Halton SEND Parent Carer's Forum
A collective voice for parents and carers accessing services in Halton for children with a disability or special education need. Supporting contact for parent carers and service providers in Halton.
A voice for Halton SEND families
A Non-Profit organisation run by and for families of children and young people (aged 0-25) who have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).
We work independently but in partnership with service commissioners and providers, sharing knowledge and experience of families to help plan and develop the quality, range and accessibility of provision, creating better outcomes for families through participation and co-production.
Keep up today on our latest news & events from Halton SEND Parent Carers Forum. We will keep you up to date with the latest information that will help you with any concerns and questions you may have.
Here you can find links to help and inform you of useful information we have found.
Facebook Posts
Home Education is becoming more and more popular and we want to help where we can! Head over to our home education page to see how Bitesize can help you bbc.in/3NbXKnw
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🧠 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 🧠
It can sometimes feel difficult to look after your own mental health especially if you feel isolated, alone, and overwhelmed. If you have worries, concerns or feeling low please see the available help below in the Halton area. If you are a student at the school, you can also speak to your keyworker or one of our mental health first aiders.
If you require immediate help and are struggling with thoughts of suicide and need urgent mental health support please call 999, NHS 111, visit your local A&E department or GP.
You can also get emotional support from –
Samaritans are there to listen and are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year call 116 123 for FREE
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18 and under? You can call, chat online or email child line about anything you are worried about for free, 24/7 support
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Struggling to cope and need to talk you can text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 for FREE 24/7 support
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You can also download a FREE App on your phone, The Stay Alice App. Stay Alive is a suicide prevention resource full of tools and resources to help people stay safe from suicide.
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HeadzUp Halton – A young person’s drop in.
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Kooth – Whatever you’re feeling, we’re here to help.
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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust – CAMHS
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Prioritising mental health is key to creating supportive classrooms. Educators can now access free mindfulness resources with Headspace to boost wellbeing and resilience.
Find out more:
www.headspace.com/educators
#MentalHealth #TeacherWellbeing
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Please see our quartly Halton SEND Parent Carer’s Forum Newsletter.
More newsletters will be added soon.
Halton SEND Parent Carers Forum is solely funded by grants and donations. Please help us support all these amazing families by donating a few pounds today.
The Max Card is a discount card for families of disabled children that can be used at various leisure and holiday activities across Britain. The scheme is designed to help families save money on great days out at castles, zoos, bowling alleys and more.
HSPCF has registered with this national scheme in the hope that some activities may be more affordable for families. Please see the website for further details:
Please print the Max Card Application and email us back on [email protected].
Questions / Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Worried or confused by red tape? Unsure about services available in the Halton area? Ask us, we have a friendly panel of professional people who can help.
Who can be a member of the Forum?
Membership is open to parents and carers of children and young adults aged 0-25 with a disability, that access services in Halton Borough.
Does membership cost anything?
The Forum is free to join.
The Forum will reimburse you travel expenses for fuel/train or bus.
Who do I contact to join or ask questions?
Any Questions? Ask Us!!
