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Health & Wellbeing

Useful Resources: 

Help and Support in Liskeard:

We all need some extra help sometimes and the good news is that there are plenty of organisations which provide support for people in Liskeard. See link below for more information:

https://www.liskeard.gov.uk/help-support-liskeard/

ChatHealth:

An easy way for young people and parents / carers to contact Health Visitors and School Nurses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. 

There are three advice lines as follows:

Users can send a message, anonymously if they wish, to Health Visiting and School Nursing to get confidential help and advice about a range of health concerns

For more info see: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/chathealth

The Rock Pool:

Support to those who suffer from Mental Illness

Parenting Podcasts:

Some of the Parenting Workers and Family workers across Cornwall have put together a series of podcasts to support parenting. See below:

Find them here… Support in Cornwall 

Episodes include: child led play, parenting tool box, picking our battles, importance of routines, getting back into a routine, and good ways of keeping calm

Bereavement Support:

Do talk to us, we can help you and your child. 

We have received training from Penhaligon's Friends.

E-Books:

A selection of e-books to support children in understanding Coronavirus and to develop their understanding of why life is a little different at the moment. 

Here is a great story to help children with worries:

Everybody Worries by John Burgerman

Emotional and Resilience Support from Cornwall Council: 

Mind:

Gives you useful guidance if you are worried about staying home, self-isolating, staying indoors, continuing to take your medication ...

Cruse Bereavement Care:

Support for grief and bereavement

Phone: 0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm)

NSPCC:

This link supports you to understand the risks and keep your child safe online ...

Mental Health Foundation:

Really helpful for managing stress within the home, hygiene, routines, keeping active ...

NHS:

Guidance if you or someone you live with has symptoms. Stay hydrated, time periods for isolation, keeping your family safe ...

Young Minds Crisis Messenger - Text YM to 85258 


Young Minds Parent Helpline – Call 0808 802 5544


Refuge: supporting with domestic violence

Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline)

Samaritans:

Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair

Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)


A lovely video - all about hugs!


Contact details for the School Nurse:

National Domestic Abuse Help Line - 24 hour

Call: 0800 247 2000