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Looking after your wellbeing isn’t a one-off task—it’s an ongoing journey. To support you along the way, we’ve created a library of wellbeing tips to help you manage stress, lift your mood, and build healthier habits over time.
So, grab a cup of your favourite drink, put your feet up, and take a leisurely, and perhaps, life-enhancing, browse through our collection of guides, tips and helpful pointers
wellbeing library
Sleep, diet, banishing negative thoughts, eat better, cope better. Here are a collection of trusted tools, guides, tips and pointers to support our journey through life
the digital detox
Putting down the phone may feel a little scary, but stepping away from the doom scrolling has got to be better for us, hasnt it?
soothing stress & anxiety
Putting down the phone may feel a little scary, but stepping away from the doom scrolling has got to be better for us, hasnt it?
feeling happier
With 75 ways to boost your mood a mere click away, banishing the grumpy just got a whole lot easier
sleeping better
We all love a good snooze, but sleeping poorly can affect our wellbeing, Here you can find helpful tips to improve the quality of your sleep
coping with change
Change is unavoidable in life - we can't change that. What we can chang is how we respond to it...and that, can make all tge difference
thinking better
We've all got that critical, negative inner voice going on, sometimes - but we are in charge of how we think. Reframing negative thoughts can really lighten the load.
seven things
Wellbeing is essential to living a happy and healthy life. Here are seven things you can do to improve mental health and wellbeing
understanding loneliness
We are all lonely at times. Seeing it, recognising it and understanding it, are the first steps towards reducing the loneliness in our lives.
reducing work stress
Work pressure is something many of us experience. Work-related stress is pretty common too - its how we manage it that matters
coping with money worries
Money worries - we've all been there. Money worries can be a constant in our lives - we may not be able to change that for now, but we can change how we deal with it.
becoming more mindful
Back in the day, few people talked about “mindfulness.” Today, it’s a term we hear all the time—but what does it actually mean?
five things
Wellbeing can feel broad and overwhelming to consider - but when all said and done, it boils nicely down into five key steps that should be life-guiding principles for us all
managing alcohol use
As the saying goes, everything in moderation, but if you are worried about the mind and body affects of alcohol, you can see what the NHS has to say here
understanding food
Healthy eating isnt about having salad with everything. Here, in a simple and straightforward manner, the NHS tells us all about food groups and what they do
eating a balanced diet
Healthy eating isnt about having salad with everything. Here, in a simple and straightforward manner, the NHS tells us all about food groups and what they do
diet & mental health
Each can impact the other - here the Mental Health Foundation tells us how they are linked, and what we can do to improve the relationship
wellbeing video library
Tips, guides and pointers to help you along the way
5 steps to wellbeing animation
8 things to improve mental health
feeling overwhelmed
learn how to rest
calming anxiety
how food affects the brain
know your rights - your carers rights
Knowing where you stand can bring greater peace of mind
Right to Free Vaccinations
Unpaid carers are eligible for free flu vaccinations and other health-related support to protect both themselves and the people they care for
Right to Support Services
Carers can access various support services, including respite care, training, and information about their rights and available resources.
Right to be Identified as a Carer:
Carers have the right to be recognised as such by health and social care professionals
Right to a Carer’s Assessment:
Carers are entitled to an assessment of their needs, which helps identify the support they require to continue their caring role
Right to Protection from Discrimination:
Carers are protected from discrimination in the workplace and other areas due to their caring responsibilities
Right to Flexible Working:
Employed carers have the right to request flexible working arrangements to help balance their work and caring responsibilities
Right to Time Off for Emergencies:
Carers are entitled to take time off work for emergencies related to their caring role, although this is usually unpaid
Right to be Consulted on Hospital Discharge:
Carers have the right to be involved in discussions regarding the discharge of the person they care for from hospital
