It is healthy to think about our own wellbeing needs from time to time. The Patient Participation Group (PPG) at St George's Medical Practice have created a Wellbeing Resource folder, which is available in the Practice waiting area.
Below is a list of the web links contained within the resource folder, where you may find information of interest:
Rushcliffe Borough Council
Health & Social Care in Rushcliffe:
http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/health/
List of Leisure Centres and contact details:
http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/leisure/sportsclubsandcentres/leisurecentres/
Walking for Health
Information and contact details about Rushcliffe's programme of free, friendly health walks. Also known as 'Move and Mingle':
http://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/east-midlands/rushcliffe-health-walks
Change4Life
A national programme of tips and help to make changes for a healthier future. You can also search for local activities:
http://www.nhs.uk/Change4Life/Pages/why-change-for-life.aspx
Harmless
Self Harm Support. Providing a range of services including support, information, training and consultancy to people who self harm.
www.harmless.org.uk
Kooth
Offering free, safe and anonymous online support for young people
https://kooth.com
Mind
The mental health charity:
http://www.mind.org.uk/
Mental Health Foundation:
http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
Young Minds
UK Charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people:
http://www.youngminds.org.uk/
The Carers Federation and Carers Trust East Midlands (formerly East Midlands Crossroads):
http://www.carersfederation.co.uk/services/adult-carer-support/adult-carers-nottinghamshire/
http://www.carerstrustem.org
NHS Live Well
The healthy living section of the NHS website lists information on over 100 diverse topics:
http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/Pages/Livewellhub.aspx
Nottingham Self Help Directory
An easy to use directory that is updated annually:
http://www.selfhelp.org.uk/notts-directory
Books on Prescriptions
A scheme where books can be recommended by your GP or other health professionals:
http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/learning/libraries/librarymembership/books-on-prescription
Notts County Council
Nottinghamshire 'Help Yourself' website:
http://www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk/kb5/nottinghamshire/directory/home.page
NHS Moodzone
Stress, anxiety and depression section of the NHS website:
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/pages/low-mood-stress-anxiety.aspx