*Please note that this is not a definitive list, and its aim is to signpost people to resources rather than offer any medical advice. If you or someone you know has concerns about their health, we would encourage you, or family or friends, to speak to a qualified health practitioner in the first instance.
The University of Warwick provides some information regarding health at these links: Staff Wellbeing Hub and Self-help resources (students). Other Specialist Support Services can be found below.
Citizens Advice Bureau: Provides practical information such as dealing with paperwork and arranging a funeral, as well as links to psychological and emotional support.
Cruse Bereavement Support: Offers support through their website, national helpline, group, zoom, telephone or one-to-one in person support. Cruse aims to ensure that everyone grieving gets the help they need in a way that works for them, and they have a specially trained dedicated team of 4,000 bereavement volunteers.
Sue Ryder: Aims to connect people with the right support, whether that’s information and resources, personalised text messages, qualified counsellors or a community of others with similar experiences.
Beat support: Their mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. Beat works in partnership with the NHS to provide services for those with an eating disorder, their carers - such as family and friends - and training for healthcare professionals. .
Pelvic Health: "Squeezy" is a company established by chartered physiotherapists which offers advice to both men and women about pelvic health, finding a physiotherapist and offers virtual consultations.
In the event of a mental crisis:
*If you think someone's life is in danger, call 999, or take them straightaway to an Accident & Emergency (A&E).
*If you, or someone you know, needs urgent advice (but life may not be in danger), call 111 (select mental health option), or arrange an urgent GP appointment.
Rethink: Info and support for mental health challenges.
Samaritans: Works with communities to let people know they are there to support anyone who feels unable to cope, and they campaign to make suicide prevention a priority.
SANE:Practical info and emotional support for anyone impacted by mental health problems.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes 'wellbeing' as, "a positive state experienced by individuals and societies. Similar to health, it is a resource for daily life and is determined by social, economic and environmental conditions. Well-being encompasses quality of life and the ability of people and societies to contribute to the world with a sense of meaning and purpose."
There is a two way relationship between wellbeing and health: health influences wellbeing and wellbeing itself influences health.
Health is one of the top things people say matters for wellbeing.
Both physical and mental health influence wellbeing, however mental health and wellbeing are independent dimensions, mental health is not simply the opposite of mental illness.
The following resources may be useful:
British Red Cross Self-kindness Toolkit: Afree, downloadable resource including a variety of activities to support building resilience, coping with stress and worries, and connecting with others.
NHS Health Innovation Network: Provides free wellbeing guides from various organisations to help improve physical and mental health.
