Parents' Information
If you need to speak to someone:
In Confidence
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0344 411 1444
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for Confidential advice on legal, debt, housing etc.: 01473 219777
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for Relationship support: 02392 827 026
www.suffolkscb.org.uk/parents-and-carers
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for safeguarding concerns
For life support concerns:
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The Samaritans: 01473 287727
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National Line: 116123
About Yourself or Someone Else
If you need to speak to someone about yourself or someone you know, you can call the Suffolk Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0800 977 5690, which is open 24/7 and is free.
In An Emergency
You should always call 999 in an emergency, or if you or someone else is in immediate danger.
If speaking or making a sound would put you in danger, stay on the line and press 55 when prompted: the call will be transferred to the police who'll know it's an emergency.
Other Areas of Interest
Cherry Blossom Children's Centre
The Children's centre run classes and support groups at various locations around the area.
For an up to date timetable see their Facebook page.
Cherry Blossom Health and Children's Centre Service
Blossom House
Unit 7/8 Hadleigh Enterprise Park
Crockett Road
Hadleigh Suffolk IP7 6RJ
Tel: 01473 265566
Email: cherryblossom@suffolk.gov.uk
Family Life
To find advice and support to help your child development
Suffolk Parent Hub
For tips, features on your child's development Family Corner by The Early Years Alliance offers support and guidance for families
For activities and play ideas to help develop your child's communication skills see
The NSPCC has some good advice on keeping little ones safe on-line
Meal Times
The BBC Eat Well for Less website has lots of family recipes
Change 4 Life site has a section of family meals made easy
For help with fussy eaters see the following websites
For ideas on providing a healthy Packed lunch visit Family Corner or Henry
Health
The Child Accident Prevention Trust has safety advice, such as preventing chocking, garden and toy safety | Capt
For ideas on weaning head to the Family Corner Weaning
Healthy sleeping tips for children from the NHS-Healthy sleeping
For information on children teeth and oral health
Oral health foundation
Wellbeing
Every mind matters is a NHS website offer advice and support for your well being,
see also Suffolk Wellbeing support
If you are worried about yourself, or your family, or friends ‘Mind’ has advice on support.
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Call: 0300 1233393
Money
This current situation can bring additional financial worry, The Money Advice Service has put together some guidance you might find helpful
Check out whether you could get additional help with your child care costs
Useful Contacts
Health Business Hub can signpost you in the right direction for Health visitor, family support etc
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0345 6078866
Homestart, for family support
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01473 621104
PANDAS, for pre- and postnatal depression advice and support
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0843 2898401
SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disability Information and Support Services)
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01473 265310