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Five Ways to Wellbeing What Are The Five Ways To Wellbeing And Why Do They Matter? Extensive research by the New Economics Foundation (NEF) has shown that there are 5 key ways to improve our mental health and wellbeing. Like the 5-a-day fruit and vegetables…
Am I a young carer?
Welcome to the Luton Local Offer - this is where you can find support or information aimed at helping you as a young carer of a child or young person with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). There are 3 ways to find what you…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with symptoms seen from early childhood. Core symptoms include poor attention (distractibility, short attention span), high activity levels (hyperactivity)/restlessness and impulsivity. Not in line with overall development. Diagnosis is not made before the age of 5…
Autism (ASD)
Autism is a lifelong condition that affects just over 1 in 100 children and young people. Autism affects how; children and young people communicate with, and relate to, other people they make sense of the world around them. Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD are all terms…
Behavioural or emotional difficulties
All children have times when they behave in inappropriate or challenging ways. They can go through different phases as they develop and become more independent. It is well known that toddlers and adolescents can have their challenging moments and this might mean they push limits…
Bereavement Support
If your child is about to lose someone If a child has a loved one, such as a friend or family member who's going to die, they can benefit from special support. A child's stress level is often at its highest before bereavement because of…
CAMHS wellbeing programme for parents/carers
CAMHS Parent Carer Psycho Education Sessions Bedfordshire CAMHS and CHUMS have joined up to deliver an award winning programme of NHS parent and carer psycho-education sessions. The year-long programme is designed to help parents and carers understand mental health pressures their children could be facing…
Care, Education and Treatment (CETR) Reviews
If a child or young person with a learning disability or autism is at risk of being admitted to hospital or is actually admitted to hospital due to a mental health condition a review of their care , support and treatment will be arranged, this…
Childcare
Welcome to the childcare section of our Local Offer. Here you will find information about childminders, nursery's, holiday playschemes, after school clubs and so much more.
Continence and toileting difficulties
In the UK an estimated 900,000, or 1 in 12, 5-19 year olds suffer from bowel and bladder conditions. These include bedwetting, daytime wetting, constipation and soiling. The impact of continence conditions can be significant on a child or teenager’s life and the stress that…