{"id":553,"date":"2026-01-09T13:56:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T13:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/staff-health-wellbeing\/wellbeing-resources\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T13:59:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T13:59:43","slug":"wellbeing-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wellbeing-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellbeing Resources for Everyone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/04\/Its-ok-not-to-be-ok-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"Words saying - it's ok not to be ok. Inside a green rectangle which is inside a bigger rectangle with a leaf print\" class=\"wp-image-2175\" style=\"width:637px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/04\/Its-ok-not-to-be-ok-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/04\/Its-ok-not-to-be-ok-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/04\/Its-ok-not-to-be-ok-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/04\/Its-ok-not-to-be-ok.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Skip to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\" class=\"wp-block-list has-regular-font-size\">\n<li><a href=\"#WellTalk\">Talk &#8211; Helplines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#WellApps\">Apps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#WellWeb\">Websites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#WellTool\">Wellbeing Planning Tool<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#5-steps\">5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#leaflet-of-support\">Leaflet for this webpage with a selection of these support services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/support-resources-for-staff-and-managers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support Resources for Managers and Staff<\/a> &#8211; tools and resources for in the workplace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Mental health issues affect <br>one in four people <br>at some point in their lives.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/03\/StaffHealthTile.jpg\" alt=\"Man with eyes shut\" class=\"wp-image-1874 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/03\/StaffHealthTile.jpg 600w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/03\/StaffHealthTile-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Life can be hard as can working in Care or caring for an older person &#8211; it&#8217;s ok to feel stressed, anxious or a little lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">This page hopes to provide you with resources you can access to help with any issues you may be having.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Obviously, it&#8217;s also &#8220;ok to be ok&#8221; and there are also resources for overall wellbeing and trying to help you build skills to ensure you stay mentally and physically healthy and well.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/02\/wellbeing-group-ok-to-be-ok-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Three women and two men standing next to each other smiling, laughing and arms around each other\" class=\"wp-image-4564 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/02\/wellbeing-group-ok-to-be-ok-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/02\/wellbeing-group-ok-to-be-ok-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/02\/wellbeing-group-ok-to-be-ok-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/02\/wellbeing-group-ok-to-be-ok.jpg 1123w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 38%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"WellTalk\">Talk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">If you want to talk to someone directly there are helplines you can call.<br><br>Some of these services will be able to provide face to face and\/or video calling appointments after your initial contact with them. <\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/talk-colour-1024x733.jpg\" alt=\"image of two overlapping speech bubbles to signify talking\" class=\"wp-image-7892 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/talk-colour-1024x733.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/talk-colour-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/talk-colour-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/talk-colour.jpg 1054w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">For Everyone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-5530\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Helpline Partnership &#8211; find a Helpline<\/h2><div id=\"ac-5530\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Website where you can search for helplines in the area you live in Britain. You can also search by type of helpline to ensure you receive the help you need, for instance, mental health helplines or money and debt helplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helplines.org\/helplines\/?query=&amp;Helpline+topics=All&amp;Helpline+areas=Scotland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit the helpline partnership website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-5531\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Breathing Space &#8211; <br>0800 83 85 87&nbsp;<\/h2><div id=\"ac-5531\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Breathing Space is a free confidential phone service.<br><br>They provide a safe and supportive space by listening, offering advice and providing information for anyone experiencing low mood, anxiety or depression.<br><br>Monday to Thursday 6pm \u2013 2am, Friday 6pm to Monday 6am<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/breathingspace.scot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the breathing space website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-5532\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Cruse Scotland<br>Bereavement Support &#8211; 0800 802 6161<\/h2><div id=\"ac-5532\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Helpline offering emotional support after a bereavement.<br><br>Initial support is usually given over the telephone. Further support includes webchat, face-to-face support, leaflets, support groups and support for children and young people.<br><br>Calls to 0808 80 numbers are free from landlines and mobiles in the UK and do not appear on itemised bills.<br><br><strong>Open:<\/strong>&nbsp;Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm<br>Saturday and Sunday 10am-2pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crusescotland.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit the cruse bereavement scotland website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-5533\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Samaritans<br>116 123<\/h2><div id=\"ac-5533\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Samaritans helpline is open 24 hours a day everyday, including Christmas and New Year. It is free of charge to use and all calls are confidential.<br><br>It is staffed by volunteers who are all highly trained and able to listen to you and help you talk through your concerns, worries and troubles.