Our School Nursing team is here to support you if you’re aged 11–19 and have questions or worries about your health or wellbeing. You can get confidential advice about things like your body and puberty, mental and emotional health, friendships and relationships, online safety, and healthy lifestyles. School Nurses offer a safe, non-judgemental space to talk, and can also help connect you to other services if you need extra support.
Helpful Information
Please click on the title heading below to access further information.
Drug and Alcohol Use
Drugs and alcohol can harm children and young people’s health, safety, and future. They affect the brain, body, and decision-making, and can lead to risky situations. Support and advice are available to help young people make safer choices. Click below for trusted information and services.
Healthy Relationships
Healthy relationships are important for emotional wellbeing and development. They help children and young people feel safe, respected, and valued — whether with friends, family, or partners. Learning to build healthy relationships includes understanding boundaries, communication, trust, and respect. Click below for advice, support, and resources on friendships, family life, and romantic relationships.
Safeguarding
Livewell Southwest is part of the Plymouth Safeguarding Children Partnership, and we work closely with other services to make sure all children, young people, and their families are kept safe and supported. If you are worried about the wellbeing of a child or think they may be at risk of harm, please visit the PSCP website for advice and support. If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call 999 straight away.
Sleep
Getting enough quality sleep helps children and young people stay focused, improve their mood, and support overall health. Poor sleep can affect learning, behaviour, and physical wellbeing. Click below for trusted resources, tips, and tools to help build better sleep habits.
Online Safety
Children and young people may face risks such as cyberbullying, scams, or seeing harmful content. Learning how to use the internet safely helps keep them protected. Click below for tips, advice, and support.
How to make a referral
If you would like to make a referral to the School Nursing Service, please complete the form linked on the right hand side of the screen.
Once completed, please return the form:
- By email to: [email protected]
- By post: Admin Block, Mount Gould Hospital, Mount Gould Road, Plymouth PL4 7QD
- Via your child’s school for collection by the School Nursing Service
Contact the team
If you would like to contact a member of our Public Health Nursing team, please phone 01752 434008 or email: [email protected].
Alternatively, you can contact us on our confidential text messaging service, Chat Health, details can be found below.
