Information for young people - Warrington School Health
Confidentiality and consent
We encourage young people to talk to their parents or carers about any health issues that are worrying them.
School nurses offer a confidential service, but sometimes information may need to be shared to keep you safe. If this happens, it will always be explained to you.
Feelings and mental health
Different places for information and support about your feelings and mental health:
- YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds
- Home – Kooth
- Happy? Ok? Sad? | warrington.gov.uk
- Child Bereavement UK
Youth In Mind at Warrington Youth Zone is somewhere that you can go to talk about your feelings and get help if you are feeling worried or sad.
Friendly grown-ups are there to listen and support you, so you don’t have to deal with problems on your own. It’s a safe space to share how you feel and learn ways to look after your mental health.
Feeling overwhelmed
- Useful contacts for support – for 11-18 year olds | Mind
- Shout: The UK’s free, confidential, 24/7 mental health text service | Shout 85258
- Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention | Prevention of Young Suicide
- Childline | Free counselling service for kids and young people | Childline: 0800 1111
Sleep
This group helps children and young people who have trouble sleeping. They also help parents, teachers, and other adults learn about good sleep.
Drugs and alcohol advice
Drugs and alcohol can affect your body and mind. If you’re worried or have questions, talk to a trusted adult or reach out for support.
- Honest information about drugs | FRANK
- The Ways – Warrington | Change Grow Live - The Ways is a confidential service where you can talk to someone about drugs or alcohol. They will listen, support you and help you make safe choices. Watch the CGL The Ways service video to find out more.
Sexual health and relationships
These services offer guidance on sexual health, relationships, friendships, emotional wellbeing and where to get help if something is worrying you.
Health advice
The NHS website has lots of information about health, vaccines and long‑term conditions.
Asthma
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Healthy lifestyles
Moving your body, eating well, drinking water and getting enough sleep all help you feel strong and happy.
Smoking and vaping
- FRANK – information about smoking and vaping
- LiveWire Warrington – stop smoking and vaping support
Telephone: 0300 003 0818 / Email: livewire.lifestyles@nhs.net
Last updated: Wednesday 01 April 2026