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Local Support
Barton Children & Family Centre
Providing support and advice to children and families – with a special emphasis on supporting the whole family. Staff based at the Children and Family Centres will work closely with partner agencies to provide a range of services that are aimed to give help and advice to you and your family.
Health visitors and school/college nurses
Health visitors, school and college nurses can help provide advice and support for children aged 0-19 and their families for a wide range of issues that affect a child's health and development.
Visit the Oxford Health Children and Young People website
- ParentLine for children aged 0-4 years: 07312263081
- ParentLine for children aged 5-11 years: 07312263227
- ChatHealth for adolescents aged 11-19 years: 07312263084
- Alternatively call single point of access (SPA): 01865 903800
- You can also email them.
National Support
NSPCC
If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.
Childline
Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.
Contact: For families with disabled children
Contact support families with the best possible guidance and information. For every shape and size of family, whatever they need and whatever their child’s disability.
Dyspraxia Foundation
The helpline is available to help you with problems and issues you may encounter; offering help and advice to people with dyspraxia, parents, carers, and families about or on the subject of dyspraxia.
Cleft Lip and Palate Association
The helpline is available to help you with problems and issues you may encounter; offering help and advice to people with dyspraxia, parents, carers, and families about or on the subject of dyspraxia.
Change4Life
Change4Life aims to help your family be healthier and happier. Find out more about what’s really in the food your family eats.