Carers Network is an independent local charity. Our vision is that every unpaid carer is recognised and leads a healthy, fulfilling life with control over their caring role. Our work reaches over 5,300 unpaid carers in the most isolated and deprived pockets of the City…

Early Help in Kensington and Chelsea is a way of getting extra support when needed. Our integrated 0-19 (25 with SEND) service aims to help families when difficulties first begin so that we can support them with finding solutions quickly. Through our Family Hub Model, we aim…

KidsTime Workshops are a fun, safe and supportive environment for families who are affected by mental illness. We’ve found that when young people understand more about their parent’s illness, discuss it in the family, and have a supportive adult to talk to, this increases their…

Kooth.com (provided by XenZone) is a free online counselling and emotional well-being service for all young people in Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham and Westminster aged 11-25. https://vimeo.com/318731977/a9f32c87de Kooth is: Safe, confidential, anonymous Free at the point of need Available through a smartphone, tablet or computer…

In order to manage allegations against professionals, every Local Authority appoints a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). The LADO works within Children’s Services and should be alerted to all cases in which it is alleged that a person who works with children has: behaved in…

I provide a range of free safeguarding resources to support schools, professionals, children and their families.  Our key feature is our NSPCC Speak Out. Stay Safe Safeguarding Programme which consists of pre-recorded assemblies, lesson plans and additional activities, as well as face-to-face volunteer led workshops…

PANS (paediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric syndrome) and PANDAS (paediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric syndrome associated with strep) are devastating neuropsychiatric conditions that are currently poorly recognised, diagnosed and supported both medically and in schools.   One estimate suggests that up to 1 in 200 children suffer from this condition.  Resources for parents including diagnostic criteria and details of local support…

Parent talk provides down-to-earth parenting advice you can trust. We’re here for you, when you need us. Find answers to parenting questions in our advice articles. Or talk to a parenting coach about anything that’s worrying you. It’s all free, and no topic is too…

RoSPA’s aim is to stop lives being cut short by accidents that can be avoided. From the compulsory wearing of seatbelts and the campaign to stop drink driving, to the Cycling Proficiency Test and to the more recent ban on handheld mobile phones behind the…

Targeted Prevention Team (TPT) is a team of experienced and dedicated Careers, Education, Employment and Training Workers.  The team offer mentoring and coaching to young people, living in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, aged 16 - 19 (up to 25 SEND and an…

Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea Early Intervention in Psychosis Service is for people aged 14-35 experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Once referred, service users can remain with the team for three to five years. The aims of the service include: Early detection, assessment and effective treatment of…