Welcome to ASK NORMEN, the Northamptonshire Mental Health Gateway
promoting positive mental health for Children and Young People

From Autumn 2024, funded places will be available under the All-Age Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training Framework in Northamptonshire. Funding has been provided by Public Health at...

Healthy Schools North Northants have successfully secured funding for Bounce Forward, a mental resilience and wellbeing programme for all secondary provisions.  We look forward to getting...

We are delighted to see the winning design from our Children's Mental Health Week 2023 competition installed at Irchester Country Park.  Please read more about it here.    &...

All children and young people (KS2 and above) across Northamptonshire have received a Comfort Card to mark Children's Mental Health Week 2024.  This wallet-sized card offers a reminder...

5th - 11th February is Children's Mental Health Week! A chance to raise awareness about mental health with our children and young people and their families across Northamptonshire. The theme...

6th - 12th February is Children's Mental Health Week! It’s a brilliant way to raise awareness about mental health, and the theme this year is:  LET'S CONNECT Northamptonshire Healthy...

Pacesetter Sports & Wellbeing will be running a Youth Mental Health Aware Course at Moulton Community Centre for anyone working with 8-18 year olds. DATE: Friday 24th...

Are you a professional working with/supporting Young People/ Young Adults? Are you working at a school/college within Northamptonshire? Are you a Young/Young Adult Carer wanting to know more...

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It is a day when schools across Northamptonshire join together to show their support of the Talk out Loud Programme. The day provides a great opportunity to raise awareness of mental health...

UpsnDowns Can Help You www.upsndowns.co.uk       UpsnDowns provides support and advice for children, adults and families affected by Down&rsquo...

Suicide prevention: WAIT Prevention is something that we can all individually help with. A short conversation with another person can sometimes be enough to make the...

World Mental Health Day 2019 Working together to prevent suicide. This year, the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) has decided to make “suicide prevention” the main theme...

Calling all schools - Get this date in your diary!  

Service Six Northamptonshire based charity Service Six have been providing life changing and often lifesaving support for children and young people for 40 years since being established in 1979...

Healthwatch Northamptonshire and Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire are working with young people locally to explore the PHSE offer for 13-15 year olds. Their main aims of this...

EXAM RESULTS Finding out about your exam results can be stressful. And you may be worried or unsure about what's next. But whatever happens there are things you can do and ways to start feeling...

Daventry Mental Health Carers Open to: Carers Mind Mental Health ServiceBrook StreetNN11 4GGView on map (M) 07562 457968 (group) daventrycarersgroup@rethink.org  ...

A Parent’s Guide to Teenage DEPRESSION Priory’s Group Associate Medical Director and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr Hayley van Zwanenberg explains the common causes...

Follow this link to book your places now for the next TaMHS Conference!     https://lgss.learningpool.com/course/index.php?categoryid=210 Northamptonshire TaMHS 2019 Conference...

It's Mental Health Awareness Week, our colleagues in Public Health at Northamptonshire County Council are launching a 7 week campaign around the 5 ways to wellbeing called “My Wellbeing...

     The Northamptonshire Baby Room Project© – Practitioner’s Courses 2019-2020   www.northamptonshirebabyroom.org   “I have changed...

Protective Behaviours Training A practical and down to earth approach to personal safety that develops self-awareness and well-being.   This course can be of benefit to everyone. Protective...

Please drop in to this FREE event at Moulton Primary school on Thursday 21st March  3pm - 4.30pm - In the School Hall. Stallholder workshops and activities to help your child improve their...

Students encouraged to ‘Talk out Loud’ on Northamptonshire Mental Health Awareness Day   A recent survey undertaken by the Northamtonshire Talk Out Programme amongst over...

An Advent Calendar with lots of tips and advice for Parents and Carers who have a child with ADHD or ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder)

As part of the county wide autism champion’s work, we are looking to create a website to support people with an interest in Autism whether it is the person, their carer or a professional...

Buzzed Drama to premiere at Northampton College A powerful and thought provoking play, called ‘The Buzzed’ looking at how drugs and alcohol can affect decisions and relationships...

Addicted to social media – or just teens being teens?   Does being a good parent mean you have to know everything your child is up to? Parent Info examines when to let your...

  iDID SUMMER SESSION: WATERSPORTS iDID Adventure is an award-winning social organisation promoting the positive use of adventure sports to improve resilience, well-being & confidence...

'One in ten UK children aged 13-18 is gambling online' Parent Zone's skin gambling report  ‘This...

Hi Everyone, Firstly we at OPCC wanted to thank you for all your support with our Time2Listen consultation and we thought you may be interested in the results. We took part in this ground-breaking...

The East Midlands Clinical Network is facilitating two events this summer to involve school staff and pupils in co-creating ideas for implementing the Government’s Green Paper recommendations...

POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING IN SCHOOLS Following on from the success of the TaMHS Conference 2017, we are pleased to announce that the Northamptonshire Educational Psychology Service...

See tips to help children become more digitally savvy and get the best out of their online world at internetmatters.org. What are they doing online? 44% of 6-year-olds are going online...

Help your child beat exam stress Tests and exams can be a challenging part of school life for children and young people and their parents or carers. But there are ways to ease the stress...

  Protective Behaviours in Practice A practical and down to earth approach to personal safety that develops self-awareness and well-being. This half-day course is for people who have...

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) and the Local Mind group, are working together to offer Crisis Cafés across Northamptonshire for people who are finding themselves...

We would like to invite you to our Health & Wellbeing Event for All  at our brand new Moulton Community Centre, Reedings, Moulton, NN3 7AX on Saturday the 28th of April ....

Translating the Neuroscience Behind Emotional Wellbeing The Three Swans Hotel, 21 High Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7NJ 9th & 10th July 2018 Resilient children grow...

Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commission are three quarters through our time2listen consultation. The consultation aims to understand the experiences of those with mental illness/ADHD...

  It's a well known fact that getting out and about improves your mood and sense of wellbeing. So on this half term holiday.................... Take a look at this website for some really...

This Children’s Mental Health Week, we’re encouraging children, young people and adults to celebrate their uniqueness. It’s all about #BeingOurselves! When we have a positive...

Today is Time to Talk Day. It’s a chance for all of us to be more open about mental health - to talk, to listen, to change lives. Find out what people are doing, and have your own conversation...

It was Blue Monday yesterday, ‘the most difficult day of the year’ but for some people, they may feel blue everyday. Some guidelines from the Samaritans if you suspect someone...

Nightline is a listening, emotional support, information and supplies service, run by students for students. Nightlines are open at night, run by trained, caring, fellow student volunteers....

