Health and wellbeing

In this collection, you will find information on how to support yours, your family's and your kinship child's mental and physical health and wellbeing.

Health and wellbeing, Relationships and parenting, Children's Mental Health Awareness Week

Learn about life story work – what it is, when to consider it, techniques to carry it out (and get support), as well as how it can help kinship children build a positive self-image.

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Becoming a kinship carer, Financial support and benefits, Childcare and education, Contact time with family, Health and wellbeing, Death and bereavement

Organisations that provide specialist support and advice relevant to kinship care.

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Health and wellbeing, Children's Mental Health Awareness Week

Stress is a common experience for kinship carers, who often face unique challenges in caring for children who have been through difficult experiences. Here is how to recognise the signs of stress and some practical tips for managing it effectively.

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