Access to a school nurse for worried/anxious children and young people

Friday 16 October 2020

The current situation (COVID-19) has raised the anxiety levels in a number of children and young people.

A level of anxiety is normal and a natural part of growing up, in the current climate some children and young people may experience a level of anxiety which may have an impact on their emotional wellbeing and school experience.

Gateshead Growing Healthy Team including school nurses are providing two virtual drop in clinics for young people, one to address emotional wellbeing issues and one to address general health concerns including sexual health, stop smoking service, friendship and bullying issues to name but a few.

📌School Nurse Drop in – Every Wednesday 12-2pm (including school holidays)
📌Emotional Wellbeing drop in Clinic – Every Wednesday 12-2pm (including school holidays)

There is no appointment required, you can access the clinic via the link above, where you will be put into a waiting room. You can also scan the QR code on the flyer