Colleague’s Support

In this section you will find links to maintaining a healthy, balanced diet, managing stress and anxiety and exercises for keeping fit.

• https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/

• http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1361

• https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/eight-tips-for-healthy-eating/

Tips for healthy work life balance, stress and anxiety

• www.acas.org.uk/…/3/1/Flexible_working_and_work_life_balance_Nov.pdf
• https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/w/work-life-balance

• https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/blissing-out-10-relaxation-techniques-reduce-stress-spot#1

• https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/understanding-stress/

• https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/gym-free-exercises/

The links in this section will guide you in looking after your mental health.

• https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/wellbeing/#.XE9cmFX7TIU

• https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/mental-wellbeing

• https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ph22

• https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/your-mental-health/looking-after-your-mental-health

Here you will find links to advice and guidance on managing your finances, debt and benefits you may be entitled too.

• https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits

• https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

• https://www.gov.uk/citizens-advice-consumer-service

• https://www.stepchange.org/

• https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/best-financial-advisers/

• https://nationaldebtadvice.org.uk

In this section you will find links to support you with literacy and numeracy.

• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/literacy-and-numeracy-catch-up-strategies

• https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Learning-development/ongoing-learning-and-development/core-skills/Core-skills.aspx

• https://www.sccb.ac.uk/courses/english-maths-esol

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/maths

• https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zjd8jty

• https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/levels/zvhtng8

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/english

• https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-functional-skills/Entry-level.html

Below are website links that will support you with any HR issues such as, pay and conditions, holiday entitlement, conflict resolution and disciplinaries.

• http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1461

• https://join.unison.org.uk/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=New%20-%20Brand%20-%20Variants%20-%20Exact&utm_term=unison%20uk&utm_content=Unison%20-%20UK

• https://www.nmc.org.uk/

• https://carers.org/article/legal

The website links below will provide you with support on information technology and developing your skills.

• https://www.gov.uk/improve-english-maths-it-skills

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/subjects/information_technology.shtml

• https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Learning-development/ongoing-learning-and-development/core-skills/Core-skills.aspx

Here you will find information and guidance on different support available for childcare.

• https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare

• https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-and-education-for-2-to-4-year-olds

• http://www.childcarevouchers.co.uk/

• https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/childcare-vouchers

• https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/

• https://www.gov.uk/find-ofsted-inspection-report

• https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/primary/1816365-Why-cant-I-find-an-Ofsted-report

In the last section you will find links to different support groups and networks on a range of different areas as detailed below.

• Fibromyalgia – https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourFibromyalgiaSupport/

• Netmums– https://www.netmums.com/support

• Working Mums who are studying – https://www.workingmums.co.uk/balancing-work-family-and-studies/

• Working Dads – https://www.workingdads.co.uk/

• Fostering –https://www.fosteringsupportgroup.com/

• Family advice –https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/children-families/familyline/

• Diabetes –https://www.facebook.com/groups/MyDiabetes/

• Dyslexia – https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/

• Dyslexia –https://www.facebook.com/groups/DyslexiahelpandsupportUK/

• Cancer family and friends support – family and friends support group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/138229306369462/

• Cancer support groups – https://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/coping/talking-about-cancer/find-groups-and-talks-near-you

• Hearing loss –www.facebook.com/Hearing-Loss-Support-345872518776672/

• Pregnancy –https://www.nct.org.uk/pregnancy