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Mission Statement

Healthy Winsford exists to enable Winsford people,
in partnership with the wider community,
to improve their quality of life through
the facilities and resources of a local living centre.

 

Healthy Winsford Alliance is a group of people representing the health needs and aspirations of the community. It has been meeting regularly since 1996 and was formed to pursue a National lottery Bid for a healthy living centre. The Alliance has a membership drawn from statutory and voluntary organisations and any organisation, which represents the well being of the community, is welcome to attend our meetings.

Healthy Winsford Alliance Activities

    1.Research Worker appointed and study completed

    2.Research and consultation in teenage conceptions in partnership with Health Promotion Service

    3.Secured SRB funding for Youth Information Shop

    4.National Lottery Bid for Healthy Living centre

5.Increased co-operation and information sharing between
agencies and community

Health promotion have produced a directory of services which are of special interest to parents. Click here to access

Sure Start

This new initiative from central government aims to set up a network of family support centres to ensure all families get help and advice.

 

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Youth Information Shop
The Junction
Queens Parade
Winsford
Tel/Fax 01606 556249
email youthinfoshop@vrcvs.demon.co.uk 		  Monday 1.00pm-3.00pm
Tuesday/Wed 2.00pm-6.00pm
Thursday 2.00pm-5.00pm/7.00pm
Friday 2.00pm-4.00pm
Saturday 9.00am-12.00pm

The Youth Info Shop provides free information, advice, and support for 11 to 25 year olds in an informal and relaxed setting. staff at the shop can offer support in accessing information, help with CV's and job searches. Along with a wide range of information, the shop also has computer and Internet facilities.

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Nights,Evenings, and Weekends
01270 27366
 
   
   
   
Winsford Doctors

Swanlow Lane Medical Centre

(NOW BASED AT THE DENE DRIVE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

DENE DRIVE, WINSFORD, CW7 1AT)
01606 544644

High Street Medical Practice

(NOW BASED AT THE DENE DRIVE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

DENE DRIVE, WINSFORD, CW7 1AT)
01606 544130

Weaver Vale Surgery

(NOW BASED AT THE DENE DRIVE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

DENE DRIVE, WINSFORD, CW7 1AT)
01606 544000

Launceston Close Surgery

01606 861200

Wharton Medical Centre

01606 861120

 

New Health Centre for Winsford

Health services provided at Weaver Vale, Swanlow Lane and High Street  practices have now moved into a new purpose built health centre on

Dene Drive.

The new facility provides a greatly expanded range of services to the local community.
 

 




 

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hnext sessionis on Mond.Blood donor sessions are held at Winsford Civic Hall 6 times a year. The next session is due on Monday 14th June 2004. See the website for further details www.blood.co.uk..ay 19th January 2004....

 
 
 
 
 
 
     
     
     

Useful Numbers/Contacts

Health

    
Leighton Hospital
Crewe 01270 255141		 Northwich Victoria Infirmary
Northwich 01606 564126		  
Young Persons Clinics    
Neighbourhood Centre
Winsford 01606 564119
Wed/Thurs 7.00pm - 8.20pm

 Integrated Care Centre
Northwich 01606 564126
Monday 3.30pm - 5.00pm (appointment only)
Tues/Wed 7.00pm - 8.20pm 		 

Family Planning Clinics		    
Integrated Care Centre
Northwich 01606 564126
Tues/Weds 7.00pm - 8.20pm
 Winsford Health Centre
Winsford 01606 867102
Mon 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Wed 2.00pm - 4.15pm
  
Alcohol and Drug Services
Alcohol Services in Cheshire
Crewe 01270 580243
 S. Cheshire Drugs Service
Crewe 01270 216118
Mental Health and Counselling Services    
CAB Mental Health
Advocacy Service Relate
Northwich 01606 350995
MIND
Winsford 863305
  
