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Teacher retention rates remains a challenge across the UK. While Wales performs slightly better than other nations, it’s still a concern for many working in education. The good news is that we know what helps.

This free toolkit brings together resources linked to known key drivers of workplace wellbeing. It’s designed to help schools in Wales build positive cultures where staff feel supported, stay longer, and thrive in their roles.

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Cultures that care: a retention toolkit for schools in Wales

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When someone important to you dies, you might feel lots of different emotions. Dealing with grief and practical tasks can feel daunting. Our information is here to help you cope emotionally, as well as handle the practical side of bereavement. If you do not feel ready to read this information right now, you can come back to it at another time.

Can you grieve before someone dies?

Anticipatory grief is when you have feelings of loss and grief before the person dies. We explain how you might feel and what can help.

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Grief is like a roller coaster, in the sense that one day you might not even be thinking about the person... And then, the next day, you might just feel horrible.

Gen, who cared for his mum before she died

Watch our videos about grief

Watch: What does grief feel like? Watch: What does grief feel like?

Gen, Carol, Scott, and Wendy talk about grief being an emotional rollercoaster, including feelings of anger, loneliness, pain and guilt.

Watch: What does grief feel like? Watch: What does grief feel like?

Gen, Carol, Scott, and Wendy talk about grief being an emotional rollercoaster, including feelings of anger, loneliness, pain and guilt.

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Grief is like a roller coaster, in the sense that one day you might not even be thinking about the person... And then, the next day, you might just feel horrible.

Gen, who cared for his mum before she died

Watch our videos about grief

Order our free booklets

Order or download free booklets about grief and things you may need to do when someone dies.

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Resources for organisations

Working in education is demanding. Our resources help you check how your teams are coping, and boost everyone's wellbeing.

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Teacher Wellbeing Index 2021

Our annual Teacher Wellbeing Index provides an insight into the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff working in the UK.

Teacher Wellbeing Index

A site for school leaders looking to improve mental health and wellbeing in their workplace.

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Teacher Wellbeing Index 2021

Our annual Teacher Wellbeing Index provides an insight into the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff working in the UK.

Teacher Wellbeing Index

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Teacher Wellbeing Index 2021

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Teacher Wellbeing Index

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Guides, articles and videos on burnout for teachers and education staff

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Teacher Wellbeing Index 2021

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Want to make a commitment to your staff that you’re prioritising their mental health and wellbeing? Make a start with our plan.

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Five simple things we can all do to give our wellbeing a boost.

The Five Ways to Wellbeing are a set of practical actions aimed at improving our mental health and wellbeing. They were developed by the New Economics Foundation from evidence gathered in the Foresight Mental Capital and Wellbeing (2008).

We are encouraged to think about how often we do these five actions - on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Think about your life over the past few days, and when you last:

Took real notice of the things around you

Connected with someone important to you or perhaps someone you don't know

Were physically active

Learned something new

Gave something of value to someone else - this could be in the form of giving your time, or something of material value

Often , everyday situations can allow us to do more than one of the Five Ways in one go.

Click on the symbols below to find out more about each of the Five Ways.

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If someone you love has been killed or seriously injured in a road crash, Brake is here to help

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Helping you, if bereaved, injured, or someone you love has been injured

Brake's National Road Victim Service is a free, confidential, specialist service for you, if you have been bereaved or seriously injured in a road crash, or are supporting a road crash victim.

We understand that every road crash is different, every caller is an individual, and each set of circumstances is uniquely painful and challenging. We promise to listen, work to meet your needs and help keep you safe and supported. Our aim is to help you to feel able to cope, emotionally and practically, and adjust to your new reality. We help for as long as necessary.

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WELCOME TO THE MENOPAUSE EXCHANGE

Don't let the menopause leave you hot and bothered!

We help women and make this transitional period as easy as possible, reducing worry and stress through information and useful impartial help and support, including sending our free quarterly newsletters digitally. In order to receive them, simply fill out our quick sign up form.

The latest issue (94) of The Menopause Exchange newsletter is now available.

The Menopause Exchange gives independent advice about the menopause, midlife and post-menopausal health.

