Wellbeing

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place between the 10th and 16th of May, and this year’s theme is all about nature & the environment. After being locked indoors for the best part of a year, nature is an excellent theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week.  Over the last year, the pandemic has affected millions of us in unpredictable ways. We have not been able to visit our loved ones, get outside and enjoy life like we usually would.…

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Maintaining a healthy balance between our personal and professional life can be a struggle. More often than not, we can get overwhelmed with responsibilities that we become mentally exhausted. After a long day at work, many of us forget to hoover or make time for ourselves. So how can we combat this? Technology! Did you know that Apps and Subscriptions are a great way to help keep you on track, organised and maintain a healthy work-life balance? There are hundreds…

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As the national lockdown restrictions begin to lift, you might be looking to the future to try and find a new hobby that will get you outside so you can enjoy the fresh air and socialise? Or, perhaps you are looking for a hobby you can do as a personal project to occupy your time? Either way, why not jump into the world of gardening? Gardening can be a social or individual hobby (or a bit of both), and Spring…

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Why not get your house into tip-top shape this Spring? We have found the best cleaning hacks to save you time when it comes to the nitty-gritty jobs you have been secretly avoiding. A spring clean not only helps wellness by keeping your home environment clean, but it also helps to get you summer-ready with a fresh start to the next half of the year. 1. Make your microwave sparkle Want to make your microwave gleam (or mee-crow-wah-vay if you…

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Millions of people around the UK are experiencing high levels of stress every day without knowing the impact it can have on their health and well-being. Experiencing stress, especially over prolonged periods, can severely affect your physical and psychological health. That is why it is essential to take care of yourself and find ways to destress and relax.  What are the effects of stress? In many cases, stress is often caused by big changes, times of uncertainty, and lots of…

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Whether you’re a newbie or experienced, working the night shift can often prove to be difficult, especially within the past year. Although the responsibilities don’t differ from day to night, the night shift does require you to make some quite significant adjustments to your own personal routine as well as new challenges presenting themselves. Night shifts do vary, with many typically starting at 11pm and finishing at 7am, but we know that an 8 hour day is often a luxury…

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Do you struggle to sleep? We’re here to help! We’ve got some simple tips to help you get a good night’s rest and be more productive the next day. We know that in the NHS, there’s no time to rest! When you work long hours, you must get a good night’s rest before tackling your next shift. Not getting enough sleep can affect your mental and physical health. A lack of sleep reduces your energy, productivity and even can affect…

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The NHS has already begun administering the first batch of vaccinations against Covid-19 to those top of the priority list, with an aim to get us all back to some form of normality by the Spring. Now the Pfizer vaccine has been approved, a selection of trusts within the North West and across the country have begun rolling out immunization to the most vulnerable. A list of 50 NHS trusts have initially been selected before the roll out is set…

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Stress tends to come hand-in-hand with high pressured jobs, and the NHS is no exception. Long hours, varying shift patterns, constant pressure to perform at your best – it can really take its toll. However, right now the NHS is under a mass amount of pressure due to COVID. The NHS workers are feeling it the most, with more demand, longer hours than normal, working in full PPE, it is all mounting up to more and more stress. NHS England…

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This month we want to spread the awareness that if you are having suicidal thoughts, there are ways to help overcome them. Help and support are available right now if you need it. No one should have to struggle alone. Talk to someone you trust You should let family or friends know what is going on for you. They may be able to offer the best support and help keep you safe. However, no everyone feels comfortable talking to someone…

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This Mens Health Week we’re joining forces and helping to raise awareness of Men’s health and encourage more conversations on the things that might be considered taboo. This year it may seem more important than ever, with uncertain times having affected all of us, it’s not only our physical health we must be weary of. It’s Ok To Not Be Ok – Mental Health Stigma Thanks to outdated stereotypes, men cannot afford to show weakness, they must be strong, refrain…

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In what are currently uncertain times, you may find yourself struggling to get the rest you need. From long days at work keeping people safe, to rising anxiety and stress, there are many different factors that can contribute to a poor night’s sleep, which is essential not only for your physical health, but your mental health too. But what can you do to improve your sleep and aid rest? Check out these quick tips to get started: Turn your clocks…

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