From the Wednesday 5th February between 12pm-2pm, Life's For Living will be hosting their ADHD/ASC Parent Support Group in Waterloo which runs on the first Wednesday every month. Get in touch with them on Facebook or via email to attend! #SEND #Sefton

On Monday 20th January, we will be offering #flu and #covid vaccines to children in our Emergency Department. Drop in anytime between 8am and 6pm for a children's nasal spray flu vaccine, or book an appointment for a covid vaccine. More info: alderhey.nhs.uk/flu-and-covid-…

Free Carer Swimming Sessions! 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️ Bootle: Every Monday Starting 24th Feb Southport: Every Wednesday Starting 26th Feb We're back running free swimming sessions for carers across Sefton. Please note these are not lessons. Please call 0151 288 6060 to book and get involved!

NEW POST: Should “SEN Support” be made a legal duty to make it work children with SEND? And what would that look like? Catriona Moore IPSEA and Imogen Steele Contact have teamed up to lay it out for us: specialneedsjungle.com/should-sen-sup…

Have questions about your child’s health? Wondering why they’re finding it hard to settle back into school? 💬 Our school nursing teams are here to offer friendly, anonymous support and advice you can trust. Text 07312 263 291 📱 Find help 👇🏾 chathealth.nhs.uk/start-a-chat

From the Wednesday 26th February between 09:30am-11:30pm, Life's for Living will be hosting their ADHD/ASC Parent Support Group in Southport which runs on the last Wednesday every month. Get in touch with them on Facebook or via email to attend! #SEND #Sefton

Our founder and Co-director, Tania Tirraoro FRSA - Special Needs Jungle speaking at the Education Select Committee SEND Inquiry oral hearing today. The short but crucial point at the end is made by Jo of National Network

Our amazing Mental Health Support Team (MHST) are running a session at Thornton Family Wellbeing Centre as part of #childrensmentalhealthweek next week! 🧠Sefton Carers Centre Sefton SCP Sefton CVS Sefton Council Alder Hey Sefton Community Physio and OT teams Sefton EHWB Network Camhelions @ alder hey 💛💚 Alder Hey Youth Forum

This #ParentMentalHealthDay, protecting your mental health is easier than you think 💙 We have a range of services across Cheshire and Merseyside to support parents. Check out our animation for tips and visit our website if you need help 👇🏾 merseycare.nhs.uk NHS Cheshire and Merseyside

Our Sefton Young Carers service supports children and young people across Sefton, offering support they need to live full and varied lives alongside their caring roles. This year's #YCAD theme is #GiveMeABreak. For more info about Sefton Young Carers see buff.ly/40mU3kO

From the Wednesday 5th February between 12pm-2pm, Life's for Living will be hosting their ADHD/ASC Parent Support Group in Waterloo which runs on the first Wednesday every month. Get in touch with them on Facebook or via email to attend! #SEND #Sefton

Today marks the beginning of #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and the theme of the week is 'Know Yourself, Grow Yourself' 🌱 With the help of the brilliant Alder Hey Youth Forum and our amazing staff, we've created this short video with some top tips on improving your mental health!

For any Sefton based Parent Carers, please come and join us in Netherton, Southport and Waterloo this week for our Parent Carer drop-in sessions and a great opportunity to gain valuable information, advice and support around your caring role. See buff.ly/4hwkRHj #SEND

We’re creating a 'Base Camp', a bespoke dome on our grounds, fully funded by Alder Hey Children’s Charity, providing an alternative non-clinical location for children & young people to access CAMHS. It will focus on nature & arts-based social prescribing activities #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

We’re also building a new, dedicated Eating Disorder Day Case Unit. Our Eating Disorder Team (EDYS) provides treatment & support to children & young people with a range of eating disorders. Alder Hey Youth Forum visited recently to see how the build is going! 👷 #Children’sMentalHealthWeek

Our Sefton Young Carers service supports children and young people across Sefton, offering support they need to live full and varied lives alongside their caring roles. This year's #YCAD theme is #GiveMeABreak. For more info about Sefton Young Carers see buff.ly/40mU3kO

SURVEY Closing 11th March: @seftonCouncil SEND team want to know your views and opinions in order to shape their strategy in improving outcomes for children and young people (0-25) and their families in Sefton. If you can spare 15 minutes, please see buff.ly/41dkds6

Caring for someone can be a difficult and stressful experience that can take it's toll on a carer's mental health. We've started a coffee & chat mental health support group that will alternate between Waterloo and Southport every Monday to help as much as possible #MentalHealth

If you're a Parent Carer then come and join the @Seftoncouncil #SEND team at family hubs over the coming months to meet the team, other carers and gain helpful advice around your caring role. Coffee mornings are in Litherland, Netherton and Southport. March is in Southport

SURVEY Closing 11th March: @SeftonCouncil SEND team want to know your views and opinions in order to shape their strategy in improving outcomes for children and young people (0-25) and their families in Sefton. If you can spare 15 minutes, please see buff.ly/41dkds6