🌟A health update and key points from things discussed at the most recent Health co-production meeting🌟
1. Our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) service will provide direct mental health support to 45 primary and secondary schools in Halton. We have two MHSTs in Halton – one covering Widnes and one covering Runcorn. The service aims to promote the early detection and prevention of mental health problems across the whole school, and strengthen links between schools and mental health services.The team will provide direct, ongoing support to schools around mental health and wellbeing.
MHST Update: •Attended KS2 Transition event in March to promote use of MHST for CYP struggling with transition to high school. •In March we supported the Educational Psychology Parent network group for autism and school non-attendance Engaged with CYP in our special schools for feedback on October participation event plans to see how we can make it as neuro-friendly as possible •Continue support CYP with additional needs through MHST interventions •Attending CH&M neurodevelopmental meetings – Improving Support to Children and Young People with Neurodiversity Additional Workshop •Participating in STARCAT intervention project (online parent-led treatment intervention for autistic children with anxiety problems)
Unmasking isn’t about giving up social skills — it’s about giving yourself permission to exist without constant performance.
🎧 Wearing headphones in public
🪀 Stimming openly
🗣 Setting boundaries
😴 Choosing rest over pushing through
🤝 Speaking in ways that feel natural to you
Start small. Safe people, safe spaces. One tiny unmasking moment at a time.
💬 Carers: Encourage self-expression — even if it looks or sounds “different.” Stimming, silence, or blunt honesty aren’t misbehaviour — they’re communication.
Meet other SEND parents and Carers, share experiences and connect with those who understand the Joys and Challenges of supporting children with special needs 🫂
With guests Jane Birchall-Smith Operational Manager/Principal Occupational Therapist and Denise Roberts Highly Specialist Speech and language Therapist from Halton & Warrington Learning Disabilities/LDTA Services. Here to talk with parents and answer any questions you may have.
🚍 Today is the last day to have your say as part of our home-to-school transport consultation.
We’re considering options for home-to-school transport for children and young people with special education needs and disabilities and want to hear from parents, carers, and young people.
🌟🌟 Half-term🌟🌟
The forum is now closed for half-term, we will re-open Tues 3rd June
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🌟A health update and key points from things discussed at the most recent Health co-production meeting🌟
1. Our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) service will provide direct mental health support to 45 primary and secondary schools in Halton. We have two MHSTs in Halton – one covering Widnes and one covering Runcorn.
The service aims to promote the early detection and prevention of mental health problems across the whole school, and strengthen links between schools and mental health services.The team will provide direct, ongoing support to schools around mental health and wellbeing.
MHST Update:
•Attended KS2 Transition event in March to promote use of MHST for CYP struggling with transition to high school.
•In March we supported the Educational Psychology Parent network group for autism and school non-attendance
Engaged with CYP in our special schools for feedback on October participation event plans to see how we can make it as neuro-friendly as possible
•Continue support CYP with additional needs through MHST interventions
•Attending CH&M neurodevelopmental meetings – Improving Support to Children and Young People with Neurodiversity Additional Workshop
•Participating in STARCAT intervention project (online parent-led treatment intervention for autistic children with anxiety problems)
www.merseycare.nhs.uk/our-services/halton/halton-mental-health-support-team
MHST= Mental health support team
CYP= Children and young people … See MoreSee Less
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🌟🌟 TOMORROW RUNCORN 🌟🌟 … See MoreSee Less
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Unmasking — What It Is and How to Start
Unmasking isn’t about giving up social skills — it’s about giving yourself permission to exist without constant performance.
🎧 Wearing headphones in public
🪀 Stimming openly
🗣 Setting boundaries
😴 Choosing rest over pushing through
🤝 Speaking in ways that feel natural to you
Start small. Safe people, safe spaces. One tiny unmasking moment at a time.
💬 Carers: Encourage self-expression — even if it looks or sounds “different.” Stimming, silence, or blunt honesty aren’t misbehaviour — they’re communication.
🌈 Your real self is worthy of love and belonging.
#autisticunmasking #adhdunmasking … See MoreSee Less
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🔵 SUN’S OUT? THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU DIVE IN! ☀️💦
Cold water can KILL – even on the hottest day.
💀 Cold Water Shock can cause you to gasp, panic, and struggle to breathe – even strong swimmers can drown within minutes.
🧊 Water in quarries, lakes, and reservoirs can be ice cold just below the surface.
🪨 Hidden dangers: sharp rocks, metal, strong currents, and deep drop-offs.
🚫 No lifeguards. No rescue. No second chances.
❗ STAY SAFE:
Stick to safe, supervised swimming areas
Don’t jump or dive into water you don’t know
Don’t swim alone
If your mate’s in trouble, don’t go in after them – call 999 and ask for the coastguard or fire & rescue
🧠 You’re not boring – you’re smart. Stay safe, not sorry.
#ColdWaterKills #StaySafe #ThinkBeforeYouSwim #VibeUK #SummerSafety #OpenWaterAwareness #YouthWork … See MoreSee Less
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🌟🌟 TOMORROW RUNCORN 🌟🌟
Meet other SEND parents and Carers, share experiences and connect with those who understand the Joys and Challenges of supporting children with special needs 🫂
Jen & Rach xx … See MoreSee Less
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🌟🌟CHANGES🌟🌟
Please note due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to make some changes to this month's events calendar x
-22nd May our coffee morning with Claire Gurney has been rearranged for a date in June. This will continue as a coffee morning without a guest.
-Hummingbird 16th May has been postponed … See MoreSee Less
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🌟🌟TODAY RUNCORN 🌟🌟🌟🌟 THURSDAY RUNCORN 🌟🌟
With guests Jane Birchall-Smith Operational Manager/Principal Occupational Therapist and Denise Roberts Highly Specialist Speech and language Therapist from
Halton & Warrington Learning Disabilities/LDTA Services. Here to talk with parents and answer any questions you may have.
☕ 🫂 🤗 … See MoreSee Less
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🚍 Today is the last day to have your say as part of our home-to-school transport consultation.
We’re considering options for home-to-school transport for children and young people with special education needs and disabilities and want to hear from parents, carers, and young people.
📍 Share your views here: ow.ly/242h50VBOI1 … See MoreSee Less
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