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Health and Wellbeing
Healthy Lifestyles Gloucestershire
Here to support you every step of the way by making small and simple changes to your lifestyle.
Your Health collection
A 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 Services
How 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 Community
How 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.
NHS Armed Forces and Veterans
Blind Veterans UK

Healthwatch Gloucestershire
The county’s independent health and social care champion. We exist to ensure that people are at the heart of care.
Support Hub
Support HubLinks 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

Social Care
Gloucestershire Services
Information, advice and support.
Adults and older people
Children, young people and families
Health and Social Care

Adoption
Information and support from Adoption West
Fostering
Everything you need to know about fostering from Gloucestershire County Council
Care Homes and Residential Care
How to find and apply to live in a care home, including care choices, care home information and enquiry form
Glosfamilies Directory
an online directory bringing together information, services, resources, and things to do in Gloucestershire
Housing options and advice
Housing options and advice
information 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 guide
If 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 services
Care and support services
Services 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
Keeping Save
Keeping Save
Services and organisations providing information and advice about all aspects of safety and abuse.
Mental Health
Be Well Gloucestershire
Information, 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 Services & Support Organisations
Mental Health Services & Support Organisations
Services and organisations that provide information, advice, treatment and support.
Reading Well
Reading Well
Reading Well
Books 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:
Dementia
Age UK
Age UK
Information and advice about dementia symptoms, finding support and arranging social care.
Alzheimers Society
Dementia support, including symptoms checklist, support helpline, finding services, and connecting with others online.
Alzheimer's Society website
The Memory Handbook

Alzheimer
Alzheimer's and Dementia
Local and national information and support available via Your Circle Gloucestershire