Mental health care is the public’s number one issue that it wants policy makers to focus on for 2018, say Healthwatch. Notably, the public wanted a focus on the mental health...

Aged 14 - 21 and from Northamptonshire?   Here at the Northamptonshire Mental Health Stigma Programme we want to find out about how young people are feeling, what is the biggest cause...

Invitation to attend a workshop and help us define outcomes that matter in Mental Health. As a local system we have spent a lot of time designing and redesigning mental health ser-vices...

Christmas can be a joyful time of year. A chance to see family and friends, exchange gifts and have some fun. But it can also be a challenging time of year, and can be even more difficult to...

Alternative Referral Services available for children and young people in distress (CAMHS) The below link provides a table with information about NHFT community services available in the county...

Hope for Families and Friends of Alcoholics   During Alcohol Awareness Week (13-19 November 2017), the theme of which is ‘Families’ the Northampton Al-Anon Family Groups are...

Pacesetter Wellbeing Limited are running the 1-day Mental Health First Aid for Schools/ Colleges course at The Bee Hive in Kingsthorpe on Tuesday 7th November 9.30am - 4.30pm.   The...

Stephen Mold launches Time2Listen consultation The Time2Listen consultation has been set-up to hear your views of how the police and criminal justice system deal with incidents that involve...

We are holding a Family Safety and Wellbeing event on Tuesday 10th October, 2.30-4.30 - it would be great if you are able to join us:    Family20Safety20and20Wellbeing20Event20Poster...

We are inviting you to tell us about pharmacy services in your area. The services we are looking at include local services that you receive from pharmacies (or chemists). To do a good job,...

Northampton residents will be able to confront a few social taboos over tea and cake as the town hosts its first ever ‘Death Café’ this Halloween. The pop-up café...

  What do you know about Dementia?  Why should I attend?  You can meet individuals and organisations from across Northamptonshire who provide information and advice about dementia...

The BBC Inside Out programme are looking to recruit a family, one of whom will have a disability, to help them with a programme about becoming more active. They are looking for a family who...

On Sunday 24th September, Oundle School are inviting disabled people, their families, carers and organizations who support them to their bi-annual ‘Have a Go’ day. At this event...

Today, the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) reveals a new resource to support those who are new to sport or want to assist disabled people on how to get more active. Produced...

Following the success of our Climbing Minds programme, I’m absolutely delighted to let you know we are now piloting a fully funded female empowerment programme for girls ages 14-18 years...

TARGET -Targeting And Reducing Grooming, Exploitation & Trading Of Children & Young People Online   Service Six provides the TARGET Project, funded by...

The Government announces new proposals to streamline and de-medicalise the process for changing gender and launches a nationwide LGBT survey. The Government have launched a survey&nbsp...

Northamptonshire County Council is responsible for making sure that all children (aged 0-19) are safe, as healthy as they can, and that any health or development problems are identified as early...

Article by http://parentinfo.org/article/five-tips-for-starting-a-new-school   Starting at a new school is one of the most daunting experiences we all face at a young age. Whether...

A recent conference held in Northamptonshire, tackled the subject of LGBTQ Anti Bullying for Northamptonshire with a number of speakers that presented tools and case studies to support children...

We are holding a Heath and Justice and Community Forensic CAMHS Stakeholder Event on  28th June 2017 which is open to all those working with children and young people who challenge...

  A practical and down to earth approach to personal safety that develops self-awareness and well-being.   Spaces still available for July 7th and 14th in Northampton...

The UKs inaugural infant mental health awareness week which was launched on the 6th June 2016 continues to open up the conversation about the importance of the first 1001 days: conception...

Behaviour - Mental Health - 2 Sides of the Same Coin Mental Health in all our schools! If you would like to develop provision in your schools, then do consider sending two people to the...

From Parent Info Body image issues in children and young people have traditionally been thought more likely to affect girls. Yet recent research has shown that males today also feel under...

NHS Nene CCG is to launch the Communication and Engagement Strategy and recognises good engagement as being integral to the success of the organisation.  This includes patients, public,...

  FROM THE BBC WEBSITE  Mike and Linda Kiff   When Mike Kiff sustained a serious shoulder injury while on tour with the Army in Afghanistan, he was medically discharged after...

This Google executive says he has the secret to happiness, a discovery he says was tested when his young son died suddenly on holiday. Its lasts just over 2 minutes and is a clip of&nbsp...

Who to contact if you need urgent support in a crisis Information from Rethink Mental illness  We are the largest voluntary sector provider of mental health services with over 200...

Being active is great for your physical health and fitness, and evidence shows that it can also improve your mental wellbeing. We think that the mind and body are separate. But what you do...

Has your school seen Kayleigh's Love Story yet?    Most of you will now have heard about Kayleigh's Love Story, a short film produced by Leicestershire Police and a powerful warning...

Development of AskNormen Website  Work has commenced on the AskNormen website to enable this to be central to communications for children and young people. This will be linked across to...

Its Transgender Day on Friday 31st March. Nearly half of Transgender Young People have attempted suicide. Poor mental health outcomes are also a very common facet due to stigma and other...

Applications are now open for the British Youth Council’s sixth Youth Select Committee. The topic for the 2017 Youth Select Committee will be Body Image. Mirroring the UK Parliament...

  5 video games parents should know about   Difficult conversations Helping children cope with media coverage of terrorist attacks FREE booklet for parents to help boost...

Parent Zone is delighted to be working with Dove on its acclaimed Self-Esteem Project. The project has already helped over 20million young people worldwide, encouraging them to feel positive...

Stop Press – Free Advocacy Workshop Northampton VCS Forum – Wed 8th March, 10am – 12pm The Deco, Abington Square, Northampton ‘Many people have never heard...

The Government has responded to the petition – “Make mental health education compulsory in primary and secondary schools.”. Government responded: We want mental health...

‘What About Me?’ What might attachment support look like during a school day?   LOUISE BOMBER TRAINING DAY   FRIDAY 17th MARCH 2017 The Raven Hotel, 63 Rockingham...

Dates Next Steps: 15th February Employment, Education and Training:  28th February Look after someone?Join us to learn how to look after yourself and look after your future....

You may want to be aware there is survey by Northamptonshire County Councils re proposals for charging for care ( closes 1st Feb). There is also a document ( plainly written) that...

Free workshop that VIN are offering which is an introduction to the Workplace Wellbeing Charter. The Charter gives employers the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to the...

Havelock Infant School have been engaging with the TaMHS Programme. Look at their Wellbeing Wheels now in place to help their children boost their wellbeing and help to sort out any difficulties...

