Wellbeing at Kempston Rural
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TALKING MENTAL HEALTH
Follow the links below to find useful resources to support your child through times of worry or anxiety.
CHUMS is an organisation in Bedfordshire supporting children with Mental Health and Wellbeing. For further information, follow the link: https://chums.uk.com/
Chums are offering a number of one off workshops for children and families over the summer, for anxiety, stress, and sleep issues etc. If you would like more information on how to apply for a place and a full list of workshops available, please either contact the school or Chums directly.
(Every Mind Matters - helpful advice for adults)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCrjevx3-Js
(Talking Mental Health)
https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/parents-and-carers/
(Resorces for Parents and Carers)
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/application/files/9815/8515/7280/Mindfulness_activities_for_kids.pdf
https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/schools/primary-school/mindfulness-hub/
(Mindfulness Techniques)
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Food Poverty
The cost of living crisis is having a huge negative impact on many people at the moment. The cost of rising food and heating is one factor causing poor mental health. If you are finding it difficult to heat your home and feed your family you may wish to contact
Lynn Otti’s Free Food Shop - LOFFS (formerly known as The Bread Project) www.loffs.org.uk
Attached below is a referral document and shopping list. Many of our families have found this useful, especially as you can choose food that best suits your family.
We kindly ask that all referring agencies complete and send the form and the shopping list back to us via email before the cut-off dates for the following month.
May 2023 cut-off date: Sunday 7th May
June 2023 cut-off date: Sunday 4th June