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Eating disorder workshops for parents and carers
These courses have helped so many families to navigate their way through a seemingly impossible task and offer professional techniques for becoming a ‘change coach’.
The aim of the New Maudsley Approach is to lower anxiety and distress in family members and to give carers communication tools, skills and techniques that help them engage their loved one to improve their self-esteem and develop the resilience to embark on change.
Locality Inclusion Drop-Ins begin 21st January 2026
The latest information about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Devon. For further information on SEND in Devon, please subscribe to this newsletter
SEND Digital Support Group
We’re excited to let you know that our next session will be on 27th January 2026. These sessions are run by two Family Hub Navigators, an ambassador volunteer, and a DIAS officer – all here to make sure families feel supported and connected.
The SEND village - Interactive Map of SEND Support Groups and Organisations
Handy interactive map which shows professionals and families where the local SEND support is available. There is also a map for Alternatives Provisions and PRUs and a map for specialist schools.
https://umap.openstreetmap.fr/en/user/TheSENDVillageDevon/
Transition Courses – Exeter Community Initiatives
Small group courses about wellbeing and life skills; exploring self-help strategies and sharing ideas with others – 18yrs+, includes:
- HOPE - A Low Level Anxiety and Depression course
- Depression & anxiety – Feel the Fear
- Pound-stretching
- Improve Your Sleep
- Just The Job
- Make your rental move
- Clearing clutter & getting organised
- Creature of Habit
- Master Your Tasks
- Connection Reflection (social connections)
Family Events
Drugs and Alcohol Awareness session
Join our Drugs and Alcohol awareness session for parents and carers of young people. This session will be held on Thursday 22nd January at 10am and colleagues from Y-smart and Together Drug and Alcohol will be delivering the session and will be available to answer questions you may have.
Join an Autism and Us session this March
Support for parents and carers with practical strategies for understanding autism. Our live virtual sessions create a space for families to connect and share experiences.
📅 March dates now available – don’t miss out!
Exeter Parent Support Hub
Family Hub Drop in sessions
Devon Autism Peer Support Group
Teenie Tiddlers
Meltdowns & Shutdowns Workshop
This is a practical, supportive session focused on understanding what’s happening during a meltdown or shutdown and how parents/carers can respond in a way that helps their child feel safe and supported (while also protecting their own wellbeing).
Details
Online (Zoom)
Monday 19th January 2026
19:15 - 20:45
Sign up link: bit.ly/PMSWMeltdown26
Information & Notices
Updated Directory of Services for Ethnically Diverse Communities
The Migration and Resettlement Team at Devon County Council is delighted to share the latest edition of our directory of services for ethnically diverse communities in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay. We would be grateful if you could share it in turn with your contacts and networks
Family Hubs
Request for support form:
Can be completed by family, professionals / practitioners, and Front-door (if appropriate). Link:
Family Hubs advice line 0800 538 5458 (Mon – Fri 10am – 4pm).
Family Hubs for Devon website a central hub for accessing services and information.
Family hubs - Education and Families
The Family Hubs Team Managers are:
- Kate Freeman (South and West)
- Samantha King (Exeter and East)
- Cathryn Hewitt (North, Torridge, and Mid)
The following requests should be emailed to: business.earlyhelppartnership- mailbox@devon.gov.uk
- Requests for Triage
- Requests for the Early Help Pregnancy Support Pathway Meeting
- Requests for information be added to our Newsletter
- Requests for the Locality Partnership Meetings
Right for Children support (system/technical advice and support) should be emailed to: business.rightforchildrensecure-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
Please accept our sincere thanks for your support and your ongoing commitment to supporting families that are receiving help from our Early Help Professionals across the county.
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