Parent Support – Organisations and Charities which may be able to Help You
Worried about a child’s safety?
- Children’s Services – 0344 800 8020
- NSPCC – 0808 800 5000
- Childline – If you are under 19, you can talk to Childline about any concerns you have. Call: 08001111. The number will not appear on your phone bill
- In an emergency call 999
Parenting
- Family Lives Helpline – 0808 800 2222
- Early Childhood & Families Service (ages 0-5) – 0344 800 8020
- Parentline – text 07520 631590
- ChatHealth – A secure text messaging service for parents, carers and young people to confidentially ask for help about a range of issues and find out how to access local services. Text: 07480635060
- Young Minds– Parents helpline call: 08088025544
Health
- Just One Norfolk – Advice and suport for children, young people and their families/carers in Norfolk. Visit: https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk or call 0300300012 just one norfolk a5 flyer
- NHS 111 – online or 111
- Change, Grow, Live – 01603 514096
- Watton Medical Practice: 01953 881247 or https://www.wattonmedicalpractice.co.uk/
- Clarence House Dental Practice: 01953 882777 or https://www.together.dental/watton/
Wellbeing
- Thrive App – Thrive: Use games to track your mood and teach yourself methods to take control of stress and anxiety.
- Samaritans – 116 123
- NHS First Response – 0808 196 3494
- Wellbeing Service – 0300 123 1503
- Nelson’s Journey– If you are under 18 and have experienced the death of someone close to you, you can get support here: https://nelsonsjourney.org.uk/or call: 01603431788
Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
- Family Voice Norfolk – 07535 895748 or https://www.familyvoice.org.uk/
Caring
- Norfolk Family Carers – 01603 219924
- Carers Matter – 0800 083 1148
- Short Breaks – 0344 800 8020
Relationships
- Norfolk Family Mediation – 01603 620588
- Norfolk Community Law Service – 01603 496623
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247
- The Daisy Programme and Rowan project (Domestic Abuse Support in Breckland) – 01953 880903 or https://www.daisyprogramme.org.uk/
- Leeway – Support for Domestic Abuse in Norfolk – https://www.leewaysupport.org/
Money Matters
- Norfolk Assistance Scheme: 03448008020 or visit: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/care-support-and-health
- Money Advice Hub – 0333 305 7648
- Christians Against Poverty – 0800 328 0006
- Watton Community Food Hub- Universal food bank for Watton and surrounding areas and the base for Watton Holiday Kitchen, located at The Crown Hotel. Food bank collection time 9:30am-11:55am 7 days a week for private collection outside of pub trading hours. Collections can be made at any other time during trading times if required. Contact via Facebook or message 07494417257. They are always looking for donations of ambient/non perishable foods. If you need a food parcel all you need to do is message and let them know how many people it is for – no other questions and no referrals
- Thetford / Watton / Attleborough area Food Bank – 0844 2889618
- Dereham / Swaffham area Food Bank – 01362 850624
Housing Advice
- Breckland Housing Hub – 01362 625870
- Shelter – 0344 515 1860
- The Crossing – 01842 818361