Healthy Parental Relationships

This webpage is for parent, co- parents and young people who might be experiencing distress in their relationship and want to reduce arguments in the household for the sake of their child’s wellbeing.

Whether you are together or separated, arguments between parents are a normal part of relationships. However, there is new evidence that shows they could have an impact on your child when they are frequent, intense, or unresolved.

Do you ever worry about the atmosphere in your home? Arguments between parents are normal, it's how you resolve them that matters. Family Hubs can provide relationship support for you and your family.

Visit the Family Hubs website to find out more.

Who else can help?

Call 999 if you, or someone you know is in immediate danger.

For 11-25 year olds Kooth is a free, confidential and safe way to receive online counselling, advice and emotional well-being support.

Childline - Children and young people under 19 can call 0800 1111 for free support.

Young Minds Parents Helpline - Call 0808 802 5544 for free Mon-Fri from 9.30am to 4pm.

You can contact the National Domestic Violence Helpline 24/7 by calling 0808 200 0247. They can offer advice and guidance and find refuge if necessary.

Families want their children to have happy and healthy childhoods but sometimes they need more support to do this. We all have a duty to protect children and this section will help you to access support if you are concerned that a child or young person is at risk of harm.

How do I get referred for specialist support?

You may already be working with a:

  • family support worker in school
  • school nurse
  • health visitor
  • early help family worker
  • children’s centre worker
  • social worker
  • service in the voluntary and community sector

If this is the case, you can ask them to help you through the process and direct them to this webpage for further guidance. You’ll need to be in contact with that person throughout the programme, although the level of involvement you have with them will vary.

If you aren’t working with anybody at the moment, you can make a self-referral by accessing the Early Help Support Request.

Please click here to make a self-referral

PLEASE NOTE: For this programme, both parents/carers, whether together or separated, need to be willing to take part in order for the programme to go ahead. As one grandparent said: 'it needs two people who are committed to making a change.'

Who is helping with healthy parental relationships? 

Schools

  • Children are taught about relationships in the classroom
  • Counselling services are available at most schools
  • Some schools have Emotional Literacy Support Assistants 
Please click here for more information about PSHE taught in schools.

 

Family Support and Early Help

  • Early Help Services including Children’s Centres
  • If you are working with a social worker
Please click here for more information about children’s services in Northumberland.

 

Health Services

  • GPs
  • Midwives
  • Health visitors
  • Public Health school nurses

 

Statutory Services

  • Police
  • Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS)
Please click here for more information about CAFCASS.

 

Local Family Offer

Please click here for services for children and families with special educational needs.

 

Voluntary Sector

  • Relate is a service which specialises in providing relationship support
Please click here to visit Relate.

 
  • Our Domestic Abuse advice page outlines regional support for victims, and practical, safe advice for anyone who wishes to flee an abusive relationship
  • You can leave our Domestic Abuse advice page at any time, using the ‘HIDE THIS PAGE NOW’ button 

Please click here to visit our Domestic Abuse advice page.