Sports and Leisure    
Winsford Sports Complex
Winsford 01606 552776
 Knights Grange Sports Complex
Winsford 01606 552780 		 
Young People    
New Images Youth Centre
Winsford 01606 593724 		Winsford Youth ForumWinsford
01606 554649		 The JunctionWinsford
556249
Winsford Playscheme Association
Winsford 01606 863988
    
Employment and Benefits    
Employment Services Winsford
Winsford 01606 318200
 Benefits Agency (caller only enquiries)
Winsford Mon - Fri 2.00pm - 4.00pm
  
Housing  
Vale Royal Borough Council
Housing Advice
Northwich 01606 353501
 Vale Royal Borough Council
Housing Benefits Section
0800 318459
 Weaver Vale Housing Trust
01606 545000
YWCA
Winsford 01606 552463 		Shelter Advice Line
0800 446 441		  
Other Organisations    
Vale Royal Disability Services
Northwich 01606 35061 		Vale Royal Social Services
Winsford 01606 815600  		The WinsfordCentre
Winsford 551766
Citizen Advice Bureau
Winsford 01606 594497 		Vale Royal CVS
Northwich 01606 46485  		Winsford Police
Winsford 592222
   
     

 


A directory of Local Services for Parents in Winsford

Produced by Health promotion Central and east Cheshire

Alphabetical order

Alcohol Services in Cheshire Tel: 01270 580243
Room 19, 1st Floor Breeden House, Edleston Road, Crewe. CW2 7EA.
Offers information and counselling to people with alcohol-related problems and their family members
Contact: Ruth Bromley
Contact: Emma Pearson, Counsellor: Offers counselling support to young people who may be misusing alcohol.
Cheshire Carers Centre and Carers Helpline
Tel: 01606 351500. Unit 8, Handy Jack DIY Superstore, Albion Walk, Northwich CW9 5XU.

Cheshire County Council Early Years Service
Tel: 01244 602609 Contact: Elaine Penny, County Hall, Chester CH1 1FQ. Information and training for parents and providers of services for children under 8. Runs Under-8s forums for providers to meet together to share information and identify local need.

Cheshire Family Education Programme Tel: 01606 557328
Contact: Hazel Manning, Woodford Lodge Professional Centre, Woodford Lane West, Winsford. Encourages parents to value their role in the education of their children; become involved in the work of the schools; perceive themselves as active and lifelong learners. Cheshire Positive Parenting Initiative works with other organisations to promote a positive and pro-active approach to parenting. Support county-wide and local parenting networks.
Cheshire Probation Service Tel: 01606 551166
Contact: Gerry McDermott. Marshall Memorial Building, Woodford Lane, Winsford, CW7 2JS
Cheshire Victim Support Tel: 01606 350044
Contact: Pauline Goulden, Northwich Police Headquarters, Chesterway, Northwich. Practical and emotional support for victims of crime

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services Tel : 01606 863152
Contact: Duty Officer, The Hawthorne Centre, Commerce House, Dene Drive, Winsford, CW7 1AS. Multi-disciplinary team providing assessment and treatment services to children and young people with emotional, behavioural and mental health problems and their families. Professional referral only.
Citizens Advice Bureau Tel: 01606 594497 Contact: Sarah Wiltshire, Brunner Guildhall, High Street, Winsford, CW7 2AU. Information/advice, practical help. Provides a listening ear when people experience relationship problems. A specialist service for people with mental health problems is also available.

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Deafness Support Network, Cheshire Deaf Society
Tel: 01606 47831 Contact: Mrs Reeder, 144 London Road. Northwich CW9 5HH. Provides support and practical advice to parents with hearing difficulties, or to parents with children who have hearing difficultie
Employment Service Tel: 01606 318200
Contact: Elaine Parry, Lone Parent Adviser Manager, Winsford Job Centre, Employment Service, High Street, Winsford, CW7 2AH . A package of help - identifying training opportunities, arranging training and further education, looking for and applying for jobs, help to find suitable childcare, financial assistance with childcare and training costs.
Family Finders Tel: 01606 815666
Adoption/or post-adoption work. Short term and long term fostering. Home from Home scheme respite care.

