Useful information for pre-approved and post approved adopters.
Trauma and attachment
Education and virtual schools
Virtual School Contacts for previously looked after children (PLAC):
Mental Health
SEND and sensory
Cheshire West and Chester
Halton
St Helens
Warrington
Wigan
LGBTQ+
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Phoenix - The Proud Trust run a weekly group for LBGT+ young people and those questioning their gender or sexuality aged 13-19 (and up to 25 with additional needs) who live or spend time in Ellesmere Port.
Currently meeting online, or at a venue in Ellesmere Port, Chester, Northwich or Winsford 6.00-7-30pm, first and third Tuesdays.
Halton Council
GLOW - A youth group for LGBTQ+ young people. Meeting every Tuesday @KRMZ Kingsway, Widnes.
11-15 years 5 - 6.30pm, and 16-24 years 7 - 9pm.
St Helens Council
Over The Rainbow - Part social group, part support group for young people aged 13-25 years who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans or are questioning their sexuality or gender identity. It is a closed confidential youth group run by the Health Improvement team in St Helens.
Warrington Council
TAGS Teenagers, Gender and Sexuality - a safe place that young people aged 13-24 who identify as LGBTQ+ to meet and find peer support advice and acceptance. There are two groups based in a town centre location.
For more information contact:
Wigan Council
BYOU Project - This is a local youth group run by Wigan Council. The group offers a safe space where local young people from the LGBTQ+ community can meet new friends, get support from youth workers and peers, get involved in new projects, have your say on issues that are important to you, and campaign for positive change.
The group meets once a week, usually in a central Wigan venue and there is also an option to join the meetings online.
Local authority contact information
Cheshire West and Chester
Halton
St Helen's
Warrington
Wigan
Information and guidance
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