A Nantwich mum of two’s debut children’s story book became an Amazon best-seller on the same day it was launched online.
During lockdown, Sarah Mellor, 31, was inspired by her own personal struggle with anxiety and depression, which saw her turn to writing and illustrating.
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Youth parliament representatives for Cheshire East have called for more decision-making power when it comes to mental health support in schools.
Ruben Barrow, 15, from Crewe, and Millie Oldroyd, 16, from Middlewich, made the plea following the online “Taboo” conference, which aimed to highlight the mental health challenges faced by young people.
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A major review into Cheshire East’s mental health support for under-25s has been approved by cabinet members.
A report by the council’s children and families scrutiny committee makes 24 recommendations to the council’s leadership, with all of them being approved.
Dear Editor,
2020 has been a difficult year for everyone, and that is bound to have an impact on people’s mental health.
Cheshire East’s Everybody Sport and Recreation is staging free online health and fitness support as part of Mental Health Awareness Week.
This year’s week, which runs May 18-24, is based on theme ‘kindness.’
The leader of Cheshire East Council has appointed two councillors as adult mental health champions during the Covid-19 crisis.
Cllrs Sally Handley and Jonathan Parry will support residents to access mental wellbeing benefits, to remove the stigma and get people talking about mental health.
The times are unprecedented and uncertain. The effects of uncertainty on mental health can be profound.
We spoke to Michelle Clark, a mental health professional in both Nantwich and Crewe, who has some essential tips on coping.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A new school specialising in mental health will be built in Crewe after councillors unanimously approved the ‘fabulous’ plans.
Cheshire East Council was one of 14 local authorities chosen by Government last April to become home to a new free school for pupils with special educational needs or disability (SEND).
Church members in Wistaston have won support from a South Cheshire employer as they work to support people facing mental health challenges.
Harbour, part of New Life Community Church in Wistaston, is offering 12-week courses to develop skills, strategies and resilience.
A client support manager from South Cheshire is taking part in a skydive in aid of local mental health charity, Inner Trust.
Steph Howman will raise funds for the non-profit organisation that aims to make a difference to young people who have mental health challenges or have disabilities that prevent them from achieving their dreams.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Health chiefs are spending almost twice as much on mental health services for youngsters in some parts of Cheshire than others, according to new figures.
Data presented to the Cheshire East health and wellbeing board shows for 2018-19, the NHS Eastern Cheshire clinical commissioning group (CCG) has spent £2.9 million on child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).
Leighton hospital has introduced new mental health first aiders to help look after the health and wellbeing of staff.
A group of 17 staff at the South Cheshire hospital, run by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, have received training to support colleagues.
By Stephen Topping, local democrary reporter
Councillors have endorsed plans to transform mental health care across Cheshire East, Northwich and Winsford.
NHS Eastern Cheshire, South Cheshire and Vale Royal clinical commissioning groups (CCGs), the organisations which buy healthcare across the area, approved plans to improve services for adult mental health and dementia patients last November.
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