Self help support & resources

If you live or work in Warrington, LiveWire can provide you with friendly Stop Smoking support and advice. Remember, you’re three times more likely to quit successfully with support than if you go it alone.

Follow the link to fill out the self referral form : Stop Smoking Solutions • Livewire

The NHS Health Check is a crucial service for men aged 40 to 74, offering a free check-up of cardiovascular health. 

It can tell you whether you're at higher risk of getting certain health problems, such as:

• heart disease
• diabetes
• kidney disease
• stroke

During the check-up you'll discuss how to reduce your risk of these conditions.

If you're aged 40 to 74 and do not have a pre-existing health condition, you should be invited to an NHS Health Check by your GP every 5 years.

If you think you are eligible but have not been invited, or are over due a Health Check , contact your GP surgery direct. 

Click here to read more. 

The Pharmacy First scheme means you can go and see a pharmacist about several minor illnesses and conditions you would previously have had to see your GP about. 

Conditions treated as part of Pharmacy First:

• Earache - 1 to 17 years.

• Impetigo - 1 year and over.

• Infected insect bites - 1 year and over.

• Shingles - 18 years and over.

• Sinusitis - 12 years and over.

• Sore throat - 5 years and over.

• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections - women 16-64 years.

If you have one of these conditions and meet the age criteria, you can visit your pharmacist for a consultation and they will treat you and prescribe medicines if necessary. If your condition is more serious you will be referred to a GP or hospital.

Warrington’s Mental Health directory of services for anyone looking to find local support groups, training resources and links to national support lines.

Click here.

Kooth.com is a free, safe and anonymous digital mental health service that is available for young people aged 11-18 across Warrington. 

Young people can access online counselling, self help tools and community support resources on their website: Home - Kooth

This website helps you find local events, volunteering, community activities and support services.

Think of it as your personal toolkit to live well and get connected to things that are important to you.

Click here to visit the website. 

Talking Points are places you can go to get friendly, face-to-face information, support and guidance to help you to live and stay well. They are based in the heart of communities across Warrington and are a safe place for you to access personalised information and support to help with the issues that matter to you.

Take a look at the poster below to see how Talking Points can help.

Citizens Advice Warrington provide free, confidential and impartial advice on a range of issues including:

• Debt
• Benefits
• Housing
• Work

You can drop in at The Gateway between 9:30am and 1:00pm Monday to Friday or call 0808 2787993 for free.

Visit Citizens Advice Warrington for more information.

A new Diabetes UK Support group is available in Warrington for adults (18 and over) living with or affected by diabetes.

Meetings are free and informal, and provide an opportunity to meet others with diabetes, share experiences, and hear from guest speakers about local services.

The group meets monthly on Wednesdays at the Living Well Hub, Warrington, WA1 1XL.

First session being held on Wednesday 6th May 6:30pm – 7:45pm

For more information visit https://volunteer.diabetes.org.uk/.../warrington-diabetes...