Adoptionplus is an adoption agency based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. We offer an adoption placement service, specialist adoption therapy services, training and conferences.   &...

    Nene CCG are reviewing the ways in which we engage and communicate with patients, the public and local community groups.  You are invited to join us at Francis Crick House...

The Department of Health has published its latest update on the National Suicide prevention Strategy HERE. Professor Louis Appleby, Chair of the National Suicide Prevention Strategy Advisory...

The 'unfair' practice of NHS doctors charging people with mental health problems up to £150 to fill in a crucial debt help form is to be reviewed, the Prime Minster has announced. It...

Advice on how to recognise the signs if you are concerned that your child is taking their use of fitness apps too far.   The rise of fitness and healthy eating apps on mobile...

NSUN recruiting new Trustees http://www.nsun.org.uk/about-us/who-we-are/trustee-recruitment/   Are you someone who has had experience of mental distress and/or using mental health services...

As Christmas creeps closer, most people will have at least one festive celebration planned in their calendar. The joint Prevention and Community Protection Department (Northamptonshire Police...

A leading maternal health campaigner and Northampton charity has called for maternal mental health checks to become a fundamental part of every woman’s physical health check during their...

We all know that as Christmas approaches, many are worried about how they are going to afford Christmas, as well as paying the usual household bills, and many people have debt problems already...

It’s a sad reality that mental health issues affect around one in ten young people today. Some children may go on to develop mental disorders with challenging behaviours that mean it is...

Bullying Statistics show that over 56% of young adults have been bullied based on their appearance. Appearance is cited to be the number one aggressor of bullying, with over 51% saying they...

Appearance The media has been an influence on how people perceive themselves for as long as it has existed, regardless of whether or not we choose to acknowledge this, it’s the truth....

Subjectivity In England, statistics show that females are more likely to be diagnosed with mental health conditions than males. Why is this the case? Are women more prone to becoming mentally...

Stress For young people between the ages of 10 and 18 stress appears to be something which is inevitable. It is in particular unavoidable for this age group as this is the age where we first...

About MHSP The Northamptonshire Mental Health Stigma Programme is an NHS and County Council initiative that is driven by young people aged 11 - 18 to: Help spread the message that &lsquo...

  This course is open to Head Teachers/ Deputy Head Teachers, DSLs or PSHE Co-ordinators in Northamptonshire Schools. (2 people from each school) The course will also accommodate PCSOs...

LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIES (FIXED TERM) (UN2232)   Job Type Full Time Fixed Term Salary £32,959 - £46,925 per annum Location Park...

Plan to deregulate council social workers is a bad idea that has not been properly evaluated, says Lord Ramsbotham Peers voted 245-213 in favour of an amendment to scrap...

Health and social care partners in Northamptonshire commissioned the development of an Urgent and Emergency Care Strategy for the next 5 years that aims to ensure patients receive the right...

A self-assessment and improvement tool for school leaders Schools want to provide effective and enjoyable teaching and learning environments, where children and young people flourish. These...

Worrying news comes as Childline marks its 30th anniversary There has been a sharp rise in young people facing anxiety in the last year. Our figures reveal: a rise of 35% Childline...

A specialised programme to support new parents and their babies in Northampton and Daventry is to be launched thanks to an award of nearly £500,000 from the Big Lottery Fund it was announced...

Another of our Children and Young People projects is award winning and our Young Healthwatch volunteers hosted an East Midlands Masterclass regarding engagement. The East Midlands Academic Health...

    When: Tuesday 22nd November 2016, 10am – 2pm Where: The Bee Hive, Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 8LR Topics covered on the day include: Recognising...

Join the Legends league! Parent Zone is proud to work with Google once again as the Google Internet Legends assemblies return for another school year. The assemblies, launched last year, see...

Moving to Adult Services: What to Expect This guide is for any young person with a life-threatening condition who is thinking about their future as an adult and wanting to consider their options...

This is the fifth in a series of annual Good Childhood Reports that The Children’s Society has produced in partnership with the University of York as part of a groundbreaking research...

Help Develop your Protective Behaviours skills and become a Specialist Practitioner! A four day course starting in January 2017 that will help develop your skills and understanding, transforming...

We are looking for a service user to co-chair the new Adult Northamptonshire Mental Health Transformation Board. Adult Mental Health services in Northamptonshire are transforming, and...

PAPYRUS will mark this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day on Saturday 10 September by launching their #TalkThroughTheTaboo campaign to raise...

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust   We are looking to develop an online live chat service, to provide support to young people between the ages of 13 to 18 and...

    Matthew’s Story When I was growing up I went to mainstream primary school. There was no transition. I was thrown in at the deep...

From Parent Zone        Parent Zone's Rachel Rosen presents her findings Today, we launched our latest report, The Perfect Generation: Is the Internet...

The views and opinions of children and young people (CYP) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)  are often overlooked and most common engagement methods are not designed...

An opportunity has arisen for a Project and Support Co-ordinator for our 3-2-1 Decision Making Project. This project will address the issue of ‘legal highs’ ie new psychoactive substances...

We are looking for a service user to co-chair the new Adult Northamptonshire Mental Health Transformation Board. Adult Mental Health services in Northamptonshire are transforming, and...

1 in 3 adult mental health conditions relate directly to adverse childhood experiences. It is, therefore, vital that we understand the impact that adversity, complexity and trauma can have on...

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has received some funding from NHS England, following its publication of the Future in Mind report to develop and provide an eating disorder...

In less than a week of its US release, Pokémon Go has become a gaming phenomenon – the augmented reality game can transform familiar surroundings into adventure playgrounds and...

  Get Resi- Ready Whitemoor Lakes Leaders Taster Weekend.    NAYC recognises that residential are the best way to realise potential in young people. Build self-esteem, relationship...

FREE! online course for your school's parents Resilient Families is a free online parenting course from Parent Zone, part of the team that brings you Parent Info.  It...

  Protective Behaviours Training A practical and down to earth approach to personal safety that develops self-awareness and well-being.   This course can be of benefit to everyone...

The countywide TaMHS Team delivering this programme is made up of representatives from Educational Psychology, Specialist Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Early Help...

  The Challenging Behaviour Foundation’s Early Intervention Project has recently produced a resource for family carers in collaboration with the PBS Academy. Please see the information...

STEM4 is a charity aimed at improving teenage mental health by stemming commonly occurring mental health issues at an early stage. June 2015 News - Naomi Cavaday is an Ambassador for...

