Mental Health Resilience through Play
Play is instrumental in supporting children & young people’s mental health & resilience. Through play, children can make sense of the world & learn how to manage their emotions & feelings.
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Parents of eligible 5 to 11 year olds urged to get their child vaccinated
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging parents of eligible 5 to 11 year olds to get their child vaccinated without delay. The call comes following the JCVI recommendation that;
children aged 5 to 11 years in a clinical risk group, or children who are a household contact of someone who is immunosuppressed, should be offered the COVID-19 vaccine. For lots more information and booking visit https://tinyurl.com/4y854yb9
Substance Abuse Support
If you or someone you know is impacted by substance abuse, contact ASCERT for free on 0800 254 5123. We’re here to help.
Cruse Bereavement: 0808 808 1677
Lifeline: 0808 808 8000
Self Care Ideas
The World Health Organisation defines self-care as “the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and to cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider”.
It is important to look after health & wellbeing all year round. Your future self will thank you for it Here are some self care ideas from our Protect Life service:
Have a relaxing bubble bath
Get outdoors – walking is just as good an exercise as any other
Read a book
Practice positive self- talk
Drink more water
