NHS East Cheshire Talking Therapies

NHS East Cheshire Talking Therapies We offer free NHS therapy for people with common mental health problems in East Cheshire aged 16 and over (part of The Big Life group)

This world asthma day we are highlighting the link between asthma and emotional wellbeing. Stress and anxiety can be tri...
05/05/2026

This world asthma day we are highlighting the link between asthma and emotional wellbeing. Stress and anxiety can be triggers but support is available. For more information on Asthma please visit: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is a weeklong campaign dedicated to talking about mental illness while pregnant or...
04/05/2026

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is a weeklong campaign dedicated to talking about mental illness while pregnant or after having a baby. The Perinatal Mental Health Partnership are dedicated to signposting to support for all mums and families and focus on advocating for those affected by Maternal Mental Health, to access the information and help they require to enable recovery.
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There are some signs which suggest your mental health during or after pregnancy might be under pressure. You may have noticed:
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Sudden, big, or constant changes in your mood or emotions
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Thoughts or images about harming yourself or harm coming to your baby (intrusive thoughts)
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Feeling overwhelmed by guilt, shame, or hopelessness
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Struggling to bond with your baby or feeling detached from them
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Finding it impossible to sleep or relax, even when your baby is sleeping
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Thinking that you’re not a good parent or your baby is better off without you
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Seeing, hearing, or believing things that others don’t
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Frequent worry or fear about food or your body image
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These symptoms cover a range of perinatal mental health conditions, some of which are more common than others.
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If you experience any of the symptoms above, or something else that doesn’t feel right for you, speak to your GP, midwife or health visitor without delay.
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You know what’s normal for you. If you don’t feel right, speak to someone without delay. Don’t dismiss it as “baby blues”.
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As many as 1 in 4 women and birthing people will experience mental health problems around pregnancy. You are not alone. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
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We are excited to launch our new Perinatal Skills for Wellbeing Course. This will be a relaxed, social environment that ...
30/04/2026

We are excited to launch our new Perinatal Skills for Wellbeing Course. This will be a relaxed, social environment that you can bring your baby along to, gain a better understanding of the symptoms of anxiety and depression and learn strategies to manage them. Please see the info on the poster for how you can refer for the course.

Stress affects everyone, influencing physical health, mental wellbeing, relationships,and daily life. Stress Awareness M...
22/04/2026

Stress affects everyone, influencing physical health, mental wellbeing, relationships,
and daily life. Stress Awareness Month encourages:
- Understanding the causes and impacts of stress
- Accessing practical tools and resources
- Opening conversations to reduce stigma
- Building stronger connections and supportive communities
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Workplace stress is reaching record levels, affecting employees worldwide. Around 1 in 4 workers report feeling unable to cope with stress at work (1). Nearly 91% of employees have faced high stress or workplace pressure in the past year (2). Signs of burnout, including exhaustion and disengagement, are increasing, now impacting more than half of the workforce. Work-related stress, depression, and anxiety contribute to significant lost productivity and days off (3), highlighting the urgent need for supportive workplace initiatives.
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We live in a time where it’s easy to wait for someone else to step up, to fix things, to make the first move, to create change. We wait for systems to improve, for people to be kinder, for stress to simply disappear. And too often, we give up before we begin, telling ourselves: “How could one person like me possibly make a difference?”
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Stress affects everyone, but the good news is that you have the power to make a difference. By participating in Stress Awareness Month 2026 and embracing the movement, you’re not just raising awareness you’re actively reducing stress in your own life and influencing the world around you.
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11th of April is World Parkinson's Day, a progressive neurological condition affecting over 10 million people worldwide....
11/04/2026

11th of April is World Parkinson's Day, a progressive neurological condition affecting over 10 million people worldwide.
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Today is about amplifying awareness and understanding, knowing where to access help if you or others need it. You can find out more about Parkinson's here: www.parkinsons.org.uk
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The Easter school holidays can be a stressful time for parents and carers. The lack of usual routines and support can le...
31/03/2026

The Easter school holidays can be a stressful time for parents and carers. The lack of usual routines and support can lead to struggles balancing childcare and work, and can lead to experiencing short term changes in children’s behaviour.
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The school holidays are a time to be celebrated, not feared. Here are some tips on how to stay well this Easter holiday.
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📃Make a Plan - Before the school holidays begin, have your children brainstorm some activity ideas that you can do together as a family. Involving your children in making plans for the school holiday not only helps them feel involved in decisions but it gives them something to look forward to.
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🧘Practice Mindfulness Exercises - Mindfulness exercises can really help to quiet an anxious mind, giving you a chance to reset on even the most hectic of days.
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⏲️Schedule Downtime - Remember that you don’t have to be doing exciting things all the time during the holidays for it to be a well rounded and nourishing time for your family. Even if it's just half an hour, give yourself time to recharge.
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🏄Try Something New - Why not use the holidays as a time for your family to try something new in a safe and supportive environment.
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🤳Digital Detox - With posts showing family days out with well-behaved, immaculately dressed, angelic-looking children, comparison can feel unavoidable. This can put unnecessary stress on parents and make them feel like they’re not doing enough. Take breaks away from your phone and social media and focus on being present in the moment.
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NEXT COURSE 29th April 2026We now offer Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Courses at East Cheshire Talking Ther...
30/03/2026

NEXT COURSE 29th April 2026
We now offer Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Courses at East Cheshire Talking Therapies.

