Health
No health problem is unique, but it is unique to you. Whatever your problem – a lot of other people are also worried by it, or suffer from it.
Common health concerns and queries for young people include:
- spots
- drugs & alcohol
- obesity
- safe sex
- eating disorders
- tattoos & piercing
- depression
- allergies
- self harm
- body image
- mental health
- keeping healthy
- smoking
Every day there seems to be a new health scare and how do you know if you are at risk, how can you protect yourself and where can you go for help? How do you tell if something is ‘normal’ or needs medical attention? How do you enjoy life and stay healthy?
Perhaps you have a disability or an illness and you would like to know more about it and how to cope with it.
Stop worrying and take action! There are lots of places where you can go for information and there are lots of people you can talk to. Take a look at all the contacts below and choose the ones that you think will be best for you.
Local Contacts
Doctors’ Surgeries
If you need to register with a local GP (General Practitioner – your doctor), visit the website to get a list of contact details of all doctors’ surgeries.
If you are having problems registering with a GP then contact
Patient Data Department
Business Services Centre
Preswylfa
Hendy Road
Mold
CH7 1PZ
INFO
Help and advice on a wide range of issues, including health for young people aged 11 to 25.
INFO
2 North Arcade
Chester Street
Wrexham
LL13 8BB
01978 358900
infoshop@wrexham.gov.uk
Your School Nurse
The School Nurse is there to help you. The school Nurse is the first person you may wish to speak to for confidential advice about your health.
School Nurses have two main roles:
- To give you confidential advice
- To look after and protect your physical and emotional health
What can I go and see the School Nurse for?
- To talk about your health
- If you have long-term health problems
- To refer you to somebody else who can help e.g. doctor
- To de-stress and get emotional support e.g. if you have problems at home or with your friends
- To talk about your weight and healthy eating
- To receive information and leaflets e.g. on how to give up smoking or for information about sex
Contact your school or Grove Road Health Centre (01978 362510) for details.
NSPCC
Counselling service in secondary schools. Health days, peer support training, circle time, keep safe, child protection and bullying awareness training.
NSPCC
11 Grosvenor Road
Wrexham
LL11 1BS
01978 362383
bbishop@nspcc.org.uk
Call Helpline
Mental health helpline offering support, practical advise and information of statutory and voluntary services available in the area. We also provide free self help literature to callers. No age range limitations.
Call Helpline – North East Wales NHS Trust
Grove Road
Wrexham
01978 366206
Freephone: 0800 132737
CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
Education and support to other profesionals/multi disciplinary working. Assessment and diagnosis for ADHD. Workshops for young people, siblings and parents. Behavioural advice, advice line and signposting service.
CAMHS
Child Health Centre
Maelor Hospital
Wrexham
01978 725242
FPA Project Jiwsi
Community based sex & relationship education programmes for groups of vulnerable young people. They also have a branch in Wrexham at the Llay Park Resource Centre. Contact is Sandra Peters on 01978 853111.
FPA Cymru
Greenhouse
1 Trevelyan Terrace
Bangor
Gwynedd
LL57 1AX.
Health Challenge Wrexham
Health Challenge Wrexham is :
- A challenge to you as an individual to do what you can to improve your own health and the health of your family.
- A challenge to local businesses to promote and improve the health of their employees and customers.
For further information contact 01978 297023 or 01978 297063, or e-mail health@wrexham.gov.uk
Inspire Hospital Youth Work Team
Working with young people in hospital who have self harming issues. Youth work support after they are discharged from hospital. One to one and group work.
Inspire Hospital Youth Work Team
Child Health Centre
PO Box 2073
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Croesnewydd Road
Wrexham
LL13 7ZA
01978 726002
NCH Longfields
Therapeutic service for children, young people and families who have experienced trauma.
11 Sontley Road
Wrexham
LL13 7EN
01978 264040
National Public Health Service
Support information through leaflets. Loan library - video and teaching packs.
National Public Health Service
Wales Health Promotion Library
Library Building
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW
01978 293265
Wrexham MIND
Counselling, supported housing service, therapy groups, public information and education, self help groups
Wrexham Mind
Top Floor
8 - 10 Priory Street
Wrexham
LL11 1SU
01978 366155
National Contacts
Canllaw Online
National information website for young people in Wales.
Clic Online
National youth information website funded by the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG).
Slink
Slink is an online magazine for young teenage girls, aged 13 to 16. The site aims to provide down-to-earth information and entertainment with everything from factfiles about depression and sexual health to games and quizzes.
NHS Direct
For information and advice on all health issues go to NHS Direct Wales or NHS Direct
0845 46 47
Children 1st
Medical information for teens.
Health Challenge Wales
Advice on improving health and well-being
Papyrus - Hopeline UK
Hopeline UK provides practical advice and information to anyone who is concerned that someone they know may be suicidal.
7pm - 10pm, Monday - Friday
2pm - 5pm, Saturday/Sunday
0870 170 4000 / 01978 367333
info@papyrus-uk.org