Tameside School Nursing Team

16/12/2025

GREAT NEWS

On 31st March 2026 OKE will be handing over the Navigator Service to Barnardo’s.
Over the next few months we will be working closely with the ICB/NHS & Barnardo’s to establish the New Neuro Hubs in Tameside

OKE will continue to provide support & activities for families in Tameside, and we’ll also have more time to develop some exciting new projects in 2026 😊

07/11/2025

We are so proud to be winners at the Everyone Matters Awards this evening. Thank you to everyone on our amazing team for your contribution to this 🎉🎉🎉

17/10/2025

Common illnesses

Learn about common childhood illnesses and how to care for your child at home. Find information on symptoms, treatments, and when to seek medical advice.

01/10/2025

Do you have a child aged 0–6 who might need a bit of extra help with learning, playing, or talking?

Why not join Mencap at:
🌳 Nature Explorers
🧸 Stay and Play

These groups are for children with emerging special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) — and their families.
💬 They’re a great way to meet other parents, get support, and have fun with your child.
📷 Tap the images to find out more!

10/09/2025

is not a choice. Many people think that people with anxiety or can decide to turn it off but unfortunately it isn’t that easy.

However, if you know a young person with depression or anxiety they do not need to struggle alone. In Tameside we are lucky to the local offer: https://tamesidelocaloffer.co.uk/health-and-wellbeing and https://www.tameside.gov.uk/mentalhealth/children

For advice contact the Tameside School Nursing Team on 0161 366 2240.

Always try to listen to a young person’s view and validate their concerns about their mental wellbeing, in turn this supports children and young people to feel comfortable in reaching out for support as required.

There are services designed to support children and young people. There are places you can trust to help either face to face or virtually.

10/09/2025

One of our HV SCPHN Apprentices, Lynsey Carolan, devised this song to support young children with their
Please share far and wide.

​ presents ‘Super Smiles’! A fun song to brush along to. A step-by-step guide for children learning to brush their teeth.Please take ...

29/08/2025

21/08/2025

SHARED on behalf of Active Tameside

We’re excited to announce the launch of our Active Youth Membership, funded by the Holiday Activity & Food (HAF) programme.
Click on this link to apply 👉 [https://www.activetameside.com/active-youth/]

This FREE membership gives young people aged 13–17 years access to:

✅ Gyms at participating Active Tameside centres
✅ Group exercise classes (special youth programme to follow)
✅ Swimming, slides & waves
✅ Community sessions including hyper bowling, multi-sport and more!

Key Info:
📅 Membership runs from 1st August to 30th November 2025
📍 Valid at one Active Tameside site (excludes Active iTrain, Active Ken Ward & Active Oxford Park)
👥 Induction required (parent/guardian must attend first visit)
🕒 Age-appropriate access times apply (13–15 & 16–17 age groups)

Who’s it for?
Young people aged 13–17 living in Tameside, eligible for benefit-related free school meals (FSM).

📧 Got questions? Email us at teenfit@activetameside.com

21/08/2025

21/08/2025

We all know how incredibly stressful a haircut can be for children/adults with SEND
This amazing Barber comes highly recommended by lots of grateful parents from our SEND community

LH Barbers page 👇🏼
https://www.facebook.com/Lisahampton2021?

21/08/2025

This is the About Our Pass webpage of the Our Pass website. Visit our website to learn more about Our Pass.

21/08/2025

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