Resources and A-Z of Quick Links

Visit Frome Medical Practice’s website to find out what they offer to support those with asthma.

Ideas for simple, free activities to do with your 0-5 year old.

Information and advice on managing difficult behaviour in young children.

With lots of new challenges to face after the birth of a child, we’ve pulled together some pages that will help you find your feet.

Advice and guidance on breastfeeding.

Refuge operate the National Domestic Abuse Helpline which you can call for free and in confidence, 24-hours a day: 0808 2000 247

Write using their live chat:
It can be difficult to pick up the phone. You can now chat to Refuge online, live. Monday – Friday, 3pm – 10pm.

British Sign Language
Refuge also have a BSL interpreter service which is available Monday to Friday, 10am – 6pm.

Support group for parents of children aged 15 and under who suffer with the symptoms of their eczema.

Every infant child in Reception, Year 1 and 2 is entitled to have a free meal at school. You don’t have to be in receipt of a benefit to take advantage of a free meal at school. Ask your school for more information or visit the Somerset Council website.

Food voucher scheme for those with children under 4.

The British Red Cross Baby and Child First Aid app provides simple, easy-to-learn skills to help a baby or child in a first aid emergency. The app is free to download.

Health visitors can help and support you to make healthy choices for yourself and your family.

They can help with:

• Infant feeding and family diet
• Child development
• Immunisations
• Healthy weight and physical activity
• Emotional health and wellbeing

They can signpost for guidance on:

• Safeguarding children
• Access to education and employment
• Smoking, drug and alcohol misuse
• Access to housing
• Sexual and contraceptive advice

Find out more in their Somerset Health Visiting Information Pack for families.

Comprehensive websites offering information on all aspects of health, from feeding, sleeping and potty training, to teeth, exercise and puberty.

Information on how to provide your family with a balanced, nutritious diet.

Somerset Council are the main point of contact for issues relating to housing and homelessness in Frome.  Call Somerset Council on 0300 123 2224, see their website or visit our Housing pages for more options.

Somerset Council are the main point of contact for issues relating to housing and homelessness in Frome.  Call Somerset Council on 0300 123 2224, see their website or visit our Housing pages for more options.

Search through our listings of local and national groups and organisations that can support you and your family’s mental health or select one of the links for specific information.

Information on how to provide your child with a healthy, balanced, nutritious diet.

NHS guidance on how to help your child achieve a healthy weight, including advice on exercise and nutrition.

Guidance and tips for potty/toilet training.

A Pupil Premium is the extra funding that schools receive for children that come from families on low incomes. This money is sent to schools by Central Government based on the numbers of pupils in the school who are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM).

The funding will be used specifically within school to help eligible children reach their full potential, both academically and socially. If you would like to find out how your school uses its pupil premium, please look on their website or speak to your school. You can find more information on the Somerset Council website.

Our Relationships and Safety section includes groups and organisations offering information support and advice on sexuality and sexual health, abusive relationships, LGBTQ+, online safety, drugs and alcohol and relationship breakdown.

Advice and guidance from the NHS on techniques to help you and your child get a good night’s sleep.

Search our listings for a variety of support groups including those for young carers, pregnancy, new parents, young parents, bullying, mental health and those with specific medical or additional needs.

Advice on looking after your child’s teeth.

What vaccinations are needed in the UK and when to have them.

Visit our Young People section to find information on young people’s health, relationships and safety, young people with additional needs, activities for young people and young parents.