42nd Street Street offer Counselling, therapy, individual support, group work and volunteering opportunities for people aged 11 - 25 years.

They provide specialist assessment and support for issues such as anxiety, low mood, and more complex mental health needs, usually through referral from professionals like GPs or school staff.

They offer information, contraception advice, and help with staying safe, as well as support if you are worried or have questions.

They offer support with physical health, emotional wellbeing, school nursing, and advice on growing up, helping young people stay healthy and get the support they need.

Services include things like school nursing, health visiting, therapy services, and support for long-term conditions.

You can talk to us about anything that matters to you, including your health, wellbeing, relationships, emotions, or anything else that’s on your mind. No problem is too small.

We offer a safe, confidential space where you can speak openly. We will respect your privacy and only share information if we are concerned about your safety or the safety of others.

Getting in touch is easy:

• Call the School Nurse HUB on 0161 366 2240

• You can speak to a member of the pastoral team or a trusted member of staff if you wish to see or speak with the school nurse

Remember, asking for help is a positive step—and we are here to support you

• ⚖️ Healthy weight:
  About 1 in 10 Reception children and 1 in 5 Year 6 children are obese – similar to England [fingertips...phe.org.uk], [greaterman...acy.org.uk]

• 🦷 Dental health:
  Around 1 in 3 children aged 5 have tooth decay – worse than England [greaterman...acy.org.uk]

• 💉 Immunisations:
  About 93% vaccinated – below the 95% target [greaterman...acy.org.uk]

• 🧠 Mental health:
  Higher rates of hospital admissions for mental health than England [greaterman...acy.org.uk]

• 🫁 Physical health:
  More hospital admissions (e.g. asthma) than England [gov.uk]

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Poverty:
  About 1 in 5 children live in low-income families – slightly higher than England [greaterman...acy.org.uk]

✅ Key message:
Some children need extra support. Priorities are healthy weight, dental health, and mental wellbeing

Health for Teens is a confidential website for young people aged 11–19.
It provides trusted advice and support on topics such as mental health, relationships, physical health, and wellbeing.

You can find information, get advice, and learn how to access help if you are worried about anything.

They provide a free, confidential 24/7 helpline (HOPELINE247) where young people and others can talk, get support, and find help if they are struggling or worried about someone.

They also offer information and guidance for those exploring their identity or needing support.

It helps young people understand what a positive, respectful relationship looks like and where to get support.

You can access a C-Card through Locala services or by speaking to your school nurse, who can support you confidentially.

This includes guidance on how to manage symptoms and recommended exclusion periods, helping you know when it is safe to return to school.

It helps young people understand what is normal and how to stay clean, healthy, and confident during this time.

• Contact the Children’s Nutrition Team on: Telephone: 0161 366 2349 or 0161 366 2351 or Email: childrensnutrition@tgh.nhs.uk

• Request a referral from any health worker e.g. school nurse or health visitor

• Complete a self-referral form, click here for self-referral form

Eatwell Plate (Eatwell Guide)

The Eatwell Guide shows how to have a healthy, balanced diet. It recommends eating a variety of foods from the five main food groups: fruit and vegetables, starchy carbohydrates, proteins, dairy and alternatives, and unsaturated oils and spreads. It also encourages drinking plenty of fluids and limiting foods and drinks high in fat, salt and sugar to help maintain good health and wellbeing. 🍎🥕🥖🥛🐟💧

Bite-Size Healthy Eating Guide

A bite-size healthy eating guide provides simple, practical tips to help make healthier food choices every day. It focuses on eating regular meals, including plenty of fruit and vegetables, choosing wholegrain foods, drinking enough water, and limiting foods high in fat, sugar and salt. Small, manageable changes can make a big difference to overall health and wellbeing. 🍎🥗💧🌾

Savvy Shopping & Meal Prep

Savvy shopping and meal preparation help you eat well while saving time and money. Planning meals in advance, writing a shopping list, buying seasonal ingredients, and making the most of special offers can reduce food waste and help stretch your budget. Preparing meals ahead of time also makes it easier to choose healthy options throughout the week. 🛒🍽️💰🥕

One-pot recipes are simple, healthy meals that are prepared and cooked in a single pot, pan, or dish. They save time, reduce washing up, and can be a cost-effective way to create balanced meals using a variety of ingredients. Perfect for busy days, one-pot cooking makes healthy eating easy and convenient. 🍲🥕🍅⏱️

Cook with Jack Cookbook

The Cook with Jack Cookbook offers a collection of simple, affordable, and family-friendly recipes designed to make home cooking easy and enjoyable. With clear instructions and everyday ingredients, it helps build confidence in the kitchen while encouraging healthy, homemade meals. 👨‍🍳📖🍲🥕

Children's Nutrition Summer Newsletter

Our Children's Nutrition Summer Newsletter is packed with helpful tips, healthy recipe ideas, lunchbox inspiration, hydration advice, and fun activities to support healthy eating over the summer holidays. Designed for families, it provides practical guidance to help children develop positive eating habits and maintain a balanced diet while enjoying the summer break. ☀️🍎🥕💧🏃‍♀️

Children's Nutrition Team Microsites

The Children's Nutrition Team Microsites provide a range of trusted resources, guidance, and practical tools to support healthy eating for children and families. Explore information on nutrition, healthy lunchboxes, feeding support, recipes, educational resources, and local services to help children develop healthy habits for life. 🍎👧🥦📚💻

