Articles on Children and Families (15)
Children and Young People's Mental Health
On this page you will find information about mental health support services for children and young people and their parents / carers. In Trafford we use the THRIVE model to deliver our services to young people with a focus on prevention and promotion of mental…Early Help
Early Help in Trafford aims to make sure that services to support children, young people and their families are there when they need them. Early Help support is for the whole family; children, young people and adults. We recognise you know your family best and…February Half Term Activities and Childcare 2024
On this page you will find information about activities and support services that are available before and during the February Half Term Holiday Period. Dates, times and ages can vary so please check with your local scheme before attending, also please be aware that providers…Health visitors for early years settings
Health visitors are the case co-ordinators for all families with children under 5 and can work holistically with parents and children. It is important that services work together to support children’s developmental progress and make sure every child gets the best start in life. All…Local needle exchanges
Sharing needles can increase your chances of contracting a blood-borne virus (BBV) such as HIV or hepatitis. To reduce the risk of spreading these or other illnesses, some local pharmacies operate a needle exchange system. This is where needle/syringe users can swap used needles, for…Mental Health and Wellbeing
If you, or your young person, are aged under 18 (or 25 for those with a Learning Disability) there are lots of organisations that offer mental health help, both locally and nationally. You might need different types of support at different times in your life.…Parent Infant Mental Health Pathway (PIMH)
The perinatal period is the time between conceiving a baby until the end of the first postnatal year. 20% of women (or 1 in every 5 women) experience mental health problems during this time, making this a relatively common experience. It is vital that women receive treatment and support as early as…Start For Life
Our Start for Life pages are here to help families and carers find a full range of local services and organisations in Trafford, to help support them through pregnancy, birth and the early years of parenthood. Universal services The universal page has a list of…Start for Life - Open access
The listings below are services and organisations that are open to all. We recomended contacting the group or service before attending. Stay and plays Stay and plays are a great way for you and your child to meet new people and make new friends in a…