Wellbeing resources
Neurodiversity Support & Resources
National Autistic Society
Support, advice, and resources for autistic children and families, including social stories, anxiety management, and practical guidance.
Website: https://www.autism.org.uk/
Peninsula Tourette’s Support Group
Meets three times a year in Birkenhead. It's a member of Manchester Tourette’s Support Group. Lay advisor for the National Institute of Clinical Excellence, helping develop digital therapies.
Wirral – Useful Contacts
SENDLo
Directory of helpful contacts, advice, and services for families of children with SEND.
Website: https://www.sendlowirral.co.uk/news/useful-contacts
Branch
Branch is an online mental wellbeing hub for children and young people in Wirral, from 0 all the way to 18 (and up to 25 with additional needs). It doesn’t deliver services directly – it’s more of a guide, helping people to find the best tools and local support. Branch can help you find and access services
It can be used for any child or young person, no matter how big or small their worries feel. It’s packed with tips to help them feel better and, when they need a bit of extra support, gives simple routes into local services.
Branch doesn’t offer crisis support but has information on where to get help in an emergency.
Website: https://branch-wirral.co.uk/
The Positivitree
A wellbeing movement for parents & carers. The Positivitree is a social enterprise & mental wellbeing business which helps the families of children.
| Website: https://thepositivitree.com/ |
Family Toolbox
A highly recommended site offering practical support, guidance and signposting for families.
Website: https://familytoolbox.co.uk
Koala North West
A charity organisation that looks after the emotional wellbeing of families, offering practical support and solutions to everyday parenting.
Website: https://koalanw.co.uk/
Resources for Children & Young People with Additional Needs
The Autism Educator
A visual story explaining coronavirus in an accessible way.
PDF:
https://theautismeducator.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/The-Corona-Virus-Free-Printable-Updated-2-The-Autism-Educator-.pdf
Carol Gray Social Story
A social story explaining pandemics and coronavirus.
PDF:
https://carolgraysocialstories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pandemics-and-the-Coronavirus.pdf
General Support for Young People
Samaritans – Support for Young People
Information on emotional health and how Samaritans can help.
Website: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/schools/young-people/
Call: 116 123 (free)
Kooth
Free, safe, anonymous online mental health support for young people.
Website: https://www.kooth.com/
YoungMinds
Mental health advice for young people and parents (including a parents helpline).
Website: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
Keep Your Head
Reliable mental health and wellbeing information for children, young people and adults.
Website: https://www.keep-your-head.com/
General Support for Parents
The Sleep Charity
Support and guidance for children’s and adults’ sleep.
Website: https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/
Samaritans (24/7 Support)
Free confidential emotional support.
Call: 116 123 (free, anytime)
Website: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
National Autistic Society – Resources for Autistic People & Families
Includes social stories, daily schedule templates, anxiety management tips and more.
Website:
https://www.autism.org.uk/services/helplines/coronavirus/resources/helpful-resources.aspx
Mind UK – Managing Anxiety & Mental Health Support
Information, advice, and an online peer support community.
Websites:
https://www.mind.org.uk/
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/support-community-elefriends/