Online support
Support for severe and long-standing concerns about emotional well-being and behaviours. The service also provides consultation, assessment and therapy for looked after and adopted children, and children on Special Guardianship Orders.
For children/young people of pre-school years up to 16 years of age, (or up to 18 years of age if still in school) suffering from:
- Moderate to severe depression
- Moderate to severe anxiety
- Eating disorders including anorexia and bulimia nervosa
- Significant attachment / relationship difficulties that are significantly affecting mental health
- Moderate to severe or persistent obsessive compulsive disorder
- Assessment of ADHD and Autism (over the age of 7 for autism)
- Early Intervention Psychosis
- Persistent thoughts of self-harm and suicidal ideation
Referral through a health professional. See the website for more details.
https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/advice-and-support/
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Mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people aged 5 – 19 and up to 25 with additional needs. Our free services support you at every stage of life from childhood to adulthood.
https://www.mindinbradford.org.uk/support-for-you/children-and-young-people-services/
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Childline is a free, confidential service that provides support to children and young people in the UK. It's run by the NSPCC and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What Childline offers
Information
The Childline website provides information and advice on a variety of topics.
Online chat
You can have a 1-2-1 chat with a Childline counsellor online.
Deaf Zone
Childline has a Deaf Zone with services and resources for children and young people who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing.
Support
Childline counsellors are trained to listen, empower, and safeguard young people. They can help with a range of issues, including bullying, mental health, relationships, and more.
https://www.childline.org.uk/about/about-childline/
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Winston’s Wish is a charity that helps children, teenagers and young adults (up to the age of 25) find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down by grief.
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What is available on the Local Offer?
You can find out about SEND information and a range of services across education, health and social care including the social enterprise and voluntary sector services.
• Preparing for Adulthood • Employment and Training • Education (provisions) • Getting around • Information and advice • Health • Social Care • Things to do • Information on EHCPs • Information on personal budgets • The ability to have your say • Videos for children and young people
https://localoffer.bradford.gov.uk/kb5/bradford/directory/home.page