Working to improve the social, emotional, mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in Cornwall
For parents and carers

It can be hard for everyone involved if a child or young person is struggling in school... 

Here are some links to information and support for parents and carers and young people

For Parents / Carers

ChatHealth

Cornwall Council has introduced a quick and easy way for young people and parents / carers to contact Health Visitors and School Nurses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. 

There are three advice lines:

  • young people aged 11-19: 07312 263 096

  • parents / carers of children aged 0-5: 07312 263 423

  • parents / carers of children and young people aged 5-19: 07312 263 499

How does it work? 

Users can send a message, anonymously if they wish, to Health Visiting and School Nursing to get confidential help and advice about a range of health concerns.

When is it available?

The messaging service is available Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) from 9am to 5pm. When a message is sent to the numbers, an automated reply confirms the message has been received. A trained healthcare professional will reply to the message during office hours within 48 hours.

Alternatively users can can contact the service via:

Our web page is being regularly updated at www.cornwall.gov.uk/healthadvice. 

Bloom

Bloom brings professionals together so that they can look at ways to help children and young people who are experiencing difficulties with their social, emotional, mental health and wellbeing. The professionals – who will be people like teachers, psychologists, family workers and community workers – meet to carefully discuss each young person’s difficulties and needs, and put together a plan to help them - usually by finding ways to support the network already in place around them. Find out more about Bloom.

Parents and Carers Cornwall

We pass on information to families enabling parent carers to gain greater knowledge and understanding of the services available from health, education, local authority and the voluntary sector. Find out more 

Bullying

Young Minds - Bullying Advice for Parents & Carers Young Minds is a UK charity supporting parents & carers and YP with mental health and wellbeing. Lots of information and support across many areas. 

Kidscape - Kidscape is an award winning charity offering advice, information and support around bullying. Including their dedicated Parent Advice Line.

School Anxiety and Attendance 

Young Minds - advice on school anxiety  Young Minds is a UK charity supporting parents & carers and YP with mental health and wellbeing. Lots of information and support across many areas. 

For Children and Young People

Start Now Cornwall - a wellbeing website created by Young People in Cornwall for Young People in Cornwall. Check out the Wellbeing Action Plan and Toolkit

Childline is provides 1:1 support to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. Big or small. Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. You can talk to us:

Childline also offers information / advice and wellbeing activities on its web pages including advice on bullying and school anxiety

More links 

Not Fine in School  - Not Fine in School is a organisation that aims to "build a better understanding of school attendance barriers, promote best practice & work with others to effect change so that children, young people & families easily access the understanding & support they need". Have a look at their support pages for families and young people themselves.

BBC Bitesize Parents' Toolkit - Wellbeing - Wellbeing tips for parents to help you support a healthy, happy childhood - with advice on food, sleep, mindfulness, as well as ways to look after you and your child's mental health.

How to Empower Your Child to Deal With School Anxiety - Karen Young is an Australian Child Psychologist who does amazing work on Anxiety and support for children. In this article she talks about parents and carers can support school anxiety.