Statutory guidance for schools and colleges Guidance will commence: 5 September 2016    About this guidance This document contains information on what schools and...

Have you ever thought about becoming a foster carer & would like to know more about what is involved? I used to be a respite foster carer and before I started I certainly had concerns about...

Helpline 0844 967 4848 (Everyday 10:00am - 10:00pm, Charge: 5p a minute + your access charge)     Youth Helpline 01753 840393       &nbsp...

Calling all primary schools and parents.    New from Parent Zone! DigiDog!   Our new Online Safety mascot DigiDog is taking the country by storm sniffing out primary schools...

From the Parent Info Website  Study leave has started for lots of pupils around the country and if your child is one of them, you might find yourself tasked with supporting their revision...

What is the Special Needs Index? The Special Needs Index (SNIX) is an electronic database of information about young people aged from birth to twenty five years who have...

What is this about?Northamptonshire County Council would like to know your views about future changes we want to make to the health services we commission (buy) for children and young people...

  'For all those who have trained in Drawing & Talking this is a chance to delve deeper into this important work. Hear Dr John Allan on a rare visit...

From the Mental Health Foundation. Why relationships? Since our first Mental Health Awareness Week in 2000 we have helped generate public debates around how anxiety, sleep deprivation and...

Shared Voice Network are running forums in different areas of Northamptonshire for people who use Mental Health services. The forums are an opportunity for people to give feedback and views...

Back for the fourth year, the Youth Ambition Awards are an annual celebration of children and young people across Northamptonshire. They aim to reward the achievements...

Susan Calman is a well known comedian and writer who has appeared on countless radio and television programmes. Her solo stand up show, Susan Calman is Convicted, was broadcast on BBC...

Introduction I’m delighted to introduce this report on ‘Building a Bridge of Trust’ at a time when the issue of Child Sexual Exploitation has become such an important subject...

To promote and further introduce its children to the importance of physical, emotional and mental health, John Hellins Primary School held a Well-being Week from the 8th to the 12th February...

The Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children's Board (NSCB) have now set the topic for the next 2 sets of Thematic Workshops taking place in May/June and September.May/June - Looked After ChildrenDuring...

Live webinar but sessions are recorded so you can access them at your own convenience  Stressed about your GCSE’s? Anxious about A-levels? Fretting over finals? We are providing...

Link to the survey here 

Asylum seekers awaiting accommodation and young people leaving care will now be able to use a new drop-in centre in Northampton. Russell House has been set up by Northamptonshire County Council...

Get Connected is a new campaign aimed at helping people feel more connected in their local communities. Get Connected Week takes place from 18 to 24 April and will see local organisations...

  Dementia Connect is Alzheimer's Society's new and improved dementia services directory for anyone affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. With over 4,000 listings...

Martin launches the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute Having planned it for years, Martin's founded the big new Money and Mental Health Policy Institute to be run by former...

From - Parent INFO Facebook Minimum age: 13 Facebook’s privacy settings let your child control who sees their posts and timeline. Click or tap the padlock...

Make leisure time a priority. Do things for no other reason than that it feels good to do them. Go and see a funny film, take a walk on the beach, listen to music, read a good book, or...

From the BBC website    Girl Guides across the UK will be able to take a new badge in mental well-being and resilience from early April. The badge, "Think Resilient", follows&nbsp...

NICE Guidance  This guideline covers diagnosing and managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children over 3 years, young people and adults. It aims to improve the diagnosis...

Body image in the digital age From Parent Info  Recent research from YMCA revealed that 34% of teenage boys and 49% of teenage girls had been on a diet in an effort to change their body...

The UK government has published Child Safety Online: Age Verification for Pornography, a consultation on ways to bring the availability of pornography on the web in line with how it...

Calling all parents/carers of children 0-19years. Over the next 2 weeks a survey is being run and your help in completeing it is being sought.https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NHFTHVSNparentsurvey...

Claire Kelly, director at the Mindfulness in Schools Project, explains what mindfulness is, how it can help and how parents can lead the way for their children to follow. Digital technology...

Internet and mobile phone technology will be central to government plans for young people to provide mental health support for their peers in school, it has emerged.   The...

About mental health Taken from the Time to change website   These key facts and statistics about mental health problems can help to challenge the myths that can contribute...

Early Help Clinics Back by popular demand, the Northamptonshire Early Help Clinics return for another round of practical, locality-based early help support for frontline practitioners...

Inaugural Victim and Witness Conference “The Big Conversation” Wednesday 2nd March 2016 Saints Rugby Club, Northampton 09:00am - 12:30pm  Celebration of...

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY IS TAKING PLACE ON FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2016 It's a day where schools (including primary schools) join together to show their support of the Mental...

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Police has today shown its commitment to tackling mental health stigma in the workplace by signing the Blue Light Time to Change pledge. Chief Constable Simon Edens signed...

  NHS Nene and Corby CCGs and Northamptonshire County Council are working together to developing a new mental health strategy for Northamptonshire. We want to hear from people with experiences...

  Taken from the Institute of mental health (IMS) blog Nottingham. We all say things that we don’t mean sometimes. Perhaps the time that you snapped at the end of a long day or...

ChatHealth has launched! - the NHS school nurse messaging service which became available to young people within Northamptonshire from the 18th January 2016. The service is part of...

Welcome to Climbing Minds For the last 3 years, iDID has been working in Northampton supporting young people with additional needs and mental health issues through adventure sport programmes...

On 13th January 2016, Solve It hosted a debate just prior to the release of the New Psychoactive Substance Bill due in April 2016. The panel debated the bill and raised subsequent issues of...

  We are delighted to invite you to ‘Early Help Local Leaders’ event in Room 15 in County Hall, Northampton from 9.30 – 12.30 on Thursday 4th February and hosted...

    The MPower Programme A Domestic Abuse Programme for Young People Aged 11-16   The programme is free of charge and...

New figures show a 9% increase of counselling sessions for children with low self-esteem, according to ChildLine as the service marks 30 years In 1986 when the round-the-clock service began...

Dear Partners,  Supporting Services Contract Referrals  You will be aware that the proposed Council plan and budget for 2016/17 was announced on Tuesday 8 December 2015. With the...

Tuesday 9 February 2016 The Cube, Corby 9.00am - 3.30pm BOOKING OPEN NOW  A free one day conference - organised by the Northamptonshire LGBTQ  Partnership and supported by Corby...

Self-harm is very common in young people, with 10-15% of young people in the UK reporting that they self-harm. It can leave families confused, anxious and feeling like there’s nowhere...