We provide information on menopausal symptoms and coping with the menopause using self-help lifestyle tips, HRT, prescribed medicine alternatives to HRT, complementary therapies and medicines and health promotion advice including nutrition and exercise.

Our experts have a wealth of knowledge and experience and we are always happy to help.

What our members say about us

"Thank you for all your menopause newsletters. I have found them very helpful and interesting and I have no hesitation in recommending your work to other women at the menopause stage of life."
- AS, Surrey

"I find The Menopause Exchange newsletters factual and invaluable and I look forward to receiving them."
- BZ, Leeds

"I really appreciate these fantastic, free newsletters. Thank you for all the work you put into them."
- SM, Scotland

"I love this newsletter. It keeps me sane and my partner too!"
- JB, Gloucestershire

"I find The Menopause Exchange to be so helpful and a lifeline. Some days I feel I am going crazy. Coping with a difficult menopause can feel quite lonely, but your newsl6tter makes me feel less isolated, so I would like to thank you for it. Don't omit anything because it is so good."
- JL, Sussex

FREE Newsletters

Need more impartial, practical information on the menopause?

Sign up and we will email you The Menopause Exchange quarterly newsletter for free!

Our aims are:

To raise awareness of the menopause and its management

To provide impartial information

To help women make informed decisions about their own health and wellbeing with healthcare professionals

To inform healthcare professionals and those responsible for employee health.

We can help you if:

You are approaching or going through the menopause

You have had a hysterectomy or premature menopause

You are post-menopausal

You are interested in midlife issues

You are a healthcare professional with an interest in the menopause

You are a manager or employer and need to understand how the menopause can affect your team's health and work.

Menopause Webinars, Talks and Workshops

Our founder, Norma Goldman, who qualified as a pharmacist and is a health promotion specialist, regularly presents webinars, talks and workshops on all aspects of the menopause. Norma also shares ways to cope with issues around mid-life and post-menopausal health.

Sessions include a question time and a useful fact sheet is provided. For more information see our workplace webinars, talks & workshops and our webinars pages.

Call 020 8420 7245 or email us to enquire about availability.

We are not sponsored by any companies or organisations.
The Menopause Exchange website does not host or receive funding from advertising.

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Daisy Network is dedicated to providing information and support to women diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, also known as Premature Menopause.

Our aim is to:

Provide a support network of people to talk to

Allow members to share information about their personal experience of POI

Provide information on treatments and research within the fields of HRT and assisted conception

Raise awareness of the condition among GPs and the broader medical community

Daisy Network was founded in 1995 by a group of women who were patients of Dr Gerry Conway. An affiliation with the charity Infertility Network UK was formed at the same time. In the early days the support group was run by women in their spare time and today continues to be run totally by volunteers.

Daisy Network became a registered charity in 1999 and remains the only charity in the UK for women diagnosed with POI.
Your support is greatly appreciated. You can help by:

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Too many women are suffering in silence

To significantly improve menopause education amongst GP's - far too many women are suffering as GP's receive very little, if any menopause education during their training leaving them poorly-equipped to recognise and manage a phase of life that will directly affect at least 50% of the population.

To raise awareness within the workplace and for all employers to have menopause guidelines in place to be able to support women experiencing symptoms. Too many women feel unsupported at work and currently 1 in 10 leave the workplace due to menopause symptoms.

Already achieved: To introduce menopause education in to the PSHE curriculum for all teenage boys and girls. Everybody deserves to understand this phase of life. Far too many individuals and relationships suffer as a result of a lack of understanding of menopause.

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menopausesupport.co.uk - Supporting You Through Change

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Too many women are suffering in silence To significantly improve menopause education amongst GP's - far too many women are suffering as GP's receive very little, if any menopause education during their training leaving them poorly-equipped to recognise and manage a phase of life that will directly affect at least 50% of the population.

