Parents in Mind
Parents in Mind peer support – mothers, birthing parents, dads & partners
Bringing a baby into the world can be a joyous experience, but this transition might also present a number of challenges to a parent’s wellbeing.
Common Approach to Children's Health (CATCH) App
Are you pregnant or have a child aged 0-5 years? If so then download the CATCH app. You’ll find useful health information from the NHS, national charities and organisations, along with details of local services and support.
A range of useful features to empower new parents
Chathealth - Confidential Text Messaging Service For Young People In St Helens
ChatHealth, a confidential text messaging service for young people in St Helens, is now available.
Grow Your Happy
St Helens Council Youth Services have been consulting with members of the St Helens Youth Council to create an online Mental Health Toolkit –aimed at educating young people about the importance of self-care.
#GrowYourHappy is an easy to read, navigate, fun, pressure-free online space, full of swipe able recommendations, resources, support services and mood-boosting content.
#GrowYourHappy is an easy to read, navigate, fun, pressure-free online space, full of swipe able recommendations, resources, support services and mood-boosting content.
Shout
Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope with mental health. They offer support, advice and signposting.
If you need support text SHOUT to 85258
If you need support text SHOUT to 85258
Is your child up to date with their secondary school immunisations?
Children and young people need their Teenage booster to protect against polio, tetanus and diphtheria MMR vaccine to protect against measles, mumps and rubella MenACWY vaccine to protect against meningitis and septicaemia HPV vaccine to protect against types of cancer.
The immunisation teams will be holding clinics over the summer holidays for year 8 children and older who have missed their immunisations in school. Please contact your local immunisation team to make an appointment or to check your child’s immunisations to ensure they are fully protected. For more information, visit www.merseycare.nhs.uk/imms
The immunisation teams will be holding clinics over the summer holidays for year 8 children and older who have missed their immunisations in school. Please contact your local immunisation team to make an appointment or to check your child’s immunisations to ensure they are fully protected. For more information, visit www.merseycare.nhs.uk/imms
Young Persons Listening Service
YMCA St Helens provide a Young Peoples Listening Service for young people aged 12 to 18, which is taking referrals now offering one to one support for young people aged 12-18 who would benefit from mental health focused support and/or someone to talk to.
What the new dental recovery plan means for you
Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.
What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?
The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.
Can I access my GP records online?
From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.
Referrals and your right to choose
Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.
What is social prescribing?
NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you.