NHS Warrington Talking Therapies

Men’s Health Week aim is to raise awareness of health problems and encourage early detection and preventable treatment of disease within men and boys. The week allows health care providers, charity, media and anyone who opts to take part the platform and space to encourage men to seek regular medical support and advice to prevent illness and injury to enable them to live longer and more fulfilling lives.
This year's theme is "Men don't talk, we're told," encouraging men to share their stories and break down the stigma surrounding mental health.

Below is a list of local mens mental health groups which can allow you to take part in the movement and share your story’s:
• Mens sheds Connection, conversation and creation – that’s what joining a Men’s Shed is all about. https://menssheds.org.uk/

• Thrive Mental Health & Wellness (find them on Facebook) community of men set up specifically to help anyone who is struggling with mental health.

• Its Good 2 Talk (find them on Facebook).

• Offload aimed at adult men who have low to moderate mental health and struggling with the pressures of life (no formal medical diagnosis required). https://warringtonwolvesfoundation.com/wellbeing-health-initiatives-warrington

• Dads Matters aim to help dads have successful relationships with their families, and to support dads with anxiety, stress and mental health issues. https://dadmatters.org.uk/

• BBC Tiny Happy People have a section for New dads and mental health https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/articles/zb7svk7

• Tommys postnatal dads https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/dads-and-partners/looking-after-your-mental-health-after-baby-born

• Fatherhood Institute https://www.fatherhoodinstitute.org/

• Dadpad - free, downloadable easy to use essential resource developed with the NHS for new dads, partners, parents, and dads to be. https://thedadpad.co.uk/

• Directions for men: Website: https://directionsformen.org.uk/ Number: 07894971434. They hold a talk group on Wednesdays at 6:30pm at Making Space, 46 Allen Street, Warrington, WA2 7JB. They also do football sessions on Tuesdays at 9:00pm at the grange sports and social club WA4 1QH.

• Offload: Website: https://warringtonwolvesfoundation.com/offload/ Email : [email protected]. Number: 01925 248894 This is the programme that is ran by Warrington wolves. They teach tips and techniques specifically aimed to help mens mental health.

Diabetes Week is a week to make some noise, raise awareness and shout about the things that matter to people with diabetes, shining a light on what it’s like to live with day in, day out.

The theme for Carers Week 2025 is 'Caring About Equality' highlighting the inequalities faced by unpaid carers, including a greater risk of poverty, social isolation, poor mental and physical health.

9th – 15th June is Infant Mental Health Awareness Week

Infant mental health is an often overlooked and misunderstood subject. Infant Mental Health Awareness Week provides an annual opportunity to discuss the importance of supporting babies’ mental health and wellbeing.

Relationships between parents and their babies in the first 1001 days are so crucially important. A range of research shows that the way parents interact with their babies predicts children's later development. When parents experience problems in the first 1001 days it can have long-term impacts on their children. One study showed that children whose mothers were stressed in pregnancy were twice more likely to have mental health problems as teenagers.

The First 1001 Days Movement is a group of organisations and professionals working together to campaign about the importance of the emotional wellbeing of babies. www.1001.org.uk.

Here a NHS Warrington Talking Therapies we prioritise anyone who is pregnant and parents with children under the age of 2 on our waiting list, helping to support the well-being of parents and in-turn supporting the well-being of infants.

This week marks the start of Bowl Cancer Uk’s annual flagship event to help support and raise money for life saving treatment for those suffering from the disease. To find out more about how you can support, and other fundraising opportunities visit: https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/walk-together-for-bowel-cancer-2025/

Sands Awareness Month takes place June 2025, to raise awareness and support families affected by stillbirth and neonatal death.

Sands awareness week takes place 16th to 22nd June 2025, this is a focused week for the community to come together and promote awareness.

For more information visit https://www.sands.org.uk/sands-awareness-week

Prostate Cancer UK are asking you to walk with them in Battersea Park, London this June to help beat prostate cancer. Everybody is welcome, including children, dogs and families and you can choose whether to walk 2km, 5km or 10km around the park.

Don’t worry if you can’t make it to Battersea Park, you can still join other March for Men supporters, up and down the UK, who are heading to their local parks on the first weekend of June to walk in solidarity and raise awareness within their community.

Gather family and friends, choose your distance and enjoy a local walk to celebrate loved ones and fundraise to help beat prostate cancer. Whether you walk from park-to-park, take on laps, or choose one looped route, this is your walk, your way.

June marks international Pride month, this year Golden Square are getting involved with their annual pride event on 14th June throughout the shopping centre.

NHS Warrington Talking Therapies are proud to be attending the festivities and raising awareness of our services.

Today is World No To***co Day!

Deaf and hard of hearing employees often face unnecessary barriers at work, but there’s a lot we can do to change that!

If you have a colleague who is deaf or hard of hearing, here are some ways to better support them at work:
• Get their attention before speaking and stay within their line of sight.
• Speak clearly, maintain eye contact, and avoid covering your mouth, as many people rely on lip reading.
• Make sure rooms are well-lit so facial expressions and lips are visible.
• Seat employees with hearing loss in areas with good acoustics and clear views of the room.
• Reduce background noise where possible, as hearing aids can amplify all sounds, making it harder to focus.
• Improve sound quality in offices with soft furnishings, acoustic panels, and rubber tips on furniture.
• Check for understanding during conversations and if needed, rephrase or ask your colleague how you can better communicate.
• Learn some basic British Sign Language (BSL) and encourage your organisation to offer this to all staff.
• Use assistive technology like hearing loops in meeting rooms to help with speech clarity.
• Provide Deaf awareness training to build a more inclusive culture in work.
Every small change adds up to a more accessible and respectful workplace!
(Sources: Deaf Action, RNID, Sign Solutions)

Finding your feet after a baby; an interactive workshop by Warrington Talking Therapies, suitable for any parent of a child under the age of 2.

What can you expect from the workshop?

The workshop addresses the transition to parenthood and a range of difficulties which may be commonly experienced by new parents such as low mood, anxiety, worry and sleep difficulties. You will learn practical skills to help you to navigate this period with more confidence.

The workshop is held in a relaxed child friendly venue with the option to bring your young child/ children along.

You can see some positive feedback we have received so far!

If you think this workshop is for you, then please get in touch for more information:
01925 401 720
[email protected]
or visit our website to self-refer
www.mhm.org.uk/talking-therapies-warrington