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Women’s Health Concern | Confidential Advice, Reassurance and Education

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Doctor to doctor
Dr Ben Sinclair, with nearly two decades' experience as a British GP and Founder of Dr Finlay's Private Practice, interviews a range of extraordinary people from all walks of life and recently he spoke with our very own Dr Heather Currie MBE about menopause, her career and life.
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Have you experienced memory issues in menopause?
Lexi is a PhD researcher at University College London (UCL). She is looking for research participants who have experienced memory issues during menopause for a focus group study. If you have experienced memory or concentration problems during your menopause, she would like to hear from you! Please contact her by email if you are interested.
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Episode 4 of our Let's Talk Podcast: The psychological & emotional symptoms
Thankfully there has been increased awareness about these symptoms in relation to the menopause in recent years. They are incredibly common and can be some of the most debilitating symptoms that people will experience...but don't forget, not everyone will experience these symptoms. It can be challenging for some people to identify the cause of these symptoms, as it's not always related to hormones - there can be many contributory factors. We discuss the range of options which can help to manage these symptoms. Is it right to take antidepressants, should you take HRT, is a combination acceptable? We go through alternative options for you to consider, either on their own or in combination with the above, but remember taking an individualised approach is always important. We also continue the conversation about HRT.

A new weekly podcast will be available from 6pm every Tuesday or you can listen now via the link below and catch up with those you may have missed.

Menopause Matters information is available via Amazon Alexa
Menopause Matters will be providing answers to some of the most commonly asked questions around menopause via Amazon's cloud-based voice service, Alexa.
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Menopause Matters, menopausal symptoms, remedies, advice

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Menopause and treatment options. An independent, clinician-led site aiming to provide accurate information about the menopause.

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For healthcare professionals The British Menopause Society (BMS) is the specialist authority for menopause and post reproductive health in the UK. Established in 1989, the BMS educates, informs and guides healthcare professionals, working in both primary and secondary care, on menopause and all aspects of post reproductive health.

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Bawso provides practical and emotional prevention, protection and support services to Black Minority Ethnic (BME) and migrant victims of Domestic Abuse, Sexual violence, Female Genital Mutilation, Forced Marriage, Honour Based Violence, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.

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BAWSO support people from Black and Ethnic Minority backgrounds who are affected by domestic abuse and other forms of abuse, including Female Genital Mutilation, Forced Marriage, Human Trafficking & Prostitution.

BAWSO currently runs 25 projects supporting over 6,000 people every year in Wales through the provision of purpose built refuges, safe houses, and an extensive Outreach & Resettlement Programme and Floating Support Programme. We provide support, advice and information from our offices in Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Newport, Swansea and Wrexham.

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Rape Sexual Abuse Support Centre North Wales

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Men, talking to men

Change peoples thought, opinions and minds about men and mental health

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helping us to change minds about MEN's mental health.

We raise awareness about mental health among men through our charity. There are times when we laugh. Other times, we get serious. We sometimes discuss awkward topics. Occasionally, we will make a mistake. MANUP? Founded by a man who wished to change mental health for the better. Men talking to men about mental health developed into a fully registered charity that is chipping away at stigma.

It's time to stop using the term 'man up'. MANUP? seeks to rebrand that awful phrase.
Thanks for joining, sharing and interacting. MANUP? Mental Health Charity

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With around 4 in every 10 adults experiencing sleep issues, the podcast is here to open up those all-important conversations around sleep.

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With around 4 in every 10 adults experiencing sleep issues, the podcast is here to open up those all-important conversations around sleep. We want you to understand more about sleep, how to look after your sleep and how to improve those zzzs.

We are not about soothing sounds or sleep stories but we talk about how the serious issue of sleep. We will tackle the subjects of ADHD, women's health, children's sleep and much more! So if you want to learn more about sleep, you've come to the right place!

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Winston’s Wish provides grief and bereavement support for children and young people (up to 25) after the death of someone important, along with advice and support for the parents, carers and professionals supporting them.

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What bereavement support do we offer children and young people before, during and after a bereavement?

Winston's Wish is a charity that helps children, teenagers and young adults (up to the age of 25) find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down by grief. Through information about grief, on-demand helpline, email and live chat services, bereavement support and counselling, we support young people to understand their feelings, process their grief and find ways to move forward with hope for a brighter future.

