Health Services

Our medical room is situated near the main reception in the Communications block. First Aiders are available to attend medical emergencies and to deal with students and staff who become ill or get injured during the school day. In addition to our medical room facilities, several members of staff at The Cedars also have first aid qualifications.

MEDICATION IN SCHOOL

Due to Leicestershire County Council regulations, Staff at The Cedars are not allowed to provide any medication for students. The only exception to this rule is the emergency administration of pre-prescribed Adrenaline (EpiPen/Jext), Midazolam/Buccolam (Epilepsy) and Inhaler's (Asthma) which has been provided by, and consented for, by parents.Diabetic's have their own dedicated space for which spares can be kept safe. Please contact Medical Staff to discuss such requirements and to request a consent form.

Teen Health

Teen Health is a team of caring and dedicated Health and Wellbeing Officers who work across Leicestershire and Rutland to provide health and emotional wellbeing advice and support. The Teen Health service focus' on young people of secondary school age and above, working hand in hand with you either at your secondary school or within your local community.At Teen Health our aim is to help all children and young people in Leicestershire and Rutland live healthier and happier lives. Support is provided  through a range of options such as group work, workshops, and one-to-one sessions. The team can also help you get in touch with other services if needed.Your Health and Wellbeing Officer will work closely  your with school pastoral teams to identify and offer support to students. Should any support be needed for a young person, you can make a referral directly, or speak to the pastoral team at your school.For more information about the Teen Health Service and online information, please see the Teen Health Website.

NHS MHST

What is mental health?

Mental health is how we think, feel and act. Everyone’s mental health changes over time.

Our mental health can be affected by our experiences, things around us and what happens in our lives. Looking after our own mental health is a very important part of growing up.

It is natural to feel a range of emotions but if you are finding that your mental health is becoming difficult to manage and is getting in the way of your daily life, you can reach out for help.

Anyone can be affected by problems with their mental health. Research shows around one in five young people in the UK are likely to have a mental health concern. You are not alone.

What is the Mental Health Support Team in School?

The Mental Health Support Teams in Schools (MHST) is an NHS service that works in schools, helping young people with their mental health.

The MHST is made up of trained staff called Educational Mental Health Practitioners and Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners (or EMHPs and CWPs for short)

How does the support work?

Your school will have at least one EMHP/CWP. They can help if you are having problems such as:

- feeling worried

- feeling sad or low

· finding your feelings hard to manage

They will teach you simple tools that are proven to help, such as:

- solving problems step by step

- noticing helpful and unhelpful thoughts using Low-Intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

- calming activities like mindfulness

They will work with you to put together a plan, just for you. If you agree, your family or carers will be told how they can help you at home and in school.

Important information

To get a referral, you will need to speak to the Mental Health Lead in school. You can ask your teacher who this is. Before school sends a referral, your parent or carer will be asked for permission. For more information about this, visit bit.ly/MHSTH4T

If you make your own referral on the My Self Referral website, www.myselfreferral-llr.nhs.uk, you will need to give permission for your school to be told. You will be seen in school, so they need to know.

Your NHS health record will be checked, and letters will also be sent to your GP. You can find out more information here

www.leicspart.nhs.uk/privacy-policy/childrens-privacy-notice

What else we do in MHST

· Helps your school learn more about mental health

· Shows everyone that it is okay to talk about feelings

· Runs workshops and assemblies

· Helps schools make changes to support pupils’ wellbeing

Other sources of help

For Teens

Health for Teens www.healthforteens.co.uk

Young Minds www.youngminds.co.uk

For Parents and Carers

Young people - Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust www.leicspart.nhs.uk/mental-health/resources/conditions/young-people

Young Minds www.youngminds.co.uk

COUNSELLING

Students are able to receive counselling in school and may self-refer or be referred by a teacher or other member of staff.

COUNSELLING HELPS

Counselling can help in many different circumstances, including relationship difficulties, poor self-esteem, bereavement, depression and stress. Further information and referrals please speak with a student manager.