Autism / ADHD

Child Autism – Support and Advice for children with Autism – Telephone 01344 882248

Families of Autistic children – NHS Help for families with autistic children

ADHD – Support and advice for parents or people with ADHD

Overview on ADHD – NHS page on support and what is ADHD

Disabilities

MenCap – Information and support for parents and carers of children with disabilities

Contact – For help and support for families with disabled children – Telephone 0808 808 3555

Scope – Emotional support for families

Mental health

Text messaging advice so that both young people and parents and carers living in Derby city can get confidential health advice and support.

Young minds Parents helpline – Worried about a child or young person? Call our free helpline for confidential, expert advice. – Telephone 0808 802 5544

Young Minds – Support your child with anxiety

Childline is available for children and young people to reach out for help and support by phone or using their online chat service. They also provide specific guidance for young people on how to get help and what to do if they are worried about a friend.

Toddlers

Temper Tantrums – Find out why the tantrum is happening.

Teenagers

NHS – Coping with your teenager

Unwell child

NHS 111 – NHS symptom Checker

Worried about your child – Advice on childhood illnesses

Is your child seriously ill? – NHS advice

Loneliness

Childline – Information on loneliness and isolation

Action for children – Are you or your child lonely

Internet Safety

Online Safety – Keeping children safe online

What is cyberbullying? – NSPCC – Advice for parents and carers to help keep children safe from bullying online.

BBC Online Safety – Online safety for both primary and secondary school children

Sleep Advice

Teen Sleep Hub – Getting support for a good night sleep for teenagers

The Sleep Charity – Help and support with children’s bedtime routine and sleep

Sleep Foundation – Advice on how to help children sleep better