Are you a parent or professional that has concerns over legal highs? Solve It are a small charity based in Kettering with the sole aim of educating and supporting parents, professionals and...

Sometimes family member concerns can cause a negative impact on the emotional wellbeing of a child. If you have any concerns about an adult carer, the new Adult Social Care pages for Northamptonshire...

NHS Nene and Corby CCGs and Northamptonshire County Council are working together to developing a new mental health strategy for Northamptonshire. We want to hear from people with experiences...

We would like to wish all of our visitors to the Ask Normen website, readers and supporters, a very Happy Christmas and a very healthy and happy New Year. In 2016 we are looking forward to...

The C* Word is a Northamptonshire Library and Information Service project connecting teenagers and young adults (TYA) affected by cancer with local support agencies and with each other.&nbsp...

Northamptonshire Educational Psychology Service “I hug my Mum more” “I wanted to be more aware of the good points and it has worked.” “Identification,...

Public health experts are warning parents to remember the importance of safe sleeping for babies ahead of the Christmas season. Officials at Nottinghamshire County and Nottingham City councils...

  Restorative Approaches in Schools. Monday 22nd February 2016. 2 Alternative sessions 9-12.30am and 1 - 4.30pm. - At Kings Park Conference Centre   As part of a countywide...

Children and Young People’s Community Health Services Transformation within Northamptonshire. WELCOME to issue two of our children and young people’s...

On Monday 14th September 2015, the RMC expanded to accept an increased range of referrals for children and young people’s services within Northamptonshire. The RMC now provides a...

Future in Mind    ‘Future in mind’ is a government report that sets out the case for change in delivery of mental health services for children and young people. It makes...

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) provides Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) across Northamptonshire.  NHFT wants to find out if recent changes...

The Children’s Society ‘Still Running’ survey1 estimated that around 100,000 children aged 14 and 15 run away from home or Care each year across the UK. Many of these children...

This is all available to help any adults who are working with children and young people. Do you know any children or young people struggling with the following? Self harm Building skills...

During Alcohol Awareness Week 16-22nd November 2015 the Al-Anon Family Groups in Northampton are ‘opening’ their meetings for any interested Professionals to attend. We hope...

The National Autistic Society (NAS) is inviting local adults on the autism spectrum, their families and carers to a free information day, focusing on the Government reforms of adult social care...

Show your commitment to stamping out mental health stigma and get involved in Northamptonshire Mental Health Awareness day, taking place on Friday 12 February 2016.  This is an annual event...

Healthwatch Northamptonshire has just been shortlisted for an East Midlands Academic Health Science Network, Innovation in Healthcare Award for their work 'in engaging young people'.  &...

New free service for schools! Expert information to help children and young people stay safe online, for schools to host on their own websites. Parent Info is a new free service for schools...

School Nursing Service  Referral Management Centre 0300 1111022  Overview We are here to help promote the physical, mental, social and emotional health of children, young people...

COMPETITION: WIN A PSHE WELLBEING PROGRAMME (WORTH £200 + VAT) The prize includes: A 1-year licence to deliver Pacesetter Sports’ PSHE Wellbeing Programme to one year group at...

We only get one shot at growing up, but now it’s tougher than ever. School stress, bullying, sexual pressure, no jobs and then not being able to get help when we need it are stressing...

A debate to highlight the issues Northamptonshire face as a county,  surrounding New Psychoactive Substances is being organised.  Four confirmed panel members are; Chief Constable...

                The Healthy Child Project is an initiative run by Northamptonshire County Council and NHFT. Designed to tackle the growing issue of...

Future in Mind    ‘Future in mind’ is a government report that sets out the case for change in delivery of mental health services for children and young...

Going Live – Monday 14 September 2015 Children and Young People’s Referral Management Centre Expansion To now include a Single Point of Referral for all Professionals...

Who we are: Solve It Delivering Services to: Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Northampton, Daventry, East Northants, South Northants. Age Range: Young People year 6 and above, parents / carers...

The Good Child Report 2015 is the fourth in a series of annual reports published by The Children’s Society about how children in the UK feel about their lives. The Children's Society latest...

Solihull Approach 2 Day Foundation Course The Solihull Approach is a nationally recognised and locally endorsed theoretical approach to working with children and their families that enhances...

OPEN ACCESS Whatever the crime, whenever it happened we will believe you, we will listen to you & we will be there for you. REACH OUT. scared . attacked . not feeling safe . robbery . sexual...

http://www.ididadventure.co.uk/northampton Hi friends,  We’re building a climbing centre! As you already know about the great work that iDID does, I am sure I don’t have...

ADHD Matters Supported by Autism Concern and Northamptonshire County Council is a service offering information, advice and guidance on all aspects of ADHD and related conditions, we can be contacted...

COMING SOON! Single point of referral for emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people – for all professionals Referral Management Centre Expansion In...

About Big White Wall A safe online community of people who are anxious, down or not coping who support and help each other by sharing what’s troubling them, guided by trained professionals...

Homophobia is still a large issue here in Northamptonshire leading to suicide and Self Harm, poor mental health outcomes and the use of drugs and alcohol being common due to the stigma. The...

You may have seen this week that the NAS (National Autistic Society) has launched a new survey to support their biggest ever campaign, planned for 2016, to improve public understanding of autism...

    A range of materials from the CSE Conference including video's useful documents and powerpoint presentations are now available on the Ask Normen Website - Just go to&nbsp...

The recently established Mental Health Taskforce has received an astonishing response to its call for the views of service users, their families and professionals who work in mental health....

A new play, which explores the reality of life for people who care for loved ones suffering from dementia, will be coming to Northamptonshire theatres next month. Unforgettable, the show by...

Northamptonshire CSE Toolkit Launch The Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Board and NHS are today holding a conference in Kettering to raise awareness about Child Sexual Exploitation...

Fully funded places available for 2 senior members of staff in Northamptonshire schools to receive a 2 Day PB training, CSE Awareness Raising and resources to use in your school. September 2105...

On Friday the 15th May, Nene Valley Family Refuge launched its new branding and logo at a Thanksgiving Service at Abington Avenue United Reformed Church.  The charity is now known...

Suicide is the cause of death for a quarter of males aged 20-34. - View our excellent resources at http://www.asknormen.co.uk/self-harm-and-suicidal-ideation-conference-resources/...

Lisa Pearson works for the Northampton Wellbeing Service, improving access to psychological therapies (Iapt) as a Wellbeing Practitioner, and specialises in working with pregnant mothers and...

Tonight at 18:30 BBC Look East will be running a 2.5 minute piece on childhood depression and the impact in Northamptonshire. It includes the Lowdown, one of our commissioned youth counselling...

