Rainbow postcards sent to families in Norfolk to urge them not to struggle alone
It has been organised by the Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership (NSCP).
Families across our county are being reminded that help is still out there as we adjust to lockdown restrictions again.
The Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership is distributing postcards to urge people not to struggle alone.
They feature a rainbow, which was popular with families during the first national lockdown.
Postcards are being distributed via post, schools, social media, and email.
The Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership (NSCP), which works to ensure children and young people are kept safe.
The partnership includes dedicated professionals and volunteers from a variety of agencies and is led by Norfolk County Council’s Children’s Services, Norfolk Constabulary and Norfolk Children and Young People’s Health Services.
Chris Robson, independent chairman of the NSCP, said they know many families have been struggling with a range of competing pressures this year as a result of Covid-19:
“Some of our families were already coping with health issues, relationship problems, and financial challenges before the outbreak and we know many more are now facing issues with employment, isolation, and illness.
“There are now increased restrictions until at least 2 December meaning children and families will have to stay at home much more and this will be difficult for many.
“Families must not think they have to struggle alone. We’re all still here to help and people shouldn’t hesitate in coming forward to access the wide range of help and support on offer.”
The Just One Norfolk support and advice line for families can be contacted on 0300 300 0123 or via their website.
Families can contact the helpline number provided for a range of support including emotional wellbeing, practical and mental health support.