Where can I get some Support?

Community Wakefield finds services, activities, opportunities and events across the Wakefield District.

Wakefield Public Health have a developed a resource pack which has been designed to help and encourage parents to have a better understanding of positive oral health and why it is beneficial.

The resources will provide parents and carers with knowledge and skills about their child’s oral health from birth to teenage years, gives useful information and tips, and resources to start building a routine with their child and achieve positive oral health goals.

Turing Point Inspiring Futures is a specialist drug and alcohol service for under 25s. To find out more about what Turning Inspiring Futures offer, visit the Turning Point website.

Turing Point Talking Therapies is available to anyone over the aged of 16, who is registered with a GP surgery. To find out more on how Talking Therapies could help you, please click here.

Wakefield 0-19 Service, provided by Harrogate District Foundation Trust (HDFT) includes a number of different health related services such Health Visiting, School Nursing, Family Nurse Partnership and 5-19 year olds Immunisation Service.

Visit HDFT website for further information

CAMHS stands for child and adolescent mental health services. CAMHS are the NHS service that offers support and treatment for children and young people, aged up to 18 years old, who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health and wellbeing.

If you’re a parent or carer of a child or young person under the age of 18, you can contact the Wakefield CAMHS Single Point of Access team directly:

Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, on 01977 735865.

For further information and to make an online referral visit the Wakefield CAMHS website.

Wakefield Council have a number of services such as Children's Social Care and Early Help Service which can help you.

Visit Wakefield Council website for further information.

WDDAS is a comprehensive specialist service which provides a range of advice and support for those experiencing domestic abuse. For Men and women who use abusive behaviours and want to make changes can also contact WDDAS for information and signposting.

Visit domestic abuse page on Wakefield Council’s website for further information

Click here to access the Directory of Domestic Abuse Support (updated April 2023)

On-the-go wellbeing support is available to new and expectant fathers in Wakefield. 

DadPad is free to download and provides on-the-go support and advice to help fathers enjoy their babies, feel more confident and support their mental and emotional wellbeing.

The DadPad App can be downloaded for free: www.thedadpad.co.uk/app.

For further information on DadPad and how it fits with the ICON programme, visit the ICON website.

FAB provide advice and support for Foster and Adoptive parents

FAB Parents offers a road map and resources for adoptive and foster parents and the professionals who touch their lives.

For a coherent framework to understand, parent and heal traumatised children visit the FAB website

Crying can be extremely difficult to cope with, especially when you are tired and have tried everything to soothe your baby. Accepting that crying is tough and thinking about the coping strategies you can develop at this stage will be helpful when the baby comes. 

The ICON Programmes incorporates the below messages which services such as your midwife, health visitor or GP will be be aware of and be able to give you more information. for children and families:

• I – Infant crying is normal and it will stop! Babies start to cry more frequently from around 2 weeks of age
• C – Comforting methods can sometimes soothe the baby and the crying will stop. Is the baby hungry, tired or in need of a nappy change?
• O – It’s OK to walk away if you have checked the baby is safe and the crying is getting to you. After a few minutes when you are feeling calm, go back and check on the baby
• N – Never, ever shake or hurt a baby. It can cause lasting brain damage and death

For further information on ICON visit the ICON website or speak with your midwife, health visitor or GP.

NSPCC have a wide range of information and advice for parents and carers which includes:

• Baby parenting tips
• How to cope with tantrums
• Working from home
• Talking to children about racism
• Separation and divorce Mental health and parenting Alcohol, drugs and parenting
• PANTS: the underwear rule
• Talking about difficult topics
• Look Say Sing Play

Visit the NSPCC’s parent and carer support page for further information.

The NSPCC are also offering a free e-learning course for parents on Keeping your Child Safe in Sport.

This session specially for Parents and Carers will enable you to:

• Learning how children are groomed online
• Develop your understanding of behaviours of exploited children
• Develop your understanding about what child exploitation is
• Understand the signs of child exploitation

Information to help parents understand the sexual development of children up to the age of 11 years old.

Helping parents understand sexual development of under 5’s

Helping parents understand sexual development of 5 – 11 year olds.

Information to help parents and carers protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation.

Visit Parent Protect to further information about the support and resources that are available.

Parent Zone provides information to help parents develop the right skills and understanding, so that their children can discover the possibilities and opportunities available to them online.

Visit Parent Zone for further information.

We know it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start when it comes to keeping your children safe online. So, to help you get started, internetmatters.org have created the ABC online safety checklist.

Visit internetmatters.org for further information.

The Lullaby Trust are a leading national charity, who raise awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), provide expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offer emotional support for bereaved families.

There is a range of advice and guidance for parents and carers.

Visit The Lullaby Trust website for further information.

Think U Know has a dedicated parent and carer section which has videos, information, tips and advice on how to support a child keep safe online.

Visit the Think U Know parents and carers section on their website for further information.

Ygam is an award-winning charity with a mission to prevent children and young people from experiencing gaming and gambling harms through awareness raising, education and research. Their workshops will equip you with the knowledge, resources, and confidence to have meaningful interactions with your children on these issues. They deliver to both parents and those supporting children in care.

Ygam provide fully funded workshops suitable for foster carers and those working in children’s residential settings. This programme is City & Guilds assured and provides information to those supporting children in care around gaming and gambling and how to stop the signs of harm.  

Internet Matters supports parents and professionals with comprehensive resources and expert guidance to help them navigate the ever-changing world of child internet safety.

Click here to check out their handy guide on ‘Smartphones vs. dumb phones‘.