Author: Mr Wheatley

The Asthma + Lung UK Parent Carer Support Network

Do you have children or grandchildren who are 0-17 and living with asthma? The Asthma + Lung UK Parent Carer Support Network is a group for you. You are welcome to join us if your child has been diagnosed with asthma, or if you think they might have asthma. We will give you lots of help to manage your child’s asthma at home, in school and in after-school clubs.

How can we help?

Every month we get together in a relaxed and friendly online video call. We talk about the ups and downs of our children’s asthma journey with kind and supportive nurses and doctors. They can answer any questions you have about asthma. Our group is also a great place to meet other families of children with asthma, who understand what you’re going through. Join our mailing list and sign up to our next event here:

Parent and Carer Support Network Events | Asthma + Lung UK (asthmaandlung.org.uk)

Free Seed Grow Pouch from Get Out and Grow (Children North East)

This Summer, Children North East are encouraging more children and young people to get out into the natural world and experience the benefits of being in nature.

Whether you live in a rural area with plenty of green space, or a city with a local park we are encouraging families to spend time together learning about the natural world.

If you would like to join in with the action, we are offering free Seed Grow Pouches to encourage people to Get Out & Grow! These handy pouches are small enough to thrive on a windowsill and will grow bee-attracting flowers which can be planted outdoors or in a pot, teaching children the cycle of seed to sproutlings to full plants, and how these play an important role in our biodiversity.

Sign up now to get your free Seed Grow Pouch, and make sure to send us some photos!

Free Support from Family Help Workers

Please click here to find out about the Northumberland Family Hub Family Help Worker service.

Family Help Workers can work with you and your
child/children to help with concerns and
difficulties in your life, such as:

  • Education, employment and training;
  • Housing;
  • Money problems / benefits;
  • Support you to learn the latest parenting tips;
  • Keeping your child safe;
  • Emotional and mental health issues;
  • Substance misuse;
  • Domestic abuse;
  • Dealing with difficult teenage behaviour;
  • Links to other services and organisations;
  • Help to support any special educational needs support, working closely with schools and partner agencies;
  • Give your family a voice and advocate for you.

This is a free service.

To find out more either click on the link above or scan the QR code below