilities

https://barnardossendiass.org.uk/bradford-sendiass/

Aware - subscribe for Autism support and advice and access to the early bird and early bird plus courses 

https://aware-uk.org/aware-membership/

Nebula Girls Group - Groups empowering girls and young women on the autistism spectrum 

https://www.nebulagirlsgroup.co.uk/sessions

Friends and Family Hub - Thinking Big - The Friends & Family Hubs run by Thinking Big are for Parents, carers and extended family of children and young people with SEND to connect, share information and learn new skills.

https://www.facebook.com/Thinkingbiguk

Down Syndrome Training and Support service - A registered charity run by and for parents and carers of children who have Down Syndrome. They offer support and a wide range of training for all parents and professionals working and caring for children with Down Syndrome

https://www.downsyndromebradford.com/

Cerebra - A national charity dedicated to helping children with brain conditions (including ASD/ADHD) and their families discover a better life together. This includes support for sleep and emotional and mental health. 

https://cerebra.org.uk/get-advice-support/

SNOOP - Activities, clubs and childcare for children with disabilities 

https://www.snoopcharity.org/services/ 

If you are aware of any other support services that you would like me to add or need help with an issue not listed please email me on siobhanwinter@saltaireps.co.uk