Child Health & Young People
Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership
A place where you can go to find useful information and helpful resources regarding safeguarding children and young people and their wellbeing.
Twitter: @KR_LSCB
Telephone: 07834386459
Website: www.kingstonandrichmondsafeguardingchildrenpartnership.org.uk
The Mix
The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. They are here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing, from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from breakups to drugs. Talk to them via their online community, on social, through their free, confidential helpline or their counselling service.
Facebook: @TheMixUK
Twitter: @themixUK
Telephone: 08088084994
Website: www.themix.org.uk
GIO
Getting It On is dedicated to helping teenagers aged 13 to 19 in South West London. They provide information and advice on key issues, including drugs and alcohol. Whatever the issue, their website can offer advice, or point you in the right direction to get the help you need.
Website: www.gettingiton.org.uk
The Children's Sleep Charity
The Children’s Sleep Charity is a national, award-winning charity supporting children with sleep issues. Support for families and accredited training for professionals and commercial organisations is provided.
Twitter: @TheSleepCharity
Telephone: 01302 751416
Website: www.thechildrenssleepcharity.org.uk
NSPCC
NSPCC works to prevent child abuse and help children and young people who’ve been abused rebuild their lives.
Facebook: @NSPCC
Twitter: @NSPCC
Telephone: 08088005000
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
Recovery College
Recovery College provides a range of online educational courses and resources to children and young people who might be struggling with mental health issues.
Facebook: @RecoveryCollegeOnline
Twitter: @_RCOnline_
NHS Vaccination Guide
Information regarding child vaccinations and when to get them.
Change Grow Live
Their mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential by providing problem specific services in your local area.
Facebook: @changegrowlive
Twitter: @changegrowlive
Young Minds
Young Minds is the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health.
Facebook: @youngmindsuk
Twitter: @YoungMindsUK
Text: YM to 85258
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
Kooth
A free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss your mental health issues.
Facebook: @koothUK
Website: www.kooth.com
Childline
Childline is a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything.
Facebook: @Childline
Telephone: 0800 1111
Website: www.childline.org.uk
Change4Life
Change4Life aims to ensure parents have the essential support and tools they need to make healthier choices for their families.
Facebook: @change4life
Twitter: @change4life
Website: www.nhs.uk/change4life
NHS Childhood Infectious Illnesses
Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chickenpox and warts.
Website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/infectious-illnesses-children