Latest Working with Families Documents from London Borough of Hounslow

Adult-focused Mental Health

Mon, 18 May 2020 14:48:53 +0100

Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. In England, 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (such as anxiety and depression) in any given week.…

Adults and Substance Misuse

Mon, 18 May 2020 14:46:21 +0100

Alcoholism and drug addiction have obvious and well-documented effects on chronic substance abusers. Prolonged abuse of drugs and/or alcohol will deteriorate a person’s physical health and impact their mental health.…

Young People and Substance Misuse

Mon, 18 May 2020 14:43:00 +0100

Substance Misuse occurs when a person becomes addicted to using types of drugs which are harmful substances or are used in a way which is harmful to themselves. For example, if a person is unable to stop drinking large quantities of alcohol every day, and it is affecting their lifestyle, this is a form of substance misuse. In cases like these, people might have to seek medical and/or psychological attention to help them address their substance misuse.…

Support for families with a loved one in prison

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 20:25:59 +0000

Families affected by a loved one in prison may face a number of challenges; including financial hardship, relationship breakdowns, anxiety, and health issues.…

Support for Refugee Families

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 12:12:01 +0100

The term refugee is used to describe people who are forced to leave their home community in order to preserve their own safety. War, climate change, political turmoil, oppression, and natural disaster are a few of the many reasons that lead children, young people, and their families to become refugees.…

One Stop Shop

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 11:59:04 +0100

If you are concerned about a child or young person, adult,please contact:…

Direct work tools / Voice of the child

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 11:26:07 +0100

Allowing children to have a voice is stated as basic rights by United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and it highlights the importance of giving children a voice. Giving children a voice promotes self-esteem and self-worth. By giving children a voice through choice, opinion, feelings and emotions children can develop and learn that they are important and valued.…

Services for families

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 11:24:20 +0100

The Hounslow Family Information Service (FIS)can help you to support families you are working with by providing information on:…

Neglect

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 11:22:46 +0100

It can be particularly difficult for professionals to recognise the signs of neglect because there is unlikely to have been a significant incident or event that highlights the concern. It is more likely that there will be a series of concerns over a period of time that, taken together, demonstrate that the child may be in need or at risk. Deciding if a child is neglected can be very hard and it's natural to worry that you may be mistaken.…

Mental Well-being

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 11:00:17 +0100

The emotional well-being of children is just as important as their physical health. Children and young people with good mental health are more likely to develop the resilience to cope with whatever life throws at them; thus, grow into well-rounded, healthy adults.…