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County Lines

County Lines is where illegal drugs are transported from one area to another, often across police and local authority boundaries, usually by children or vulnerable people who are coerced into more...

Get help to buy reusable nappies

Reusable nappies are a great alternative to disposal nappies. Even if you use a combination of reusable nappies and disposables, you'll save money. more...

Health - health and wellbeing

Use this section to find out about the health services available in the local area and other specialist services in the community. For information on health services for children and more...

I am a Child

Are you worried that someone is doing things to your body or getting you to do things to their body that you are not happy about? This could be happening more...

I am a Parent or Carer

For many parents or carers even considering the possibility that your child could become a victim of sexual abuse could be almost unimaginable, but one of the best ways to more...

I am a Young Person

Are you worried that someone is doing things to your body or getting you to do things to their body that you are not happy about? This could be happening more...

Knife Crime

Knife crime is any crime involving a knife or sharp object. This includes: carrying a knife, owning a banned knife, trying to buy a knife if you are under 18, more...

Maternity and paternity pay and leave

When you take time off to have a baby you may be eligible for maternity and paternity pay and leave. There are ante-natal classes listed on our family hubs pages more...

Moving from young carer to adult carer

BCP Council young carers team supports young people who are carers up until the age of 18. We want you to know that caring and your responsibilities don't just stop more...

Private Fostering

Private fostering is when a child under the age of 16 (under 18 if they are disabled) is cared for by someone who is not their parent or a 'close more...

Protecting Children

This section provides information on services providing advice and support on issues including bullying, drugs, e-safety, domestic violence and safeguarding children. Click on the links for further information. If you more...

Rail Safety in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Rail Trespass on the railways in the Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole area is monitored by Network Rail however, parents/carers and professionals working with children and young people have a key more...

Self-care apps for Young People

Public Health Dorset alongside healthcare partners has researched and reviewed free wellbeing apps that are specifically designed to support young people. The project aimed to create a curated list that: more...

Staying safe online - advice for parents and carers

, Do you have questions about online safety? Look at the NSPCC website or contact the NSPCC phone helpline on 0808 8005002. , Did you know you can set more...

Staying safe online - information and advice for professionals

How can we help the children and young people we work with get the best out of the internet? Below are links to sources of information and advice. , more...

Bullying - information and advice for parents

Knowing or suspecting that your child is being bullied can be very upsetting, but there's lots you can do to help tackle the problem. more...

Child Sexual Abuse

These pages will give you information about Child Sexual Abuse and details of support services in Dorset who can help. Please click on the button below which is most relevant more...

Child Sexual Abuse - Information for Practitioners and Professionals

If you are concerned about a child and suspect that he/she is being sexually abused, you can find information and details of support services here. more...

Adoption & Fostering

Advice & Support - Family Services

Bullying

Bullying Search Results

Child Development

Information support information on child development. Children 0 to 5 may be eligible for free books from the BCP Council's bookstart packs. more...

Child Protection

Domestic Violence

BCP Council

Family Information Directory

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Family Services