SACMHA offers responsive and culturally sensitive services for adults with mental health difficulties from BAME backgrounds in need of assistance with their health and social care needs. Services include advocacy, a lunch club and a carers support group.
HeppHub: Guide for young carers considering Higher Education
Useful hub of information for young carers considering Higher Education with a downloadable booklet called ‘A guide for young carers considering Higher Education’
Childline's 'For Me' counselling app
Childline has launched an app that is the first to provide counselling to young people in need of help directly through their mobile devices. Available as a free download so young people can easily access Childline's online services (currently only available on Apple phones - Android version in development). App includes access to:
- 1-2-1 chat with a counsellor
- 'Ask Sam' problem pages
- Private locker - a personal area where young people can track their mood and write down their thoughts.
Unforgettable
Website aiming to the lives of those affected by dementia and memory loss, with products, articles and a blog about how to talk to children about dementia including links to books for children
Kooth - free, safe and anonymous online support for young people
XenZone is a provider of online mental health services for children, young people and adults. Kooth, from XenZone, is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use. Available Monday – Friday 12pm – 10pm, Saturday – Sunday 6pm – 10pm
The Small Creature - British Heart Foundation resources for bereaved children
A British Heart Foundation film for children aged 3-8 who are coming to terms with the loss of a loved one.
There is also further links and information about talking to children about heart and circulatory conditions on this site.
Telling your child you have cancer or other illnesses
Article and short animated film for parents on how to tell your children you have cancer or other serious illnesses
Young Carers Activity Fund (for young carers aged under 18)
Limited fund available to give young carers aged under 18 up to £300 to spend on a break from their caring role and to give them a choice about how they take this break.
Grants website
Website with comprehensive list of funding sources for families on low income. You can search by type of grant (children, adults, holidays, equipment etc) or by condition within the family to find specialist pots for families affected by illness or disability.
Minds, Myths and Me
Information booklet for young people who live with someone with a mental illness. Designed for young people, by young people, it is packed full of useful information including sections on understanding mental health, support services, getting help and advice and suggestions for looking after your own well-being.
Suicide Prevention Pathway for Children and Young People in Sheffield - March 2017
This document helps us to understand the risks of suicide in young people and sets out how we will work in partnership to reduce the risk and support those most in need.
Loughborough University Young Carers Research Group (YCRG)
The YCRG conducts high quality research, evaluation and consultancy on all matters relating to children with caring responsibilities – young carers – in order to advance knowledge and inform the development of health and social care policy and good practice.
Makewaves
Free, safe social learning platform for schools to publish blogs, videos, pictures, and audio online, where they can be shared with a like-minded network of schools around the world. Includes the Young Carers in Focus national project.
Sheffield Safeguarding Board information about young carers
Factsheet for schools (downloads as Word file)
Targeting the Pupil Premium to support young carers in primary schools
Resource for schools
Sheffield Carers Strategy 2016-2020
Sheffield's Carers Strategy is a city Wide joint multi-agency strategy that has been developed by carers, carer advocacy groups, providers and community organisations, Sheffield City Council and NHS partners, defining the key actions and services that are required to improve carers’ lives.
Bluebell Wood Sibling Service
Support for children who have siblings with terminal and life limiting conditions.
When Someone Has A Very Serious Illness. Children Can Learn To Cope With Loss And Change
Book to help younger children understanding and feelings about illness and change, including basic concepts of illness and healthy coping skills. Includes lots of space for drawings.
Supporting pupils with substance misusing parents
Booklet for teachers and school staff including information on impacts of parental substance misuse on pupils, what schools can do to help, relevant legislation and guidance, and useful websites.
Parents, Pints and Pills
A booklet designed by young carers for young people who live with someone with a drug or alcohol problem