Signposting Links
Local services for children & young people
Your GP
A GP can check any physical symptoms linked to your child’s health and talk with you about their emotional well-being making a referral to a specialist service if necessary.
Parents/carers can contact the Bath and North East Somerset School Nurse Service for advice and support on a range of health issues.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
A free NHS service that assesses and treats 0-18-year olds with emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties.
Information and advice
Young Minds: – Help for Parents
Information about all aspects of child mental health.
Helpline and online resources for children and young people of all ages
Shout
24/7 text messaging help service for parents
Looking after your own mental health
Talking Therapies
Accessed through GP or self-referral for those aged 16 and above living in B&NES
Bath Mind
Local advice center that help people who experience all types of mental distress, and who may require help for mental health issues
Links to a range of services supporting physical, social and emotional needs. Includes Ofsted registered childcare, parenting support, groups, clubs and events.
Online Safety
Childnet – Guidance for parents and carers
Guidance and tips on how to begin a conversation about online safety.
NSPCC – guidance for parents and carers
Guidance and tips on how to help keep children safe online.
The NSPCC has a Trust Toolkit for your child’s first phone and Techosaurus aimed at little ones who are starting to use technology and the internet. Techosaurus will help your child to form healthy online habits, routines and behaviours from a young age, and build basic knowledge and skills related to online safety.
Tips and advice for parents and carers to keep children safe online.