We also help the adults who are caring for young grieving people, including parents, school staff and healthcare professionals, through information, resources, training and on-demand services.

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People come to AA through many different means... choose the path that best suits you.

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Are you one of the people affected by someone else’s drinking?

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Free Bilingual Drug and Alcohol Helpline

Calls made to 0800 or 0808 phone numbers are free for all UK landline and mobile phones.

Dan 24/7 telephone number will NOT appear on your home itemised bill.

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Wales Drug and Alcohol Helpline

Calls made to 0800 or 0808 phone numbers are free for all UK landline and mobile phones.

Dan 24/7 telephone number will NOT appear on your home itemised bill.

Getting help is the first step

Talking to somebody about your drug or alcohol problem is the first step to resolving your problems. You can call DAN 24/7 on 0808 808 2234 anytime day or night and we will give you help and advice.

If you'd rather look for an agency online then you can search through our online database of drug and alcohol agencies where you can find National and Local agencies that will be able to help you.

Remember, anything you tell DAN 24/7 or any agency you contact is confidential and you won't even need to give your real name.
For support with gambling addiction, please visit the Gamcare website

Naloxone Click and Deliver

Naloxone is a lifesaving medication that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. We now offer a click and deliver service to any address in Wales.
Order here

Drugs Meter

Take the drugs meter, objective feedback on your drug use that allows you to compare your use against thousands of people across the globe.
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DAN 247 - Wales Drug and Alcohol Helpline

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Trust us to help you quit smoking

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Help Me Quit | Stop Smoking Services In Wales

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Our newly set up Dementia Centres are part of the North Wales Memory Support Pathway. They offer:

Information and Advice

Guest Speakers

Emotional Support

Health Clinics such as audiology/chiropody

Long term support via peer support clubs

To find out where your nearest Centre is and opening hours, please ring us on

01492 542212

If you have any queries on how to access any of this support, please ring us on:

01492 542212

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Bereavement Support Groups provide a safe space for anyone experiencing bereavement where you can meet with peers that understand how you are feeling. You are free to talk as little or as much as you like in these supported sessions.

With four groups to choose from at a choice of three different locations, we hope that there is an option to suit you Click here

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Phoenix is a club based in Wrexham, it is for all ladies who want to learn some Netball while socialising, having fun and gaining fitness. We now offer more than just back to netball, click below to find out more info.

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WELCOME

Phoenix is a club based in Wrexham, it is for all ladies who want to learn some Netball while socialising, having fun and gaining fitness. We now offer more than just back to netball, click below to find out more info.

Latest News

Check out some of the Latest happenings within the club >

If you have any queries or problems please use the contact selections below. Also check out our social media for regular updates and more of an insight into the club.

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Phoenix Netball Club is based in Wrexham for Ladies who want to learn how to play Netball. We offer training and competitive matches.

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WELCOME TO MVF WRECSAM, WHERE WEIGHT ISN'T A STIGMA, AND THE PLACE WHERE OVERWEIGHT MEN OF ALL AGES, SHAPES & SIZES COME TOGETHER TO LOSE WEIGHT, PLAY THE BEAUTIFUL GAME, AND BE SOCIAL!

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Providing a wide range of support and services for people with sensory loss across the Northwest of England and North Wales.

Services for adults and children with weekly drop in sessions at Wrexham Wellbeing Hub on Tuesdays 10-12. Drop in or book an appointment 0333 220 5050/

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Support For Deafness and Visual Impairment in Northwest England - DSN

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Awtistiaeth Cymru | Autism Wales | National Autism Team

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There are 7 Integrated Autism Services across Wales. They represent a partnership between Health Boards and Local Authorities. They were developed after a wide ranging consultation with autistic people, parents/ carers, professionals and communities. The consultation highlighted a lack of access to appropriate assessment and support for autistic people who failed to meet the criteria for many services. Some of the key issues identified were:

Emotional issues such as anxiety and anger

Developing social and daily living skills

Accessing leisure and recreational activities

Accessing adult diagnostic assessments

Coping with harmful or distressing behaviours

What do the services provide?

The services provide adult autism diagnostic assessment (sometimes jointly with other services), support and advice for autistic adults, parents/ carers, and professionals.

