WWL Wigan and Leigh School Nursing

20/03/2026

20/03/2026

Clinic in a van

🚐 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 “𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗩𝗮𝗻”💜

Locala Sexual Health will be bringing their brand new Clinic in a Van to our area — offering confidential, accessible support 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀.

📅 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮:𝟬𝟬–𝟱:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺
✨ 𝗡𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱

The van is specially designed to meet full clinical requirements and includes:
• A welcoming waiting area
• A separate clinical room
• On board toilet
• Full Infection Prevention & Control standards

💜 Services available:
• Contraception
• Condoms
• Emergency contraception
• STI testing & treatment
• HIV testing, PEP/PrEP advice
• Pregnancy testing & support
• Confidential sexual health information & guidance

📍 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, 𝗖𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸, 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁, 𝗪𝗡𝟳 𝟱𝗡𝗛

20/03/2026

here's some information about what's involved in what to look out for & what to do if you are worried that your child is at risk https://www.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/caa/child-abuse/child-criminal-exploitation/

https://youtu.be/fdi9raZmyxI

In this video, safeguarding experts explore some of the risks involved in child criminal exploitation and the impact on children and young people.--NSPCC Lea...

19/03/2026

You can check if your child has had their pre-school vaccinations or high school vaccinations through your GP practice. For more on vaccines and when to have them

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17/03/2026

27th April at Leigh Sports Village...

📣 The SEND Local Offer Live event is back next month! Join us and explore the range of SEND services available across Wigan Borough.

Come along to:
✨ Meet professionals
✨ Speak to service providers
✨ Take part in workshops throughout the day

The event is open to children, young people, parents/carers, and professionals:
📅 Monday 27 April
📍 Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, WN7 4JY
⏰ 10am-2:30pm and 3:30pm – 6:30pm

No booking needed, just drop in whenever suits you. A quiet space will also be available all day.

Find out more at the link in the comments 👇

Wigan Parent Carer Forum

16/03/2026

This is calling for action. Listen here to learn more about and simple ways children can be supported to learn, thrive and be happy. For more information https://neurodiversityweek.com/schools

https://youtu.be/ZSTLQk9bB8I

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15/03/2026

Here’s a little history of mothers day from representing a time to connect with home to the celebration of the many female role models who support and influence our lives

This BBC Bitesize article takes a closer look at Mother's Day, where it originated and celebrations and traditions from across the globe.

13/03/2026

The Dept. of Education are seeking views of young people, parents and providers on updates to guidance to strengthen how schools support pupils with medical conditions and allergy. Closes 1/5/2026
https://consult.education.gov.uk/medical-conditions-at-school/medical-conditions-at-school-statutory-guidance/
Benedict's Law
https://benedictblythe.com/safe-schools/

Allergy and asthma safe school research, guidance, signposting and lobbying to create schools and learning environments that are safe and inclusive for children with these conditions.

11/03/2026

Every day moments feel even better when the people we love are there to share them.

If you’re thinking about quitting smoking, you don’t have to do it alone. The Smoke Free App gives you 24/7 access to trained stop smoking advisors and helps you monitor your health improvements as well as money saved. Get it free for 6 months if you live in Greater Manchester (T&Cs apply). Visit the link in the comments.

Start today and give yourself more of life’s moments with the people that matter. 💛

Download the Smoke Free app.

11/03/2026

11/03/2026

11/03/2026

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𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 – 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽
Wigan MHST are offering a practical workshop, designed to help parents and carers promote effective sleeping routines for children and young people.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱?
• Understanding the ‘Science of Sleep’
• Exploring the importance of sleep for both physical and mental health
• Developing practical routines and strategies to improve your child’s

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?
This is a great opportunity to gain insights, ask questions, and learn tools that promote healthier sleeping routines. Following the workshop you will walk away with practical strategies which you and your young person can implement to support with getting effective sleep.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀?
Family Hub at Clifton Street Community Centre
The Meadows, Standish, Shevington & Aspull Family Hubs
Family Hub at Formby Avenue
Family Hub at Leigh
Family Hub at Mornington Road

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