SafeLives: Domestic Abuse and COVID-19

We know that this is a difficult and worrying time for everyone – but particularly so for adults and children living with domestic abuse, and the professionals working hard to support them. On this page we will be sharing resources to help support you through this time, and will be adding more as things progress.

Website: www.safelives.org.uk/domestic-abuse-and-covid-19

First Light

First Light is a charity supporting people in Cornwall, Devon and Wiltshire who have been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Telephone: 0300 777 4777

Website: www.firstlight.org.uk

Email: saferfutures@firstlight.cjsm.net

The Women's Centre Cornwall

The Women’s Centre Cornwall provides services to women and girls who have experienced sexual or domestic abuse or violence; women in the Criminal Justice System; those who are facing extreme poverty and hardship or those simply wanting to make a change in their lives.

Facebook: @WomensCentreCornwall

Twitter: @WomensCCornwall

Main Office: 01208 76466

Rape and Sexual Abuse Helpline: 01208 77099

Domestic Abuse Helpline: 01208 79992

Website: www.womenscentrecornwall.org.uk

National Domestic Helpline

Are you experiencing domestic abuse? You are not alone. Do you change your behaviour because you’re frightened of your partner’s reaction? Is your partner jealous and possessive? Do you feel like you’re walking on egg shells? Do you feel controlled, or isolated?
Refuge can support you!

Telephone: 0808 2000 247

Website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

NSPCC

Everything we do protects children today and prevents abuse tomorrow, to transform society for every childhood.

Telephone: 0808 800 5000

Website: www.nspcc.org.uk

Email: help@nspcc.org.uk

Childline

We’re here for you, whatever’s on your mind. We’ll support you. Guide you. Help you make decisions that are right for you.

Our tips and techniques, ideas and inspiration, can help you feel more in control. And you can access them in your own time, at your own pace!

Telephone: 0800 1111

Website: www.childline.org.uk

Bodmin Memory Cafe & Carers Support Group

For individuals  and family members of people with memory problems, they meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at the Lanivet Parrish Community Centre.

Tel: 01208 77586

Email: Brenda.keen44@yahoo.co.uk

Website: www.cornwall-link.co.uk

Kernow Carers Service

Kernow Carers Service (KCS) provides information and support to help you in your caring role.

Website: www.supportincornwall.org.uk

Carers UK

They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.

Telephone: 0808 808 7777

Website: www.carersuk.org

Email: info@carersuk.org

CAMHS

Specialist community child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) provide assessment, advice and treatment for children and young people with severe and complex mental health problems. CAMHS also provide support and advice to their families or carers.

Telephone: 01872 322277

Website: www.cornwallft.nhs.uk

Email: cpn-tr.earlyhelphub@nhs.net

Cornwall S.P.A.C.E. - Action for Children

Services that support disabled young people in their own homes or to access their local community and have fun can make a real difference to them.

Telephone: 0300 123 2112

Website: www.actionforchildren.org.uk

Email:  ask.us@actionforchildren.org.uk

Childhood illness visual guide

Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.

Website: www.nhs.uk

NSPCC

Everything we do protects children today and prevents abuse tomorrow, to transform society for every childhood.

Telephone: 0808 800 5000

Website: www.nspcc.org.uk

Email: help@nspcc.org.uk

Childline

We’re here for you, whatever’s on your mind. We’ll support you. Guide you. Help you make decisions that are right for you.

Our tips and techniques, ideas and inspiration, can help you feel more in control. And you can access them in your own time, at your own pace!

Telephone: 0800 1111

Website: www.childline.org.uk

YoungMinds

We’re leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges. We’re here to make sure they get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life’s difficulties.

Telephone: 0808 802 5544

Website: www.youngminds.org.uk

ICON

I – Infant crying is normal
C –Comforting methods can help
O – It’s OK to walk away
N – Never, ever shake a baby
Speak to someone if you need support such as your family, friends, Midwife, GP or Health Visitor.

Website: www.iconcope.org

Vaccination planner

Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.

Website: www.nhs.uk

Concern Wadebridge Memory Cafe

The memory Café is for those who live with one of the many forms of memory loss, together with their carers, family or friends.They meet at the Betjeman centre in Southern Way from 14:00 – 16:00, on the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month, unless there is an outing arranged.

Facebook: @concernwadebridge

Telephone: 01208 812 392

Website: www.concernwadebridge.org.uk

Ladies Who Lunch - Cornwall

Welcome to Ladies Who Lunch!

This group has been in existence since 2015 and ladies have been coming from far and wide to attend lunches which are held in various parts of Cornwall.

Request to join.

Cornwall Young Farmers (YFC)

Egloshayle Baby & Toddler Group

Baby and toddler sessions for children aged 0-3, older siblings are welcome. They provide a safe and happy environment for children to play, learn and interact and provide a welcoming place for parents and carers to meet people, make friends and feel supported.

Contact name: Sally McGowan

Tel: 07980 053642

Email: manager@egloshaylepreschool.co.uk

Website: www.supportincornwall.org.uk

Hartbeeps Bodmin and Wadebridge

Hartbeeps Bodmin and Wadebridge can’t wait to meet you, they put your child at the heart of magical, musical adventures. They offer original and super fun, developmental baby classes, toddler classes and pre-school classes, as well as educational sessions and fabulous children’s parties.

Tel: 07434581330

Website: www.hartbeeps.com

Email: jess@hartbeeps.com

Addaction

Addaction has a daily duty worker and provides needle exchange, has a mix of psychosocial groups, lifeskills activities and informal breakfast club and recovery café. Workers offer 1:1 support and groups as well as mutual aid.

Telephone: 0157 934 0616

Website: www.addaction.org.uk

Alcoholics Anonymous - Cornwall

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Telephone: 0800 9177 650

Website: www.aa-cornwall.co.uk

Email: help@alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.

