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Welcome to your latest Families update
Content warning: This newsletter contains information that you may find distressing including reference to Domestic Abuse. Please be mindful of your own wellbeing in deciding whether to read the final article.
In our update this week we're highlighting National Apprenticeship Week, events in York this half-term, sharing a poem by a survivor of domestic abuse from York and more.
 National Apprenticeship Week
It’s National Apprenticeship Week (10-16 February), highlighting what a great option apprenticeships can be for young people wanting to start a career, as well as for people of all ages who are looking to progress in their current role or retrain for a new career.
Lots of apprenticeship opportunities are available within York’s key and growth sectors including Hospitality, Engineering, Health Care and Early Years.
For free, impartial information email york.apprenticeships@york.gov.uk.
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What’s On this half-term?
Find out about what events and activities are happening in York over the coming weeks.
These include the Jorvik Viking Festival, York BID’s Colour and Light display at the Minster and much more…
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Childcare during school holidays
Childcare isn’t just for under 5s!
If you need childcare during the school holidays and haven’t found anywhere yet, contact York’s Family Information Service for help and support in finding a place for your children.
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Shop York
Join us for Shop York throughout February, a month-long celebration of our city’s vibrant high streets, from well-loved brands to independent boutiques.
Experience the joy of shopping locally to access exclusive offers and be in with a chance of winning incredible prizes donated by York businesses.
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 Prenatal support in York
Pregnancy or having a young baby or toddler can bring lots of mixed emotions, from happiness to exhaustion and loneliness. It can be a stressful time for mums, partners and the wider family.
There are lots of places you can go for advice and support about your emotional or mental health, including your midwife, health visitor, or GP.
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Mental Health Support
In York, new regular Yorchoice mental health drop-ins are welcoming 14–21-year-olds (up to 25 with an EHCP) at New Earswick Folk Hall (Mondays 3-6pm) and York Mind Highcliffe House (Thursdays 4-7pm).
No referrals or appointments are needed, just drop in and speak to staff and trained volunteers.
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A York survivor of domestic abuse is fronting a new campaign to help raise awareness and encourage others to seek help.
Launched by City of York Council, the campaign highlights coercive and controlling domestic abuse ahead of Valentine’s Day, centring around a local survivor’s moving personal story.
The poem was read aloud by Nikki, who has chosen to remain anonymous, in a video shown for the first time last week.
If you’re concerned about your relationship, or that of someone you know, speak to someone you trust, or you can find advice and support from IDAS, or by calling 03000 110 110.
Support is also available for those causing harm from Foundation’s Positive Choices programme or by calling 01904 557491.
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Have your say!
Want to share your opinions? Here's what we're asking about at the moment, and what the deadlines are for taking part.
One of the best ways to influence what happens in York is to get involved in our Talkabout citizen's panel, which happens twice a year.
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Help fund the York Hungry Minds Appeal
The York Hungry Minds appeal has been set up to give people an opportunity to donate whatever they can afford to enable all primary school children in the city to access a free school meal.
Find out more, or make a donation, online.
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