PLEASE VIEW BELOW A LIST OF SELF HELP LINKS, COURSES AND INFORMATION LEAFLETS.
NHSCT Stress Control Programme ONLINE Free. Stress is a normal reaction to the rapidly changing and uncertain times we are all living in at the moment. If you are feeling a bit more stressed than usual and would like to learn some great ways, free-of-charge, to deal with common problems like anxiety, depression, panicky feelings, poor sleep and poor wellbeing then come along to our online Stress Control class. Book now for classes commence July 2021.
Conditions Management Programme - Patient information Leaflet.
ADVICE FOR CARERS AND YOUNG CARERS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Health Talks from Local Health Professional and Organisations - click for further information on what is available to access through May 21.
STEP INTO ACTION - Up to 6 x 1-1 Health and Well-being sessions to help you achieve your healthy lifestyle.
HARD TO SWALLOW’ campaign launched throughout the month of March.
Dysphagia is often underreported and left undiagnosed causing choking, chest infections, malnutrition and dehydration. We hope that the campaign will lead to more appropriate support for those suffering from the condition and giving them knowledge to manage the condition safer and better. Two 'Swallow Awareness' training sessions are planned with input from a Speech & Language Therapist and Dietician specialised in dysphagia. Click the 'campaign' link above for more information.
To help evaluate this new project please consider taking part in the Hard to Swallow Survey . The responses you give today will help to understand and improve the support for those with swallowing difficulties in the future. The survey takes 10 minutes to complete.
Self Help Information Links All of the helplines listed on this website are continuing to provide information, advice and guidance on a wide-range of health and wellbeing needs. https://www.helplinesni.com/
Apps to help support your Health https://apps4healthcareni.hscni.net/ offer contact details for Northern Area Services, most of which patients can self-refer to themselves.
Family Mediation NI offer a range of Services to help avoid the court system
NHS advice on Common Conditions ---- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/
Similar evidence based information and advice for patients ---- https://patient.info/
Chronic Pain advice regarding managing pain ---- https://livewellwithpain.co.uk/
Mental Health - anxiety, low mood etc. --- https://www.linkscounselling.com/news
Families / children Support -- http://familysupporthubs.com/
https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/what-we-do/our-work-in-northern-ireland/
Womens aid support and information --- https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/
Support for men who experience relationship breakdown , anger management --- http://www.mapni.co.uk/
Coronavirus links to information --- https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/covid-19-what-situation-northern-ireland
https://www.rickhanson.net/being-resilient-during-coronavirus
Counselling video/telephone consultation available to patients --- https://www.linkscounselling.com/news
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS Provides resources for patients including the 5 steps for wellbeing leaflets which have been translated and are available in 11 different languages www.mindingyourhead.info
HSC Bereavement Network website has been developed to provide information and guidance for those who care for and support dying people and their loved ones around the time of and after death. It has resources including leaflets for those who have been bereaved as well as information about support services http://www.hscbereavementnetwork.hscni.net/
HEALTH WITH EATING PROBLEMS AFTER CRITICAL ILLNESS https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/tips-to-help-with-eating-problems-after-critical-illness.html
Breast Screening A new video that shows women what to expect when they attend for breast screening has been produced by the Public Health Agency. It covers the whole process of screening - from receiving the invitation letter to getting the results. The video is aimed at women who have never attended for breast screening or who have been invited for the first time. Patient Advice Leaflet: http://www.cancerscreening.hscni.net/2170.htm
Cancer Services If you have questions about cancer care in Belfast Trust visit the above website for information.
Cancer Information Leaflet : http://belfasttrust-cancerservices.hscni.net 2014_Sept_-_Leaflet_-Affected_by_Cancer_were_here_to_help.doc
Macmillan Cancer Support We would like to inform you about the Macmillan Community Helper Service; a new service providing practical and emotional support for people affected by cancer across the Northern area.
Macmillan have a team of trained volunteers across the Northern area who are ready to visit people affected by cancer at home on a weekly basis for up to 2 hours, and provide help with practical tasks like light housework, ironing and shopping that the individual might be finding difficult due to their cancer or their treatment; or meet them for coffee, go out for a walk together, and be someone to talk to. The service is available for up to 6 months. It is open to anyone over the age of 18, and to families who have a child affected by cancer. Connecting with a Macmillan volunteer can help people affected by cancer regain their self-esteem or self-confidence, be less lonely and isolated, and help integrate them into services, groups and activities in their community.
If you would like more information or to make a referral please contact: Alexandra McMeekin, Volunteering Services Manager Macmillan Cancer Support Email: amcmeekin@macmillan.org.uk Phone: 075 4076 8244
MacMillan also offer a Support Line on 0800 808 00 00 which is open Monday to Friday, 9am until 8pm.