Family Wellbeing
Family Wellbeing Service
What we do
We work with families to help you get the right support, at the right time.
We listen, support, and work alongside you so your whole family can feel stronger, connected, and more confident.
Our service is voluntary, which means you choose if you want to work with us. We will take time to get to know you and help you make the changes that matter to your family.
How we can help
We offer friendly, private support for families. We look at the whole family and what would help most.
Areas we can help with include:
- School attendance and learning
- Family wellbeing
- Routines at home
- Relationships in the family
- Parenting support
- Housing worries
- Money and budgeting
- Finding the right services for you
Enquiries are welcome from families, schools, health visitors or someone who is already supporting you.
You can get in touch with us in different ways.
- Call our Duty Line on 0131 270 5662
- Ask a professional (like a teacher or health visitor) to make a referral
- Ask about a Team Around the Child (TATC) referral
Supports for Young people
FWS Munday Munch from 12:30 . A space for young people who are finding it difficult to attend school, where they can get food, meet new people, seek advice and support, or simply spend time in a safe and relaxed setting. (Open to YP P7+) (By Referral Only)
FWS Drop in on a Wednesday 3:30-5pm. A quiet and supportive space for young people to come after school. A snack will be provided, and staff will be on hand to offer encouragement and support. (Open to YP P7+) (By Referral Only)
- Mental Health Support- Midspace | For young people
- Information on Neurodiversity - Neurodiversity – NHS Lothian | Our Services
- Y2K- Youth Project
Supports for Parent/ Carers
Natter @ The Neuk. Come for a chat, make new connections and find out what’s happening for families in your community every Friday 9 - 11am. No need to book, just drop by. Have a cuppa and biscuit while you are here. Open to everyone. (Call 0131 270 5662 for more information)
- Advice and support - Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
- Support for Carers - Vocal
- Parenting advice and support - Togetherness
- Information and advice - We’re here for you | Parent Club
- Online/ digital safely - Family Webinar Library
- Information on Neurodiversity - Neurodiversity – NHS Lothian | Our Services
- Impact Art - Impactful Parenting
- Support and information for families who have Children Affected by disability- Midlothian Council
There are many other supports available on our Family Learning page