Local support and food banks

Please look at the below website as there are a number of resources to access support from food banks to clothing and furniture to cooking classes and free food apps.

https://www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/cost-of-living/everyday-essentials/food-support-and-waste-reduction/

Support with the cost of living

There are number of food banks around the area that can offer support. Dudley have now set up cost of living Hubs, you can access these through the website with links to speak to someone for support.

 https://www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/cost-of-living/

We have also added a toolbox to help any of the children that may often feel anxious or worried over the holidays with some therapeutic ideas of how to manage.

Below are some links to websites that can support with feelings and worries 

Happier minds

The Anna Freud Centre have put together some ideas for the summer.

The summer holidays offer an opportunity to recharge, but some young people may find themselves struggling without the structure and support network of school.

https://www.annafreud.org/schools-and-colleges/self-care-summer/?mc_cid=173d01b4ef&mc_eid=a6e2aff4aa

9th August 2023 -  Webinar for parents/carers of children who are about to start secondary school.

https://www.annafreud.org/training/training-and-conferences-overview/online-conferences-webinars-and-events/transition-to-secondary-school-supporting-your-year-7-child/?mc_cid=32af069b9d&mc_eid=4c25b7441f

The Summer Sensory survival kit from Dudley Educational Psychology Services has some useful tools and ideas.

Place 2 Be - Improving Children's Mental Health 

They have a wealth of information that can be useful and have also added some summer tips this year 

https://www.place2be.org.uk/holiday?utm_source=Schools&utm_campaign=9148700988-Non-Partner_Schools_Newsletter_July_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c6b02a1e38-9148700988-221445708

Dudley Council

Below will bring you to a link for support with a family wellness coach.

https://lets-get.com/starting-well/healthy-lifestyle-support-for-your-family/

Below you can find access to the Triple P and Solihull approach to parenting. These are very useful with some great tips to use with your children and family

https://www.dudleyparents.co.uk/home

Useful Recourses from CAMHS

This is a very useful website that holds a number of links to books and apps that support children's mental health and parenting support. 

https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/