NSFT LD YOUTH CAMHS

01/08/2025

There's a series of self help guides covering a wide range of topics such as depression, anxiety and stress which offer the opportunity to find out more about the causes of mental health issues and provide tools to work through feelings and emotions. To access them please click here:

One in six of us will experience mental ill health. At some point in our lives we will know someone who is struggling. That could be us personally or a partner, family member, friend or colleague. Sooner or later, we will all know someone who is struggling.

28/07/2025

Brave Art is a programme for people with a learning disability or individuals with a neurodevelopmental disorder. Through a series of artist-led sessions, they provide inspiration and support for people to express themselves through visual arts, bringing the social and wellbeing benefits of being creative together. Please visit: https://www.suffolkartlink.org.uk/projects/brave-art/ to find out more!!

Through professional artist-led sessions students learn new skills and gain confidence, friendships and wellbeing.

24/07/2025

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24/07/2025

🗣️ “Just take a bite!”

If only it were that simple...

This month’s Thoughts from a Therapist blog by Anna Willis of Active Play Therapies dives into the real challenges faced by children with extreme eating difficulties — challenges that go far beyond fussy eating.

👉 Learn why forcing a bite isn't the answer — and how the SOS Approach to Feeding uses compassion and play to help children work through food aversions.

👀 Read the full blog by clicking on the link in the comments below 👇

14/07/2025

The Challenging Behaviour Foundation is offering free peer support. Chat with others who understand the ups and downs of caring for someone with a severe learning disability.

General timetable:
-Wednesday 18th June 2025: 10am – 11am (Families of under 18’s)
-Monday 7th July 2025 : 10am – 11am (Families of over 18’s)
-Wednesday 23rd July 2025: 10am – 11am (Families of under 18’s)
-Monday 4th August 2025 : 10am – 11am (Families of over 18’s)
-Wednesday 20th August 2025: 10am – 11am (Families of under 18’s)
-Monday 8th September 2025: 10am – 11am (Families of over 18’s)
-Wednesday 17th September 2025: 10am – 11am (Families of under 18’s)

If you would like further information, or to join at any of these sessions, please email support@thecbf.org.uk or visit:

The CBF is offering free peer support for family carers from your own homes during the Coronavirus pandemic.

16/06/2025

Epilepsy Awareness for Families of Children with Learning Disabilities

Did you know that epilepsy is much more common in children and adults with learning disabilities than in the general population?

About 1 in 5 people with a learning disability also have epilepsy. For those with severe or profound learning disabilities, up to 1 in 2 (50%) may develop epilepsy at some point. In comparison, epilepsy affects only 1 in 100 people in the general population.

Despite these facts, many families are not informed of the increased risk at diagnosis and may not know what to do in an emergency.

Recognising the signs of a seizure and knowing how to respond can make all the difference.

To learn more, visit:
Epilepsy Action – https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/living/epilepsy-and-learning-disabilities
Epilepsy Society – https://epilepsysociety.org.uk/about-epilepsy/what-epilepsy/learning-disabilities

Information about seizures and treatment for people with epilepsy and learning disability.

23/05/2025

20/05/2025

If you're interested in some training around helping your autistic child with anger please click here: https://courses.naomifisher.co.uk/offers/cspb95bK/checkout?coupon_code=EASTER for Naomi Fisher course :)

Many autistic children express anger in ways which surprise their parents. It's so loud, so out-of-nowhere, so extreme. Parents say it can feel like they are walking on egg shells, never sure what might set their children off. They worry that perhaps their children are terribly unhappy and it's all....

19/05/2025

⭐Free online creative workshops for children this half term⭐

Tuesday 27 May at 10.30am - Awesome advertisers 🤩

We'll use the free Canva website to combine photos, videos, voiceovers and music, so your child can advertise their favourite thing. You can join from any device.

Wednesday 28 May at 10.30am - DJ superstars iPad workshop 🎧

Your child will create their own masterpiece in the free Garageband app by using virtual musical instruments and pre-made loops.

The workshops are held online via Zoom, are suitable for all ages and abilities and siblings are always welcome to join the fun.

Book your free spot now and we're looking forward to seeing you soon:
https://bit.ly/3EJu93G

09/05/2025

The Support for Families with Disabled Children (SFDC) grant programme has now reopened. Demand is high so please try again later if the online application form is slow or unavailable when you try.

Funded by the Department for Education and managed by Family Fund, the programme provides grants for families raising a disabled or seriously ill child in England. These can be used for essential items like cookers and washing machines, sensory equipment, digital devices, clothing, books, toys, and even family breaks.

Find out more: https://www.familyfund.org.uk/grants/schemes/sfdc/

09/05/2025

We know how difficult it can be for family carers to set aside time for themselves. Sometimes leaving the house isn't an option, or you simply don't want to!

Come and join us! Our Carers Catch-Up meetings give you the opportunity to stop for a moment and have a break. Share stories and experiences, make friends, or simply come along to listen to others. It's up to you.

For more information or to request the Zoom link for this month's session, please email support@thecbf.org.uk.

28/04/2025

We are sad to inform you that we are temporarily putting a pause on our Parent & Carer Forum. We hope to resume this group in the future but until then, we hope this forum was helpful for you!