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Local Support
Get Help For Your Family
The Family Information Service can help you with online information such as:
- Finding childcare
- Information about childcare funding
- Finding activities, clubs, events and self-help groups on our Family Information Directory
- Applying for free school meals
- Advice on where to find help if you’re concerned about your child’s behaviour or progress
- Keeping your child safe at home
CAMHS
CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. They have teams in Dorset called community teams.
National Support
Healthier Together
It can be extremely stressful when your child is unwell. We know that there is a huge amount of information available at your fingertips, but finding something that provides clear and accurate information is not always easy!
The resources on the Healthier Together website have been developed in partnership between parents and healthcare professionals from across Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.