Parent Advice and Support
(Information will be updated regularly)
Lateral Flow Testing
If your child has any COVID-19 symptoms you must book a test at a test site. Lateral Flow tests are not designed to be used on children who have symptoms, they are to detect A-Symptomatic COVID- cases.
Here you will find advice and support about:
- Local services, charities and groups which can support families with food and activity packs.
- Wellbeing advice for both parents/carers and children.
- We are still working closely with our school Counsellor Carol McLachian to give advice and support to families.
If you need any support please get in touch via school office - ring between 8:00am-4:00pm or email enquiries@diamondhallinfantacademy.co.uk F.A.O Parent Support and a member of staff will make sure they get back in touch with you.
Sunderland Council - If you need support, they can help with things like shopping, delivering food parcels, collecting prescriptions and medicines or even just listening and giving emotional support.
Call them on 0800 234 6084 to discuss what support you need, or complete the short form below and we'll be in touch. The form is in the link below.
https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/article/17092/Need-support-or-want-to-help-
Pallion Action Group – If you need support, they can help with things like picking up shopping, posting mail, picking up prescriptions, welfare and benefit advice and books including talking books.
They have also been providing families with food parcels and activity packs for children.
To get in touch you can ring or text 07534983971 or (0191) 5142011 and ask to speak to Karen. They will do their best to help you. See link below for other information or find them on facebook.
http://www.pallionactiongroup.co.uk/
Sunderland Food Bank – If you need help from a food bank please contact them via their website, call on 0191 543 7191 or email coordinator@sunderlandfoodbank.org.uk.
https://sunderland.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/
