Alert – Norovirus (Vomiting bug)

The Norovirus, also known as the vomiting bug, is currently spreading more than usual in the community. There are two types of the virus, so it’s possible to get sick from it more than once. Most people feel better after about 3 days (72 hours). How to Care for Yourself: If you’re worried about babies,

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Mental Health

Access Mental Health – supporting you in a crisis

If you are struggling to cope or feel yourself nearing a breakdown, Access Mental Health is here to provide help.Designed in partnership with local people, it offers a range of services which provide support at times and places when people need it the most.You don’t need to be referred by your GP or other health professional, you can just reach out for help when you need it. Mental health professionals and peer support workers will be on hand to help you avoid a crisis and help you .

Steps 2 Wellbeing – Southampton and Dorset

Steps 2 Wellbeing offer help to people over the age of 18 who are registered with a GP at Dorset or Southampton City Practice. They provide a range of low and high-intensity treatments for common mental health issues such as low mood, anxiety, or related mental health conditions. The service also offers support for those living with long-term health conditions.Patients can refer themselves to the service via their website or they can be referred through their GP or any health care provider.

Dorset Mind

At Dorset Mind we aim to create a community where living with and talking about mental health becomes acceptable for everyone. We campaign for change and offer support services for adults and young people, both in group settings and one-to-one.

01202 315329

The Foundation for Positive Mental Health

We are a charity dedicated to promoting skills training for positive mental health, to enhance everyday wellbeing, increase resilience to, and recovery from, mental health difficulties.

NeuroLove

We believe that young people are best placed to guide, support and empower their peers on issues relating to mental health and well being. Neurolove.org is a site set up to support young people manage the changing times we are currently living in.

0151 547 7703

Mental Health Foundation

Prevention is at the heart of what we do. Our vision is good mental health for all. Our mission is to help people understand, protect and sustain their mental health.

Healthwatch

We are the independent national champion for people who use health and social care services. We’re here to find out what matters to people, and help make sure their views shape the support they need.

03000 683 000

Papyrus (Prevention of Young Suicide)

Papyrus (Prevention of Young Suicide) gives advice and support for young people who feel like they want to take their own life, and all their advice is confidential.

0800 068 41 41

Your mental health

A range of content designed to give you more information about mental health and to help you to look after your mental health.

5 steps to mental wellbeing

Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.

Healthtalk

By sharing people’s real-life experiences, healthtalk.org provides free, reliable information about health issues. You can watch people share their stories about cancer, autism, motor-neurone disease, pregnancy, drugs, depression and much more.

Doc Ready

It can be very difficult to talk to people when you’re having problems with your mental health. Doc Ready helps you prepare for the first time you visit a Doctor to discuss your mental health.

Mind

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

0300 123 3393

Rethink Mental Illness

Rethink Mental Illness improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through a network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. The goal is to make sure everyone affected by severe mental illness has a good quality of life.

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.

116 123

Sane

SANE is a leading UK mental health charity. They work to improve the quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness.

020 3805 1790

Combat Stress

Combat Stress is the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health. For a century, they’ve helped former servicemen and women with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

0800 138 1619

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK.

0800 58 58 58

Young Minds

Young Minds is leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever their challenges.