Self-Help Resources
Daylight Anxiety and Stress help
Caring for a loved one with COPD?
Download the toolkit today: https://resources.carents.co.uk/free-copd-toolkit
National Bereavement Service
Every bereavement is different and there are different processes dependent on your circumstances.
Telephone: 0800 0246 121
Website: www.nationalbereavementservice.org
Carers Advice
We are here to help any adult who is an unpaid carer.
A carer is someone who provides support – practical and/or emotional – to an adult or child with an illness, disability, frailty, mental health problems or substance misuse issues.
Sheffield Carers Centre offers advice, information and support:
https://sheffieldcarers.org.uk/
Child Health Advice
Vaccination planner
Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.
Download from: www.nhs.uk
Childhood illness visual guide
Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.
Website: www.nhs.uk
Depression Advice
Rethink
Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Email: info@rethink.org
Telephone: 0300 5000 927
Website: www.rethink.org
Samaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Telephone: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org
Drugs & Alcohol Advice
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Email: help@aamail.org
Telephone: 0800 917 7650
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Talk to Frank
If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.
Email: frank@talktofrank.com
Telephone: 0300 123 6600
Text: 82111
Website: www.talktofrank.com
Drinkline
If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.
Telephone: 0300 123 1110
Drinkaware Online Tools & Apps
Online trackers and apps from Drinkaware to help you avoid harm from alcohol.
Download from: www.drinkaware.co.uk
One You Drinks Tracker: Mobile App
Drinking a bit too much can sneak up on you. Our free drinks tracker app makes it easy to keep an eye on the booze and take control with daily tips and feedback.
Download from: play.google.com
Download from: itunes.apple.com
One You Days Off: Mobile App
The One You Days Off app is a simple and easy way to track the days you drink alcohol and the days you don’t.
Download from: play.google.com
Download from: itunes.apple.com
Elderly Care Advice
Dementia UK
Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.
Telephone: 0800 888 6678
Website: www.dementiauk.org
Age UK
Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.
Telephone: 0800 169 2081
Website: www.ageuk.org.uk
Silver Line
Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.
Telephone: 0800 4708 090
Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk
Maternity Advice
Baby Buddy App
Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.
Download from: play.google.com
Download from: itunes.apple.com
Smoking Advice
NHS Smoke free: Mobile App
The Smoke free app can help you stop smoking by providing daily support and motivation. If you stay smoke free for the 4-week programme you’re up to five times more likely to stay quit for good.
Download from: play.google.com
Download from: itunes.apple.com
Quit with help
Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised Quit Smoking Plan.
Website: www.quitwithhelp.co.uk
Yorkshire Smoke Free
https://sheffield.yorkshiresmokefree.nhs.uk/
Weight Management Advice
One You Couch to 5K: Mobile App
The Couch to 5K app has been designed to get you off the couch and running in just 9 weeks. Grab your trainers, download the app and follow the step-by-step instructions.
Download from: play.google.com
Download from: itunes.apple.com
One You Easy Meals: Mobile App
The free Easy Meals app is a great way to eat foods that are healthier for you. You’ll find delicious, easy meal ideas to help get you going if you’re ever short of inspiration.
Download from: play.google.com
Download from: itunes.apple.com
Weight Watchers
Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.
Website: www.weightwatchers.com
Slimming World
You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.
Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk
