Growing Healthy 0-25 Northumberland

19/01/2026

💜 Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

Cervical cancer develops in the cervix and is most common in women aged 30–35, but it can affect anyone at any age.
Regular cervical screening and the HPV vaccine are key to prevention, helping to detect high-risk HPV early.

If you’re invited for screening, please attend, early detection can save lives.

🔗 Find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-cancer/

19/01/2026

🌙 Bedtime Routine for Children with SEND and Sensory Needs

🤔 How Can a Bedtime Routine Help?
A regular, calming bedtime routine can really help children with SEND, including those with sensory needs. It provides predictability and comfort, making transitions easier and reducing sensory overload at the end of the day 🌙.

A calming bedtime routine:

🌈 Reduces anxiety
🧠 Supports sensory needs
😴 Prepares the body for rest

Over time, this can improve sleep, mood, behaviour, and overall wellbeing for children with SEND and sensory sensitivities.

https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/information-support/children/children-with-send/

Post credit: The Sleep Charity

If a child struggles to communicate how they’re feeling, have increased anxiety, sensory issues or social cueing problems, sleeping well may be difficult.

19/01/2026

📢Unfortunately due to the lift still being broken, Cramlington Friends is cancelled again tomorrow 20/01/26.📢

Please see our pinned post at the top of the page for alternative groups 🤱🙂

19/01/2026

Five Ways to Wellbeing

Endorsed by the NHS and promoted by Mind, these five simple actions can help improve everyday wellbeing:

☕ Connect – text a friend or wave at a neighbour
🚶 Be active – walk with a cuppa in hand
👀 Take notice – savour your brew, notice the taste
📚 Keep learning – try a new recipe or tea blend
💛 Give – make a cuppa for someone else

🔗 https://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/my-mental-health-at-work/five-ways-to-wellbeing/

P.S. Did you know Blue Monday isn’t backed by science?
It was actually invented by a travel company to promote holiday sales!

But your wellbeing matters every day - not just one Monday.
That’s why we’re sharing Brew Monday instead. ☕



Mind

19/01/2026

🍓🍌🍇 Struggling for a breakfast option for your children during Winter mornings? Click on this link and try this creamy banana porridge with mish-mash raspberries recipe from Health Families.

This recipe will set you all on your way to achieving your 5 A Day 👌

🍍🍉🍑🍊🍈

https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/recipes/banana-and-raspberry-porridge/

19/01/2026

🌟 Last chance to join tomorrows virtual Bladder and Bowel Clinic 🌟

Is your child struggling with toileting? We are here to help with low level advice and support, in a relaxed online setting.

📅Tuesday 20th January
🕘 1pm

Book now by simply reserving a slot through our webpage
🔗https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2F5hccbp9r%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHi2oGhRpLfjdTB6YLCa7SYU1dgb8KUR6CP3LRtvSuh8Hoa_717b4m7CaFup3_aem_1gno54VW45ZreczUmYTuFQ&h=AT1EjhRJZYNOBwrip-iOkD1WuV3xJq3hAptpaB1E7EiRW0XNesaQMlS4Xa5Ob3Yxjd0FvFshRo0d6uDGrpj8i3sfd1mQnA_DWajPtPy02vSaj68ZpgPXw5aFoTiagYHEc3P0fplYxErRMnth&__tn__=-UK*F

📧 You’ll receive a confirmation email with your joining link – don’t forget to check your junk folder!
💻 You’ll need MS Teams installed on your device.

18/01/2026

Winnie-the-Pooh Day x Toileting Support 🐻💧

“What day is it?” said Pooh.
“It’s today,” said Piglet.
“My favourite day,” said Pooh. 💛

January 18th is Winnie-the-Pooh Day - and a perfect reminder that every today is a chance to try something new, like using the potty!

Toilet learning can feel like a big step, for little ones and grown-ups too, but you’re not alone. Whether you’re just starting or working through wobbles, there’s gentle, trusted help available.

🧸 ERIC, The Children’s Bowel & Bladder Charity, has brilliant step-by-step advice for families:
👉 https://eric.org.uk/potty-training

Need more support locally?
📍 Contact your 0–19 team for advice, resources or just a listening ear.

Remember — “Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.” 🌊💙

18/01/2026

🎓 SCPHN Open Evening – Newcastle University

All event details are included in the poster below ⬇️
Please note: links in the poster are not clickable.

💻 To join the online open evening, please use this link:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/29ancpnf

17/01/2026

💡 Energy Saving Week

Looking after a family can be expensive — every little saving helps.

Simple ways families with children can save energy at home:
✔️ Turn appliances off at the socket
✔️ Wash clothes at 30°C
✔️ Close curtains as soon as it gets dark
✔️ Keep doors closed to keep heat in

Small changes can make a big difference 💙

17/01/2026

🌟❗ Last few places available to join our virtual Bladder and Bowel Clinic next week - DO NOT MISS OUT! ❗🌟

Is your child struggling with toileting? We are here to help with low level advice and support, in a relaxed online setting.

📅Tuesday 20th January
🕘 1pm

Book now by simply reserving a slot through our webpage
🔗https:https://tinyurl.com/3etvv7zr

📧 You’ll receive a confirmation email with your joining link – don’t forget to check your junk folder!
💻 You’ll need MS Teams installed on your device.

17/01/2026

🧠💙 Looking After a Child or Young Person’s Mental Health 💙🧠
As parents and carers 👩‍👧👨‍👦, there are ways we can support our children to give them the best chance to stay mentally healthy 🌈✨.
Encouraging and guiding a child to think about their own mental health and wellbeing are vital skills you can teach them from a young age 🌱💭.
✅ Talk Together 🗣️💬 – Open conversations make a big difference
✅ Spot Signs 👀⚠️ – Notice when they might be struggling
✅ Self-Care for YOU 🫶☕ – Your wellbeing matters too
✅ Get Support 🤝📞 – Help is always available
For more tips and guidance, click here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/
💙 🧠 🌟 🌈 🤝 🧠 💛

16/01/2026