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Isorropia Foundation launches film empowering Islanders to access mental health support

Isorropia Foundation have recently released a short film, which has been created to promote awareness of the mental health support available on the Isle of Wight. Isorropia Foundation is a mental heath and wellbeing organisation based on the Isle of Wight. They offer workshop-based programmes…

New app offers free support for separating parents

Separating parents can now download a free app to help them self-manage their separation. Separating better has been created by OnePlusOne, the UK’s leading relationship and innovation charity. The app is funded by the Department for Works and Pensions. It was recently trialled by families…

Supporting Parent Relationships - complete a course to be in with a chance to win

OnePlusOne is a charity that specialises in relationships. They offer evidence-based digital courses and resources. These are designed to help parents manage relationships better. The resources are useful to everyone, helping us all to argue in ways that are helpful rather than harmful. Not only…

Book now for free Easter activity spaces for eligible youngsters

Children and young people will once again be able to enjoy a varied programme of free activities during the upcoming Easter holidays. Organisations across the Island are coming together to offer activities for five to 16-year-olds as part of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme,…

The impact of cost of living on parent relationships

The cost of living can impact all areas of a persons life, including adding stress to relationships. However there is a range of cost of living support available to Island families. Money troubles can be one of the biggest causes of relationship stress. OnePlusOne recognise…

Island chosen to 'trailblaze' new separated parents app

The Isle of Wight has been chosen to trial a new app to support separating parents and help them secure the best possible outcomes for their children. The new app called Separating better will enable parents to self-manage their separation, providing emotional and practical support in a…

Tell us your views on the Family Information Hub website

The Family Information Hub website was launched by the Isle of Wight Council Children’s Resources team in March 2023. The website has been created to help families find the information, support and advice that is available to them, when they need it. There has been…

Supporting parent relationships with OnePlusOne

OnePlusOne is a free online resource for parents. Offering three evidence-based digital courses which are designed to help parents reflect on conflict within their relationship and consider the impact in has on children. The training is useful to everyone, helping us all to argue in…

Have your say - join the Parents And Carers Together (PACT) group today!

Aspire are looking for parents and carers to join their forum. The group will meet monthly and help provide feedback on a range of family centred services. These are services aimed at families with children aged 0 to 19 years or up to 25 years…

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