Wellbeing
Mental Wellbeing
Hampshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is an NHS specialist service that aims to help young people aged 5 -18 years and their families who are finding it hard to manage their emotional and psychological health, and who are suffering with acute, chronic and severe mental health problems. Parents can refer to CAMHs directly from the website, where their child meets the criteria for support. The website also offers excellent advice and resources to support with issues such as anxiety, ADHD, autism, low mood, trauma, behaviour, mental health, gender identity and sleep.
https://hampshirecamhs.nhs.uk/help/parents-carers/
Hampshire County Council, in partnership with Togetherness, offers families free access to a range of online courses that support emotional wellbeing – for both grown-ups and children.
https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/publichealth/togetherness
Childline gives support for children and parents on managing big feelings.
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/
Solent Mind gives advice and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
https://www.solentmind.org.uk/
The Anna Freud Centre has excellent resources for both children and parents on supporting positive mental health
https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/mental-health-information/
Beacon House is a national specialist therapeutic service for young people, families and adults with a special interest in working with individuals of all ages and communities who have experienced trauma and loss.
https://beaconhouse.org.uk/?section=how-can-beacon-house-help-you
Simon Says offers support for young people who have a significant person in their life who has died or is dying
Winston’s Wish is a charity that offers free, accessible online grief support to children and young people
https://winstonswish.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzoyzlJCo7gIVSurtCh0_ggMWEAAYASAAEgJb1_D_BwE
Hampshire Youth Access offer therapeutic support for children and young people across Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton
https://hampshireyouthaccess.org.uk/
Physical Wellbeing
The School Nursing Service works with children and young people to ensure that their health needs within school, home and community settings are met in line with the Healthy Child Programme (5-19 years). They offer advice and signposting regarding the following:
- Physical and Emotional Health and well being
- Healthy weights and lifestyles
- Parenting advice: accident prevention, sleep, behaviour and signposting for continence support
- Children and young people with complex or additional health needs
- Support for children and young people not in school, in accessing the Healthy Child Programme
Please contact school if you would like a referral made to the School Nursing Service for one of these issues.
Hampshire Healthy Families gives ways to support your child’s development and how to contact healthcare professionals.
https://www.hampshirehealthyfamilies.org.uk/
The Child Accident Prevention Trust fact sheets contain bite-sized facts and safety tips on the main accident risks to children. They are easy to read, use and share.
https://capt.org.uk/resource-type/fact-sheets/
Cosmic Kids has a wide range of yoga exercises for kids
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga?app=desktop
Healthier Families gives a range of ways to keep kids moving, even indoors
https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/activities/indoor-activities-for-kids/