Telephone: 0300 123 1110

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Telephone: 0800 9177 650

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Email: help@aamail.org

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Text: 82111

Website: www.talktofrank.com

Email: frank@talktofrank.com

Savvy Kernow

If you need help and advice about health, wellbeing or everyday life (trust me, sometimes we all do) get savvy! Savvy Kernow keeps you in the know about Young Person Friendly Services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Find Young People Friendly (YPF) services in Cornwall.

Outlook South West

Outlook South West’s therapy services are for people aged 16 and above in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. If you are registered with a GP practice in Cornwall, you can access our NHS-funded therapies for mild-to-moderate anxiety and depression.

Telephone: 01208 871905

Website: www.outlooksw.co.uk

Samaritans

Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Telephone: 116 123

Website: www.samaritans.org

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Rethink

Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.

Telephone: 0300 5000 927

Website: www.rethink.org

Email: info@rethink.org

YoungMinds

We’re leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges. We’re here to make sure they get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life’s difficulties.

Telephone: 0808 802 5544

Website: www.youngminds.org.uk

ICON

I – Infant crying is normal
C –Comforting methods can help
O – It’s OK to walk away
N – Never, ever shake a baby
Speak to someone if you need support such as your family, friends, Midwife, GP or Health Visitor.

Website: www.iconcope.org

Mind

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Telephone: 0300 123 3393

Website: www.mind.org.uk

Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer’s Society is the only UK charity that campaigns for change, funds research to find a cure and supports people living with dementia today.

Facebook: @alzheimerssocietyuk

Twitter: @alzheimerssoc

Telephone: 0300 2221122

Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk

Bodmin and District Age Concern

Bodmin and District Age Concern hold a weekly pop in and lunch club and whist drive every Tuesday in Bodmin.

Telephone: 01208 74609

Email: bodminantiques@hotmail.com

Silver Line

Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.

Telephone: 0800 4 70 80 90

Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk

Dementia

Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.

Telephone: 0800 888 6678

Website: www.dementiauk.org

Email: helpline@dementiauk.org

Age UK

Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.

Telephone: 0800 055 6112

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk

Free Fitness Videos

A wide range of free videos on fitness and strength.

Website: www.nhs.uk

Get Active Cornwall

Whatever your starting point, Get Active Cornwall will provide the right stepping stone towards a healthier, happier and more active you.

Telephone: 01872 323346

Website:www.getactivecornwall.co.uk

Email: smageean@cornwall.gov.uk

Hartbeeps Bodmin and Wadebridge

Hartbeeps Bodmin and Wadebridge can’t wait to meet you, they put your child at the heart of magical, musical adventures. They offer original and super fun, developmental baby classes, toddler classes and pre-school classes, as well as educational sessions and fabulous children’s parties.

Tel: 07434581330

Website: www.hartbeeps.com

Email: jess@hartbeeps.com

Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership

Maternity Voices Partnerships (MVPs) are independently led NHS working groups: a committee of women and their families, community groups, supporting organisations, local commissioners and providers working together to review and contribute to the development of local maternity care.

Facebook: @KernowMVP

Twitter: @kernowmvp

Website: www.healthwatchcornwall.co.uk

Email: Georgie.Watson@healthwatchcornwall.co.uk

The Milky Way Bodmin

The Milky Way is a breastfeeding support group running drop-in sessions at the Chestnuts Children’s Centre (Fore Street, Bodmin) on Tuesdays from 10:00 – 12:00.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/themilkywaybodmin

ICON

I – Infant crying is normal
C –Comforting methods can help
O – It’s OK to walk away
N – Never, ever shake a baby
Speak to someone if you need support such as your family, friends, Midwife, GP or Health Visitor.

Website: www.iconcope.org

Baby Buddy App

Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.

Download from: play.google.com

Download from: itunes.apple.com

Savvy Kernow

If you need help and advice about health, wellbeing or everyday life (trust me, sometimes we all do) get savvy! Savvy Kernow keeps you in the know about Young Person Friendly Services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Find Young People Friendly (YPF) services in Cornwall.

Sexual Health and Contraception in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly

Cornwall Sexual Health and Contraception (SHAC) guides you to free, confidential, friendly and accessible Sexual Health clinic information for young people and adults living in Cornwall.

Website: www.cornwallshac.org.uk

Liskeard Family Planning Clinic

There are Contraceptive Clinics (sometimes called Family Planning Clinics) that operate across Cornwall and are run by Royal Cornwall Hospital staff.

They can help with advice, support or treatment. Their services are free, and available to anyone regardless of age, gender or sexual orientation.

Website: www.cornwallshac.org.uk

Brook

Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.

Website: www.brook.org.uk

Family Planning Association

A sexual health charity, the Family Planning Association gives straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.

Telephone: 020 7608 5240

Website: www.fpa.org.uk

Sexual Health Helpline

The National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm.

Telephone: 0300 123 7123

Smoking Cessation Clinic

The practices offers a smoking cessation support service, please telephone for an appointment.

Wadebridge Surgery
Tel: 01208 812 222

Rock Surgery
Tel: 01208 862 545

Quit with help

Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised Quit Smoking Plan.

Website: www.quitwithhelp.co.uk

Healthy Cornwall

Health promotion activity in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly aims to help people to live longer and raise life expectancy to that of the best levels in Europe, whilst reducing the gap between the health of the wealthiest and poorest in society.

Telephone: 01209 615600

Website: www.healthycornwall.org.uk

Free Fitness Videos

A wide range of free videos on fitness and strength.

Website: www.nhs.uk

WW

Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.

Website: www.weightwatchers.com/uk

Slimming World

You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.

Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk