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Information for Parents/Carers

In this section, you will find lots of useful safeguarding help and information for parents/carers on topics including bullying, e-safety and mental health.

Click on the heading of your choice from the submenu to find out more.

Parents and Carers Toolkit
 

To enable you to generally support your child please use the following links which you may find useful. 

Unstoppable Teen

Project Education

(Offers links to GCSE chat forums)

BBC

Be The One

(Suicide Prevention)

Childline

Youth Access

(General parent support)

Family Lives

(Confidential helpline for parents: 0808 800 2222)

CAMHS eClinic

As a result of the third lockdown the CAMHS eClinic availability has been extended so young people can arrange to talk to a school nurse or mental health worker Monday - Friday.

The eClinic app is a free instant messaging service which enables young people (11-18 years) to self-refer and talk to a CAMHS Practitioner via their mobile device. Young people can download the app via android or IOS, register their details and book an appointment via the app. The appointment is held via a text message-based service.

What can you talk to us about?

  • Anger
  • Body Image and Eating
  • Bullying
  • Gender Identity
  • Low Mood
  • Self-esteem/ Confidence
  • Self Harm
  • Stress
  • Trauma/ Bereavement
  • Worry/ Anxiety

You will need

  • Access to the internet
  • Download the eClinic CAMHS app
  • Book an appointment via the eClinic CAMHS app (Monday-Friday)

What to do

  • You can book an appointment to chat to us online by downloading the app.
  • Register an account providing all necessary information
  • Book your appointmentOn the day of your appointment
  • Log into your account and wait for your appointment to commence (you’ll be given reminders of your appointment during the day).
  • Simply chat to your CAMHS Practitioner via instant messaging.
About eClinic