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Mindfulness can be a powerful tool to manage stress and improve mental health. There are resources and workshops available tailored for parents of disabled children. Embracing mindfulness can help maintain a positive outlook and emotional balance.

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Trafford’s Psychological Services offer counselling and psychological support for parents facing the challenges of raising a disabled child. It's important to address your mental well-being for your sake and your child's. You're not alone; help is available.

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The Primary Care Mental Health Wellbeing Service (PCMHWS) is a new mental health and social prescribing service for people with a Trafford GP. We can provide short-term mental health support when you need it most.
How does it work?
Once you have been referred to us, you will be contacted by a member of our team who will discuss your referral. We will then arrange an appointment with you in a convenient place.
How does this service help?
Some people will benefit from some extra support that can help them get to where they want to be. This service will identify what is important to you and what support you need. We can provide brief interventions to help you get back to where you want to be.
The aims of the service:
The aim of this service is to help you to improve your mental and physical health, and feeling of general wellbeing. We can offer a wide range of support including:

Mental health support e.g. a detailed mental health assessment with one of our mental health practitioners, doctors or pharmacist to see what your needs are.

Emotional support e.g. talking through your worries and concerns with one of our team.

Medication advice e.g. our pharmacist can call you to discuss medications and advise your GP if any changes are needed.

Practical help e.g. advice and guidance around housing options.

Help if you wish to change your lifestyle e.g. stop smoking, become more active, reduce/manage alcohol & drug use, achieve a healthy weight, eat healthily.

Help to access a range of community groups and services.

Help you improve your physical health e.g. supporting you to attend appointments

Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) e.g. counseling, CBT.

Transport help e.g. applying for a bus pass.

Social activities e.g. friendship groups, arts & crafts, leisure activities.

Befriending to beat loneliness.

Help you navigate services.

COVID - 19 Service Update
Due to the current climate we offering everyone who is referred to PCMHWS the opportunity to have their appointment virtually via Microsoft Teams. All that you will need to do is follow these instructions to access this software and to connect with one of our team.
Video consultation - Microsoft Teams
You will receive an invitation to the video consultation via email.

You can join the consultation through either:

1 - A mobile device (e.g. Smartphone, iPad).

2 - A modern web browser on a laptop or PC with a camera & microphone installed (e.g. Chrome, Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Safari).

To join through a browser, click the 'Join Teams Meeting' link in your email on the relevant device and follow the on - screen instructions.
Joining a video consultation - Microsoft Teams (mobile device).
If you do not have the Teams app installed on your phone, please install it through the App store or Play Store.

1 - Open the email invite, which will have details of your appointment.

2 - At the time of your appointment click the 'Join Teams Meeting' link.

3 - Select to open in Teams, then select 'Join as a guest'.

4 - Type your name and click 'Join Meeting.'

5 - You will be connected to the consultation and someone will accept your request soon.

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Trafford Primary Care Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

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The Primary Care Mental Health Wellbeing Service (PCMHWS) is a new mental health and social prescribing service for people with a Trafford GP. We can provide short-term mental health support when you need it most. How does it work? Once you have been referred to us, you will be contacted by a member of our team who will discuss your referral.

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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial for physical and mental well-being. Simple changes in diet, exercise, and sleep can have a significant impact. Resources are available to guide parents on how to incorporate these changes into their busy lives.

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Support people to improve their health & wellbeing and bring about positive change in their lives. Seek to reach more people and provide support at the earliest opportunity. Prevent the escalation of need and reduce demand on the wider health and social care system.

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Anyone from any background can experience problems with their mental health

Much like physical health, everyone has mental health. Mental health problems affect around one in four of us each year.

We provide reliable support from experienced professionals when facing depression, anxieties, relationship issues, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. The community services we provide are free and based in your local area.

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We offer a range of resources to help you with your mental health and wellbeing. Whether you are looking for self help tips or professional support, we are here to support.

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Shout - UK's 24/7 Crisis Text Service for Mental Health Support

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Shout 85258 is the UK's first 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis. Get free, confidential mental health support anytime, anywhere. Text 'SHOUT' to 85258.

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Place for Space | Baby & Toddler Classes | Happity

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Range of mindfulness and relaxation, and yoga sessions for Mums, ladies, children and families as well as baby massage, yoga and sensory classes for babies and their grown-ups.

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We have two Yoga teachers at the Centre:

Join our mixed evening Yoga class with Marie - Beginner/intermediate level

Mondays 8.30-9.30pm: £5 per session

For more information, contact Marie on 07540912958.

Yoga with Jojo
Sunrise Yoga (Ashtanga Vinyasa Style) 6.45-7.30am Tuesdays and Thursdays

£40 for a 4 week course

Sunday Yoga (Ashtanga Vinyasa - easier pace) 10-11am

£5 per session drop in

50% off all prices for your teens and tweens

BYO mat / Wear comfy clothes to move & bring a warm layer or blanket for relaxation.

To book your place and for more info please contact Jojo Crago 07887 920915 or email [email protected]

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Join our new evening Yoga class with Marie - for all ages and Yoga levels. £5 per session, everyone welcome.