Family Planning - Cheshire Community Healthcare Trust
Contact: Dr Sue Walsh Tel: 01606 564119, Verdin House, Victoria Infirmary, Northwich, CW8 1AW. If possible please telephone for an appointment.
Advice/contraceptive supplies/free pregnancy testing/termination referral/smears/emergency contraception:
Integrated Care Centre, Victoria Infirmary, Northwich Tel: 01606 564126 Opening times: Tuesday/Wednesday 6.45pm-8.45pm
The Health Centre, High Street, Winsford. Tel: 01606 867102 Opening times: Wednesday 2pm-4pm.
Also, Monday 6.45pm-8.45pm (Wharton Clinic held temporarily at High Street for approximately 8 months)
(See also Young Persons Sexual Health Services)
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Gingerbread Tel: 01606 783337, 18 Winnington Street, Northwich. CW8 1AD. E-mail: northwichgingerbread@hotmail.com
Offers a regular source of companionship and support, as well as advice, information and practical assistance. People from Winsford visit Gingerbread Northwich.
Opening times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 11am-2pm.

Health Visiting Services -
Cheshire Community Healthcare Trust
Tel: 01606 867122, Winsford Health Centre. Home visits to families and adults to address health needs and provide support
Child Health Clinics: Wharton Clinic,Winsford Health Centre,
Tuesday 1.30-3.30p
Thursday 10am-12noon
Ante-natal Group: Winsford Library, Wednesday 10am
Post-natal Group: Wharton Clinic, Monday 2pm
 
 

Leisure Centre Winsford Sports Complex, The Drumber, Winsford, CW7 1AX.
Tel: 01606 552776


Mind Contact: The Manager, Beryl Houghton
 Bungalow, 1A Dene Drive, Winsford, CW7 1AQ. Telephone or drop in for advice around mental health issues.
Open: Monday, Wednesday& Friday 9am-5pm,
Tuesday & Thursday 3.30pm-9.00pm
Tel: 01606 863305

Email:  winsfordmind@uwclub.net

Message Home Tel: 0800 700 740
Freephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A confidential helpline for those who have left home or run away, to send a message home and get help and advice.
National Childbirth Trust National Enquiry Tel: 0181 992 8637
Offers information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. Telephone for your local contact, 9.30am-4.30pm

 

New Images Youth Centre Tel: 01606 593724
Contact: , Nixon Drive, Winsford. Support/information and advice for young people. Runs various sports and activities clubs for young people; Mother and Toddler Group, Monday 1.30-2.45pm; After School Club for Juniors 3.15-6.00pm; Junior Club 8-12 year-olds Friday 7.00-9.30pm.
Parent Partnership Service Tel: 01606 557328
Contact: Jean Smith or Rachel Maye, Woodford Lodge, Woodford Lane West, Winsford. Aims to help parents whose children have special educational needs. Staff and volunteers provide information and advice to parents re pre-school and school age children.
Police Station Tel: 01606 592222
Collingham Way, Winsford, CW7 2WA

 

Relate Tel: 01606 350995 Contact: Mary Marrow, Allman House, Langley Road, Leftwich, Northwich. CW9 8AW.
Social Services Tel: 01606 814900, Children’s Services, 2nd Floor Wyvern House, The Drumber, Winsford. Range of social services for children - services accessed by referral to The Access Team.
South Cheshire Carers Project Tel: 01606 351500
Contact: Elaine Clark. The Dingle Centre, High Street, Winsford. Weekly Carers Drop-In Session, Monday 2pm-4pm. Information/advice and emotional support to carers.

South Cheshire Drugs Service Tel: 01270 216118

Contact: Duty officer. 67-69 Edleston Road, Crewe, CW2 7HP. Drug Treatment Clinic/Syringe Exchange Scheme/Anonymous HIV Testing/Steroid Clinic/Women’s Health Clinic.

