Two Rivers Medical Centre - IpswichChild Health and Young People
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Please see the document below for more information on the support available:
Activities Unlimited
Activities Unlimited is run by Suffolk County Council and provides short breaks and leisure activities to disabled children aged 0-25 in Suffolk.
Facebook: @activitiesunlimited
Twitter: @activitiesunltd
Telephone: 01473 260026
Suffolk Parent Carer Network
A network of parents and carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities. They offer support to Suffolk parents online and over the phone.
Facebook: @suffolkpcn
Twitter: @suffolkpcn
Telephone: 01473 345375
Website: www.spcn.org.uk
Email: admin@spcn.org.uk
Chatterbox - Health and Children's Centre
Health and Children’s Centres, run by Suffolk County Council, offer families with young children under the age of 5, a friendly place to go to access a range of activities and support services.
Telephone: 01473 325822
Young Minds
Young Minds is the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health.
Facebook: @youngmindsuk
Twitter: @YoungMindsUK
Text: YM to 85258
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
The Children's Sleep Charity
The Children’s Sleep Charity is a national, award-winning charity supporting children with sleep issues. Support for families and accredited training for professionals and commercial organisations is provided.
Twitter: @TheSleepCharity
Telephone: 01302 751416
Website: www.thechildrenssleepcharity.org.uk
NSPCC
NSPCC works to prevent child abuse and help children and young people who’ve been abused rebuild their lives.
Facebook: @NSPCC
Twitter: @NSPCC
Telephone: 08088005000
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
NHS Childhood Infectious Illnesses
Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chickenpox and warts.
Suffolk Parent Hub
The Parent Hub is run by Suffolk County Council and is a single place for Suffolk parents or carers to find parenting advice and support to help their child’s development.
Facebook: @Suffolk-Parenting-Hub
Website: www.suffolk.gov.uk/the-parent-hub
Email: parenting@suffolk.gov.uk
Children & Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing Hub
The Emotional Wellbeing Hub provides information, advice, and guidance if you are worried about the emotional wellbeing and mental health of a child or young person aged 0-25 years. Or if you are a young person who needs emotional wellbeing support.
Telephone: 0345 600 2090
Website: www.infolink.suffolk.gov.uk
Home-Start in Suffolk
Home-Start in Suffolk is the county’s largest family support charity. Their vision is that every child in Suffolk is given the best start in life because of the love, support and guidance they receive from their parents, guardians or the people performing the role of their parents.
Facebook: @homestartinsuffolk
Twitter: @HSSuffolk
Telephone: 01473 621104
Website: www.homestartinsuffolk.org
Child Health Clinic (Rosehill Library)
A Suffolk County Council ran clinic held at Rosehill Library where Health and Children’s Centre staff provide support for your child’s growth and development, sleeping, infant feeding, coping with, minor illnesses, managing a crying baby, immunizations, toileting and any other concerns you have about your child, yourself or your family.
Kooth
A free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss your mental health issues.
Facebook: @koothUK
Website: www.kooth.com
Change4Life
Change4Life aims to ensure parents have the essential support and tools they need to make healthier choices for their families.
Facebook: @change4life
Twitter: @change4life
Website: www.nhs.uk/change4life
Childline
Childline is a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything.
Facebook: @Childline
Telephone: 0800 1111
Website: www.childline.org.uk
NHS Vaccination Guide
Information regarding child vaccinations and when to get them.