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Join free webinars on diabetes and children’s health

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Two more health-focused webinars are being made available, free to the public, offering valuable advice and insight – this time on diabetes and children’s support.

Following on from its series of successful webinars, Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) is encouraging people to join its latest online sessions.

On Thursday 2 February 2023 from 4pm–5.30pm, there will be a webinar on Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS), with updates from NHFT partner governor Sharon Womersley on the youth counselling service, REACH Collaboration, which offers professional and confidential support for young people aged 11-19 across Northamptonshire.

There’ll also be a chance to hear about the exciting work in CAMHS including the launch of a new interactive website about children’s health services.

Diabetes fingerprick tester On Monday 13 March 2023 from 4pm–5.30pm, there will be a webinar on Diabetes where participants will hear the latest updates about NHFT’s diabetes service, with advice and opportunities to ask questions. Currently in the UK, it is estimated that over 4.8 million people are living with diabetes, many of whom are undiagnosed, and that figure is expected to rise significantly over the coming years.

Book a place on either webinar at www.nhft.nhs.uk/membership under ‘membership events programme’.

Richard Smith, NHFT’s interim director of corporate services, said: “These final two webinars in the 2022/23 series are not to be missed. Previous sessions, which have covered a range of topics including long Covid, volunteers and carers, dementia, mental health and wellbeing, have proved very popular. People have really appreciated being able to ask questions and learn about the services available to them. The webinars are free, and it’s really easy to join via Microsoft Teams, so I hope people find them beneficial. If anyone is not able to join live, then we make a recording available afterwards via our website.”  

Watch previous webinars and find out more about becoming a member of NHFT at www.nhft.nhs.uk/membership

Contact us

If you are in Northamptonshire, you can contact these services:

  • Live chat – talk to us on CAMHS live 9am to 9pm, Monday to Friday

  • Text a school nurse – for friendly, helpful advice. This service is designed for 11- to 19-year-olds: 07507 329 600 Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm

  • Phone – the consultation line for parents, carers, young people and professionals is available 9am to 7pm, Monday to Friday on 0800 170 7055

 

If you are in a crisis, at risk of self-harm or suicide – the CAMHS crisis team is open 24/7 and can be accessed by calling 0800 170 7055

Or: 

  1. Text Shout to 85258 at any time day or night. You can find out more by accessing the Give a Shout website 
  2. If your life is at imminent risk, call 999 for emergency help

 

Other useful contacts:

The Mix is a UK based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 online and on social and mobile

Blurt it Out for information on how to cope in a crisis and complete a crisis plan

Sexual Health Service NHFT's sexual health team 

Northamptonshire Rape Crisis for anyone affected by sexual violence or abuse

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