Creative Expression Programme (TOG Mind Tameside)

The Creative Expression Programme provides a safe, supportive space for young people to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences through creative activities such as drama, storytelling, creative writing, art, music, and performance. The programme aims to build confidence, develop life skills, promote emotional wellbeing, and encourage positive peer support through creative self-expression

Under 18s Queue & Wait Sexual Health Clinic

The Under 18s Queue & Wait Sexual Health Clinic provides free, confidential sexual health advice, support, and services for young people under 18. The clinic offers access to contraception, STI testing, pregnancy advice, and information to help young people make informed choices about their sexual health and wellbeing in a safe and non-judgemental environment. 💙🩺📋✅

Locala Clinic in a Van

The Locala Clinic in a Van is a mobile health service that brings healthcare closer to local communities. Offering easy access to health advice, support, and clinical services in convenient community locations, the van helps improve access to care and promotes health and wellbeing in a friendly and accessible environment. 🚐💙🩺🌟

Sexual Health Clinics in Your Area

Local sexual health clinics provide free, confidential advice, testing, and support for a range of sexual health needs. Services may include contraception, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy advice, condoms, and information to help you make informed choices about your sexual health and wellbeing. Clinics offer a safe, friendly, and non-judgemental environment for people of all ages. 💙🩺✅📍

Sexual Health Text Service

The Sexual Health Text Service provides a quick, confidential, and convenient way to access sexual health advice and support via text message. You can use the service to ask questions, get information about contraception and STI testing, find local clinics, and receive guidance from trained professionals without needing to attend an appointment. 📱💙🩺✅

Tameside Youth Service Groups

Tameside Youth Service Groups offer a range of activities, support, and opportunities for young people to build confidence, develop life skills, make new friends, and get involved in their local community. Through group sessions, workshops, and projects, young people can explore their interests, access support, and have their voices heard in a safe and welcoming environment. 🌟🤝🎨🏃‍♀️📚

SEND Youth Group (Tameside)

The SEND Youth Group provides a fun, inclusive, and supportive space for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to socialise, build friendships, develop confidence, and take part in a variety of activities. The group promotes independence, wellbeing, and personal development in a safe and welcoming environment. 🌟🤝🎨💙👥

SEND Youth Group (Tameside)

The SEND Youth Group provides a fun, inclusive, and supportive space for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to socialise, build friendships, develop confidence, and take part in a variety of activities. The group promotes independence, wellbeing, and personal development in a safe and welcoming environment. 🌟🤝🎨💙👥

The Neurodiverse Family Drop-In Group provides a welcoming and supportive space for neurodivergent children and young people, along with their parents and carers. Families can access information, advice, peer support, and wellbeing activities, while connecting with others who share similar experiences. The group aims to promote understanding, build confidence, reduce isolation, and help families access local support in a friendly and inclusive environment. 💙🧩🤝👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Dog Safety Advice for Young Children

Dog safety advice helps children and families learn how to interact safely with dogs and reduce the risk of bites or injuries. It includes tips on understanding dog body language, respecting a dog's space, safe ways to approach and pet dogs, and the importance of adult supervision. Promoting positive and safe interactions helps keep both children and dogs happy and safe. 🐶👧💙✅

This includes guidance on how to manage symptoms and recommended exclusion periods, helping you know when it is safe to return to school.

Diabetes UK provides trusted information, advice, and support for children and young people living with diabetes, as well as their families and carers. The charity offers resources on managing diabetes, healthy eating, emotional wellbeing, school life, and staying active, helping children and families build confidence and live well with diabetes. 💙🩸🍎🏃‍♀️📚

Water Safety Advice (Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service)

Stay safe around water with advice and resources from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. Learn about the risks associated with open water, how to stay safe near rivers, canals, lakes, and reservoirs, and what to do in an emergency. These simple but important safety messages can help children, young people, and families enjoy outdoor activities safely. 🌊🛟🚒💙✅

The Road Safety Week takes place from 15 to 21 November 2026.

Canal & River Trust Water Safety Advice

The Canal & River Trust Water Safety Advice provides important guidance to help children, young people, and families stay safe around canals, rivers, and other waterways. Resources include advice on recognising water hazards, understanding the dangers of cold water, staying safe near locks and towpaths, and knowing what to do in an emergency. These practical tips help promote safer enjoyment of local waterways. 🌊🚶‍♀️🛟💙✅

Hair Straightener Safety Advice

Hair straighteners can remain extremely hot for several minutes after use and are a common cause of burns in young children. This resource provides practical advice for families on preventing burns, including safe storage, keeping straighteners out of reach, and what to do if a burn happens. Simple safety measures can help protect children from serious injuries at home. 🔥👶💙🩹✅

• Burn Prevention

• Toy Safety

• Choking Prevention

• Road Safety

• Water Safety

• Fire Safety

• Tilt their head back with their ears submerged

• Relax and try to breathe normally

• Move their hands and legs to stay afloat

• Not to worry if their legs sink, as we all float differently

• Call for help or swim to safety once their breathing is under control.

It is designed to provide simple and easy to remember information that acts both as a proactive measure to help people to educate everyone across the UK to make early, critical decisions and also to help people to understand what they should do in emergency action.