Silverstone opens its gates for annual bike ride – Alex Waller Saints Player to open the event! If you’ve been wondering what to do May bank holiday weekend local charity NorPIP...

Competition! 1st Prize iPad Mini Domestic Abuse -What does it mean to you? We want to know what young people feel and understand about Domestic Abuse. Be as creative as you like with...

The University of Northamptonshire has just launched an excellent Art Exhibition from a pan European project to support children who have witnessed domestic violence. The voices of children...

Depression Awareness week 2015 is taking place 20th - 26th April. Depression Alliance brings people together to end the loneliness and isolation that so often comes with depression. Their...

REACH OUT - INFORM - SUPPORT - EMPOWER Being a victim of, or witness to, a crime can feel devastating. People often tell us they feel unsafe, worried, angry, guilty or confused. Sometimes there...

Hundreds of children from primary schools across Daventry District and South Northamptonshire enjoyed a fun-packed day of activities which aimed to help them become good citizens. View the...

It is with great pleasure that I can tell you about a new Fathers support group for parents of children with ADHD and Additional needs. The group is being run by Paul Meadows of Northampton...

Thursday 26th March saw our Self Harm Champions come together again to host two self-harm and suicidal ideation conferences in Kettering conference centre. A couple of hundred delegates...

A range of family-friendly events will take place at country parks across Northamptonshire this Easter. Take the children out and boost everyone's health and wellbeing in the process. Children...

Clarke Carlisle: 'No shame' over December suicide bid Former defender Clarke Carlisle has said he feels "no shame" about his recent suicide attempt. Carlisle, who played for Burnley and...

The report makes a number of proposals the government wishes to see by 2020. These include tackling stigma and improving attitudes to mental illness; introducing more access and waiting time...

Mental health services for children and young people in England need a "complete overhaul", says the government. It follows a review of services by a government taskforce which has found that...

On March 18th 2015, we want the world to unite against child sexual exploitation. Research into CSE shows that there is no one type of abuser. Perpetrators of CSE can be male or...

CAN Young People’s Team The sessions will provide participants with the knowledge to help others understand their drug use, learn how to access support, assess motivation for change and...

  Majority (60%) of 11-14-year-olds have shared self-harm images online Half of children who viewed images said they 'felt like hurting themselves' Nearly 8% of 18-21-year-olds have...

The counselling service is a free, independent and confidential service that gives you the opportunity to discuss your feelings in a setting where you can feel safe, secure and talk freely....

Designed by a psychological well-being practitioner for the NHS in Northants and a Doctor, these online groups provide support, education and practical help for those suffering from sleep issues...

The Duchess of Cambridge has recorded a video message in support of the first ever Children's Mental Health Week. She says that stigma around mental health means that many children do not get...

Great to see The Saints 'Talk Out Loud' about mental health issues. Help us to promote mental health awareness at #stampoutstigma.  

One in seven (15 per cent) children has bullied others online, according to a survey published by Action for Children today. Nearly 60 per cent of children responded that they bullied...

‘PBs in Practice’ Monday 9th February, 2015 4.15pm – 6.00pm Gloucester Nursery School, Camborne Close, Delapre, Northampton, NN4 8EP Facilitator: Judith Staff Following...

New Northamptonshire Service 11am – 1pm, Saturday 24th January 2015 Northamptonshire Central Library Launch Events: ‘Express yourself about cancer’ message wall, ‘...

Official national data is a decade old, but others point to an increase in mental health problems among young people and ‘historically underfunded’ services. What is the current...

Schools are struggling to deal with rising numbers of students self-harming, two major teaching unions say. The number of pupils hurting themselves is said to be at a high. NHS figures obtained...

Young People’s LSCB What is the Young People’s LSCB The young people’s LSCB are a group of young people who meet to discuss views and give opinions a issues affecting young...

Have a look at some new courses for 2015. Northampton Association of Youth Clubs Challenging Behaviour Awareness. Venue:  King's Park Conference Centre Northampton NN3 6LL Date: &nbsp...

Happy New Year!  The Ask Normen team have had a busy year, so just a quick look back at what we got up to with your help in 2014, wishing you all a very happy and healthy 2015, have fun...

Mental Health Task Force Announced The Deputy Prime Minister announces that he will establish and chair a new Mental Health Taskforce. The new taskforce will include Cabinet...

The Northamptonshire County Council Local Offer publishes services available for children and young people (aged 0-25) with special educational needs and disabilities. What does the Local Offer...

December is always a busy month, and for those of you who have not seen the strategy yet, take a look, it covers: Prevention and Early Help  Key Projects for Prevention and Early Intervention...

Video Interaction Guidance As from 1st December 2014  Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) referrals for direct work with families and enquiries about training need to be made through Carole...

Parents of children in Northampton with an autistic spectrum disorder are being asked to take part in a major study that will help autistic children, their parents and professionals to find...

After investigating the factors in a person’s life that can best predict whether they will lead satisfied lives, a team headed by one of the UK’s foremost “happiness”...

FREE EVENTThis is an event put on by Northamptonshire Young Carers via Take Action & Support. INFORMATION & ADVISE You can book 1-1 Sessions on the day if you have specific questions...

Every year the Anti-Bullying Alliance coordinate national Anti-Bullying Week; a week where children and young people, schools, parents and carers come together with one aim: to stop bullying...

They are inseparable, playing football and hide-and-seek together. But Monty is sad because he wants a "special friend". So on Christmas Day, Sam gives Monty the gift he has been dreaming...

Guidance and examples of helpful practice in Northamptonshire has been launched!  This document includes pupil views, why their needs should be considered, a range of provision made...

Lots of mums ask for advice on helping their little ones to stick to a sleep routine when the clocks change. We've come up with some top tips to help you from our friends at...

We all know that keeping fit and active has a very positive effect on the way we feel, and helps us with our emotional health and wellbeing. So we have put together some useful links to help...

We are very pleased to share with you some very informative short video clips from the self harm conference. So instead of having to search through the long video to find the slot you are interested...

Just as people’s bodies can become unwell, people’s minds can become unwell too. Mental health problems are more common than you might think - three children in every classroom have...

Three of your classmates will experience a mental health problem You might be surprised to hear that. And, though this kind of experience is quite common, around three-quarters of young...

About UNARS The UNARS intervention programme is part of a two-year European research project. The UNARS team has interviewed nearly 100 children & young people across Europe who have lived...

Blue Shirt Day® World Day Of Bullying Prevention 2014 October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and to signify its importance, STOMP Out Bullying™ created BLUE SHIRT...

