Healthbox CIC

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 💛

21/01/2026

New Workshop Date📆

Join our Healthbox counsellors Kasey & Dean for a supportive, practical two-part workshop designed to help you better understand your personal relationships. One Ellesmere Port Primary Care Network

Across two sessions, you’ll explore how connection, communication and boundaries show up in your life - whether in romantic relationships, friendships, family dynamics or the workplace. Expect guided discussion, practical tools and space to reflect in a safe, welcoming environment.

📅 Tuesday 10th & Tuesday 17th February 2026
🕠 5:30pm – 7:00pm
📍 Healthbox CIC office

What you’ll gain:
• Insight into key relationship theories
• Tools to improve communication and emotional connection
• Time for discussion and self-reflection
• Practical strategies you can use straight away

Open to anyone interested in personal development and building healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Spaces are limited, and you must be able to attend both sessions - book now to secure your place.

Delivered by Healthbox Counsellors Kasey & Dean Two-Part Workshop 📅 Tuesday 11th November & Tuesday 18th November 2025 🕛 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...

19/01/2026

It was great to get involved with Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet's sunshine board this morning! They're running an activation for 💙 whereby anyone can go and write something good!

Our 'something good' shared our new low cost counselling service which highlights that accessing support doesn't have to feel out of reach.

Both staff and visitors at Cheshire Oaks can self-refer themselves in here: https://www.healthboxcic.com/affordable-counselling-service

19/01/2026

Last week, Simon met with Justin Madders and members of the community for a walk & talk around Whitby Park in Ellesmere Port. They chatted about men’s mental health and the importance of reaching out if you need to. Our Mental Health Link Workers work with all of the Ellesmere Port GP surgeries One Ellesmere Port Primary Care Network, and offer a variety of counselling and social prescribing support. Find out more here: https://www.healthboxcic.com/mental-health

19/01/2026

It’s 💙

After the excitement and chaos of Christmas, January can feel flat. The decorations come down, diaries are quieter, and the long stretch of winter still lies ahead. For many people, this sudden shift can feel surprisingly heavy.

Many of us invest a lot of time and money in our physical health, gym memberships, fitness goals, healthy starts but we believe we should be giving the same care and attention to our mental wellbeing too.

If things feel heavy or you’re struggling, you don’t have to manage it alone, affordable support is available.

Visit the link below, not only on but whenever you need it💙

https://www.healthboxcic.com/affordable-counselling-service

16/01/2026

A big thank you to the team at McArthurGlen Designer Outlets Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet for welcoming us into one of their fantastic new meeting rooms at Guest Services.

We may have slightly overestimated how many chairs we’d need! But plenty of space for thinking, planning, and a very productive meeting!

14/01/2026

January can feel heavy, darker days, tighter budgets, quieter moments.

You don’t have to carry it alone.

Our affordable counselling is here to support you.

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