Category: Parent and Carer

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  • FASD Hub Scotland

    Resource link

    FASD Hub Scotland

    Description

    Support service for parents and carers of children and young people who were, or are suspected of having been, exposed to alcohol during pregnancy, a condition known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The service extends to offer information, support and training to relevant professionals who support these families.

    Type

    Website

    Target Group

    Parents & Carers

    Resource Name

    Resource Contact

    Topic

    Alcohol (related)

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Adoption UK

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Alcohol and Parenting

    Resource link

    Alcohol and Parenting website

    Description

    How parents should best help their children to develop a healthy relationship with alcohol is a hotly-debated topic. This fact sheet aims to untangle some of the complexities and provide evidence-based advice on the best approach.

    Type

    Website

    Target Group

    Parents

    Resource Name

    Alcohol and Parenting

    Resource Contact

    Alcohol Change

    Topic

    Alcohol

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Alcohol Change

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Is vaping harmful?

    Resource link

    Is vaping harmful?

    Cancer Research UK

    Description

    Information for people who want to know more about vaping (e-cigarettes).

    Type

    web page with answers to questions and a video

    Target Group

    Young people, parents and carers and professionals

    Resource Name

    Is vaping harmful?

    Resource Contact

    Cancer Research UK (CRUK)

    Topic

    e-cigarettes

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    CRUK

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    December 2018

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Drinkline Helpline Scotland

    Resource link

    Drinkline Helpline Scotland – 0800 7 314 314

    Description

    Supports people who are worried about their own or someone else’s drinking or drug use.

    Tel: 0800 7 314 314 (free) (weekdays 9 am – 9pm, weekends 10 am – 4 pm) Webchat function also available.

    Type

    Phone line and webchat

    Target Group

    Young people, parents and carers, professionals

    Resource Name

    Drinkline Helpline Scotland

    Resource Contact

    0800 731 4314

    Topic

    Alcohol and Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Related Link

    https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/alcohol/where-to-get-help

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Alcohol Change UK – Alcohol Awareness Week

    This year alcohol awareness week will run from the 7th to the 13th of July 2025. The theme is to be announced later in the year.

    For more information please visit the alcohol awareness week on the Alcohol Change UK website.

  • Alcohol and your child

    Resource link

    Alcohol and your child

    Description

    All of us who look after children, in whatever role, like to try and do our best for them. But sometimes we’re not totally sure what the best thing to do is.

    Type

    webpage

    Target Group

    Parents and carers

    Resource Name

    Alcohol and your child

    Resource Contact

    Alcohol Change UK

    Topic

    Alcohol

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Alcohol Change UK

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Supporting your partner or loved one

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    Supporting your partner or loved one

    Description

    Harmful drinking can cause significant issues not only for the drinker, but also for members of their family in the form of health problems, financial worries, relationship breakdown and parenting difficulties.

    Type

    webpage

    Target Group

    Parents and carers

    Resource Name

    Supporting your partner or loved one

    Resource Contact

    Alcohol Change UK

    Topic

    Alcohol

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Alcohol Change UK

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Drugs and Diabetes

    Resource link

    Crew – Drugs and Diabetes

    Description

    A guide to managing diabetes if choosing to use drugs

    Type

    Booklet, online

    Target Group

    Young people, parents and carers, professionals

    Resource Name

    Drugs and Diabetes

    Resource Contact

    Crew

    Topic

    Alcohol, drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Crew

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    From booklet:

    “This does not constitute medical advice and your experience may differ. You should consult your GP for specific advice about managing your diabetes. We can’t accept any responsibility for the choices you might make after reading this information.”

    Cost Attached

    Free download

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    2018

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Oh Lila!

    Resource link

    Oh Lila! website

    Description

    Oh Lila is a flexible and child friendly resource which helps pre-school age children develop valuable life skills.

    Type

    Website with resources

    Target Group

    Professionals, Parents / Carers

    Resource Name

    Oh Lila!

    Resource Contact

    via Oh Lila! website

    Topic

    (Alcohol)

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Alcohol Focus Scotland

    Related Link

    http://www.ohlila.org.uk/parents-guardians/activities/

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    Cost attached to resources

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    2013

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Substance Use Education and Prevention Initiatives in Highland

    Resource link

    Substance Use Education and Prevention Initiatives

    Description

    A one page document highlighting prevention and education initiatives in the Highlands

    Type

    PDF info sheet

    Target Group

    Professionls, Parents / Carers

    Resource Name

    Substance Use Education and Prevention Initiatives in Highland

    Resource Contact

    via H-SAT website

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    NHS Higland

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    22/12/2017

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021