Healthbox CIC

12/02/2026

Access to counselling without the lengthy waiting lists, at £25 per session.

Self refer here: https://www.healthboxcic.com/affordable-counselling-service

11/02/2026

Here are some simple tips for parents to use on a daily basis to support their children's mental health as part of 🌟

💬Encourage open conversations
Make time to chat about feelings by asking simple questions like “How was your day?” or “What’s been on your mind?” so children know they can talk to you.

🌳Prioritise outdoor play
Getting outside to play, walk, or just have some fresh air helps children burn off energy, reset, and feel calmer.

🌙Create predictable routines
Regular routines around meals, homework, and bedtime can help children feel settled and more secure in their day.

🥪Encourage a healthy diet
Eating regular, balanced meals and snacks such as fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, and protein helps keep energy levels steady and supports mood and focus.

📱Limit screen time
Having gentle boundaries around screens can improve sleep, encourage movement, and leave more space for connection.

🎉Celebrate small wins
Noticing the little things like effort, kindness, or getting through a tough moment helps children feel confident and supported.

10/02/2026

We're proud to have supported 38 children and young people with 1-2-1 counselling through the Thriving Families project in partnership with Koala North West, Home-Start UK and Her-Place Charitable Trust funded by Cheshire Community Foundation.

This project involves all 4 organisations coming together to support families in a number of ways, our support involves supporting children with 1-2-1 counselling and delivering workshops to parents.

The project is going well, and we look forward to supporting more families throughout the duration of the project!

09/02/2026

Thanks to Maple Grove School for sharing some images of one of our recent 'Supervised Toothbrushing Training' as part of the national programme! 🦷

06/02/2026

*Strength & Balance Classes Update*

Healthbox CIC has been delivering Strength & Balance classes for over 15 years, supporting people to stay strong, steady, and independent.

Unfortunately, we’re not currently able to secure funding to start new or continue our classes at this time. We understand this may be disappointing, particularly as there is a high demand for falls prevention support in the community.

We want to reassure you that we are continuing to work hard to seek further funding so we can restart and expand this service in the future.

In the meantime, there are a number of independent Strength & Balance classes available locally, which you may wish to explore: https://www.healthboxcic.com/falls-prevention-classes-cheshire

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Healthbox falls prevention classes are on hold due to funding. In the meantime, please see below list of falls prevention classes that we recommend in the Cheshire area. These classes are designed to support your strength and balance.

04/02/2026

Ever find yourself wondering why some relationships feel easy, while others feel hard work?

Join Healthbox counsellors Kasey and Dean for a two-part workshop designed to help you better understand your personal relationships.

Through guided discussion and practical tools, you’ll explore connection, communication, and boundaries across romantic relationships, friendships, family dynamics, and workplace interactions.

Open to anyone registered with an Ellesmere Port GP practice One Ellesmere Port Primary Care Network interested in personal development and building healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

⏰ Last chance to book - spaces are limited.

Delivered by Healthbox Counsellors Kasey & Dean Two-Part Workshop 📅 Tuesday 10th February & Tuesday 17th February 2026 🕛 5:30pm - 7:00pm 📍Healthbox CIC, Unit 6 Venture Point, Stanney Mill Lane, CH2 4NE Join Healthbox counsellors Kasey and Dean for a two-part workshop designed to help you be...

02/02/2026

We’re really pleased to see the latest Q3 All Together Smiling update now live, celebrating the continued growth of children’s settings delivering supervised toothbrushing across Cheshire and Merseyside 🎉

As the commissioned provider for this training, we’re proud to be supporting settings to embed supervised toothbrushing and delighted with the progress made so far - with the region edging ever closer to the 50%+ milestone.

It’s fantastic to see the impact reflected through shared case studies, videos, photos and quotes from settings involved, alongside a spotlight on the upcoming roadshow. Huge thanks to everyone taking part and championing oral health for children across the region.

We’re excited to keep the momentum going as the campaign continues to grow! 🪥✨

There are now 254 settings are taking part in the All Together Smiling supervised toothbrushing programme, supporting over 11,500 children to brush their teeth every day.

30/01/2026

Training as a counsellor and looking for supportive, professional supervision?

We offer clinical supervision for student counsellors in a safe, reflective space led by qualified practitioners.
💬 £40 per hour
💬 £60 for 1.5 hours

Ideal for students needing regular support, reflection, and guidance as you build confidence and meet placement requirements.

Whether it's bi-weekly, or monthly, we have qualified counsellors available face-to-face in Chester or virtually anywhere in the UK.

Find out more: https://www.healthboxcic.com/supervision

28/01/2026

Last few spaces remaining for next week!

Free Improving Our Relationship with Food Workshop 🍽️🧠

On-again, off-again diets? Or finding yourself turning to food when you’re feeling stressed or low?

This supportive workshop explores the mind–gut connection, emotional eating, and shares practical tools to help you build a healthier relationship with food.

Led by our Health & Wellbeing Coach and Counsellor, this session supports positive lifestyle change while addressing emotional barriers.

Struggling with on again, off again diets? Turning to food in times of stress or sadness? This workshop offers a space to learn about how our mind and gut are connected, improve our relationship with food and gain practical tips on how to make positive change. Topics covered include: Understanding e...

26/01/2026

If you’ve used a Healthbox service, we’d be really grateful if you could leave us a short review on Trustpilot.

Your feedback helps future service users know what to expect and supports us as we continue to grow and develop our profile. It only takes a few minutes, but it makes a real difference to a small not-for-profit like ours.

Thank you for helping us spread the word and support others to take that first step.💚

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23/01/2026

The Oral Health Team have been hard at work packing up resources in preparation for the rollout of the national supervised toothbrushing scheme across Cheshire and Sefton.🦷 Cheshire West and Chester Council Sefton Council.

It’s been a busy and productive time behind the scenes, making sure settings are fully supported and children have everything they need to build positive oral health habits from an early age!

22/01/2026

What a week 🇬🇲✨

Hollie recently travelled to The Gambia alongside a group from , , .m_cancer_alliance and , staying at

During the trip, the group volunteered and delivered workshops across a range of settings, from nurseries and primary schools to medical centres and spent time with medical students, local professionals and families. They truly immersed themselves in the culture, witnessing first-hand the strength, generosity and deep sense of community that runs through everything.

They visited a women’s garden where hours each day were spent watering crops using just two buckets. Being able to provide watering cans and hoses felt like a small gesture, but one that would make a real, practical difference. They also visited a recycling centre, seeing how plastic waste is creatively reused and repurposed with incredible resourcefulness.

One of the most humbling moments was donating medical supplies to the largest local medical centre - staffed by fewer than 50 people caring for a population of over 52,000. During dry season, coughs and respiratory issues are common, and the centre had no PPE at all. The masks and equipment donated arrived at exactly the right time and were met with overwhelming gratitude.

As Hollie shared, it’s hard to describe just how moving this experience was. Seeing communities with no running water or electricity, yet so much connection, sharing and joy, brought everything sharply into perspective.

This trip has left a lasting impact on everyone involved and this is only the beginning. We have so much more to share from this journey, and over the coming weeks we can’t wait to take you with us, story by story 💛