Barnardo's Family Support at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a parent looking for some support? We’re here to help.
It can be tricky to know what services are out there to support your child with their physical and mental health. If you’re a parent or carer with children under the age of 12, we can help you with a range of non-medical/minor health concerns.

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust our team of experienced, knowledgeable Family Support Workers are on hand at the Emergency Department to work alongside healthcare professionals to offer support to families who need it.

Our Family Support Workers are ready to give a helping hand to parents and carers who have brought their child who is under the age of 12 to the Emergency Department for reasons that do not need an immediate medical response. They are there to make your role as a parent a little bit easier by providing encouraging, timely, non-judgemental support.

Our teams will help your family find support which is right for you in your local community. This could be across a whole range of services such as Family Hubs, Children’s Centres, services for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Mental Health and Wellbeing support or help with housing. We’ve also got information about how to keep your children well and prevent minor, common childhood illnesses, our support is tailored to meet your family’s individual needs.

Our team will work with your family to provide support during and after your hospital visit. Whether it's meeting at your home or chatting on the phone to discuss your concerns, together we'll figure out the best next steps for you. And where you can receive the best continued support for your needs.

You can contact us using the contact number or email found on this page.

Trust website can be found here https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk/

This Service is funded by NHS England until March 2025