Below, we have included some useful resources from various departments and charities for families to use during the period of closure and general support during this time when discussing Coronavirus.
Wellbeing
| Support | Website |
|---|---|
| The home of wellbeing and mental health for young people in North Yorkshire | https://www.thegoto.org.uk/ |
| Hints and tips from Liverpool CAMHS | https://wakelet.com/wake/564d7bc8-4bc9-462f-a9e1-2deb03150c3f |
| National Autistic Society - guidance and helpline for parents’, young people and staff | https://www.autism.org.uk/services/nas-schools/vanguard/news/2020/march/coronavirus-(covid-19)-advice.aspx |
| Mencap - Easy Read guide to Coronavirus | https://www.mencap.org.uk/sites/default/files/2020-03/Information%20about%20Coronavirus%20ER%20SS2.pdf |
| Place2Be - Guide to helping parents answer questions from their children and to support family wellbeing | https://www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/news-and-blogs/2020/march/coronavirus-information-for-children/ |
| Young Minds - Talking to your child about Coronavirus and 10 tips from their Parents Helpline to support family wellbeing | https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-coronavirus/ |
| Carers UK - Guidance for carers | https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/health/looking-after-your-health/coronavirus-covid-19 |
| Covibook – an interactive resource designed to support and reassure children aged 7 and under, designed to help children explain and draw the emotions that they might be experiencing during the pandemic | https://www.mindheart.co/descargables |
| Amaze - information pack for parents | https://amazesussex.org.uk/faqs-about-the-coronavirus-for-parent-carers-of-children-with-send-brighton-hove/ |
| Public Health England have produced an easy read version of their Advice on the coronavirus for places of education. | You can download it here |
| The Village Harrogate (formally Baby Basics). For anyone who you think would find a little help, community and friendship helpful. | Please email us on [email protected]. |
| BPS guidance | https://www.bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/talking-children-about-coronavirus |
| BACP guidance around managing anxiety | https://www.bacp.co.uk/news/news-from-bacp/2020/28-february-coronavirus-anxiety-how-to-cope-if-you-re-feeling-anxious-about-the-outbreak/ |
| Anna Freud links |
There are also two videos, one for parents and one for children and young people |
Support during the Holidays
| Support | Phone number | Address | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resurrected Bites Food Delivery | 01423 593937 |
Methodist Church, Gracious St. Knaresborough |
Free food delivery or collection up to 3 days’ supply. Ongoing support, call before 1pm for next day supply. Food donated from supermarkets so items vary. |
| Supporting older people |
07535 508 043 01423 531490 |
Not just for older people. Offer families free Waitrose delivery bag fortnightly or monthly. Precooked frozen meals that just need to go into the oven. Delivered weekly. |
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| Bilton Children Centre | 01609 533127 |
Issue food bank vouchers. Collection Mowbray church- Tuesdays and Fridays 10.30-12.30pm |
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| Harrogate District Foodbank | 07885 529 864 | Mowbray Community Church |
Open Tuesday and Fridays 10.30 – 12.30pm |
| HELP Harrogate @ St Peters Church | 01423 813 096 |
Harrogate Easier Living Project https://www.helpharrogate.org.uk/harrogate-knaresborough-services/heretohelp/ Harrogate and Ripon food bank - Open 9-4pm - Monday to Friday |
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| Children Social Care/Early Help Service/Healthy Child team | 01609 780780 Option 2 |
Local restaurants offering free children's meals
Please visit the page below on Harrogate Mumbler to see who is offering free meals for children this October half term.
https://harrogate.mumbler.co.uk/kids-eat-free-and-other-offers-oct-2020-half-term/
