Supporting your wellbeing

We are getting bombarded with advice.

Don’t forget the happy to chat fb page run by Yate Town Council and of course the local COVID support group fb page.

But here are some other resources:

South Glos have lots of advice and tips on how to maintain your mental wellbeing here. https://oneyou.southglos.gov.uk/stress-less/

They also have a dedicated website for supporting children and young people who may also be struggling with the uncertainty and impact of Covid-19. http://sites.southglos.gov.uk/mind-you/coronavirus-covid-19-useful-information/

If you would prefer to speak to someone to find out what support is available, call 0333 577 4666 or email communitysupport@southernbrooks.org.uk - between 11am to 7pm Monday to Friday, or between 12pm to 6pm Saturday and Sunday. Alternatively, Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership has a 24-hour helpline: 0300 3031320.

If you know of anyone who would benefit from this information please pass it on.

“Our  Frontline” is a new service formed by Samaritans, Mind, Shout and Hospice UK, supported by The Royal Foundation, providing round the clock support to all of those going to work as part of the national response to the Coronavirus. From supermarket staff to delivery drivers, social workers to police officers, Our Frontline provides mental health and bereavement support and tailored online resources. https://www.mentalhealthatwork.org.uk/ourfrontline/

Feel better in Feburary -

News of communnity events (text from Abbotswood Action)

Supporting Feel Good February, Take 5 4 U is coming to Abbotswood!

Every Friday in February, 10 - 11am take a little break from reality and let us look after you. Free refreshments and activities available at every session! Come and join in the fun or simply have a few minutes breathing space from the stresses of every day life.

7th - Healthy snacks and lunches. Pop in for some new recipe inspiration to liven up your lunchbox and take a tasty treat away with you to nibble on the way home.

14th - Self care. One of our volunteers is kindly offering hand massages to our guests. Sample some different scented oils to make the experience completely unique to you.

21st - Colour yourself calm. Access our range of colouring books for a few moments of relaxed creativity. We have books for children and adults as it's half term... Or join in with a group freestyle creation.

28th - Guided relaxation. We've nearly made it through the winter so join our volunteer in a guided relaxation session. Head home feeling refreshed and ready for spring.

Hosted by the community drop in service, St. Nicholas Family Centre, Chargrove.

As part of this  Abbotswood action are putting together a booklet of recipes for health lunches or snacwellbeingks. If you have any favourites you would be happy to share, please send them via the Abbotswood action Facebook page or email community.aag@gmail.com

Free wellbeing sessions in Yate in January and February

Southern Brooks Partnership will be running a range of new wellbeing sessions in Kingswood, Patchway, Staple Hill and Yate starting in January and February - click here for session details.

All wellbeing sessions are free to attend for everyone. You can attend one class or as many as you like. Booking is required for all sessions (except drop-ins). Sessions are run as part of South Gloucestershire Wellbeing College.

Not the course for you? See what else is on offer FOR FREE at www.sgwellbeingcollege.org

Wellbeing activities alongside the river

There's a new opportunity to take part in some riverbank based wellbeing activities starting March 2018 in the Yate/Chipping Sodbury area:

• Sessions are free
• Sessions are for over 18s
• Sessions will be in the Yate/Chipping Sodbury area
• Sessions will last 2.5 hours and probably be Thursday or Friday afternoons (maybe 1-3.30)
• Activities will be linked to conservation and include river clearance, wildlife monitoring, litter clearance along with nature talks and lots of time to just enjoy the space and share a hot drink.
• Sessions will run for 6 weeks with 2 prior to Easter and 4 after
• Support with transport can be provided if an issue
• Ideally they want to recruit people who are likely to show improved well being after taking part

Please get in touch with Steve Spiers

Public Health Programme Lead (Mental Health & Emotional Well Being)

Tel 01454 864616