Our Local Authority also offer help and support to parents where they need it, through their ‘Early Help’ Strategy:

Here is an overview of the family support that can be requested: https://www.wakefieldfamiliestogether.co.uk/

Family Hubs provide support for anyone who needs it: https://www.wakefieldfamiliestogether.co.uk/community-support/family-hubs/

Wakefield also offers support for young people who may also need to care for others in their family, helping them meet up with others in similar situations and giving them some respite, or someone to talk to: https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/schools-and-children/early-help/young-carers

We will also support you with accessing what you think you might need. Pop in to talk to us if you think this will be of help to your family.