I am a parent/ carer of an autistic child - what does this mean for me?

Whilst not working directly with children and young people, the services work in partnership with other organisations to support parents/ carers.

Parents/ carers can self-refer to the service, if your child has received a diagnosis of autism you will be able to access some training and advice from the Integrated Autism Service.

I am an autistic adult - what does this mean for me?

If you are an adult and think you are autistic, but don't have a diagnosis, the services will be able to offer you a diagnostic assessment. If you are autistic you can get advice and support from the services without needing to be referred by someone else. Below are some of the things that you might need advice and support on:

Anxiety

Social skills

Accessing leisure and recreational activities

Developing your daily living skills (such as paying bills, shopping and cooking)

Accessing other services such as healthcare or employment support

Or other difficulties which you may be experiencing

Do the services provide everything for us?

No, the services do not provide:

Direct work with children and young people

Emergency/ crisis intervention

Respite care

Rapid response

For those with more complex needs (where other services such as mental health support is needed), staff from the Integrated Autism Service work with other professionals to ensure they are able to provide 'autism-friendly' support.

I am a professional - what does this mean for me?

The IASs are there to support professionals to gain knowledge, skills and experience in working with autistic people.

How do they do this?

Training

Consultation

Advice

This may also mean joint working in some cases

Can I access other resources?

Yes you can download all the resources from our website for free. If you need any further help or advice you can contact us at AutismWales@WLGA.gov.uk

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Dewis Cymru is THE place to go if you want information or advice about your well-being – or want to know how you can help somebody else.

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Welcome to Dewis Cymru - The place for wellbeing in Wales

Dewis Cymru is THE place to go if you want information or advice about your well-being - or want to know how you can help somebody else.

When we talk about your well-being, we don't just mean your health. We mean things like where you live, how safe and secure you feel, getting out and about, and keeping in touch with family and friends.

No two people are the same and well-being means different things to different people. So Dewis Cymru is here to help you find out more about what matters to you.

We've got information that can help you think about what matters to you, and we've also got information about people and services in your area that can help you with the things that matter to you.

If you want to know more about how to use Dewis Cymru to help you work out what matters to you, click here.

If you've got a service that helps people with their well-being, you can add your details to Dewis Cymru, so that the people who you want to help and support can find you more easily. It doesn't matter how big or small you are, or whether you're volunteers - if you help people with their well-being, Dewis Cymru wants to know about you and about what you do, so that we can put people in touch with you!

If you want to add details of your service to Dewis Cymru, click here.
Why was Dewis Cymru created?
One of the reasons for Dewis Cymru is the new law about social services in Wales - the Social Services and Well Being Wales Act. This new law will make life better for people and their carers, by making sure people get the help they need to lead a good life.
Raising concerns about social care services or care providers
The Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) is responsible for ensuring all care services are safe for the people who use them. CIW regulates local council and voluntary sector services, as well as privately-owned personal (home) care agencies and residential care homes. Inspections are available online.

Social Care Wales has a similar role, but its focus is on ensuring the workforce which delivers social care services - the social workers and care workers - are qualified, skilled and competent.

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Dewis Cymru is THE place to go if you want information or advice about your well-being - or want to know how you can help somebody else. When we talk about your well-being, we don't just mean your health.

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ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. We want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation

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The NHS 111 Wales website aims to provide you with a choice of nearest dental practices.

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Advice, tips and tools to help you make the best choices about your health and wellbeing.

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Mouth Cancer Action Month is the UK's biggest charity campaign for mouth cancer awareness.

Taking place throughout November, thousands of amazing people go out into their communities to raise awareness of mouth cancer and share the important message of being mouthaware.

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WCBC Cycle to Work Scheme

The window to apply to the scheme is twice a year and the website will be updated accordingly

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Easy ways to eat well and move more

Welcome to the new home of Change4Life. We have a new name and look, but don't worry – we're still here to help you and your family eat better and move more.

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Make a change today! Discover healthy recipes, food swaps, nutritional advice, and top tips and activities to help the whole family stay healthy.

