Support in the Community
We know that family life can sometimes be challenging, and there may be times when you need a little extra help or advice. We've gathered some useful local and national organisations below that can offer support with family life, health and wellbeing, finances, housing, SEND, parenting and keeping children safe.
Click on the underlined links for more information
If you are worried about something or simply don't know where to turn, please speak to us.
At St John Fisher, we are here to support our families.
You can speak to a member of our pastoral or safeguarding team in confidence and we will do our best to help you find the right support.
💙 Family Support & Parenting
Halton Families Information Service
Halton Families Information Service
A fantastic first port of call for families in Halton. You can find information about childcare, funded childcare, Family Hubs, parenting support, SEND services, activities and a wide range of services for children and families.
Halton Family Hubs
Family Hubs offer welcoming spaces where families can access free support, advice and activities, with services covering everything from early years and parenting to SEND and family wellbeing.
Parenting & Healthy Relationship Support
Halton offers free parenting and healthy relationship programmes to parents and carers, including support with parenting challenges, relationships and family life.
🧩 SEND Support
Halton SEND Local Offer
A really important link for families of children and young people with SEND. The Local Offer brings together information about education, health, social care, EHCPs, activities, short breaks, transitions and support available locally.
TALK Halton – Communication Hub
Information, advice and resources to help parents support their child's speech, language, communication and social communication development.
Woodview Child Development Centre
Woodview Child Development Centre information
Woodview provides support for children and young people with neurodevelopmental concerns, including difficulties with attention, concentration, impulsivity and social communication.
❤️ Health & Emotional Wellbeing
NHS – Children & Young People's Mental Health
NHS Mental Health Support for Children & Young People
Advice for parents and young people about emotional wellbeing and mental health, including how to access further support through GPs, school, health services and local mental health teams.
Mersey Care – Children & Young People's Mental Health
Mersey Care Halton Children's Mental Health Services
Information about local mental health services in Halton, including the Mental Health Support Team in schools, CAMHS, Kooth and other support available to children and families.
Kooth
Free, safe and confidential online support for young people, including access to wellbeing resources, online communities and professional support. Halton currently signposts Kooth for young people aged 11–25.
Childline
Free, confidential support for children and young people. Children can get help and advice online or by calling 0800 1111.
💷 Money, Food & Financial Support
Halton Cost of Living Support
A useful starting point for families experiencing financial difficulties, with information about food, household bills, benefits, housing and financial support.
Halton Crisis & Resilience Fund
Halton Crisis & Resilience Fund
Support for eligible low-income households experiencing a sudden financial difficulty, including help with essentials such as food, fuel, household items and housing costs.
Halton – Help with Food
Information about local foodbanks, emergency food support, Healthy Start and other help available to families struggling with food costs.
Free School Meals
Find out whether your child may be eligible for means-tested Free School Meals and apply online. Even where children receive universal infant free school meals, eligible families are encouraged to apply as this can also provide additional support for their child's school through Pupil Premium.
Citizens Advice Halton
Free, confidential and independent advice covering issues including money, benefits, debt, housing, employment, consumer problems and energy bills.
Turn2us Benefits Calculator
A free benefits calculator that helps families check whether they may be entitled to additional financial support or benefits.
Healthy Start
Families who are pregnant or have children under four may be eligible for help towards the cost of healthy food, milk and vitamins.
🏠 Housing & Homelessness
Halton Housing & Homeless Advice
Halton Housing & Homeless Advice
Support for people who are at risk of homelessness or struggling with housing, including rent or mortgage arrears, unsuitable housing, illegal eviction and domestic abuse.
🛡️ Keeping Children Safe
Halton Safeguarding Children Partnership
Halton Safeguarding Children Partnership
Information for parents and carers about keeping children safe, safeguarding and what to do if you are worried about a child.
Report a Safeguarding Concern
Halton – Concerns for Child Safety
If you are worried that a child may be experiencing abuse or neglect, this page explains how to report a concern to Halton Children's Services. If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.
CEOP
Information and support for children, young people, parents and carers about online sexual abuse and keeping children safe online.
Internet Matters
Practical, parent-friendly advice about social media, gaming, online safety, screen time, parental controls and the latest online trends.
NSPCC
Advice for parents and carers about keeping children safe, recognising concerns and getting help.
🏃 Things to Do in the Community
Halton Libraries, Parks & Leisure
Halton Libraries, Parks, Community & Leisure
Find local libraries, parks, leisure facilities, community activities and things to do across Halton.
Healthy Families – Halton
Ideas and information to help families stay active and healthy, including local activities, sports clubs and Junior Parkrun.
🚨 Emergency & Urgent Help
Need urgent help?
999 – If someone is in immediate danger
NHS 111 – Urgent medical help and advice
Childline – 0800 1111 – Free and confidential support for children and young people
Samaritans – 116 123 – Free, confidential emotional support, 24 hours a day
Halton Children's Services – 0303 333 4302 – If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child. Outside office hours: 0345 050 0148.