SEND local offer - Keeping healthy

In an emergency telephone 999 and ask for the Ambulance Service. The operator will ask you what the problem is and where you are, including address and postcode. If you are unsure, they will be able to see a rough area. To be precise, you can also use your what3words co-ordinates to help them find you. You can visit the what3words website to download their free app. you can find out more about health services in Stockton-on-Tees by visiting our health page on our Local Offer website.

Below, you will find some useful information on resources to help young people live healthy lives.

Support to stay healthy

111   

If you need general medical advice or are unsure where to go, telephone 111. The operator will ask you a series of questions about what is wrong and will be able to direct you to nearby healthcare services if necessary. 111 is a non-emergency contact number only. In the event of an emergency, telephone 999.  

Your GP

GP surgeries can offer appointments with a range of health professionals including a GP, nurse, clinical pharmacist or physiotherapist, depending on your situation. 

Appointments may be face to face, over the phone or online. Find out how to book an appointment with a GP.

Annual Health Checks

Annual health checks are available for Children and Young People with Learning Disabilities aged 14 and over. Find out more about Annual health checks.

Physical Health

Sometimes a Young Person's disability may limit them in a physical capacity. This could include mobility, hearing and visual impairments along with many more. If you, or a Child/Young Person you know, is in need of Physical Health support, the below organisations may be able to help: 

• CHILD Deaf Youth Project (CDYP) are a vibrant, registered charity, working for the benefit of all deaf, hard of hearing children and young adults within the Tees Valley Area. Contact number 01642246705. Find out more about the CHILD Deaf Youth Project on the Stockton Information Directory
• Clear Vision is a postal lending library of children's books designed to be shared by visually impaired and sighted children and adults. We lend books all across the UK and Ireland. Contact number 02087899575. Find out more about ClearVision on the Stockton Information Directory 
• National Deaf Children's Society: Visit the deaf Children's Society website
• Changing Places: Visit the Changing Places website to find a toilet near you
• Be My Eyes: Download the Be My Eyes app
• Be My Ears: Download the Be My Ears app

Drug, Alcohol and Substance Misuse Services

Drugs and alcohol can sometimes play a role in your life. You could be curious and experimenting, but the support is there if alcohol, drugs or both become a problem for you.   

There are services available to you and can be accessed by self-referral or a referral from any source. The services are there to help you with your individual needs and the needs of your family.  

Change Grow Live

In Stockton, Change Grow Live offers a range of services for you as a young person up to the age of 25.

Learn more about the drugs and alcohol recovery service on the Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council website  or learn more on the Change Grow Live website. 

Healthy eating and keeping active

Eating healthy and exercising regularly can help you to stay well and improve how you feel. 

British Nutrition Foundation

The British Nutrition Foundation offer accessible advice on eating a healthy diet. 

Visit the Nutrition Foundation website for more information

Growing Well Growing Healthy  

The Growing Well Growing Healthy team can help support you with weight loss, healthy eating and becoming more active.  

Specialist Public Health Nurses and Lifestyle Coaches will give you information and activities to become healthier and more active while having fun. 

Visit the Growing Well and Growing Healthy website for more information.

Healthier Together App

Healthier together is a website and downloadable app with accurate and trusted NHS healthcare advice.  

You can download the Healthier Together app to your mobile phone from your app store. 

Visit the Healthier Together website for more information.

Mental health support

Opening up about your mental health can be scary but there are many organisations available that can listen to your problems and help you to feel better. 

Kooth

Kooth is a free online mental health service for you. The platform offers counselling and emotional well-being support through mobile phones, tablets or desktop computers.  

Kooth is a safe and non-judgemental place for you to talk, connect and chat with experienced counsellors. You do not need to give any personal details to use this service.  

Visit the Kooth website to access the free online mental health service.

On My Mind

On My Mind is a free digital tool that contains advice and resources to help you support your own mental health.  

The main goals are: 

• to make sure no young person feels they have nowhere to turn when having problems with their mental health and wellbeing
• to make mental health treatment and support transparent and easy to understand for young people
• to promote choice and shared decision making by allowing young people voice's to be heard in their own treatment

Visit the Anna Freud website for more information about On My Mind.

Young Minds

If you're struggling with your feelings, Young Minds has practical tips and advice from other young people and information on how to get the support you need.  

Visit the Young Minds website for more advice.

CAMHs Crisis and Liaison

The Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHs) Crisis Team are there to respond to young people experiencing a mental health crisis. The service is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and is available to you up until your 18th birthday.  

Contact them by phoning: 

0800 0516 171 

Find out more about the CAMHs Crisis and Liaison service

MindMate

MindMate is a website for young people, their families and the professionals who support them. MindMate can to help you explore emotional wellbeing and mental health issues.

To access support visit Mindmate's website.