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Welcome to your latest Families update
This week's edition includes support for your children's emotional and mental wellbeing, the chance to name York's new SEND hub, tips on staying safe in the heat and much more.
 Mental Health and Wellbeing
We all know that our emotional health and mental wellbeing is just as important as our physical health, but did you know that 50% of mental health problems start before the age of 14?
If your child is feeling a bit different to normal or if you’ve noticed a change in their behaviour it might be worth heading to the Raise York website to find information on how to support their emotional and mental health.
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Name the new SEND hub!
We’re creating a new flagship hub for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in York and their families and we need your help to come up with a new name for it.
Please email your suggestion to claire.kenny@york.gov.uk by Monday 7 July.
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Tax Free Childcare this summer
Eligible families, including the self-employed, can use Tax Free Childcare towards the cost of Ofsted Registered childcare.
With the school holidays approaching have you checked if you are eligible this summer?
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 Stay safe in warm weather
With summer well and truly here, we're sharing some easy tips to help keep you and your family and friends safe in warm weather:
- rivers can be unpredictable, the best way to stay safe is to stay out of rivers and open water
- drink plenty of fluids and limit your alcohol intake
- avoid the sun during the hottest period of the day (11am to 3pm)
- keep your home as cool as possible by closing windows and curtains
- do any physical activities when its cooler (in the morning or evenings)
- check on family, friends and neighbours who might be at risk
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Join us for armed forces day
On Saturday 5 July, from 10am to 4pm, West Offices will buzz with family-friendly activities.
Take part in a brand new city trail of sites with military connections. Our armed forces community can enjoy special offers and discounts.
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Take part in our childcare survey
We need your help to make sure we have the right childcare available in the right locations in the city. If you’re looking for an early years or childcare place for your child, or your child is already in an early years or child care setting, please take part.
The closing date is Friday 18 July.
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Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Millennium Bridge with a special ride. Bring a picnic and join us for a fun-filled cycling parade with a huge diversity of bikes and music on the move.
Join in on Wednesday 2 July, at 6:15 pm.
All York residents, groups and communities are welcome to take part in the festival on Saturday 12 July, 11am - 4pm at York Explore Library and Archives.
The Our City Festival aims to to provide a platform for diverse communities in York to share their stories, through creative performances, discussions, art and workshops.
Lets help make York more inclusive and welcoming for all.
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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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