Local Support for Families

Need some support? Please speak to a member of staff and we will always do our best to offer every family the support they need. In the meantime, or as a starting point, please use the links below to find people and places that can offer you some advice or practical support.

Is a child being harmed or at risk?
Do you think a child is being harmed or is at risk? | Shropshire Council

Shropshire Family Information Service (0-19)
Home | Shropshire Family Information Directory (openobjects.com)

Powys Support and Advice for families
Find Support and Advice for my Family – Powys County Council

Oswestry and Borders Food Bank
Get Help | Oswestry and borders Foodbank

OsNosh Community Kitchen and Food Hub
OsNosh CIC

West Mercia Women’s Aid 24 hour helpline 080078631359
West Mercia Women’s Aid | WMWA is a full member of the Women’s Aid Federation of England. (westmerciawomensaid.org)

Shropshire Domestic Abuse Service 03003031191
Shropshire Domestic Abuse Service | (shropsdas.org.uk)

Citizens Advice Bureau – 34 Arthur Street, Oswestry. Call 08082787894
Citizens Advice Shropshire – We give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward. We offer free, confidential advice to everyone in Shropshire. (cabshropshire.org.uk)

Shropshire Supports Refugees
Refugee Charity Shropshire | Shropshire Supports Refugees | England

School Admissions
School admissions | Shropshire Council

Starting Primary school – for children and parents
Starting primary school – BBC Bitesize

I CAN information to help parents/carers help children to develop their speech, language and communication skills
Parents (ican.org.uk)

Healthy Start Scheme Vouchers to support healthy nutrition for children
Healthy Start Scheme – Healthy Shropshire – Simple advice on keeping yourself healthy

NHS Start for Life guide and free tools for a healthy, happy toddler
Toddler | Start for Life (www.nhs.uk)

Holiday Activities and Food Programme
Holiday activities and food programme (HAF) | Shropshire Council