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  • Advice and Support Services

    Do you need some support? You may find these resources helpful.

    Parenting Help and Advice

    Parentline  - Call  0808 800 222

    24 hour helpline that provides an opportunity to talk through any issues you are facing as a parent.

    hertsfamilycentres.org

    Offering support to children, young people, their parents, families and carers.

    www.home-start.org.uk 

    Local trained volunteers and expert support to help families with young children through challenging times.

    www.healthforkids.co.uk

    A health information and promotion website covering important  features of a child's health and development through their Primary School years.

    SEN Parenting Help

    Please also refer to the Key Information-Inclusion section of this site.

    add-vance.org

    Support for families of children with Autism and ADHD

    angelssupportgroup.org.uk

    Supporting families of children with Autism and /or ADHD

    hertssendiass.org.uk

    Support for children and young people with special educational needs and /or disability aged 0-25

    spaceherts.org.uk

    Supporting children and young people who are neurodivergent.

    autismeducationtrust.org.uk

    Downloadable resources available for parents.

    Health and Family Support.

    Eating and Healthy Life.

    healthyhubs.org.uk/home

    Free health and well being support for families.

    beezeebodies.com

    Helping families to make healthy habits .

    Eating Disorders

    firststepsed.co.uk

    Care and Advice for children and their families, young people affected by eating difficulties and disorders

    beateatingdisorders.org.uk

    Support and advice on eating disorders.

    arfidawarenessuk.org

    Raising awareness about and up to date information on Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder.

    Bereavement

    stand-by-me.org.uk

    Supporting bereaved children, young people and their families in North Herts.

    winstonswish.org

    Bereavement charity supporting grieving children and their families.

    www.cruse.org.uk/

    Bereavement support 

    Domestic Abuse

    refuge.org.uk/i-need-help-now/hertfordshire-idva-service/

    Hertfordshire Independent Domestic Violence Advice Service

    24 Hour Helpline

    hertsdomesticabusehelpline.org

    Free confidential support and signposting service.

    nhs.uk/survivors-against-domestic-abuse-sada

    Providing support and advice for victims and survivors of domestic abuse. 

    Toileting issues
     

    eric.org.uk

    The Children's Bowel and Bladder Charity providing information ,resources and help with potty training and bowel / bladder issues.

    Substance Abuse and Addictions

    alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

    Advice and support for those wanting to remain sober .

    resolve-online.org/our-services/north-herts-service

    Supporting the treatment and rehabilitation of substance /alcohol abuse .

    www.talktofrank.com/get-help/find-support-near-you

    Free and confidential support bot nationally and locally.

    gamcare.org.uk

    Practical support to help stop gambling.

    24 hour live chat and phoneline.

    www.livingroomherts.org

    Supporting adults in Herts seeking help with an adduction or family members .living with someone living with addiction

    Carers Support

    carersinherts.org.uk

    Information, advice and support for carers in Hertfordshire.

    turning-point.co.uk/services/herts

    Support service aiming to improve wellbeing and outcomes for adult carers

    Financial 

    Benefits 

    gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals

    Find out if your child is  eligible for free school meals.

    healthystart.nhs.uk

    Are you eligible to get help with milk , fruit and vegetables?

    benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk

    Check to see what benefits you are entitled to.

    Food Larders and Food For Those in Need

    north-herts.gov.uk/food-providers-north-herts

    List of all local provision for help with food.

    feedupwarmup.co.uk

    Offering food and friendship to homeless and those at risk of homelessness in Herts.

    gardensquare-shopping.co.uk/shops/best-before-cafe/

    Local supermarket surplus food offered to the local community.

    Debt advice

    hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/adult-social-services/money-and-benefits-advice

    North Herts Council money advice unit.

    stepchange.org

    A comprehensive debt advice service.

    citizensadvice.org.uk

    Offering a range of services including money advice services.