The Bowland Buzz – Well-Being and Mental Health

Whether you are a young person looking for help for yourself or someone you know, or whether you’re a parent/carer trying to help you child find support, the Bowland Buzz Directory provides details of how to access support.

Parents/Carer Guidance

If you are concerned about your child’s well-being please follow the steps below:

  •  Contact your GP and ask for an appointment

What to expect:

The GP will assess your child. Depending on the outcome of the consultation, your child may then be refereed to ELCAS (CAMHS). https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/CAMHS

  •  Contact school and discus your concerns with the head of year

What to expect:

The head of year will invite you into school to discuss your concerns. The discussion may have different outcomes but will always offer you and your child support.

  • If you believe that your child is at immediate risk please call 999 or take your child to Blackburn A and E.

What to expect:

You child will be assessed and will see the ELCAS (CAMHS) team within 24 hours. The ELCAS team will offer a variety of support and will liaise with school.

  • For further support please see the recommended websites below

What to expect:

The websites offer both child and parental support for all aspects of well-being.

Annafreud.org
Cwmt.org.uk
Youngminds.org.uk
www.nhs.uk
mind.org.uk

 

Pupil Guidance

If you are concerned about your own or your own or your friend’s well-being please follow the steps below:

  • Speak to an adult and let them know you are worried
Who?

Parent/Carer/Member of your family
A member of staff
Send school a Whisper message https://www.swgflwhisper.org.uk/report/BOW1
School mental health first aider
Head of Year
Form Tutor
School nurse

What to expect:

Somebody who will listen and support you with your worries.

  • Contact your GP and ask for an appointment

What to expect:

The GP will assess you and depending on the outcome of your doctor’s appointment they may refer you for further support.(confidential support)

  • For further support please see the recommended websites below

What to expect?

The websites offer both child and parental support for all aspects of well-being.

Annafreud.org
Cwmt.org.uk
Youngminds.org.uk
www.nhs.uk
mind.org.uk

Need to Talk?
If you need to talk to somebody immediately, please use the Kooth website to access free support.

Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people
Kooth.com (school recommended)

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"Safeguarding policies and practice are highly effective."

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"Pupils’ outcomes are outstanding. All groups make strong progress."

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