Upcoming workshops:

07/03/23: "Coffee morning with mindfulness / therapeutic art activity" delivered by Ashiana Community Project – The family Wellbeing Centre

20/03/23: "Behaviour workshop" delivered by Sarah Jobson

21/03/23: "Keep fit and the benefits of exercise" (women only) delivered by Ashiana Community Project – The family Wellbeing Centre

For more information please feel free to contact Masuma Rajwani on 0121 773 4637

Dear Parents/Carers,

In light of the cost of living crisis, we would like to make you aware of some support that is available through Birmingham City Council, relating to fuel grants and food bank vouchers.

Please follow this link for support: www.birmingham.gov.uk/livingsupport

 

Help in Brum - Cost of Living support leaflet

 

Birmingham Warm Welcome Spaces

Birmingham Warm Welcome Spaces | Birmingham Warm Welcome Spaces | Birmingham City Council

These spaces are available for people to use and visit during the winter period and beyond.

There are several existing Warm Welcome Spaces within local communities across the city. Warm Welcome Spaces are:

• Inclusive and non-judgemental
• Heated and free to access

The services at each space will vary but may include:

• -Information on further support and available guidance
• -Opportunities to participate in activities and learn new things
• -Free internet access, computers and charging points
• -A friendly environment to connect with others within the community
• - Refreshments such as hot drinks, cordials, and biscuits
• -Warm food

Hall Green WW Spaces Leaflet

 

Hardship Grant Community Fund: 6th February 2023 

The Hardship Grant Community Fund is now open.  It will accept applications until all funds have been given out – closing on or before 31^st March 2023. 

The fund is part of Birmingham City Council’s wider Household Support Fund (HSF) support offer for Winter 22/23. You can find details of all support available through HSF here.

BVSC will be distributing grants of up to £200 to Birmingham households currently facing hardship. The fund aims to support households with food and energy-related costs. 

To express an interest in applying please provide your details using this form 

For more information, including details about eligibility please visit our website 

For details of the Cost of Living support available please visit Birmingham City Council’s dedicated hub: Help in Brum 

The following resources are available to support Speech and Language.

• Communication boards

• Promoting communication

• Using PECs at home

• Visual Timetables

• What is Communication

• Complex communication strategies - intentional communication

• Complex communication strategies - pre-intentional communication

• Introduction to communication for complex learners

Families have told us about the many challenges they face as a result of the Coronavirus. Partner services across Birmingham are grouping together to support families who are asking for help in each locality.  

Some families need support from more than one professional, to get support for your child, young person or family, please complete the Family Connect form: 

• www.birmingham.gov.uk/birmingham_children_s_partnership_-_resources 

If you require support filling in the form, please contact Masuma Rajwani on 0121 773 4637 

In Each Locality, Families in Need Can Access: 

1. Support from voluntary, community and faith groups. Birmingham City Council is investing £0.8m in a community fund to increase local help.

2. Mental health support for young people aged 11 to 25 through www.Kooth.com. (Please contact Amanda Terry on 0121 773 4637 for more information on Kooth).

3. Advice and guidance through telephone support in each locality. Partners are working together to contact more families that are asking for help, to make sure they have what they need to cope during the Coronavirus restrictions.

Details of the support available for families can be found at 

• www.birmingham.gov.uk/Covid19CYPF 

Note that all support will observe social distancing rules whilst restrictions are in place from central government. Across the city there is more early help for families: 

1. Emergency response hub for vulnerable citizens provided by Birmingham City Council on 0121 303 1116

2. Parent Link Contact Line for advice and guidance on 0121 303 8461, support for carers on 0333 006 9711, and the Covid-19 Council helpline 0121 303 1116 for other support such as food supplies, essentials, medication and social contact.

3. www.kooth.com for mental health support for young people aged 11 to 25. The Pause service for young people’s emotional wellbeing is now accessed by telephone on 0207 841 4470. And mental health support for adults is through 0121 262 3555.

4. Free School Meal voucher scheme for supermarkets — these are emailed to parents or available from schools.

5. Local offer for families including for children with special educational needs at www.localofferbirmingham.co.uk/

6. Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid for domestic abuse, telephone 0808 800 0028.

7. Local advice and guidance on Coronavirus are available from

• Top Ten Tips to help your child