Parents information
If you need to speak with someone in confidence
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www.citizenadvice.org.uk 0344 411 1444 for Confidential advice on legal, debt, housing etc 01473 219777
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www.relate.org.uk 02392 827 026 for Relationship support
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www.suffolkscb.org.uk/parents-and-carers for safeguarding concerns
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For life support concerns The Samaritans 01473 287727
National line 116123
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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.
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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
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Meal times
The BBC Eat Well for Less website has lots of family recipes
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Change 4 Life site has a section of family meals made easy change4life/recipes/dinner
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Some BBQ and picnic ideas from Better Health Healthier Families
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For help with fussy eaters see
How to handle meal times
Well being
Every mind matters, is a NHS website offer advice and support for your well being,
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see also Suffolk Wellbeing support
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If you are worried about yourself, or your family, or friends ‘Mind’ has advice on support
0300 1233393 Mind
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
Early Years Alliance
For activities and play ideas to help develop your childs communication skills see
Tiny Happy People
The Hungry Little Minds website has fun activities and short video clips
Hungrylittleminds
The Toddle About Suffolk magazine lists what’s happening in the area:-
Toddle About
Health
The Child Accident Prevention Trust has safety advice, such as preventing chocking ,garden and toy safety Capt
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For ideas on weaning head to the Family Corner Weaning
Healthy sleeping tips for children from the NHS
NHS-Healthy sleeping
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For information on children teeth and oral health
Oral health foundation
Money
This current situation can bring additional financial worry, The Money Advice Service has put together some guidance you might find helpful Moneyadviceservice
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Check out whether you could get additional help with your child care costs
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Useful contacts
Health Business Hub The Health Business Hub can signpost you in the right direction for Health visitor, family support etc 0345 6078866 or childrenshealth@suffolk.gov.uk
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Homestart For family support 01473 621104
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PSNDAS for pre and postnatal depression advice and support 0843 2898401
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SENDIASS Special Educational Needs and Disability Information and Support Services 01473 265310
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