Aged under 12

Children and their families may need support, advice or guidance for a number of reasons, and that this support may on occasion be required in a crisis. 

Working with children and their families who may be experiencing difficulties with loss, separation or behavioural problems, or who may be affected by substance misuse domestic violence and/or mental health problems.

Families and children can refer themselves by contacting the Duty Social Worker.   Any member of the public can refer a child to our service.

Children and Families Teams assess need and risk in relation to children up to the age of 12 years and provide packages of support.

A Special Needs In Pregnancy Service (SNIPS) in partnership with our Health colleagues provides support to women who may have a difficulty with substance misuse, poor mental health or who have had significant problems in parenting of previous children.