Help for families
Family Support
Family Support Hub Omagh – 028 8225 9495
Family Support Hub Enniskillen – 028 66324181
Information on a wide range of family support services.
The Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP)
CYPSP has compiled a guide to locality based targeted resources and practical support for families and children struggling with the current cost of living crisis. To view this document click here.
Access to leisure facilities
Family Membership for the Council Leisure Centres in the area
£50 family membership available for 2 adults & up to 3 children to use across all four leisure centres.
Click here to download your membership form. Simply complete and return to any of our 4 leisure centres.
Action for Children
Parent Talk
Telephone and online support
The service offers down to earth parenting advice with the option of online chat or a phone call with Action for Children staff. Find answers to parenting questions in the online advice articles or talk to a parenting coach about anything that is worrying you.
Find out more HERE
Sperrin and Lakeland Floating Support
Support service for young people, who have left, or are in the process of leaving care.
Find out more HERE
Digital Poverty Alliance
Get Online @ Home Broadband and Discounted Devices Scheme
The scheme offers special deals on broadband and discounted refurbished devices to people across the UK who are experiencing digital exclusion.
BT Broadband - Home Essentials
Low-cost broadband and phone plans
Who can get BT Home Essentials?
New or existing BT customers can apply. You’ll also need to be receiving one of these benefits to qualify, and you’ll need your National Insurance number when you order:
Universal Credit (all claimants), Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit), Employment and Support Allowance, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support.
For more information and to make an enquiry, visit https://www.bt.com/broadband/home-essentials
Family Fund
Information on grants for families raising a disabled or seriously ill child
Family Fund Information on grants for families raising a disabled or seriously ill child Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants and services for families on low incomes raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person, up to the age of 24. Grants are available for essential items to help meet a child or young person’s support needs, including kitchen appliances, furniture, computers and tablets, play and sensory equipment, clothing, bedding and family breaks. They also provide services such as digital skills workshops, online money management tools and information events.
Employers For Childcare
Working For Parents
Advice and information for parents
Watch info/support videos online
Check out the online information and guidance videos at a time suitable for you: Find out more HERE
Check for Register Childcare/Vacancies
If you want to check if your current childcare provider is registered, or look for vacancies click HERE
Check the best option for you/complete calculation for entitlement
If you want to discuss the best option for your circumstances and have a calculation completed to check your entitlement, you can also contact the Family Benefits Advice Service at Employers For Childcare. Email@hello@employersforchildcare.org Telephone: 028 9267 8200 (normal call rates apply)