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Are you experiencing domestic abuse?You are not alone

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Video title: Refuge's 24-hour, Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Video duration: 1 minute 20 seconds
Description: Information video on what it is like to call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline and who can call it.

Refuge's 24-hour, Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline 'Transcript'

[Background music plays]

Soft down beat music

[Animated sequence]

Animation in hand-drawn style showing a woman in a house standing behind a man on a sofa. The woman looks worried and the man appears angry, a speech bubble comes out of the man's mouth.

[Text displays]

!*!!*!!

[Female voice over]

I was walking on eggshells around my partner didn't know where to turn.

[Animated sequence]

The door in the background slams shut. We zoom in on it and it turns into a smart mobile phone in the women's hand. The phone displays the details of the National Domestic Abuse Helpline Number and a green phone icon. Her finger hovers over the phone icon.

[Text displays]

Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247

[Female voice over]

I'd read about refuges National Domestic Abuse Helpline, but I was hesitant to call.

[Animated sequence]

The scene transitions to the woman sitting on a couch to the left of the screen, and another woman, the Helpline adviser, sitting on the right on a computer. They are facing each other. The screen is split into two different backgrounds with a window in the background that crosses over both.

[Female voice over]

The woman I spoke to really understood my situation though, it was such a relief just to talk.

[Animated sequence]

The woman begins to smile. The blinds in the window open up to show a sun and both rooms become brighter.

[Animated sequence]

Scene transitions to a top down view of the Helpline worker writing on lined paper.

[Female voice over]

I was reassured that it was a confidential and non-judgmental service run by a charity.

[Text displays]

Confidential

Non-judgemental

[Female voice over]

She said I could ring at any time, even if I just wanted to talk about what I was going through

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Any time

Just talk

[Female voice over]

It's free and open 24 hours a day.

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Free

24 hours

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Scene zooms out to show a group of five women of mixed races and ages including the Helpline adviser from the earlier scene.

[Female voice over]

It was comforting to know that the helpline is staffed by an all female team of experts,

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Scene zooms out to show smart mobile phone showing an animation of the live chat page on nationaldahelpline.org.uk. The women's finger begins to type.

[Female voice over]

and that I can also contact them using live chat.

[Sound effect]

Keys tapping

[Animated sequence]

The phone fades away and four framed picture swing into view. They show four women of various ages and races, one of who is pictured with a child, including the women from the first scene.

[Female voice over]

I was told that the helpline is open to any woman who is afraid of her partner,

[Sound effect]

Glass cracking

[Animated sequence]

The glass in one of the picture frames cracks

[Text displays]

[Female voice over]

whether you're being physically abused or not

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The picture of the woman from the first scene is zoomed in on. She picks up her mobile phone as the frame turns into a circle. Another circular frame, showing the Helpline adviser, comes into view and begins to merge with the woman's frame. The woman and the Helpline worker turn to face each other and hold hands.

[Female voice over]

The Helpline advisor helped me realise I'm not alone and reassured me it wasn't my fault.

[Text displays]

I'm not alone

[Animated sequence]

Scene scrolls across to show the woman looking in a mirror and hugging herself. She begins to smile.

[Female voice over]

That was really empowering and I began to believe in myself again.

She made me feel like I had choices.

[Background music plays]

Music becomes more upbeat

[Animated sequence]

Scene zooms in on mirror until the frame is not visible. The background transitions to show a countryside scene with rolling hills, trees and butterflies. The woman lifts a hot drink to take a sip and closes her eyes.

[Female voice over]

From that moment on, I could see a life free from violence and fear.

That phone call was the beginning of the rest of my life.

[Animated sequence]

The woman opens her eyes and looks up.

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Scene fades to show black text on a white background below the Refuge pink and black logo.

[Text displays]

Refuge's Freephone, 24 hour, National Domestic Abuse Helpline.
Call us on 0808 2000 247
Or visit wwww.nationaldahelpline.org.uk for information and support, including our live chat and secure online contact form.

We know our lines are often busy but we really want to hear from you.

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We're fighting for mental health. For support. For respect. For you.

