Useful links to outside agencies

There are often times when as a school we feel it would be helpful for individuals to seek help from outside agencies. The agencies listed below are just a handful of useful organisations that are there for you if you need help in any of the below areas. If you feel that you require more support or would like to chat to someone in school, please feel free to contact us on the form at the bottom. Unfortunately we do not have all the answers but will do our best to support you as best we can. 

Coronavirus support and provision

Charnwood Community Action

https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/cca

Food Provision

Free School meals

https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/social-care-and-supporting-families/free-school-meals

Or Phone

0116 305 5417

Food bank

Loughborough Area Foodbank - The Trussell Trust

Housing

Help with housing issues and if you have no gas, electricity or food.

Call: 01509 260 500

Housing Support and Advice in Loughbrough and Leicester | The Bridge (East Midlands) (thebridge-eastmidlands.org.uk)

Facebook Support Networks and Forums for Parents and Families

Housebound with Kids Facebook group with activities and advice for families at home during lockdown Dadsnet - Dads Community Group Facebook group for dads Family Lockdown Tips & Ideas Facebook group for families with lockdown Tips and ideas

Mental Health

Samaritans

Contact Us | Samaritans

Call: 116123

Mind

Mind | Mind, the mental health charity - help for mental health problems

Call: 0300 123 3393

General Health Support

For medical advice call: 111

or use online service: NHS 111 Online - NHS Digital

Abuse and Domestic Violence

In an emergency Call 999

Living Without Abuse

Helpline: 0808 80 200 28

Contact | lwa.org.uk

National domestic abuse helpline (free helpline)

0808  2000  247 

National Stalking Helpline

08088020300 

Support for Black and Minority Ethnic groups

https://www.imkaan.org.uk/get-help

Human Rights and Equality

Promoting Equality and Diversity | Equality Action Loughborugh 

Support with Online Safety

Why not check out the online safety section on our website

Staying Safe Online | Cobden Primary School (secure-primarysite.net)