

| Healthy Lifestyles GloucestershireHere to support you every step of the way by making small and simple changes to your lifestyle. Health and Wellbeing InformationTrusted sources of information • Age UK - Information and advice • Balance - Menopause library • Better Health - Kickstart your health • First Aid (St Johns Ambulance) • NHS website • Health conditions A-Z • Health Talk – stories of health experiences • Healthier Families • Live Well - NHS advice about healthy living • Living well with a long term health condition • Medicines information A-Z • NHS website • Patient info - health info you can trust • Pregnancy information • Scope • Sleep Hub • Spark & Co. • Switchboard - LGBTQIA+ helpline • Sexual Health (Terence Higgins Trust) • What to ask your doctor or other healthcare professional Your Health collectionA selection of books and digital support resources from the NHS Library and Knowledge Services team. The book titles are available in either print, eBook or eAudiobook format via the Library. Find Local Health & Wellbeing ServicesHow to find NHS services such as GPs, Dentists, Gloucester Health Access Centre, Hospitals, Mental Health services, Minor Injuries Units,  Opticians, Pharmacies, Pregnancy Services, Sexual Health and Urgent Care Services in your area. Plus local organisations providing information, advice, treatment and support. Use the following links to find information about locations, opening times, care options etc. • Advice ASAP - Which is the right service? • NHS - Services near you • NHS - 111 urgent care • NHS services information • Your Circle - Local support services and organisations Healthcare for the Armed Forces CommunityHow the NHS can help if you're in the British armed forces or are a veteran, a reservist or a family member of someone who is serving or who has served. Including a range of specialist healthcare and support created to provide treatment and care for this community. • Healthcare for the Armed Forces Community (NHS) • NHS Armed Forces and Veterans • Support groups and charities armed forces community Healthwatch GloucestershireThe county’s independent health and social care champion. We exist to ensure that people are at the heart of care. | 
|  Links to helpful information and advice, including tools to help you save money, look after your mental health and wellbeing and conserve energy. Visit the Support Hub | 
| NHS App and Online servicesInformation and support resources to help you set up and use the NHS app and online NHS services • Setting up an NHS account (incl video) • Using the NHS app (video guides) • Using your NHS account on the web (video guides) • Introduction to the NHS app - video with BSL • NHS App login - using photo ID - video with BSL • NHS App login without photo ID - video with BSL Please also check Digital Skills for Face-to-Face support and training in setting up and using the NHS app  Managing your health onlineLearn how to find GP services, and online health advice via the NHS website | 
| Gloucestershire ServicesInformation, advice and support. • Health and Social Care • Adult Social Care • Children, young people and families • Carers • Disabilities • Help with home adaptations • Public Health • Types of care & support available • Your Circle directory of local care and support AdoptionInformation and support from Adoption West Care Homes and Supported AccommodationCare Homes: including links to paying for care, and to the Gloucestershire Care and Support Guide, for information about care providers. Supported Living: including links to Care at Home and Occupational Health. Caring for someoneInformation and advice for carers. • Carers UK - Help and advice • Gloucestershire Carers Hub • Proud to Care (Gloucestershire) • NHS support and benefits for carers • Your Circle Gloucestershire - carers support FosteringEverything you need to know about Fostering from Gloucestershire County Council Fostering website Glosfamilies Directoryan online directory bringing together information, services, resources, and things to do in Gloucestershire  Housing options and adviceinformation and advice about housing options, available housing, property alerts etc. • HomeseekersPlus - Housing options and property alerts • Your Circle Gloucestershire - Housing advice • Your Circle Gloucestershire - Housing options NHS Social Care and Support guideIf you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this website explains your options and where you can get support. Priority Services Register (National Grid)Provides extra help and additional support during a power cut for elderly, very ill or disabled people, or those who rely on power for medical equipment. Access site for more information and to register  Care and support servicesServices and organisations providing care, support and advice, including: advocacy, help at home, leaving hospital, avoiding hospital admission, paying for care, end of life and bereavement, and transition to adulthood | 
| Be Well GloucestershireInformation, help and guidance promoting wellbeing and better mental health. When life gets tough, find the support you need. Lets Talk Gloucestershire Talking therapy and self-help guides. Mental Health Information and SupportTrusted sources of information • Blurt • Every Mind Matters • Mental Health info & support (NHS website) • MIND - Information and support • RCPSYCH - Info for patients, carers, family & friends • Wellbeing Audio Guides to help boost your mood  Mental Health Services & Support OrganisationsServices and organisations that provide information, advice, treatment and support. On Your Mind Gloucestershirea place for Children and Young People (up to age 25) to turn to when you need help and support with your mental health but you aren’t sure where to go. On your mind website Veterans, Reservists & Armed ForcesMental health support for veterans, serving personnel, reservists and their families. • Support for veterans, service leavers and reservists (NHS & Op COURAGE) • Support for serving personnel and reservists (NHS) • Combat Stress • HeadFIT • Togetherall  Wellbeing and Mindfulness CoursesAdult Education offer a variety of courses that include elements of wellbeing and mindfulness: • Mindfulness courses • Family Wellbeing courses • Mindful Gardening | 
| Reading WellBooks to help people manage a range of health conditions, including helpful information about mental health; dementia; as well as books to lift your mood. The following titles are all available via the Library: | 
|  Age UKInformation and advice about dementia symptoms, finding support and arranging social care. Alzheimers SocietyDementia support, including symptoms checklist, support helpline, finding services, and connecting with others online. Alzheimer's Society website The Memory Handbook  Alzheimer's and DementiaLocal and national information and support available via Your Circle Gloucestershire Playlist for LifeMaking a playlist of personally meaningful music can help people living with dementia • Playlist for Life • Resources |