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Contact us for bereavement advice

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Emergency assistance

The Samaritans

24 hour helpline support every day of the year for anyone in distress including those who are feeling suicidal.

Medical Emergencies - dial 999

Medical advice in a non-emergency situation - dial 111

NHS Choices

Gives access to find NHS services including hospitals and local doctors and helpful information on a huge variety of health related topics.

Psychological/emotional support for all ages

Cruse Bereavement Care

Helpline opening hours: Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm (excluding bank holidays) with extended hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to 8pm

Young People's website: hopeagain.org.uk

Provides one-to-one and other support to the bereaved organised through local branches - find your local branch number on the website.

Information about bereavement and other issues on helpline and excellent bookshop on the website.

Death of a baby or child and/or children affected by a death

Miscarriage Association

Originally founded by people who had experienced miscarriage it continues to provide support and encourage good care by professionals.

Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS)

Welcomes calls from anyone affected by a stillbirth or a baby, family, friends or professionals including long after the event.

Child Bereavement UK

A charity that has a dual focus of training professionals who work with families and children affected by a death which also produces excellent resources that can be used by those who are bereaved. This includes families and professionals supporting children affected by the death of an adult or anyone affected by the death of a child.

Child Death Helpline

Helpline support for anyone affected by the death of a child, irrespective of the age of the child, the relationship or the length of time since the death.

Provided by Great Ormond Street and Royal Liverpool Children's Hospitals.

Winston's Wish

Gives support for those caring for children affected by the death of a parent or a sibling and to the children themselves.

TCF (formerly The Compassionate Friends)

Support by telephone, befriending and local groups for anyone affected by the death of a child.

Please note that this charity supports people irrespective of the age of the child at the time of death i.e. the child may have reached adulthood.

Childhood Bereavement Network

Although this organisation is mainly a professional network their website has a good search facility on its front page to allow you to find support services for children in your local area.

Carers

Carers Trust

The new organisation for carers formed by the merging of Crossroad Care and the Princess Royal Trust for Carers. (The Princess Royal Trust for Carers is still the title in Scotland).
Find support in your area
If you cannot find what you want on the website call this number: 0800 800 4361

Other specialist support organisations

London Friend LGBT Bereavement Helpline

Support for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people expecting or experiencing bereavement and also for their families and friends.

Macmillan Cancer Support

Information and support for anyone affected by cancer whether they have been diagnosed themselves or are a family member, carer or friend.

Way Foundation (Widowed And Young)
www.widowedandyoung.org.uk
Provides a self help network across the UK to those who are bereaved through losing their partner/spouse when aged 50 or under, together with their children.

Way Up

The organisation that has grown out of WAY (above) for people in their 50's and 60's

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

A self help organisation which exists to meet the needs of those bereaved by the suicide of a family member or anyone close to them.

Find a counsellor

British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy

Professional association and accrediting body for counsellors.

Death of a pet

The Blue Cross

Support following the loss of a companion animal.

Practical issues

Citizens Advice
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Advice is not available from a national number. This site gives information and links to local Citizens Advice Bureaux.

Gov.uk - public services all in one place

Official portal to UK national and local government services.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Government number for advice for deaths overseas or contacting relatives known to be overseas about a death in the UK. See website for numbers for contact details for individual embassies.

Money Advice Service

Clear unbiased information to help you manage your money better.

Specialist cleaning services

Please call us for details of companies nearest to your area.

FirstStop Advice
www.firststopcareadvice.org.uk
FirstStop Advice is an independent, free service providing advice and information for older people, their families and carers about care and housing options in later life. FirstStop also offers useful information for carers looking for support and advice.

Funerals

Co-op Funeralcare
www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare

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Bereavement Advice Centre | Useful Contacts

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There are a large number of organisations which can provide invaluable information and support to those affected by bereavement.

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Grief can be overwhelming - you don't have to deal with it alone. Cruse Bereavement Support is here. Call our helpline or chat online.

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Man2Man is our telephone based peer support service from a trained StrongMen volunteer with first-hand experience of losing a loved one.

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Man2Man is our telephone based peer support service from a trained StrongMen volunteer with first-hand experience of losing a loved one.

