Preparing for your child's first year of school? Complete their school readiness health questionnaire!

As part of Connect for Health’s ongoing efforts to ensure children are fully prepared to start school, they are reaching out to local GP practices to help promote the School Readiness Health Questionnaire

This brief but important questionnaire supports early identification of health needs that could affect a child’s ability to thrive in their first year of education. It also helps them to tailor the health education offer they can provide for all schools across the county in the following academic year.

CALLING ALL SOUTHAM RESIDENTS

What do you think about your community in Southam? Is there a strong community spirit? Is there enough to do?

We want to hear about your experiences and involvement in Southam. This survey is designed to help us understand what activities, groups and services you are engaged with, if any, and what you think about the opportunities available in the town.

Your feedback will help us to understand what you enjoy being part of and what else you would like to see. So, whether you’re actively involved or not, your thoughts will guide improvements and act as a starting point for new ideas.

The deadline for this survey is Friday 13th June.

Please click on the link or scan the barcode to access the survey and tell us what you think!

complete the survey here

We are hiring: Operations Assistant

We are hiring for a new Operations Assistant!

Our Operations Assistant role comprises of a 22 hour working week on a part time 6 month contract to cover maternity leave.

The Operations Team are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Operations Assistant to join the team. The Operations Assistant will provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the Practice. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

For more information and to apply, please scan the barcode above or click the below link to view the job advert on Indeed:

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Supporting young people’s mental health

Understanding and looking after mental wellbeing is just as important as taking care of physical health and a good habit to develop as early as possible


For young people navigating school, exams, friendships, and future choices, it’s particularly important to give them tools to manage their worries, build confidence and make decisions that set them up for success. 

Good mental health and wellbeing improves the ability to learn and engage to help pupils achieve and thrive in education, ultimately setting them up for life and work. When young people’s mental wellbeing is supported, they are more likely to; 

  • attend school regularly

  • develop key life skills, particularly social and emotional skills

  • engage in learning

  • achieve academically

  • have better long-term outcomes, such as future employment

Mental health is a priority topic for the Warwickshire Youth Council and they group recently recorded a podcast  about some of the issues young people face and where support can be found.  

Young people in Warwickshire have access to a range of support services, including:  

  • Warwickshire Rise Service - Offers comprehensive support for all children and young people 

  • Kooth – Free, anonymous online counselling and wellbeing support for young people (www.kooth.com) 

  • Childline – A confidential helpline offering support and advice (www.childline.org.uk or call 0800 1111) 

  • YoungMinds – Mental health information and crisis support for young people (www.youngminds.org.uk) 

  • Support in schools – Many schools have pastoral leads, counsellors, or wellbeing services where young people can get help 

  • Warwickshire County Council – Find health and wellbeing information as well as links to family support and related service areas at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/wellness 

To hear more about mental health and how to support yourself or a friend, listen to the latest episode of Let’s Talk Warwickshire – Voices of Tomorrow: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-aqzzf-17f753e 

As part of Warwickshire County Council’s commitment to being a child friendly county, the Set for the Future campaign is equipping young people with the information and support they need to get through exams, plan their next steps, and thrive. A key part of this is making sure they have the tools to look after their mental health and seek help when needed. 

By making mental wellbeing a priority, we can ensure young people feel supported, confident, and set for the future. 

VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSARY

Today we remember and celebrate VE Day — marking the end of World War II in Europe and honouring the bravery and sacrifice of those who served. St Wulfstan Surgery is proud to be a Veteran Friendly Accredited Practice, and today we pause to reflect on the courage of past generations and express our heartfelt gratitude.

#VEDay #LestWeForget #ThankYouVeterans

Kooth - a free, safe, and anonymous online mental health and wellbeing support service available to 11-25 year olds across Coventry and Warwickshire

Kooth is a free, safe, and anonymous online mental health and wellbeing support service available to young people across Coventry and Warwickshire

Kooth is commissioned by CWICB and the councils, and provides immediate access to professional support and self-help resources without the need for a referral.

 

Key Features of Kooth:

  • 24/7 Access: Young people can log in anytime to explore a range of self-help tools, articles, and activities tailored to their wellbeing.

  • Professional Support: One-to-one chat sessions with qualified counsellors and emotional wellbeing practitioners are available Monday to Friday (12pm–10pm) and weekends (6pm–10pm).

  • Peer Support Community: Young people can engage with moderated discussion boards and share experiences in a safe space.

  • Self-Help Tools: A wealth of digital resources, including mood trackers and goal-setting activities, are available to support mental wellbeing.

 

Who Can Access Kooth?

Kooth is available to all 11-25-year-olds in Coventry and Warwickshire. Young people can self-refer by simply signing up at www.kooth.com  — no GP referral is needed.

Coventry and Warwickshire Safe Haven

Safe Haven is a place for you if you have feelings of mental health distress. You can call them. Better still, drop-in to see them and talk to them

The Safe Haven service provides a free, safe, and supportive space for individuals aged 16+ experiencing mental health distress or crisis in Coventry and Warwickshire. Designed as an alternative to A&E, Safe Haven offers compassionate, out-of-hours support every night of the year to those in need of immediate help.

How to get in touch with Safe Haven:

https://cwsafehaven.org.uk/

For more information, please visit their website: