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New Bootle children’s author releasing book to support childrens’ mental health

Local Bootle resident, Dave Kinder, has ambitions to support children to understand mental health from an early age. With this in mind, he recently wrote and illustrated childrens’ book ‘The Whispering Chimp: Think Before You Leap!‘. The book is inspired by bestseller ‘The Chimp Paradox’ by Professor Steve Peters; based on psychology theory about the inner self and how this can affect mental health. Using … Continue reading New Bootle children’s author releasing book to support childrens’ mental health

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Supporting National services locally

Our Social Prescribing Sefton team have been supporting National Mental Health Service, Mind, who have introduced a new service that allows people to manage their mental health and wellbeing independently. One of our own Sefton Social Prescribers, Hannah Bland, has been involved in the development of this new tool from her involvement in the Lived Experience Network. The aim of this new support is to give low-level wellbeing … Continue reading Supporting National services locally

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Helping People Rethink What They Drink with the Lower My Drinking app

Just in time for this year’s ‘Sober October’, a new health initiative designed in consultation with the public is being launched in Cheshire and Merseyside to help people cut down on the amount of alcohol they drink. Designed to raise awareness of the Lower My Drinking app and with a theme of ‘The answer’s in your hands’, the campaign encourages people to consider how much … Continue reading Helping People Rethink What They Drink with the Lower My Drinking app

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Could you be a Make Every Contact Count Champion for your company?

Could you champion Making Every Contact Count training across your company and beyond? You and your company will be known as a place that cares for health and wellbeing, as well as giving you more training opportunities to improve your skills. What does it mean to be a MECC Champion? Being a MECC Champion could… Current Making Every Contact Count Champions: To find out more … Continue reading Could you be a Make Every Contact Count Champion for your company?

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