Support For Parents
During School or School closures, should you require any additional support, please contact the organisations.
Help for children with sensory processing difficulties with hand washing – https://www.sensoryintegration.org.uk/News/8821506
For more information visit – https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/coronavirus-14-day-self-isolation-activities/
Helplines and Contacts for Parents and Carers
Support for the whole family in times of need:
Supporting Leicestershire Families – 0116 305 0030
Leicester CAMHS – 0116 225 2900
Home Start – 0116 263 0270 https://www.home-start.org.uk/
Let’s Talk Well-being – : 01509 561 100 https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/leicestershire-county-and-rutland-service/
Relate – 0116 254 3011 https://www.relateleicestershire.org.uk/
SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disability Information) – 0116 305 5614
Action for Children https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk
ADHD Solutions – 0116 2610711
Samaritans – 116 123
Childs Mind https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
Leicester south food bank, Wigston: 07802 454740 / 07973 145019 / 07912 194783 Email: info@leicestersouth.foodbank.org.uk
Enderby Mission Church, Moores Lane, Enderby, Leicester LE19 4AN: 0116 275 3866 Email: info@enderbymissionchurch.org.uk
Blaby District Council, Council Offices, Desford Road, Narborough, Leicester LE19 2EP Tel: 0116 275 0555 (Benefits Team) Tel: 0844 736 9545 (Out of Hours)
Narborough Congregational Church https://narboroughcongregational.org.uk/
Leicester South Salvation Army, Ladysmith Road off Saffron Road South: 0116 277 4114 Email: office@leicestersouthsa.org.uk
Phone 999 if a crime is being committed or if a child or adult is in immediate danger.
UAVA – 0808 80 200 28 Email: info@uava.org.uk Text support: 07715 994 962
National Domestic Violence Helpline (women)– 0808 2000247 24 hour helpline
Mankind (Men)– 0808 8010327 Monday to Friday (9-5)
Victim First – Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 0800 953 9595
Samaritans – 116 123
Richmond Fellowship – 0800 023 5575
Leicestershire Action for Mental Health (LAMP) – 0116 2556282
Turning point – 0808 8003 302
Lets Talk Wellbeing – 0116 292 7010
Help Hub – https://www.thehelphub.co.uk/
Tax Debt and Mental Health https://www.riftrefunds.co.uk/tax-rebates/uk-tax-refund-advice/tax-debt-and-mental-health/
Mental Health Foundation – https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak
Citizens Advice: 03444 111 444
Money Advice Service: 0800 138 7777
National debt line: 0808 808 4000
Step change: 08000 138 1111 https://www.stepchange.org/how-we-help/debt-advice.aspx
Tax Debt and Mental Health https://www.riftrefunds.co.uk/tax-rebates/uk-tax-refund-advice/tax-debt-and-mental-health/
Fashion and textile children’s trust – Grants for families financially affected by COVID-19 https://www.ftct.org.uk/support-for-families-affected-by-coronavirus
Support for drug abuse – 0300 123 6600 (FRANK)
Support for alcohol abuse – 0330 303 6000 (Turning Point)
Gamblers Anonymous– https://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/
Support for gambling – www.gamcare.org.uk tel 0808 8020 133
Dear Albert – https://www.dearalbert.co.uk/
Phone 999 if a crime is being committed or if a child is in immediate danger.
Contact Leicestershire police on 101 if you think a crime has been committed but there is no immediate danger
Contact First Response Children’s Duty Team if you think a child is being:
- Neglected
- Physically abused
- Sexually abused
Telephone First Response Children’s Duty Team if you have urgent concerns about a child who needs a social worker or police officer today:
Leicester City Social Care: 0116 454 1004
Leicestershire Social Care: 0116 305 0005
In addition to the above, if you are worried about a child you can call the NSPCC on 0808 800 500 or email help@nspcc.org.uk
If you require any additional information, please contact Emma Watson, Inclusion Manager on office@dsatdanemill.org.