If you are a parent or carer and believe your child is in need of additional support you can contact the Multi-Agency Support Hub (MASH) to discuss your concerns and see what support is available.
The MASH can direct you to the most appropriate services for support, can organise multi-agency support if needed, and can identify if support is required.
How to Access Support
You can access support services through your GP, or other health or education professionals (like health visitors, school nurses and teachers) who can refer for specialist support.
Early Help and Team Around the Family
The Early Help Assessment and Team Around the Family process provides families with emerging needs the right support at the right time, to prevent escalation.
Useful Organisations
- Family Lives — a national family support charity. Helpline: 0808 800 2222.
- NSPCC — the UK's leading children's charity, preventing abuse and helping those affected to recover.
- Childnet International — information about keeping children safe online.
- Bullying UK — advice about bullying.
- Thinkuknow — information, advice and support with internet safety.
- Women's Aid — information and support for women affected by domestic abuse.
- The HUB — free help and advice for young people in Guernsey.