STEPS, Child Development Centre Tel: 01606 861342

Hebden Green, Woodford Lane West, Winsford CW7 4EJ
Contact: Sheila Edward, Co-ordinator
A multi-disciplinary assessment nursery for special needs children. Referrals are made via the Consultant Community Paediatrician.
Toc-H Parents of Teenagers Workshop Tel: 01606 552271
Contact: Jenny Banks. Members of the workshop meet every week for 12 weeks and have a weekend away. These activities are free

 
Vale Royal Borough Council Tel: 01606 862862
Community Services Directorate. For general information concerning housing waiting lists, housing association developments, council housing and council housing repairs.
Housing Benefits Section Tel: 0800 318459 Financial Services Division. For information regarding housing benefit or council tax benefit.
Leisure Services Tel: 01606 862862
All based at Wyvern House, The Drumber, Winsford

 

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Vale Royal Child Contact Centre Tel : 01606 553643 Affiliated to National Association of Child Contact Centres. Aims to offer a friendly and welcoming place providing neutral ground, where children of separated or divorced parents can meet their absent parents or family members. Staffed by trained volunteers. Open every Saturday, 10am-12.30pm. Access by referral through Courts, Solicitors, Family Court Welfare Service, Relate or othe relevant agencies.
Vale Royal Council For Voluntary Services Tel: 01606 46485
Contact: Arthur Neil or Tracy Walford, The Council House, Church Road, Northwich, CW9 5PD. They support voluntary organisations and organise recruitment and placement of volunteers.
Vale Royal Disability Services Tel: 01606 350611
Contact: Information Officer, The Council House, Church Road, Northwich, CW9 5PD.
Also at: Shopmobility, Northwich, Tel: 01606 353525; and
Integrated Care Centre, Victoria Infirmary, Tel: 01606 564096.
VISYON (Voluntary Initiative Supporting Young People’s Ongoing Needs) Tel: 01260 290000. Contact: Salli Ward
Aim to support young people under stress and those with developing emotional or behavioural difficulties through preventative and therapeutic work. Also raise awareness amongst professionals, families and young people of mental health. They offer one-to-one therapy sessions, drop-ins, training and courses, information and advice.
The Winsford Centre Tel: 01606 551766
Contact: Ellen Hughes, Cheviot Square, Over, Winsford. CW7 1QS. Information point to access a variety of services; including playgroups four mornings per week and a wide range of social groups.
Winsford Youth Forum Tel: 01606 554649
Contact: , Winsford CW7 2AN. Charitable organisation working with and on behalf of children and young adults. Provide outdoor pursuit activities, Youth Clubs, Pre & After School Clubs, Action for Leisure (youth club for adults with learning difficulties), FREE summer Playschemes for 5-12 year-olds, summer activities for 11-19 year-olds. Offer advice and information for young people.
 
 
Young Persons Sexual Health Services
Integrated Care Centre, Victoria Infirmary, Northwich.
Tel: 01606 564126. Monday 3.15-5pm
The Winsford Centre, Cheviot Square, Winsford.
Tel: 01606 564119. Thursday 3.15-4.30pm
Youth Information Shop, Hightown, Crewe.
Tel: 01270 587543. Monday 3.15-5pm, Saturday 11am-12.45pm
Youth Information Shop Tel: 01606 556249
The Junction, Queens Parade, Winsford, CW7 1AH Tel: 01606 556249
YWCA Project Tel: 01606 552463 Contact: Sheila Abbott
38/44 Cotswold Way, Over Estate, Winsford. CW7 1QW. Accommodation for 11 women age 16 - 30, including facilities to support 3 girls who are pregnant or have young babies, until they can be rehoused. Offer training and educational opportunities, counselling and support.
 
Lynda Jackson 01270 216881

 

 

Winsford Town Council 01606 593582
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