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School Nurse CHAT Health Service

Young people in Sefton will be able to contact their school nurse in a quick and easy way from today following the launch of a new text messaging service from Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Press Release on behalf of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

For immediate release – 23 May 2022

Young people in Sefton will be able to contact their school nurse in a quick and easy way from today following the launch of a new text messaging service from Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust.

Sefton residents aged 11 to 19 can send a message, anonymously if they wish, to their school nurse to get confidential help and advice about a range of health concerns, including emotional health, sexual health, relationships, alcohol, drugs and bullying.

The new service is available Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) from 9am to 4.30pm. Each message sent to the dedicated number, 07312 263 291, will receive an automated reply and a specialist community public health nurse will reply within 24 working hours.