Parental Substance Misuse e-learning

Part of e-Learning courses

e-Learning course for health and social care staff exploring parental substance misuse and the effects on child development and parenting capacity.

Children of prisoners e-learning course

Part of e-Learning courses

e-Learning course provides an engaging introduction to the significant number of children who are affected by the loss of a parent or carer to prison

Parental mental health and child welfare - the practitioners’ perspective

This film for staff in mental health and children’s services from all sectors brings together professionals from health, social care and education. Each professional has experience of dealing with parental mental health issues in the voluntary sector, in education, in community mental health and in family centres.

Care experienced young people

This film for young people in care and those who work with them tells the story of Colin, a care experienced young person. Colin had problems with violence and maintaining positive contact with his family. Colin built his confidence and trust in those around him after forming a strong relationship with key workers.

Parental mental health and child welfare - a young person's story

The film for mental health staff and children’s services describes the experience of a young woman who looks after her mum and how agencies work together to improve services for parents with mental health problems and their children.

Children of prisoners: arrest

This film for social workers, probation officers and family support workers shows how children are affected when a parent or adult family member is arrested – especially when it happens at home. Families talk from their own experience about the traumatic and sometimes lasting effect on children.

Children of prisoners: custody

This film for probation officers, children’s trusts, prison staff and teachers shows how realistic information and keeping in contact with a parent in custody can reduce anxiety. It considers the support that helps a child manage their distress, especially when imprisonment of a parent can mean stigma and hardship.

Children of prisoners: release

This video for family support and children’s services, prison and probation services and families of prisoners considers the particular difficulties families can face following release. These are often overlooked and unexpected. However, this may be when the family needs most support.

Parental mental health and child welfare - a mother’s story

Learn about one mother’s experience of seeking mental health support for herself and her family. This video sets out in practice how different services worked together with the family to provide the support that was needed.

Think child, think parent, think family: final evaluation report

The mental health and wellbeing of children and adults in families where a parent has a mental health problem are closely linked. Not all families need health and social care services. However, those that do often struggle to get accessible and effective support that addresses children’s needs and recognises the parental responsibilities of many adults with mental health problems.