Text-a-nurse service launches for young people
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Young people can contact a school nurse for support via a new text-a-nurse service launched by the Department of Health.
Aimed at 11-19 year olds, it will see school nurses providing a secure and confidential option for help.
Nurses will be available from Monday to Friday under the new scheme.
Education Minister Peter Weir said it was vital for young people to be heard during these difficult times .
He said school nurses would provide help on a range of issues including:
Emotional health and wellbeing
General health issues The emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people has never been more important, he said.
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