Sometimes it can be hard to reach out when we need help, but help is out there. We have attached some useful links and numbers for people to contact:
- for support with your children
- for support with Domestic Abuse
- for suport from mental health services
Please also know that you can always speak to us and ask as we may be able to help.
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Service Organisation |
What they do |
Contact information |
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Cornwall Council – Together for families |
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Local Offer |
https://fis.cornwall.gov.uk/synergyweb/CornwallFIS/sendlocaloffer.aspx  |
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CAMHS |
Specialist Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provides assessment, advice and treatment for children and young people with severe and complex mental health problems. CAMHS also provides support and advice for families or carers. |
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/camhs/ Â 01209204000 |
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Council Services for SEND |
This service provides information on the support Cornwall Council provide, how to access the support, and both national and local resources that can support you and your family with special education needs and disabilities. |
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/special-educational-needs/ Â |
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School Nurse |
Health assessments of reception children. Weigh and measure reception and Year 6 pupils. Contribute to Individual Health Care Plans for pupils with medical conditions. Hearing screenings. Refer to other services, e.g. Healthy Weight programme, bladder and bowel specialists, dietician |
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The Speech and Language Service |
The SALT service supports children and young people aged 0-19 who have difficulties with: -Â Â Â Â Â Â Understanding what is said to them -Â Â Â Â Â Â Expressing themselves / Talking clearly (saying speech sounds) -Â Â Â Â Â Â Stammering / Swallowing / Eating and drinking |
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/childrens-speech-and-language-therapy/ Â |
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Early Help Hub |
Early Support is a coordinated approach which brings together families and professionals to address a child/young person’s additional need or disability. |
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/earlyhelp  01872322277 |
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Kernow Young Carers |
Kernow Young Carers is a Barnardos project working with children and young people to make the caring role a more positive experience by offering support, information and guidance, activities and trips, short breaks, school groups, training and educational sessions and local young carers forums |
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/services/kernow-young-carers  |
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Multi Agency Referral Unit (MARU) |
The Multi-Agency Advice Team (MAAT) is a multidisciplinary team within the MARU who deal with concerns about child safety, abuse or neglect |
03001231116 |
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Parenting Programmes Service |
Provides free training, groups and courses for parents/carers of children aged 0-19 years with some of the challenges of being a parent. |
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/parenting/ Â |
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Parent Carers Cornwall |
A recognised forum for families supporting children who have SEND. |
https://parentcarerscornwall.org.uk/ Â |
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SENDIASS |
Cornwall & IoS SENDiASS (Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice & Support Service) provide information, advice and support for any child or young person aged 0-25 with a special educational need or disability and their parents and families. The service is confidential, impartial, accessible and free. |
https://cornwallsendiass.org.uk/ Â 01326 331633 |
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Domestic Abuse |
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Citizens Advice |
Support for domestic abuse |
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/gender-violence/domestic-violence-and-abuse-getting-help/ Â |
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Refuge |
Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: |
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ (access live chat Mon-Fri 3-10pm) 0808 2000 247 |
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Cornwall Council – Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence – help and advice |
Local support for Domestic Abuse |
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Safer Futures |
Local domestic abuse and sexual violence service |
 0300 777 4777 (9am – 5pm, Mon – Fri) |
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Cornwall Refuge Trust’s |
24 Hour helpline |
01872 225629 |
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Access to Mental Health Support |
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Mind |
A National Charity with good ideas of where to start, including speaking to your GP |
 Cornish Branch of Mind:  |
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Cornwall Council |
A page which offers support for a range of mental health issues |
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/mental-health/ Â |