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Breast Cancer Now Charity

lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:20:47 +0000

"We're Breast Cancer Now. We’re here to change the lives of people affected by breast cancer. How? By combining the power of research and support. We’re the place to turn for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. Whatever you’re going through. Whoever you are. We’re here. "

"Whoever you are, and whatever your experience of breast cancer, our free services are here for you."

Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke

lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:01:08 +0000

Stroke can happen to anyone, of any age, at any time. It's vital to know how to spot the signs of a stroke in yourself or someone else.

Exercise Referral Programme, Your Health Dudley

lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:50:35 +0000

Boost your health journey with free personalised exercise programs.

At Your Health Dudley, we offer special guidance for better physical health, especially for those with specific medical conditions*.

Park Yoga in Sandwell

lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:20:01 +0000

oin our FREE Park Yoga sessions at West Smethwick Park, West Park Road, Smethwick, Sandwell, B67 7JH.

Please look out for the large Park Yoga flag.

When?

9.30am – 10.30am every Sunday morning from 5th May to 15th September 2024

Park Yoga in Walsall

lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:19:11 +0000

Join our FREE Park Yoga sessions at Walsall Arboretum, Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS4 2BU.

Please look out for the large Park Yoga flag.

9.30am – 10.30am every Sunday morning from 5th May to 15th September 2024

Park Yoga in Dudley

lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:18:17 +0000

Join our FREE Park Yoga sessions at Brettell Open Space, Brettell Ln, Brierley Hill DY5 3LT.

Please look out for the large Park Yoga flag.

9.30am – 10.30am every Sunday morning from 5th May to 15th September 2024

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Sleep Better… Make the Swap!

c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones) — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:16:42 +0000

Did you know that making some simple lifestyle swaps can help you to sleep better?

Self Help Guides, Tools and activities | NHS

c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones) — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 12:24:05 +0000

Read about self-help guides, tools and activities that can improve your mental health.

10 stress busters
Mental wellbeing audio guides
Exercise for depression
5 steps to mental wellbeing
Breathing exercises for stress

As well as how to access urgent help now for mental health.

Bipolar UK Managing Your Money

c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones) — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 11:03:58 +0000

Do you worry about money? If so, you’re not alone. We know from our community that it’s common for people with bipolar to have money worries.

Maybe you’ve had periods of impulsive spending in the past. Maybe you’re unable to work and living on a really low income. Maybe you find it hard to budget.

Worrying about money can increase your stress levels, which in turn can trigger bipolar symptoms. That’s why it’s so important to get on top of your finances.

Tips For Overcoming Academic Competitiveness | Young Minds

c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones) — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 10:29:04 +0000

Mary, 21, shares her tips on overcoming academic competitiveness, anxiety about grades, and learning to celebrate her own successes.

Making Peace With Disappointing Exam Results | Mental Health UK

c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones) — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:50:56 +0000

Every generation receiving exam results before you includes young people who’ve experienced disappointment, worry and stress related to unexpected grades. It’s not unusual to feel lost and confused about what to do next.

Social Prescribing: What It Is And How It Might Help | Blurt It

c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones) — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:02:44 +0000

Social prescribing is part of NHS England’s long-term plan. Currently, around 60% of areas in England have social prescribing schemes but this number is growing all the time. NHS England have committed to increasing the number of ‘link workers’ who can help to facilitate social prescribing, over the next few years as part of Universal Personalised Care.

5 Steps you can take to re-build your self-esteem

c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones) — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:48:10 +0000

Depression thrives on low self-esteem. Having low self-esteem means we often see ourselves in an unforgiving, and skewed perspective. We might struggle to assert and express ourselves. Feeling as though we’re always the toxic, negative person in a relationship or situation. As though we’re ruining the lives of those closest to us and as though we’re lucky that they’re putting up with us.

Self-Care: 12 Ways to Take Better Care of Yourself | Psychology Today

c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones) — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:43:11 +0000

Exhausted, uninspired, or unwell? Read these self-care tips to take care of you.

How to have a more mindful commute

c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones) — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:07:43 +0000

Whether you’re crawling along in a traffic jam, packed onto a sweaty train carriage with no chance of a seat, or waiting around for a bus that you know is going to be late, your commute can be one of the most stressful parts of the day. Wellbeing expert and yoga practitioner Dani shares her advice on how to turn your commute into an opportunity for a calming, mindful moment.

How to create a mindful garden

c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones) — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:32:24 +0000

If you’re keen to take up gardening, and want to develop a relaxing green space of your own, it can be tricky to know where to start. In order to create an environment that helps you switch off and become more mindful, it’s useful to think about the five senses when planning your space. By considering sound, sight, taste, touch, and smell, you can begin to develop a sensory garden that helps you tune-in to your surroundings, and provides a necessary break from the stressors of daily life.

How the sun can benefit your wellbeing

c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones) — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:28:24 +0000

Sunny days are on the way, and the natural world isn’t the only thing that will start to flourish…

With what often felt like one of the longest winters in living memory finally behind us, many people are already feeling the mental health benefits of the lighter mornings and longer days. But why is that? Here, we explain why having the sun on your skin can make you feel brighter.

Simple Ways to Show Kindness

c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones) — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:24:12 +0000

Want to contribute more kindness in the world? Try one of these simple kind acts today.

5 steps to a mindful weekend

c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones) — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:21:28 +0000

We take on a lot during the week. Work and family commitments are at the forefront of our minds, our to-do lists are never-ending, and the pressure that comes with daily life bubbles up to the surface. With all that going on, it’s no wonder that so many of us are experiencing burnout.

So, this weekend, make a commitment to nurturing your wellbeing, with these steps to help you fully switch off and embrace deep relaxation.

How to Manage Grief Over the Christmas Period

c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones) — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:48:16 +0000

When you are grieving, alongside the overwhelming sense of missing the one you love comes the crushing awareness of all that you’ve lost. You may feel stunned at the normality of life around you, as people go about their business, totally unaware that your world has stopped. For some, there is no worse time of the year to highlight this than Christmas.

The traditions and celebrations that add so much joy and meaning to the festivities can be punctuated with painful reminders of the person who is no longer here to share in it. You may be reluctant to turn to others, either because you haven’t learned to accept or ask for help, or perhaps you’re afraid others won’t know what to do with your feelings.

For many people this is the hardest part of grieving, and a time when we miss our loved ones even more than usual; Christmas can feel like something to endure rather than enjoy.

But while you may want to hide away, getting together with family and friends might give you a chance to laugh and remember fun times. It’s important to know that having fun isn’t a sign that you don’t miss them, and it is OK to enjoy this time, if you can.