COVID 19 support for families

 

We are aware that the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic has been different for each family and many of you may be looking for support on various issues.

Please find a series of suggested agencies and websites that may be able to offer support below.

You are also always welcome to look for support from the school via the office: 01494 939830 office@avpa.school

If your concern relates to Child Protection or Safeguarding, please see our Safeguarding page: Safeguarding

The Bucks Family Information Service is a great place to find all sorts of support and services.

 

Bereavement Services

• Cruse Bereavement Care
• At a Loss
• Child Bereavement UK 0800 0288 840
• Muslim Bereavement Support Service

 

Mental Health Support

• Anxiety UK
• Mental Health Foundation
• MIND
• The Samaritans
• Young Minds
• Bucks Family Support
• Calm- the meditation and sleep app
• Headspace- meditation and sleep app

 

Parenting and Relationship Support

• RELATE- Relationship counselling
• Family Lives Support- Parenting Support
• Action for Children- parenting support for 0-5 year olds
• Care for the Family- Parent Support
• Barnardo's- Family Support

 

Support for Carers

• Carers Bucks (support for young carers and adult carers) 0300 777 2722
• Young Carers Bucks 

 

Financial and Practical Support for families

• One Can Trust local food bank
• List of Debt advice services from Bucks Mind
• Money Housing and Food help from Bucks Family Information Service

 

Support Services for the victims of Domestic Violence 

 

 As you may heard through the news, unfortunately, cases of domestic abuse have increased during lockdown. People of either gender, or in any type of relationship, can be affected by domestic abuse which includes emotional abuse (coercive control) as well as physical abuse. If you, or someone you know, need support and advice with this, please see below.

 

• Local Womens Aid  01494 461367
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
• Safe Lives