MY WELLBEING

"YOU DON'T HAVE TO SEE THE WHOLE STAIRCASE, JUST TAKE THE FIRST STEP"

Martin Luther King, JR.

When your world changes you change with it.

Nothing prepares you, there are no guidelines and everyone copes differently.

There is no right or wrong way to deal with whatever you or your loved ones are going through.

And there is certainly no shame in feeling a a certain way.

So firstly, be kind to yourself and know you are not on your own by any means.

Find what works for you.

Talking to someone, in a confidential and private setting.

Practical help may also be available.

DO ⬇️

CHECK URGENT SUPPORT:

• Call 999 if you believe this is life threatening to you.

• SAMARITANS - LINK

• MIND - LINK

• GP / HEALTH PROFESSIONAL - LINK

• NHS - LINK

CHECK OTHER SUPPORT:

• Social Media Groups – Facebook, X, Instagram.

Search key words, high rated groups with appropriate administration management.

You can post anonymously too.

• Charities - Charities A-Z (BHTA) - LINK

Charity Choice - LINK

• Specialist groups

Brain Injury (acquired, traumatic) - Headway - LINK The Huntercombe Group - LINK

Stroke (Stroke Association) - LINK

Organs / Heart (British Heart Foundation) - LINK

Cancer (Macmillan) - LINK

End of Life (NHS) - LINK

Dementia (Age UK) - LINK

• Bereavement

Cruse - LINK

• Local Community (Warm Welome) - LINK

• Practical Help

Animal Therapy

Holistic Therapy (massage, reiki ..)

Nature - go for a walk / exercise.

• Read up - if you don’t want to share or talk, then reading up on the subject and other peoples experiences can help.

Try you local library

SUPPORT FOR CARERS:

• Respite - LINK

• Carers UK - LINK

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