Other support services

In this section:

For all Young People

For young people leaving Care

For neurodiverse young people

Information for young people under 18 caring for a family member

For Families and Carers

Oral Health

 

 

For all Young People

• Homepage - The 11to25hub
• Health for Teens | Nottinghamshire
• British Youth Council | Youth Rights In Healthcare (byc.org.uk)
• The ChatHealth text service is an easy way for young people to confidentially ask for help about a range of issues. | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
  • Telephone: 07507329952
• Children’s Public Health 0-19 Nursing Service :: Nottingham City Care
  • Telephone: 07480 635024
• NHS Long Term Plan - Information about keeping fit in Nottinghamshire. There is Junior Membership available for 8-15 year olds, and other membership packages for young people. 

 

 

For young people leaving Care

• Nottshelpyourself | Health and Happiness
• Relationships, Health & Wellbeing | Ask Lion - Nottingham City Directory

 

 

For neurodiverse young people

• Autism Understood

 

 

For Young People from LGBTQIA+ Community

• Children and Young People - Mermaids supports transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children and young people, as well as their families and professionals involved in their care. Transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children and teens need support and understanding, as well as the freedom to explore their gender identity. Whatever the outcome, Mermaids is committed to helping families navigate the challenges they may face.
• LGBT+ Service Nottinghamshire holds weekly Youth Groups, 1-1 or groups sessions.
• LGBTQ+ - Outburst | Base 51 whether it’s with help understanding your new feelings as an 11–15-year-old, or learning about LGBTQIA+ equality and sexual health as a 16-21 year old, OutBurst has it all! We provide a safe space to express yourself, make friends and join in with a wide range of activities, as well as getting access to 1-2-1 support and signposting to a wider range of LGBTQIA+ focused services.

 

 

Information for young people under 18 caring for a family member

• Being a young carer: your rights - Social care and support guide - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

 

 

For Families and Carers

• Parentline - a confidential texting service for parents and carers | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
  • Text Parentline on 07520 619919
• Children’s Public Health 0-19 Nursing Service :: Nottingham City Care
• Rainbow Parent Carer forum (Nottingham and Nottinghamshire)
• Information about supporting young people with life limiting illness
  • About Us - Together for Short Lives
• Advocacy Services in Nottinghamshire

  • East Midlands and Yorkshire and The Humber | POhWER

• Carers support groups | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Contact (registered as Contact a Family) - A UK-based registered charity for families with disabled children offering support, advice, and information regardless of the child's medical condition or situation.
• Nottinghamshire carer’s roadshow (YouTube)
• Nottingham City Care and Support Directory (The Local Offer)
  • ASKLiON | Ask Lion - Nottingham City Directory
• Nottingham County Council Care and Support Directory (The Local Offer)
  • Nottshelpyourself

 

 

Oral Health

The links below have information under 18’s and over 18’s.

• Find a dentist - NHS
• Oral Health Leaflets - Community Dental Services - There are Community Dental Services in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire for people with additional needs, plus size patients, anxious patients requiring care under sedation or General Anaesthesia.
• Nottinghamshire - Clinics - Community Dental Services

 

 

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