Recommended Signposting

Resources for Adults 

Samaritans – You can access confidential emotional support at any time from Samaritans either by calling 116 123 or emailing jo@samaritans.org

Mental Health Foundation – 10 minute mindfulness practice exercise narrated by Mindfulness expert, Professor Mark Williams, and features a series of breathing and visualisation techniques. https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/podcasts-and-videos/mindfulness-10-minute-practice-exercise

Resources for Young People

Helplines for Young People:

  • SHOUT- free confidential text support for young people who feel overwhelmed or are struggling to cope
    • Text 85258
  • Childline – free, private and confidential service that you can access online and on the phone. They can provide help and support for people up to their 19th birthday.

Resources for Mental Health and Wellbeing

Resources for Parents

Young Minds Parent Line –free advice, emotional support and signposting about a child or young person up to the age of 25.

  • 0808 802 5544 9:30am – 4pm, Mon – Fri.

Beacon House – Resources for parents and professionals about supporting children with developmental trauma.

Anna Freud Centre – Advice and guidance for parents and carers on supporting children with mental health difficulties.

  • https://www.annafreud.org/parents-and-carers/

Domestic Violence and Abuse Resources 

Operation Encompass – A charitable organisation that enhances communication between police forces and schools to ensure child victims of Domestic Abuse receive timely support. 

  • www.operationencompass.org

National Centre for Domestic Violence – Provides free and effective support to survivors of domestic violence and abuse. 

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As you may be aware, on the 14th April 2025 the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) announced changes to the Fair Access limit with a reduction of funding to £3000 and the discontinuation of the separate Fair Access Limit for specialist assessments.

We are currently working really hard to amend quotes for ongoing therapy work to fit within the new Fair Access Limit and working closely with Adopt South West and other local RAAs. We are also working closely with other specialist adoption support providers and therapeutic organisations including DDP connects and Theraplay UK to explore how we can continue to deliver specialist therapies within this limit.

If you are waiting for a new package of therapy please look out for correspondence from ASW or your regional adoption support agency, as they will need to regain your consent for the amended therapy contract.

If you are concerned about the impact of the delay on your family or have questions about the therapy or assessment you are waiting for please get in touch with Ellen or Jen and we will do our best to support you.

We will be contributing to a wider response to this and the following is a link to a petition requesting government action – Petition · Action Against ASGSF Changes (Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund) – United Kingdom · Change.org