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Alcohol & Drug Awareness

If you are regularly consuming alcohol and illegal drugs, it is important that you are aware of the dangers and consequences these can have on your health & wellbeing.

In this section, you will find resources that raise awareness surrounding the use of substances.

Cancer Awareness

Cancer awareness plays an important part in helping to educate the masses on the disease, symptoms and treatments for cancer.

In this section, learn how you can get involved in supporting the lives of people diagnosed with cancer in the UK, or where you can get support if you have been diagnosed with cancer.

Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse can be defined as an incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour, including sexual violence. It is classed as domestic violence when it has been committed by your partner, family member or carer.

In this section you will find useful resources on what to do if you, or someone you know, is a victim of domestic abuse.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Equality, diversity & inclusion can be described as ensuring that everyone is treated equally, and with respect, no matter their age, gender, race, sexuality, disability, marital status and more.

In this section you will find useful resources promoting equality, diversity & inclusion.

Financial Wellbeing

As the Money & Pensions Service (MaPS) states, 'Financial wellbeing is known by many names – like financial literacy, wellness, confidence or resilience – but put simply, it’s about having a good relationship with your money.'

In this section you will find resources that will aid your financial wellbeing, and resources that may help if you, or someone you know, is in a financial crisis.

Healthy Eating/Weight Management

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health, and can help you feel your best.

In this section, you will find resources that can aid healthy eating and weight management, including inspirational stories.

Long Term Conditions

Long term conditions such as diabetes, dementia and severe back pain (MSK) can have serious negative effects on the health & wellbeing of those who suffer.

In this section, please find useful resources on how you can treat, prevent and seek support for long term health conditions.

Mental Health

Looking after our mental health is just as important as looking after our physical health, but we often neglect it.

Check out this section for resources surrounding looking after your mental health, and what to do if you are struggling.

Men's Health

It has been found that the life expectancy for men in the UK is 78.2, which is significantly lower than women at 82.3.

Hence, it is important that men take extra care in ensuring that they look after their mind and body. In this section you will find helpful resources that target men's health issues.

Oral Health

Oral health is often an indicator to many other diseases and illnesses, which is why it is important that we look after our oral health, and that we learn what the signs of more serious diseases are.

In this section, please find resources surrounding oral health to ensure you know how to look after yours!

Physical Activity

Taking part in physical activity can have a great impact on one's physical and mental health. Exercise just once or twice a week can reduce the risk of heart disease or stroke, as well as reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.

In this section you will find useful resources surrounding physical activity and exercise.

Sexual Health

WHO describes sexual health as 'a state of physical, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality'.

In this section, you will find resources relating to all aspects of sexual health, including topics such as the menopause and prostate cancer.

Sleep

It’s recommended that adults up to the age of 64, need 7-9 hours of sleep per night. However, in reality, we know that for some people this is highly unrealistic. It was found that almost 1 in 5 people in the UK aren’t getting enough sleep.

In this section, please find useful resources on how you can improve your sleep, which will have a huge benefit on your health and wellbeing.

Smoking Cessation

According to the NHS, every year, around 76,000 people in the UK die from smoking, with many more living with debilitating smoking-related illnesses. If you are a smoker, it is important that you are aware of the risks related to smoking and vaping.

In this section you will find resources that encourage and help with quitting smoking and vaping.

Women's Health

Women's Health can be described as any topic that impacts those that are of the female biological sex. This can include conditions in relation to the female reproductive system, and the menopause.

In this section, you will find useful resources that will provide support, advice & useful contacts for women.