Children & Young People

You can read and download the LSCB Annual Report 2018/19.  From 1st April 2019 the LSCB will be known as the DSCP but this document was developed as an electronic interactive document in 2018.  Have a look and tell us what you think.

Young people’s experiences of safeguarding.

We have more age related information on Child Protection, click on the links for more information.

Are You Struggling with Your Mental Health?

There is now a freephone crisis line for those in mental distress. In a mental health emergency call 0800 0516 171 for your local crisis service.

The number is for people of all ages including those with learning disabilities and/or autism. https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/freephone-line-for-those-in-mental-distress/

Advice and information on what to do in a mental health crisis is available here: www.tewv.nhs.uk/crisisadvice. #TEWVcrisis

There are many services in Durham that provide support to children and young people who may be concerned about their mental or emotional health – click here to get a list of these services (and when it opens you can click on the names to get more information).