Support for Parents
Please find below some helpful information relating to support available.
Internet Safety
Support
Citizens Advice - 0800 144 8848
Support and guidance on how to keep well at home, what support is available and how to manage anxiety, debt and money advice.
Samaritans - 116 123 (free from any phone) www.samaritans.org
Whatever you're going through, you can talk to someone at the Samaritans.
Household Support
Local Foodbanks
An increasing amount of people need emergency essentials from the foodbank. Please do not feel embarrassed about asking for help – these are exceptionally difficult times. In order to book a package, you will need to have a voucher code which can be accessed from a variety of different agencies (including citizens advice who are contactable on 0300 3030125). For more information on receiving a code and how to get your package call:
- 01295 661304 if you live in Banbury, or email info@banbury.foodbank.org.uk
- 01869 321 806 for Bicester, or email info@bicester.foodbank.org.uk
- 07929 721172 for Kidlington, or email admin@northoxfordshirecommunityfoodbank.org.uk
CAMHS
Health and Wellbeing
Oxfordshire Mind
01865 247788 www.oxfordshiremind.org.uk
If you’re concerned about your mental health, the information line can point you towards support.
School Nurses
Oral Health (Community Dental Service)
The National Sleep Helpline
Chat Health
ChatHealth is a safe and secure text messaging service between healthcare professionals and service users that provides confidential help, advise and signposting support.
