Care and support

What can I do if I am a parent or carer and feel that I may be harming my child?

It is a positive step if you acknowledge any thoughts or feelings you may have of harming your child. There are people who can offer support and help. Parentline Plus offer a 24 hour freephone number 0808 800 2222, and Gingerbread can offer advice to lone parents on freephone 0800 018 4318 between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.

You can also contact CSF and make a referral to the local Social Work team for you to access support:

• Children, Schools & Families (including out of hours):
  01438 737500
  (callers from 0208 and 01923 dialling codes may wish to dial 01923 471500 in order to be charged at local call rates)

You can find out more about Parentline Plus and Gingerbread by using the links on this page to visit their websites.