Self-harm has been a key issue not only for young people in our county (Northamptonshire) but indeed has been an area on the rise across the country. For those of you who are attending the conference...

Everyone’s Business More than 1 in 10 women develop a mental illness during pregnancy or within the first year after having a baby. If untreated, these perinatal mental illnesses...

Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist in Gloucestershire CAMHS Robin Balbernie discusses the impact of parental poverty on infant mental health and youth development at this year's...

Teachers and frontline health workers should have basic training to spot the signs of distress in children and young people, which can help them to avoid experiencing greater mental health issues...

Stanion Complementary Therapies Group presents A group meeting at Stanion Methodist Church, 10  Chapel Lane, Stanion, NN14 1BZ, this Wednesday, 17 September 2014.    Time: 7...

Knowing or suspecting that your child is being bullied can be very upsetting, but there are many things you can do to resolve the problem. Bullying is one of the biggest concerns for parents...

An amazing selection of courses are now available to book from September to November and beyond. www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/tamhs They are all part of the Targeted Mental Health in Schools...

Banish last-minute panics with our handy guide from Net Mums, covering the all-important considerations to help you get back into the swing of school life. If your child is starting school...

Dealing with depression in children If you feel your child is suffering from depression, it can be hard to know what to do. "The first thing you should do is talk to them," says Dr Evans. "...

Lots of people suffer with the occasional crisis of confidence, but for some people, lacking confidence almost becomes ingrained in their personality. Self-confident people have a positive and...

The world is mourning the passing of Robin Williams today, although we do not know the full facts, he was reported to be battling with severe depression prior to his death.  Depression...

The National Autistic Society is running FREE information days to talk to carers and families of people on the autism spectrum about changes in adult social care. Government reform of adult...

Healthwatch Northamptonshire is the consumer champion for everyone who uses health and social care services in the county One of the aims is to bring youth groups together across the county...

This year's Umbrella Fair will see the launch of the Straight Allies Campaign from Northampton Borough Council's LGBTQ Forum.   The campaign recognises and celebrates the contribution...

About the awards The GSK IMPACT Awards have been running since 1997 and are designed to recognise and reward charities that are doing excellent work to improve people’s health. They are...

The consultation on proposed changes to the Code of Practice: Mental Health Act (1983), has been launched. Take part and have your say! The Department of Health is seeking views on proposed...

NHS England is taking urgent action to improve access to specialised inpatient mental health services for children and young people after publishing a “frank and honest” report on...

New guidance published today by the government will help teachers better identify underlying mental health problems in young people – meaning fewer pupils will wrongly be labelled trouble...

Children are more likely to keep to a healthy lifestyle if it's made fun for them. Here are some ideas for how to help them prepare, and even cook, their own meals and choose activities they...

Summer is here, and although we never know whether it will be wet or dry, there is thankfully a greater likelihood that we can enjoy the great outdoors. What does this have to do with emotional...

Dear colleagues, As you are all aware, self-harm has been a key issue not only for young people in our county, but indeed has been an area on the rise across the country. We will be holding...

Referral Management Centre As part of the ongoing transformation of children and young people's specialist health services, NHFT has introduced a referral management centre (RMC).  The...

The Changing Minds IAPT Wellbeing Teams provide an innovative and person centered service for individuals in Northamptonshire, who may be at risk of or who are experiencing a period of mental...

The number of teenagers who have self-harmed has tripled in the last decade in England, a new survey suggests. The Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (HBSC) report reveals that 20% of...

This information is for anyone who wants to know about the effects of street drugs on mental health, including anyone who takes them or has dual diagnosis. It explains how taking street drugs...

Have a look at the latest newsletter from the National Autistic Society’s- National Brokerage Project  http://www.asknormen.co.uk/modules/downloads/download.php?file_name=188...

Do you live in Northamptonshire with a teenager aged 12-16 years? Is this your family? Other parents don’t seem to have it as tough as you. Your child constantly misbehaves. S/He...

NHS Nene Clinical Commissioning Group organised a family fun day yesterday and the Ask Normen team attended to promote health and wellbeing in Northamptonshire. The day included sporting...

A new Referral Management Centre (RMC), which will help to ensure children and young people are seen by the right professionals with the right skills as seamlessly as possible, is being launched...

Mental Health First Aid is an educational course which teaches people how to identify, understand and help a person who may be developing a mental health problem. In the same way as we learn...

NHS Nene Clinical Commissioning Group is running a family fun day to promote health and wellbeing. The day will include sporting and fun activities for children to take part in as well as street...

iDID are trying to assess whether there is currently a need for a mentor programme for deaf and disabled young adults (14-25) in Northamptonshire. They have  created a survey and would...

Mental Health Awareness Week 2014 takes place from 12-18 May. This year's theme is Anxiety. Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point in their lives, whether it's preparing for...

NorPIP - The Northamptonshire Parent Infant Partnership. NorPIP's mission is: To promote an emotionally healthy society by focusing on the need for secure attachment in the critical period...

There is much scientific evidence that suggests the first 3 years of a child’s life and their experiences in those years are crucial to how the brain develops. The chemicals and connections...

More under 18s were cared for on adult mental health wards in the first eight months of 2013-14, than in the whole of the previous year, NHS figures show. Charities say mental health services...

Northampton's Youth Forum is the town's youth council. They have elected and co-opted representatives of young people who aim to speak up for and on behalf of the young people of Northampton...

Exams...  A little bit of stress can be a good thing as it motivates us to knuckle down and work hard. But exams can make stress levels get out of hand, which can stop us from performing...

A new website is being launched to help adults spot the warning signs of mental health problems in children. In Scrubbing Up this week, child psychiatrist Dr Raphael Kelvin - who led the project...

Young carers are children and young people under 18 who provide, or intend to provide, personal care, assistance or support to another family member on a regular basis. They carry out...

If you're suffering from depression, you're not alone – nearly 80,000 children and young people suffer from severe depression. One in five people become depressed at some point in...

We all get frightened or worried from time to time. Usually fear is a good thing as it keeps us from getting too close to danger. Sometimes though, we can feel frightened or worry about things...

Vodaphone help parents with digital parenting The technology timeline for kids and teens is far from straightforward. Not every seven year old / 10 year old / 15 year old uses the same technologies...

A new campaign urging young people in Northamptonshire to check whether they really need to go to A&E has launched today.The campaign, being run by the local NHS, features social media advertising...

Self harm is an issue that is growing among children and young people across the country and sadly Northamptonshire is no stranger to this challenge. Ask Normen has some great...

