Mental Health & Wellbeing

If you need urgent support, please contact the Mental Health Crisis line: 0800 145 6485

Mental Health Awareness

In the UK today, six children and young people (CYP) in every classroom have a diagnosable mental health problem, most of whom will not seek help for up to ten years. There is a growing awareness that earlier preventative support that focuses on building resilience and promoting well-being is necessary to meet our young people’s mental health needs.

Duddon St Peter's Children's Mental Health & Wellbeing policy (see files below)

Duddon St Peter's Staff Mental Health & Wellbeing policy (see files below)

At Duddon St Peter's CE Primary we have a dedicated Wellbeing Team:

The Wellbeing Team work in partnership to offer support, guidance and advice to pupils, families and staff. 

• Paul Hudson - Head teacher/Designated Safeguarding Lead    

• Claire Entwistle - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

• Holly Tench- SENDCO

• Lesley Garnham-  ELSA Lead/ Listening counsellor 

• Julian Osborne - Vicar at Barrow/Mental Health & Wellbeing Governor

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s has a dedicated 24/7 all age urgent mental health helpline. The new number for the service is 0800 145 6485.

• Shout - 24/7 text service if you need immediate help www.giveusashout.org: Text shout to 85258

• Childline - counselling service: www.childline.org.uk -  0800 1111

• The Mix - confidential support for young people: www.themix.org.uk -  0808 808 4994