St Helens Wellbeing

02/11/2026

🫁 LITTLE LUNGS, BIG CARE 🫁

Know their normal. Spot the change.

When your child has a respiratory condition, getting to know their usual breathing can be really helpful.

You may notice changes such as:
💨 More coughing than usual
💨 Wheezing
💨 Becoming breathless more easily
💨 Getting tired during activities they normally enjoy
💨 Changes in how they are sleeping or playing

Every child is different, so the important thing is knowing what is normal for your child.

⭐ Breathe Buddies tip: Keep their personalised asthma or respiratory action plan somewhere easy to find, so you know what to do if their symptoms change.

02/11/2026

Have you seen what our friends at Fuel Community Cafe have going on?

Connect Sisters is a fantastic project supporting women across St.Helens.

We're delighted to see Connect Sisters featured in the St Helens Star!

Meet some of the people behind the programme. (From left to right: Gail, Emma, Carole & Lynsey).

Connect Sisters brings together free wellbeing activities and funded one-to-one counselling, giving women in St Helens the opportunity to access support, build connections and focus on their wellbeing.

The programme is delivered by the team at Fuel Community Café CIC, with funding from the Community Foundation for Merseyside.

Read the full article here:
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/26677834.free-counselling-wellbeing-support-st-helens-women/

If you or someone you know could benefit from our Connect Sisters programme, get in touch:

[email protected]
01744 380234 (Option 4)

02/11/2026

💚 Great things happen when we work together! 💚

It was an absolute pleasure working in partnership with YMCA St Helens last week, delivering Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to colleagues from across their teams.

From youth services and nursery staff to IT and night teams, it was brilliant to see people coming together, building confidence and developing the skills to have healthy conversations about mental health. 💬

A huge thank you to everyone at YMCA St Helens for getting involved and making it such a positive experience! 👏

📅 Looking ahead to 2027! 💚

We are now planning our 2027 MHFA training dates and would love to hear from organisations interested in getting involved.

Want to build mental health confidence and skills within your team?

📩 Get in touch at [email protected] to register your interest.

Let's keep working together to make mental health everyone's business! 💚

31/10/2026

As Stoptober draws to a close, don't forget that we still have your back; keep that non-smoker status going, and keep us in mind if you ever need support! 👏🎉

You can call us between Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm on 01744 371111. 📲

30/10/2026

🌅💛 A beautiful clear blue sky and a golden sunset over Taylor Park to start our 4pm walk! 🚶‍♂️🍂

Sometimes all you need is a bit of fresh air, good company and a gorgeous view to brighten your day. 💙

30/10/2026

👻🎃 That’s a wrap for Breathe Buddies this half term! 🎃👻

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our Spooktacular Workshops! We’ve had such a lovely time seeing the children get stuck into our stories and breathwork, and watching their creativity shine through with all their fantastic ghostly creations! 👻💨

We hope you all enjoy the rest of the half-term break, have lots of fun and, most importantly, stay safe!

We’ll see you all again soon for more Breathe Buddies fun! 🧡💨

A special thanks to St Helens Family Hubs and St Helens Libraries for allowing us to use their venues over the half term.

30/10/2026

30/10/2026

👻 Another spooktacular morning with Breathe Buddies at Haydock Library! 🎃

A big thank you to everyone who came along, joined in with our story and spooky breathing exercises, and made some fantastic little ghosts! 👻💨 We’ve had such a lovely time seeing everyone get involved! 🧡

🎃 There’s just ONE more chance to catch us this half term!

📍 Thatto Heath Library
⏰ Today at 2pm

Come along and join in the spooky fun. We’d love to see you there! 👻🧡

30/10/2026

💙 Feeling valued, building confidence and connecting with others!

Another fantastic Men's Wellbeing session, with the lads working on their balance and coordination while enjoying a supportive space to chat, connect and share their weekend plans.

It's about more than just physical activity - It's about building friendships, boosting wellbeing and making sure everyone feels heard, valued and supported. 🗣

Well done lads, keep up the FAB work!

For more info: https://www.sthelenswellbeing.org.uk/services/mental-wellbeing/pages/men-s-wellbeing-project 🌍

30/10/2026

CHANGE OF DATE!

💚 The Check In - A safe space to talk.

Our check in group is a welcoming and a supportive space for any man affected by cancer - whether that's you, a family member, friend, partner or someone close to you.

You don't have to go through it alone. 💚

Join us for a cuppa, a chat and a chance to meet others who understand with:
☕Tea & coffee
🎯Darts & games.
💬Chatting & peer support.
🤝Emotional support.
📍Information & signposting to local services.
💚A chance to meet others who understand.

📆Thursday 12th November
🕥6pm-7pm.
📍Little George Quarter, WA10 1BU.

Whether you want to talk, listen, have a brew or simply meet people who get it - you're welcome.

No pressure, no judgement. Just a safe space to check in! 💚

For more information, contact James Thomson, our Community Engagement Officer:
📲07761511337
📩[email protected]

The Little George Quarter