Young People

Information from the Gov.UK website regarding apprenticeships.

Provides information on careers, educational courses, volunteering, training opportunities and other personal support for young people aged 13-19 years old (up to 25 for those with a learning difficulty or disability) enabling young people to make informed decisions and choices.

Private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19.

Cruse Bereavement Care is the UK’s leading bereavement charity and can offer support to anyone experiencing grief.

The Family Nurse Partnership is a home visiting programme that is offered to first time expectant mothers aged 19 or under.  It provides support during pregnancy and until the child is two years old.

A fun and interactive resource site from Livewell Southwest for learning about health.  Along with sharing the content with your child, you can get also get advice on supporting their health and wellbeing.  The site also provides mental health support for new parents, online breastfeeding support group for mums, Devon DadPad, information on childhood illnesses and you can also text a school nurse for confidential advice and support.

Health for Teens provided by Livewell Southwest is designed to engage and benefit young people in Plymouth. It provides information on health, relationships, feelings, lifestyle and growing up, mental health support during COVID-19, dental heath and finding a dentist and common illnesses and wellbeing. You can also text a school nurse for confidential health advice and support.

Jeremiah’s Journey is a charity that provides support for grieving children, young people and their families who have lost someone special.

Kidscape helps equip young people, parents and professionals with the skills to tackle bullying and safeguarding issues across the UK.

NHS website providing information on how young people can take control of their care as they move into adult health services.

Not Fine in School (NFIS) is a parent/carer-let organisation for school refusal and attendance difficulties. The website contains links to sources of support and other useful resources to support young people, parents and professionals.

The Plymouth Online Directory (POD) provides links to information and support for young carers in Plymouth.

Reading Well is a collection of books for 13 to 18 year olds chosen by young people and health experts that can help you cope with the pressures of daily life, boost your confidence and help you with difficult feelings and experiences.

They contain information and advice as well as personal stories about dealing with feelings such as anxiety, depression or stress, or experiences such as bullying along with a range of health topics including eating disorders and managing relationships in young people.

With the cost of living crisis, the number of people who can’t find or afford private renting is rising. Many people don’t realise that they can approach their local council if they are facing homelessness. Shelter’s digital advice team have created a tool to help people find out if they can get support.

If you’re experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support,  Shout is there for you 24/7. Just text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 at anytime for free, confidential mental health support.

Skills and employability is a useful resource from Plymouth City Council for young people & parents from Year 7 through to Year 12 and practitioners. It contains useful information on skills and employability including links to directories for schools, colleges, the Training Provider Network & Higher Education. It also signposts a range of useful resources including careers advice, local job types / career ideas & ideas for inspiring young people with SEND into employment.

A short video explaining how the Government plan to improve support and services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those in Alternative Provision (AP).

Part of the Plymouth Online Directory (POD), this directory provides information about services, activities, support and guidance for young people across Plymouth.

Talk to Frank for advice and support about drugs and alcohol.

The Zone Plymouth offer a wide range of information, advice and support services for young people including help with budgeting, debt and money, housing and homelessness, mental health and emotional wellbeing and sexual health and relationships.

This is a three year programme offering free support for young people (age 16-25) with additional needs and their families.

Support can be requested via the website.

Ruth’s Top Tips is a new resource developed from a young person’s experience of meetings and includes suggestions on how to make meetings more accessible for everyone.

This publication was created by the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) and can be downloaded in PDF format under the Related Downloads section.

Turn2us is a national charity that helps people in financial hardship grain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and support services.

Young Minds works with children, young people, their families and the professionals supporting them and providing advice and support for behaviour, emotional problems and mental health.