Support Information
Help for Households
To help with the cost of living crisis the government has launched a website detail a range of support for households. This is available from the link below:
Help for Households - Get government cost of living support
Local Crisis and Prevention Fund - Bristol
The Local Crisis and Prevention Fund can provide financial support to families facing an immediate financial crisis by
- giving an emergency payment for essentials like food and clothing
- supplying household goods if they cannot afford basic furniture or white goods, like a fridge or a cooker
For further details please visit
Local crisis prevention fund: emergency payments and household goods (bristol.gov.uk)
SEND & YOU Newsletter
SEND & YOU Newsletter - February 2024
Bristol Carer Parent Forum
Please click on the below links for information/advice from the BCPF:By clicking on the link below you will be able to view information of support groups that you are able to join if you wish to do so.
https://www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/join-us/
Booking information for each of the support groups and courses can be found on our eventbrite page:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bristol-parent-carers-7809612275
Some courses are also ran with neighbouring parent carer forums in South Gloucestershire and North Somerset and places on those courses can be booked here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bristol-n-somerset-and-s-glos-parent-carer-forums-41027867683
Bristol Parent Carers are excited to invite you to three fantastic, no-cost events happening over the next few weeks. These sessions are all about providing you with the knowledge and support you need to champion your child's and family's well-being.
Discover digital solutions for supporting mental well-being, seek support for children with needs connected to Tic and Tourette's and come to our in-person to find out more about managing extreme behaviour.Take that positive step today and reserve your free space.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/01-webinars-support-advice-for-parent-carers-1457019
Other numbers that you can call if you require assistance are:
- Police Child Abuse Investigation Team (CAIT): 0117 945 4320
- NSPCC 24 hour Helpline: 0800 800 5000 (free from a landline)
- NSPCC Asian Languages Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (free from a landline)
- NSPCC Text helpline: 88858 (service is free and anonymous)
- Police: 101 (non-emergency calls)