MBCT is recommended by NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) as an effective treatment for mild to moderate depression.
Our MBCT courses are a great way to understand thought patterns and how to work with these in more helpful ways.

Mindfulness is a particular way of paying attention to the present moment. When we’re tuned in to the present moment, the mind is less likely to get caught up in unhelpful patterns of thinking and feeling.

Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our thoughts and emotions and relate to them in a different way. We learn skills that can help us to:
• Become more focussed and steady
• Feel less overwhelmed
• Respond more wisely to difficulties
• Be kinder to ourselves and more accepting of how things are

This can reduce symptoms of depression and reduce the chances of depression returning.

If you are registered with a GP in East Cheshire, you can refer by going to our website or calling 01625 469950.
https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/service/talking-therapies-eastern-cheshire/

The global World Bipolar Day theme for 2026 is .--Bipolar UK's World Bipolar Day 2026 celebrations are centred around t...
30/03/2026

The global World Bipolar Day theme for 2026 is .
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Bipolar UK's World Bipolar Day 2026 celebrations are centred around the theme 'Understanding bipolar together'. The theme emphasises:
- Improving understanding of bipolar.
- Bringing together people with lived experience, supporters, clinicians, and policymakers.
- Learning collectively through shared evidence, stories, and research.
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What Is Bipolar?
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Bipolar type 1
A diagnosis of type bipolar 1 means someone has had at least one episode of mania (sometimes with psychosis) that lasts longer than a week. If someone is having symptoms of mania, they are seriously unwell and often need to be treated in hospital.
Nine in ten people with bipolar type 1 also go through periods of depression.
Without treatment, manic episodes will generally last between three and six months, and depressive episodes will generally last between six and 12 months.
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Bipolar type 2
A diagnosis of bipolar type 2 means someone has had at least one period of severe depression and at least one period of hypomania that lasted longer than four days, but not symptoms of mania. If someone is experiencing hypomania, they have clear symptoms but usually do not need to be treated in hospital.
Someone with bipolar type 2 also tends to experience more frequent and longer episodes of low mood. Approximately two in five people with bipolar have bipolar type 2.
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Cyclothymia
A diagnosis of cyclothymia, or cyclothymic disorder, means someone has experienced regular episodes of hypomania and depression for at least two years, but these are not severe enough to meet the full criteria for a mood episode.
Although people diagnosed with cyclothymia are on the bipolar spectrum, they do not have a diagnosis of bipolar. Cyclothymia can, however, develop into bipolar.
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15th March 2026 is Long COVID Awareness Day-In 2023 Long Covid patients, caregivers and allies began this Long Covid awa...
15/03/2026

15th March 2026 is Long COVID Awareness Day
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In 2023 Long Covid patients, caregivers and allies began this Long Covid awareness campaign to unite people across the globe to:
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Increase Long Covid visibility
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Share information to try to prevent COVID infections
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Empower patients
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Share support and resources
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Educate about the symptoms of Long Covid
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Highlight the need to fund relevant research
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At NHS East Cheshire Talking Therapies we offer a 6-week Skills for Wellbeing - Long Term Health Conditions Course aimed at teaching people how to live well alongside their long term health conditions. We offer this course either online or in-person so that there are options that suit everyone's lifestyle. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact us on 01625 469950.
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Friday 13th March 2026 is World Sleep Day!-Sleep is essential for our mind and body to repair and recover, aid wound hea...
13/03/2026

Friday 13th March 2026 is World Sleep Day!
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Sleep is essential for our mind and body to repair and recover, aid wound healing and cleanse our brains of waste product. Poor sleep is often a feature of anxiety and depression but can also be the symptom that causes anxiety and depression to be maintained. Sleep is also a topic we focus on during our Skills for Wellbeing Courses, highlighting it's importance and impact on our mental health.
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The process of sleep hygiene allows the brain and body to quiet themselves and prepare for a good night of sleep. This includes healthy habits and relaxation routines such as:
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Fixed bedtime and wake time: the circadian rhythms of the body work better when bedtime and wake time is the same each day
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Exercise: people who don’t have enough physical activity during the day may struggle to sleep at night, so be sure to take a brisk walk or practice other cardio several hours before bedtime.
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Cut back on caffeine: as a stimulant, caffeine can make the mind and body active, so it’s best to avoid coffee, tea or other caffeinated beverages at least 6 hour prior to bedtime.
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Room temperature: keep the bedroom between 60 and 67 degrees F or 16-19 degrees C.
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Give 30 minutes for bedtime routine: instead of expecting to fall asleep right away, calculate half an hour to wind down with soft music, light stretching or reading a boring book.
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Dim the lights: tell the brain it’s time to sleep by lowering the lights.
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Unplug: At least 60 minutes prior to bedtime, turn off the computer, television, smartphone or other devices as the blue lights can interfere with good sleep rhythms.
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Practice meditation: deep breathing and mindfulness practices before bed can help the brain to release the stress of the day which sets the stage for better sleep.
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Macclesfield
SK101AQ

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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