Young Parents Page

 
 Being a parent:
Visions
Provides a "one stop shop" of integrated services offering advice, support and activities for children and families in Rutland. They have provisions in Casterton, Uppingham and 2 places in Oakham.
Download a pdf document for The Ark 
Download a pdf document for Uppingham
Download a pdf document for Casterton
 

Visions Community and Children’s Centre

Ryhall Road ,

Great Casterton,

Rutland

PE9 4AT                    01780 752303
 
Parentline
UK charity offering support to anyone parenting a child, includes lots of information and tips for parents and a section on teenage pregnancy.
 http://www.parentlineplus.org.uk/
 
Talk to your baby campaign
A campaign to promote communicating with babies – offers free downloadable resources including some targeted at young parents http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/talk_to_your_baby
 
Your Family
NSPCC website for parents and carers of children aged from birth to nine years old. It offers positive parenting advice, fun ideas for families to enjoy together.
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/help-and-advice/for-parents-and-carers/positive-parenting/positive-parenting-hub_wdh73118.html
 
 
Kids and Nutrition:
 
Tips and advice for parents on maintaining a healthy and nutritious diet in children.
 
http://www.kidsandnutrition.co.uk/

Healthy Start
NHS website which provides food and health tips on giving children the best start in life and information about the voucher scheme for milk, fruit and vegetables and infant formula.
http://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/
 
Money and Advice :
 
National Debtline
 
A helpline offering free, confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems.
 
http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/

Citizens Advice Bureau
 
Provides free, independent, impartial and confidential advice to anyone who needs it, on a whole range of issues. Advice is given in person, by telephone and in writing.

Rutland Citizens Advice Bureau

56 High Street

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 6AL     08451203705
 
AskCAB is a free confidential website for 13 -25 year olds offering information on:
 
Your Life
 
Your Money
 
Resources (This includes a young parents resource pack)
 
www.askcab.co.uk

Housing/ tenancy support:

Spire Homes - Housing and tenancy options.

Pinewood

1 Cold Overton Road

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 6NT     01572 755465

 

Returning to Education or Employment:

Connexions

Provide information and advice for young people on topics including education, housing and finance.

       40A Melton Road

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 6AY      01572 756655

 

enquiries@jules.gov.uk
 
Care To Learn
 
Care to Learn can help pay for your childcare costs while you learn, if you are under 20.

·         FREE early years education places of 15 hours a week if your child is aged 3-4 years old (2 years old in certain cases). See www.direct.gov.uk for further information.

·         80% OFF childcare costs (if you are eligible for Working Tax Credits – work at least 16 hours a week – means tested). 

           See www.direct.gov.uk for further information

Job Centre Plus

Support people with benefits and provide assistance to find a job.

13 St. Johns Street

Stamford

Lincolnshire

PE9 2DB      

National – 08000556688
 
Health:
 
NHS Direct
 
NHS Direct operates a 24-hour nurse advice and health information service, providing confidential information on:
What to do if you or your family are feeling ill.  P articular health conditions. L ocal healthcare services, such as doctors, dentists or late night opening pharmacies. S elf help and support organisations
 
Telephone: 08454 647   - www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
 Please see our health page for specific local services.
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