Men who contact StrongMen for support will be offered the opportunity to speak with one of our trained volunteers for a friendly chat. Each beneficiary will receive up to six weeks of peer support from StrongMen.

The service seeks to capitalise on the connection felt between two people with similar shared life experiences, simply knowing your volunteer has empathy with your situation maximises trust without fear of judgement.

All of our peer support volunteers have attended the StrongMen Weekender.

Register now
What is Peer Support?

Peer support is built on empathy based around shared experiences, focusing on your strengths, rather than weaknesses with the goal of achieving wellbeing and recovery. It may be social, emotional or practical support but, importantly, peer support is mutually offered and reciprocal, allowing you to benefit from the support whether you are giving or receiving it.

Though the language of peer support is relatively new in the UK, in practice self-help groups and mutual support has been around for many years. In Canada and the USA, peer support in its various forms has been a widely recognised and utilised resource that has been developing since the 1960s. In recent years there has been an increasing emphasis on the value of peer support in the UK.

Research has shown that peer-run self-help groups yield improvement in psychiatric symptoms resulting in decreased hospitalisation, larger social support networks and enhanced self-esteem and social functioning.

Peer support comes in a range of guises including listening, mentoring, education, tutoring and meditation, our service is based on "peer listening and discussion". Our volunteers have been trained in a variety of counselling skills including active listening, verbal and non-verbal communication, confidentiality and problem solving.
The benefits of peer support are wide ranging including the peer support workers themselves, helping improve their mental health, key to this being the increased empathy and respect that peer supporters have for the individuals they support. Providing and receiving support increases self-esteem, confidence and positive feelings that increase the ability to cope with mental health problems.

Peer support also has significant benefits to the NHS with earlier intervention relieving the pressure through reduced hospital admissions for those taking part.

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been over 40,000 extra deaths in the UK alone. These families will be reaching out for support. In line with what we know about the way men seek support for bereavement, we expect men to put themselves last when it comes to helping their families deal with their bereavement. It is vital that a visible support service dedicated to men is available. We are already seeing male suicide numbers increase year on year and without direct action, this will continue to rise through 2021 and beyond.

Extra Time runs alongside Man2Man peer support service currently staffed by trained volunteers. Sometimes the needs of individuals fall outside the training and expertise that volunteers can provide, this is where Man2Man Extra Time steps in. Staffed by fully qualified Counsellors this service is provided over 12 sessions, designed, and administered to support those with complex needs and symptoms. Applications for Man2Man Extra Time are via the link above and will be triaged by our qualified and experienced team prior to commencement.

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Man2Man is our telephone based peer support service from a trained StrongMen volunteer with first-hand experience of losing a loved one.

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“Have the GUTS to check your NUTS”

Baggy Trousers UK is a non-profit organisation saving lives by raising awareness of the signs and symptoms and providing vital support to those impacted by testicular cancer

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Baggy Trousers UK | Testicular Cancer Awareness

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Home - Baggy Trousers UK | Testicular Cancer Awareness

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Breast cancer can affect any body. Knowing yours could save your life.

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CoppaFeel! | Check Your Chest | Breast Cancer Awareness Charity

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Breast cancer can affect any body. Getting to know yours could save your life. Learn more about breast cancer awareness with CoppaFeel!.

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Breast cancer can affect any body. Knowing yours could save your life.

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CoppaFeel! | Check Your Chest | Breast Cancer Awareness Charity

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Breast cancer can affect any body. Getting to know yours could save your life. Learn more about breast cancer awareness with CoppaFeel!.

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Menopause is inevitable —

how you handle it isn’t

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Menopause | Symptoms, Treatment & Help | Balance by Dr Louise Newson

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By making menopause support inclusive and accessible to all, we can change the narrative by educating and empowering people across the world! Discover more.

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Menstrual Health | Menstrual Health Project

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The Menstrual Health Project is a project to provide practical support for those suffering with menstrual concerns and conditions to be able to navigate more accurately and comfortably through whatever stage in life.

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Care First is available for all WCBC staff, and is free and confidential

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We are the only UK charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff in schools, colleges and universities.

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The only UK charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff.