Mental Health Policy September 2023
MHST Information For Families
Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice and support for parents and carers (NSPCC)
The NSPCC has created a number of resources to support parents and carers during this difficult time. Topics include:
· Talking to a child worried about coronavirus
· Parents working from home
· Children staying home alone
· Lockdown and separated parents
· How to cope with tantrums and other difficult behaviour
Andrew Hall, Safeguarding consultant, has recommended the following resources:
- https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/coronavirus-advice-suppport-children-families-parents/
- Students-advice-while-isolated
- Activities To Support Mental Being
Beating Your Worries is a useful booklet to use to support your child if they are struggling with anxiety while in lockdown. It is produced by Sophie Wragg and is aimed at children aged 9 +.
If you have any concerns regarding Safeguarding any child, you can contact the following Local Authority Multi Agency teams:
Nottinghamshire County Council contact details:
- Child and Family Services Notts County Council: 01158041248
- The Nottinghamshire Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) can be contacted on 03005008090
- Nottinghamshire Safeguarding Children’s Partnership
- Hazel McKibbin, Service Manager, Safeguarding Children (Strategic) and LADO, telephone: 0115 9773921
- Eva Callaghan – Schools, FE Colleges and Early Years Referrals (including nurseries and childminders), telephone: 0115 8041272
Nottingham City Council contact details:
- Nottingham City Children and Families Direct can be contacted on 0115 876 4800
- LADO (Local Authority Designated officer) Tina Wright: 0115 8765501
Derbyshire County Council contact details:
- Child and Family Services Derbyshire: 01629533190
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