For support, advice and guidance around issues that impact families please see the following list with information on local and national organisations.
Childcare
- Lancashire County Council offers advice on local childcare provision, getting school ready and SEN in the early years: Early Years and Childcare – Lancashire County Council
- If you are unsatisfied with a registered childcare provider, you can make a complaint through Ofsted: Complaints procedure – Ofsted
- This government is expanding the current help available towards the cost of childcare. Find out what you and your family are entitled to: Best Start in Life – GOV UK
Adult Social Care
- If you have care and support needs and find it difficult to look after yourself, Lancashire County Council may be able to advise you and provide you with some help. They can carry out a needs assessment or signpost you to additional services: Adult Social Care – Assessing your needs
Lancashire Family Hubs Network
You can find support for you and your family via local services available both in person and online: Lancashire Family Hubs Network – Lancashire County Council
Support is available for all stages of family life, from pregnancy through to 19 years old or 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Families can access a wide range of services at Family Hubs, such as:
- Midwife and health visitor appointments
- Groups for expectant mums and dads
- Counselling for families
- Baby feeding advice
- SEND support groups and advice
Children’s Services
- If you are worried about a child within the constituency of Ribble Valley, Lancashire County Council have statutory responsibility, and can be contacted via: 0300 123 6720 | 0300 123 6722 (out of hours)
- The signs of child abuse can be hard to spot. The NSPCC can help you to recognise the signs of abuse and support you if you have concerns about a child: NSPCC – What is child abuse?