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graphic reading subsidised counselling delivered at £25 per session service launch and world mental health day

Making Mental Health Support More Accessible This World Mental Health Day

At Healthbox CIC, we believe that counselling should never be a luxury. That’s why we’re proud to introduce our new subsidised counselling service, designed to make affordable therapy and low-cost counselling accessible to people across the UK.

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Jessica Conner

Oct 83 min read

Group of older people in a community centre following the lead of an exercise instructor, they are all sat on chairs with their arms up

Celebrating International Day of Older Persons 2025: The Impact of Strength & Balance Classes

Each year, International Day of Older Persons gives us a chance to reflect on the invaluable contributions of older adults in our communities and the importance of supporting them to live well, independently, and with confidence. At Healthbox, we see first-hand the difference that targeted health and wellbeing programmes can make, and nowhere is that more evident than in our Strength & Balance classes.

Jessica Conner

Sep 292 min read

Supporting Care Home Staff with Mouthcare Matters Training

We are proud to be working in partnership with Liverpool City Council to deliver Mouthcare Matters training to care home staff across the city. This funded initiative is helping to raise awareness and confidence around oral health in care homes, ensuring residents receive the best possible support for their daily needs.

Jessica Conner

Sep 182 min read

Woman in glasses waves and smiles while video chatting on a laptop, sitting at a wooden table in a bright room with brick walls. This is part of our clinical supervision for counsellors, teachers and support staff

Clinical Supervision with Healthbox CIC: Supporting Those Who Support Others

We know that supporting others can be as rewarding as it is challenging. Whether you’re a teacher, support staff, qualified counsellor, trainee counsellor, or working in any role where you directly support people in the community, having a safe and supportive space to reflect is essential.

Jessica Conner

Sep 102 min read

lady sitting in chair at home doing exercises as part of the community home first project. she has her leg raised

Supporting Independence Through the Community Home First Project

The Community Home First Project is a shining example of what can be achieved when organisations come together with one shared goal: supporting people to regain independence and reduce the risk of hospital readmission after a fall.

Jessica Conner

Sep 82 min read

3 people sat in a meeting in a school classroom laughing with coffee cups, they are discussing the thriving families project and healthbox's family support

Thriving Families Project: Supporting Families Together Across Cheshire

A partnership initiative delivered alongside Koala North West and Home-Start. Together, we are providing vital support for families living in Ellesmere Port, Northwich, and Winsford, with a particular focus on improving wellbeing and access to services.

Jessica Conner

Sep 12 min read

lord mayor of chester standing with simon sandford director of healthbox and 10 bank of america volunteers with white t-shirts on. They are stood in front of healthbox's big red tent in the park

Healthbox Brought the Community Together at Chester's Free Family Fun Day

On Wednesday 30th July 2025, we were thrilled to host Chester’s 2nd Community Family Fun Day, and what a celebration it turned out to be. Despite a damp start with a little morning rain of course, the clouds cleared, and the sunshine and smiles arrived. The turnout was fantastic, with local families from across the city joining us for a day filled with quality family time, free activities and key local information.

News Stories

Jessica Conner

Aug 142 min read

Understanding Grief: A Bereavement Workshop

Our Understanding Grief bereavement workshop is delivered by experienced counsellors who specialise in supporting individuals through loss. This safe and supportive four-week series will help you explore the foundations of grief, understand why we feel the way we do, and discover practical ways to cope.

Workshops

Jessica Conner

May 231 min read