What we do
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behavioural symptoms that include inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.
Barnardo’s aim to support parents/carers of children (6-18 years old) who have a diagnosis of, or who are awaiting a diagnosis of ADHD. This support and advice is delivered in an 8 week programme; within your local community or online via zoom, during school hours, or in the evenings.
We support parents by helping them to:
•gain confidence and skills as parents when living with a child with ADHD
•exploring how positive parenting is beneficial to the family as a whole
•discuss strategies for effective behaviour management
•have the opportunity to meet with other parents
•understanding the importance of clear communication for a child with ADHD
We have two skills building programmes, The Parent Factor in ADHD is for parents/carers of children that have an ADHD diagnosis (8 week skills building programme) and the Nurturing Programme, delivered with ADHD as a clear focus, is for those parents/carers awaiting a diagnosis for their child. (8 week skills building programme).
Parents and carers can also access advice and guidance from this service, 365 days per year from 5-10.30pm by calling 0300 222 5755, no referral is necessary to access this Out of Hours Helpline.
Referrals can only be generated by a professional, for example a GP, teacher or Family Support Worker, via https://www.mindworks-surrey.org/
For SABP CAMHS Professionals, the referral form can be downloaded and emailed to [email protected] .
For enquiries, or to verify whether your family is able to access the support, contact the team by email.
Parents/Carers that have been referred can expect to receive a phone call from a Barnardo’s worker to introduce the service and give an opportunity to discuss the support and needs required, as well as answering any questions.
We can help with
- No matter how much you love each other, looking after your family can be tough at times. We provide training programmes and workshops, learning activities, community based development support and mediation services so families are supported so together they can thrive.
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- No child should be left to deal with poor mental health alone so we provide services supporting children and young people's emotional health and wellbeing. We have centres where children and young people can visit and have a trained worker they can trust and talk to. We help them build their confidence and get to the root of their difficulties so they can feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful.
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