USEFUL CONTACTS

Family Line Surrey

0808 800 5678, Freephone 9am-5pm

We are here to listen to you…

Talk to us about family problems, children’s behaviour, school problems, separation / divorce, depression, stress, isolation, drugs / alcohol.

Families need Fathers

020 7613 5060

W: www.fnf.org.uk

If you are separated or divorced and are worried about not seeing your children – or worried about the effect the breakdown might have. We can provide emotional, practical and legal support.

First Steps

Help line 0808 801 0325

Open Tuesday and Wednesday 12pm – 4pm and Thursday 2pm – 6pm.

firststeps@nhs.net

W: www.firststeps-surrey.nhs.uk

This service is available for anyone in Surrey, aged 18years and upwards, who is looking to take the first steps to improve mental well-being.

East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services (ESDAS)

Call us in confidence on: 01737 771350

support@esdas.org.uk

W: www.esdas.org.uk

We provide outreach and associated services in the borough of Reigate and Banstead and the districts of Mole Valley and Tandridge. We can help you sort out what you want to do.

North Tandridge 0-19 Health Team

01883 340922

We work together as a team so do not hesitate to contact us or leave a message on the answer phone if you have concerns or need advice.

Child Health Drop-in Sessions

Please come to any of our drop-in sessions. Meet a member of the 0-19 team and ask questions about your child. The latest drop in information can be found at http://www.childrenshealthsurrey.nhs.uk/

Including: Dental care, Behaviour, Sleeping, Healthy Eating, Breastfeeding, Immunisations, Preparation for School, Hearing and Vision

Citizens Advice Bureau

01883 344777 (Caterham)

W: www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Got a legal problem? Get some help

Free, impartial, confidential advice.

If you are unable to get to the CAB, we may be able to arrange an appointment at the Centre.

Surrey Family Information Service

0300 200 1004 (calls charged at local rate)

Lines are open Monday–Friday 8am – 6pm

www.surreycc.gov.uk/directory

www.surreycc.gov.uk/parentspages5to19

We offer parents and prospective parents information about all services for children and young people aged 0-25 years old.

Home Start

0800 068 63 68 Freephone

W: www.home-start.org.uk

There is no rulebook for raising a family and sometimes it can seem overwhelming, particularly if your family is going through difficult times. We offer parents help, friendship, advice and support during those early years when children are young.

Portage Early Education Support Service

01737 737979

W: www.surreycc.gov.uk

Portage is for pre-school children from birth to three and a half years of age. We have teams of Portage teachers and home visitors with extensive background and experience in supporting the learning of young children with additional needs.

The Baby Café

Katherine: 01883 723762

A baby café is where breastfeeding mothers can meet up in a relaxed way and get some support too

Buses4U

Travel Centre 01372 204540 lines open 08.30to 16.30 Monday to Saturdays

W: www.buses4u.org.uk

A flexible local bus service that has no fixed route or timetable. The route and timings are determined by the would-be passengers. The service is open to anyone living in the Tandridge District Council area. To find out more Call the Travel Centre.

Caterham Children’s Centre

01883 348641

W: www.kestrelschildrenscentre.co.uk

A variety of services to support families with children up to their 5^th birthday.

Welcare in East Surrey

01737 780884

W: www.welcare.org

A variety of services to support families with children up to their 5th birthday.

Surrey Fire & Rescue Service

01737 242444

W. www.fireservice.co.uk

For information regarding fire safety in the home. Please note that in the case of an emergency, you should dial 999 or 112.

Traveller Education Support for Schools

Please call the TES team on 01737 737783 or 01483 519230 or email sue.hurtley@surreycc.gov.uk

The countywide traveller education support (TES) team of teachers and field officer can help in many ways including:

Establishing contacts between school and home so that positive partnerships between parents and teachers can be built.

Additional Needs

W. www.additionalneeds.net

Information, activities and resources for teachers, pupils, parents and carers who have an interest in additional needs.

Autism Independent (UK)

W. www.autismuk.com

The Society exists to increase awareness of autism, looking at new approaches in diagnosis, assessment, education and treatment. The main goal is to improve the quality of life for people who have - or are affected by autism.

Surrey County Council,

Early Years and Childcare Service

W. www.surreycc.gov.uk/earlylearning

Visit this website for information, tips and ideas to help you develop your toddler's communication skills. Have a look at the new activity sheets which you can print off to do with your child. There is a sheet for each month and the activities are great fun and a good tool to help you develop your little one's communication and language skills.