MHSP Arts Competition 2014 2014 WINNERS ANNOUNCED! The Mental Health Stigma Programme, in partnership with the NHS & Northamptonshire County Council, launched the MHSP Arts Competition...

Want some great ideas for the kids to keep active this half term? There is plenty going on in Northamptonshire, here are a few ideas to keep you all busy!. Follow the link http://www.dayoutwiththekids...

Get Connected is the UK's free, confidential helpline for young people under 25 who need help and don't know where to turn.  Their service is available 365 days a year and&nbsp...

Friday February 14th 2014 in Northamptonshire 12pm – 4pm The Great Hall, Guildhall Northampton, NN1 1DE In association with the LGBT charity Stonewall, we are holding a Health and...

With seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a person's depression becomes worse with certain seasons, usually winter.A person affected by SAD may have a low mood and be less...

Dear Stakeholders of Children’s and Young People’s Health Services, Consultation on the needs and preferences of children and young people for Public Health Nursing Services for...

Dear Parents and Carers We have today received information from a local secondary school, that this morning two of their boys were approached by a man in a car who asked to give them a...

If you are a child or young person using health services in Northamptonshire, or a parent or carer of a child or young person, we want to hear your views. Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation...

An Invitation to the official opening of KidsAid House by Ben Cohen. The children’s charity Kidsaid has moved to a new H.Q, with therapy and contact rooms, in Northampton. &...

The carers support staff previously employed by the Nene Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and  the Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) have now transferred to Northamptonshire...

Primary school applications Applications for primary school admissions in Northamptonshire - September 2014 are currently open. How to apply Apply for a primary school...

Stay happy after Christmas The post-Christmas period can leave many of us feeling down. Back to work blues, an empty social calendar, festive weight gain, miserable weather and a dwindling...

Northants Parent Forum group are a group of parents / carers who all have children with disabilities and additional needs. They work closely with Northants County Council and the Health services...

Welcome to the five days of Twixtmas where you are being encouraged to make the most of this valuable time. Help spread health and wellbeing this Twixtmas  The five days of Twixtmas...

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A new emphasis on public health and wellbeing underpins several key proposals published on 10th December as part of Northamptonshire County Council’s draft budget (2014-2019) Background...

A new emphasis on public health and wellbeing underpins several key proposals published on 10th December as part of Northamptonshire County Council’s draft budget (2014-2019) Background...

Apprenticeship and Job Fairs 2014 Incorporating The Skills Show Experience. Employment, education and training event for 16-25 year olds in Northamptonshire Are you 16-25 and looking for...

Plan ahead Leaving all your preparations for Christmas until the last minute can cause unnecessary stress, but planning ahead can save you time and money. Making lists for jobs to do,...

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) has joined forces with Northamptonshire County Council, local HIV support charity SOLAR and other local organisations to promote HIV Testing...

i-HOP is a national one-stop information and advice service to support all professionals in working with children and families of offenders, including frontline staff, strategic managers and...

It’s Anti bullying week!  18th – 22nd November 2013 Beatbullying is a safe social networking site for peer mentoring. Young people experiencing bullying and cyberbullying can...

We are delighted to share with you a very important cross-party manifesto highlighting the importance for children of the conception to age two years of life. A foreword by Sally Davies the...

Jam in the Hood is a special project that gives young people the chance to work with, and learn more about, the police and their partners. They work in: • Corby • Kettering •...

Our emotional well-being is very important.and having fun can lift our mood and help us to feel happy. Did you know Over 550 children under 16 are taken to A&E in the four weeks surrounding...

Here are some great ideas to help you and the kids enjoy a wonderful autumn and half term. So enjoy the showers and have wet weather fun, a great way to improve emotional well-being for children...

Moving Parents and Children Together (M-PACT) is a structured programme for children living with parental substance misuse (alcohol or drugs). M-PACT is a whole family approach, which supports...

Is technology having an effect on our relationship with our children? Interesting stats from Time magazine find that: 68% of users take their devices to bed with them 20% check their phones...

Healthwatch Northamptonshire has joined forces with FAN Northants, to host an event on Monday 28th October, at The Jeffery Room, The Guildhall, Northampton. The event will run from 6pm to 8-...

NHS Nene Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Corby Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are publishing a report containing research findings to support services working with children, young...

An engagement workshop took place on 8 October 2013 at Kettering Conference Centre to commence the re-design of community services for children and young people. NHS Nene CCG and NHS Corby...

Northamptonshire Association Of Youth Clubs - www.nayc.org We run on a consultation bases and we see where we can help and support, leaders and young people. Afterschool club / Youth Club...

International Coming Out Day 2013   Fri 11 Oct  - Northampton Museum - Celebration open to all! http://www.fannorthants.com/  

The VIG and Theraplay service is promoting the delivery of training in Video Interaction Guidance (VIG), within Northamptonshire. The next 2 day training will take place on 19th and 20th November...

Northamptonshire Young Healthy Minds Partnership has agreed as part of its First Years of Life initiative to commission Northamptonshire’s Educational Psychology Service to roll out the...

The Northamptonshire Young Carers Service supports children and young people who are in a caring role. This means that they are helping to look after someone (usually within their...

Serenity Sexual Assault Referral Centre has won an award for Health Improvement for Sexually Abused Children.  Serenity’s project has seen the introduction of:  A child friendly...

Are the kids starting to get a bit bored this holiday? There are lots of exciting activities taking place across Northamptonshire for children & young people. Take a look at the holiday...

Australian born British political activist Peter Thatcham has a well-deserved international reputation for his tireless campaigning on Human Rights. FAN Northants, an LGBT community events...

The NHS and the County Council are currently reviewing emotional well-being and mental health services in Northamptonshire. They are interested in what Parents, Carers and the many professionals...

Mental Health Charity Time to Change has announced that it has additional grant funds available. Grants have been made available to fund projects that create opportunities for people with mental...

Northamptonshire charity, Service Six, see hundreds of children, young people and adults for play therapy and counselling services each year responding to a wide range of problems that have...

The Silent Tears Group is aimed at young people who live or have lived within families where domestic violence/Abuse is prevalent. The project works with groups of 6-8 young people. The project...

Zippy’s Friends is an international wholeclass programme for 5-7 year-old children. It will effectively teach children social and coping skills and is endorsed by the World Health Organisation...

The National Insitutue of Clincial Excellence has produced recent guidance to help professionals understand social anxiety disorder which is suffered by approximately 1 in 10 people, and is...

The lowdown provides youth support for 14 to 18 year olds who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender and also for those who are questioning who they are attracted to, or their own gender....