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Adopting or fostering a child in care
Choosing to adopt or foster a child in care is likely to be one of the most challenging, but rewarding, decisions you'll ever make. There are around 4,000 children in England who need to be adopted every year, and many more who need fostering. According to…Bullying: advice for parents
Knowing or suspecting that your child is being bullied can be very upsetting, but there's lots you can do to help tackle the problem. Bullying is one of the biggest concerns for parents, according to Family Lives, a support organisation for parents. If you find…Bullying: how to stop it
If you're being bullied, you may feel isolated or frightened. You may find it hard to make friends or talk to people your age. But you don't have to put up with bullying. To stop the bullying, speak to someone. Asking for help is not…Carers' breaks and respite care
Your carer's assessment may identify that you need a break from caring from time to time. Equally, the person you care for may also want to have a break without you. See Accessible day trips and activities for help planning their trip. Replacement care and respite care Replacement…Caring for an alcoholic
If you're a carer for a problem drinker, finding help can be a frustrating experience. People who care for problem drinkers sometimes have to struggle to get the recognition and support they're entitled to. "They have not always been perceived as 'legitimate' carers," says Drew Lindon…Caring for children with complex needs
If your child has been diagnosed with an illness, disability or sensory impairment that needs a lot of additional support for them to live day to day, they might be described as having "complex needs". A child might have complex needs from birth, or following…Charities for disabled children/SEN/additional needs
Links to charities for disabled children and young people General UK-based charities helping disabled children and young people Contact a Family (CAF) for families with disabled children Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity The ACE Centre Self Help UK - Guide to patient support and self help Seesaw -…Chathealth School Health Nurse Messaging Service
A School Health Nursing messaging service in Oxfordshire ChatHealth is a School Health Nurse messaging service for parents, carers, and young people in Oxfordshire. The service means parents and young people can now access advice and support via text. About the service Experienced local public…Children and bereavement
The following information could help if your child has lost a loved one or if a loved one is dying. If your child has a loved one who's dying If a child has a loved one who is going to die, they can benefit from special support.…