To support families during these unprecedented times we have collated resources that you may find useful. To visit any of the websites, please click the web address.
The Speech and Language Therapy Team (SALT) have launched the ‘South Tees NHS Children and Young People’s SALT Service’ page on Facebook. They also have associated YouTube and Twitter pages. On the page there is a wide range of support, advice and resources for children, families, carers and professionals. There is a weekly theme and general advice. They aim to cover as many areas of SALT as possible. There is also a weekly sing and sign song, a weekly story and lots of videos with demonstrations and practical advice as well as some information sheets to support children’s communication.
| Urgent Out of Hours Support | ||
| Adult & Children’s Services (R&CBC) | 01642 524552 | |
| CAMHS Crisis Team (NHS’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) | For under 18s | 0300 013 2000 (option 6) |
| Housing/Homelessness Services (R&CBC) | 0345 065 5656 | |
| NHS Direct | 111 | |
| NHS Helpline | For NHS workers | 0300 131 7000 |
| Samaritans | 116 123 | |
| Practical Support | ||
| Covid-19 Business Support Information | https://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/coronavirus/Pages/Covid-19-Business-Support-Information.aspx | |
| Domestic Violence Support | Foundation EVA Women’s Aid Halo Project |
0300 4562214 01642 490677 01642 683045 |
| For help finding an online shopping slot | http://www.shoppingslot.co.uk/ | |
| For information regarding local food deliveries. | https://rcmind.org/corona-virus-information-hub/help-and-support-with-food-deliveries/ | |
| Gas and Electric Pre-Pay Customer Advice | https://rcmind.org/corona-virus-information-hub/gas-and-electric-pre-pay-customer-advice | |
| Gov.uk | Advice on social distancing | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people/guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyone-in-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults |
| Gov.uk | The Government has updated its information for parents and carers to include a section on keeping children safe online. | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers |
| RCBC | Phone number to apply to the national free school meal voucher scheme | 01642 774774 |
| RCBC | Changes to Redcar & Cleveland Council services | https://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/coronavirus/Pages/Changes-to-Council-Services.aspx |
| RCBC Vulnerable People Helpline | Phone line and email address offering non-medical help and support for vulnerable people and those in need. | 01642 774774 support@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk |
| Redcar Citizens Advice Bureau | Facebook page for opening times and contact details | https://www.facebook.com/redcarandclevelandcitizensadvice/ |
| Turn2Us | Information about benefits | https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/Benefits-and-Coronavirus-Sickness |
| Support Groups | ||
| Guisborough Community Support (Coronavirus) | For support in a variety of issues | https://www.facebook.com/groups/196868028237686/about/ |
| Marske & New Marske COVID-19 Defence Group | Support with difficulties regarding Covid-19 | https://www.facebook.com/groups/2956506201109732/ |
| Redcar and Cleveland Coronavirus Support Group | For support in with food and essential supplies shopping, collecting prescriptions and friendly chats if you are lonely. | https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819334994816740 07828 269321 |
| Saltburn Coronavirus Response | For support with collecting shopping and other activities | https://www.facebook.com/groups/222615185793949/ 01287 658133 |
| Teesside Community Action Group | Providing a range of COVID-19 Support | https://www.facebook.com/groups/509703963254051/ |
| Emotional Well-Being Support | ||
| Child Mind | Article on supporting children with anxiety | https://childmind.org/article/what-to-do-and-not-do-when-children-are-anxious/?ns_source=twitter&ns_mchannel=social&ns_linkname=children&ns_campaign=cbeebies_hq |
| Childline | Support for the children at all times via the phone, 1-1 chats, access to the Calm Zone | 0800 1111 https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/1-2-1-counsellor-chat/ https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone/ |
| Daisy Chai | Specialist ASD, ADHD and sensory differences telephone support service | 0800 031 5445 |
| Dragonfly Impact | Free anxiety booklet | https://dragonflyimpact.co.uk/anxiety-booklet-pdf/ |
| Join the Movement | A brand new campaign giving advice and tools to keep families active. It’s all about reaching out and unwinding. | http://stayinworkout.org/ |
| Middlesbrough Mind | 01642 257020- automated to take messages which are checked regularly throughout the day. 01642 257020 Email: info@middlesbroughandstocktonmind.org.uk Web site: www.middlesbroughandstocktonmind.org.uk/ |
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| Mindheart Kids | A child friendly explanation of Coronavirus | https://mcusercontent.com/01811ba13589f5a2ea4451d49/files/ba2c3aa0-37ac-48c2-8b44-56a34ee422ab/Child_Friendly_Explanation_of_Coronavirus.pdf |
| NHS – Every Mind Matters | Expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing. | https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/?WT.tsrc=Paid_Social&WT.mc_id=Arthouse |
| Nosy Crow Blog | Free information book explaining the coronavirus to children, illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler | https://nosycrow.com/blog/released-today-free-information-book-explaining-coronavirus-children-illustrated-gruffalo-illustrator-axel-scheffler/ |
| NSPCC | Advice to help support children who are anxious or worried about Coronavirus and struggling with their mental health | https://www.nspcc.org.uk/ |
| Recovery College Online | Support for parents and carers | https://www.recoverycollegeonline.co.uk/young-people/for-parents-and-carers/ |
| Redcar Mind | Mental health support for young people | 01642 296052 |
| The Anna Freud Centre | A short video which provides guidance to parents and carers about how they can help children and young people manage their mental health and wellbeing during any disruption caused by the Coronavirus | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnANLAcpRZ4&feature=youtu.be |
| The Junction Foundation | Emotional Well-being Support | Email: referrals@thejunctionfoundation.com Web site: https://thejunctionfoundation.com 01642 756000 |
| The Link | Information, advice or support via a duty line, manned 2-4pm every day | 01642 505580 (option 3) Email: info@redcarlink.com Web site: https://www.redcarlink.com |
| Witherslack Group | A series of free webinars so that parents, carers and professionals can get the support they need whilst at home. | https://witherslackgroup.co.uk/webinars/ |
| Young Minds | An article on how to support mental health in lockdown | https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/looking-after-your-mental-health-while-self-isolating/ |
| Lockdown Support for Families | ||
| BBC Bitesize | Bitesize daily lessons | https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/dailylessons |
| Book Trust | Online storytelling | https://www.booktrust.org.uk/hometime |
| BT | Top Tips on Tech | https://www.bt.com/tech-tips?s_cid=con_ps_maxus_vidZ03_T1&vendorid=Z03 |
| Ed Place | A learning site which has temporarily made its resources £1 during the current crisis. Lots of activities broken up into year groups. | https://www.edplace.com/ |
| Harry Potter at Home | https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/harry-potter-at-home | |
| Kidadl | Ideas on free indoor and outdoor activities and learning for kids of all ages and interests in lockdown. | https://blog.kidadl.com/ |
| Pearson Education | A really useful site to support children at home, from Pearson | https://www.pearson.com/uk/learners/primary-parents.html |
| Rosetta Stone | Language acquisition website, three months free access to. | https://www.rosettastone.co.uk/lp/freeforkids/ |
| School Sports Partnership | Promoting activities and challenges via social media, aiming to keep families safe but active. | www.facebook.com/ClevelandSchoolSportPartnership |
| The Maths Factor | Carol Vorderman’s online maths school, free during the current crisis. | https://www.themathsfactor.com |
| White Rose Maths | Free maths activities | https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/ |