As a parent, you will want the best for your child, particularly when they are facing difficulties.
We hope that you and your children find the information on find these pages helpful.
If you are worried in any way about your child, the best thing to do is to talk to your GP, health visitor or school nurse and they will be able to advise on the best way to find help.
If your child is referred to one of CPFT's children and young people's services, you will find information about our services and what to expect on the service directory pages.
There is also a lot more help and information available:
Parents and carers are the most valuable resource children have. Because we recognise this, we are committed to listening and learning from you. We particularly value your feedback about the services you receive.
We are actively looking for carers to be involved in service planning and development. If you are interested, or have comments or concerns to raise, please contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS).
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Carers TrustImproving support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.Carers Direct (NHS)Carers support and information online and on freephone 0808 802 0202Young CarersSupport for young carers - no need to cope aloneContact a FamilyFor families with disabled children. Offers information on specific conditions and rare disordersFamily VoiceActively seeking to improve services in all areas of the lives of children and young people in PeterboroughPinpoint CambridgeshireAdvice and information for parents by parentsPositive ParentingDirectory: How you can be a better parentCambridgeshire Children and FamiliesServices on offer for children and families living in CambridgeshirePeterborough City Council children and familiesServices on offer for children and families living in PeterboroughChildlineFree and confidential helpline for children and young peopleB-eatInformation on eating disorders, with a special site for young peopleCASUSSubstance misuse service for young people in CambridgeshireChild Brain Injury TrustAims to improve the quality of life for children and young people with a brain injury by providing a helpline, events, conferences, research, advocacy, grants, and fundingChild Sleep SolutionsSleep consultancy that provides detailed advice and guidance for parents with children from 3 months to 6 yearsDIAL UKDisability information, rights and policyDifferent StrokesCharity set up by younger stroke survivors for younger stroke survivorsDowns Syndrome AssociationHelping people with Down's Syndrome to live full and rewarding livesEncephalitis SocietyInformation about aspects of encephalitisERICInformation and support on childhood bedwetting, daytime wetting, constipation and soiling to children, young people, parents and professionalsHeadwayProvides information, support and services to people affected by brain injury, their family and carersMencapThe voice of learning disability. Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability and their families and carersNational Autistic SocietyNational Portage AssociationHome-visiting educational service for pre-school children with additional support needs and their familiesNSPCCHelp, support and adviceNYASNational Youth Advocacy Service providing range of independent services for children and young peopleScopeInformation, support and services for disabled children and adultsSENSETe leading national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind.Royal College of Paediatrics and Child HealthInformation about child healthRoyal College of Psychiatrists Mental Health and Learning Disability Resource CentreSpecial pages for children explaining all about mental health and learning disabilitiesThe Council for Disabled ChildrenAims to make a difference to the lives of disabled children and children with special educational needs
The page was last updated on 12 June 2014 by andrea.bateman.
