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You can ring our office and speak to a caseworker and a member of the team will discuss your needs…

023 9263 9534

caseworkers@navalchildrenscharity.org.uk

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How to get help?

You can get help from us by either completing an online form or contacting us by phone or email. You can also go to NS FPS (Naval Family Service & People Support), SSAFA, RBL or one of the other Naval Charities.

Are you eligible?

Use the checklist below to see if you are eligible for our support.
We support children up to and including the age of 25

At least one of the child’s parents (or guardian/primary care giver) is serving or served in one of the following:

The Royal Navy
The Reserves of those Forces
The Royal Marines
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary RFA
Women’s Royal Naval Service WRNS
The Queen Alexandra’s Royal Naval Nursing Service QARNNS

Need our help?

If you need our help please complete a short online form and we will be in touch.
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Caseworker Community Visits

One of our caseworkers is visiting Community Centres in Naval patches around the UK on a regular basis to talk to you. They will be dropping in to events held in a Community Centre in your area. If you would like to have an informal chat to find out more about us and how we can help, why not come along? We can also arrange private meetings during the events.

Coronavirus Update

Wednesday

9.30-11.30am

Community centre, Cumberland Close, Hamworthy

May 6th
July 1st
Oct 7th

West Moors

May 6th
July 1st
Oct 7th

Meet Arthur

Arthur was critically ill after having a cardiac arrest when he was just 5 months old which was caused by a very rare tumour inside his heart. After pioneering surgery Arthur is now healthy and happy.

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Additional information

Please click below to find out answers to some of the questions we are asked most frequently and ways in which we can help you. If you think you are eligible for our support and need our help, please get in touch either using the form on this website or by contacting our caseworkers.
FAQ
Emergency Essentials Grant Scheme
Educational Needs
Medical Needs

Mental Health Useful links

If you or your child are having emotional or mental health difficulties you may find some of the links below helpful. Both the Big White Wall and Relate have targeted support for Naval/Armed Forces Families. Click on the logo below and you will be taken to more information.

Big white wall

Young Minds

Relate

Resources

Life in a Naval family can be hard with long separations and dealing with deployments. Particularly for younger children who can struggle to understand why mummy or daddy is away for so long. Our books can help you talk to your child/children about this. Call us or email book@navalchildrenscharity.org.uk to receieve a free copy. Remember to put your name and address. Alternatively, you can download a digital copy below.

Henry the time Penguin

We have a new book coming – about a mummy who is going away. If you think this might be helpful to you and your child/children, ask us for a free copy.

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Zoe & the time rabbit

A lovely story aimed at the younger child about feelings when a parent is away for a long time. Designed to help you have a conversation with your child/children about how they are feeling.

Download

Knit the Family

A book to help you and your family understand the cycle of deployment, how you may be feeling at the different stages and some advice on how to manage these feelings.

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How we can help you

The Naval Children’s Charity supports children up to and including the age of 25 whose parent(s) serve or have served in the Naval Service: Royal Navy, Royal Marines, QARNNS, WRNS, their Reserves and the RFA. If you need information or advice regarding support for your child(ren) please fill in the form to the best of your knowledge. One of our caseworkers will then contact you.

If you would prefer to call us we can be contacted on 023 9263 9534, our office hours are 0830-1600 Monday to Thursday and 0830-1300 on Friday.