In order to support our children, families and parents, we have listed below some links to agencies who can provide support for children, parents and families.  Click on the links below to visit the websites.

Social care support for children and families  

Children and Family Wellbeing Service  

Best Start in Life parent hub  (formerly Childcare Choices)

Home Start

Barnardo's

Cruse Bereavement Support

Child Action North West

Healthy Young Minds

Foodbanks and Community Shops (South Ribble)

Foodbanks in Lancashire

Lancashire Health Visiting and School Nursing Parents/carers and young people in Lancashire can now access trusted health and wellbeing advice through new digital tools. The Lancashire Child and Family Health app is available to download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The app provides expert information on child development from before birth to age 19 (SEND 25), including breastfeeding, healthy eating, sleep, vaccinations and support for dads. The Young People tile is full of advice and support for 11-16 & 16-19 yrs relating to emotional health, exam stress, sleep, relationships and lots more. Download the app and search for Lancashire Child and Family.

 

If you are worried about a child out of school hours or during school holidays, please contact Childrens Social Care Emergency Duty Team on 0300 123 6720 (office hours) or 0300 123 6722 (out of hours)

If you believe that a child is in immediate danger, please contact the Police in the first instance using 999.