<br><br>They will provide you a safe space to be yourself and focus on your thoughts and feelings. They may ask questions to help you explore how you feel but they won\u2019t make decisions for you, their advice or opinions are not important for the call as you are at the centre of the call.<br><br>Samaritans can also offer face to face support depending on where you live \u2013 details can be found on their website<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritans.org\/?nation=scotland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit the samaritans website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Dedicated Staff Helplines<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-5534\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Here 4 U Team &#8211; <br>0131 451 7445<\/h2><div id=\"ac-5534\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Here 4 U Team are a team from NHS Lothian Psychology department offering a service for all Health and Social Care staff across NHS Lothian , including staff providing care to others in the community and in residential homes operated by the HSCPs.<br><br>The team can provide advice and information from a psychologist on any mental health difficulty; plus discussion of support\/treatment options and referral\/signposting where appropriate.<br><br>The team can help by offering a safe space for a quick access one off discussion with a trained professional to talk about what has been happening for you.<br><br>All conversations with the team are confidential. They do not communicate with your manager, team or GP.&nbsp;<br><br>To book a telephone or video appointment: email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Here4U@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here4U@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk<\/a>&nbsp;<br><strong>or<\/strong> <br>call 0131 451 7445. <br><br>You can leave a message at any time, and the team will get back to you to arrange a time to speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/staffsupport\/staff-wellbeing\/fast-access\/\">visit NHS Lothians &#8220;STaff Support: Fast Access&#8221; webpage for more information (helpline information is under peer support)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-5535\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">National Wellbeing Helpline (AKA Health and Social Care Helpline) &#8211; <br>0800 111 4191<\/h2><div id=\"ac-5535\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The helpline is a confidential service for everyone working in health and social care services in Scotland.<br><br>It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.<br><br>The service is operated by NHS 24 and trained practitioners provide a compassionate listening service and psychological first aid to callers.<br><br>They provide a range of support including directing people to resources available through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalwellbeinghub.scot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Wellbeing Hub<\/a>.<br><br>If needed, and with a caller\u2019s agreement, they can also refer people on to local staff support services. They will need some of your details for this, such as your name.<br><br>There are no automatic notifications to GPs or employers and onward referral is only with the caller\u2019s consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wellbeinghub.scot\/national-wellbeing-helpline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the National Wellbeing helpline website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 34%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"WellApps\">Apps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">There are many apps available to download to your mobile phone or tablet that promote wellbeing.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-55323\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Daylight<\/h2><div id=\"ac-55323\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background has-regular-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onboarding.trydaylight.com\/daylight\/healthandcare-scot\/114#1\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daylight<\/a><br><br>Through cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques Daylight offers audio-led guidance tailored to your unique problematic thoughts, behaviours, and responses to worry and anxiety. The programme introduces you to a range of techniques and guides you through daily practice sessions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-55324\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">PTSD Coach<\/h2><div id=\"ac-55324\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-regular-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptsd.va.gov\/appvid\/mobile\/ptsdcoach_app.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PTSD Coach<\/a><br><br>Although developed for US Veterans the app can be used for support by anyone who has, or may have, Post Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD).<br><br>It provides education on PTSD and provides tools to help manage aspects of daily life with PTSD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\" class=\"wp-block-list has-regular-font-size\">\n<li>Recording and tracking symptoms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relaxation skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positive self-talk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anger management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-help strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-55325\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Sleepio<\/h2><div id=\"ac-55325\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background has-regular-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onboarding.sleepio.com\/sleepio\/healthandcare-scot\/77#1\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sleepio<\/a><br><br>Sleepio&nbsp;is a highly personalised, digital sleep improvement programme based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), that gets to the root of stubborn poor sleep.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-55326\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"><strong>Sorted: mental health<\/strong> (formerly Feeling Good)<\/h2><div id=\"ac-55326\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background has-regular-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.feelinggood.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sorted: mental health<\/a><br><br>This app offers Positive Mental Training audio programmes based on scientific research which can help you feel better, lift your mood and recover from stress, anxiety, and depression by building resilience and developing positive feelings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/mobile-colour-608x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a mobile phone to signify apps\" class=\"wp-image-7883 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/mobile-colour-608x1024.jpg 608w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/mobile-colour-178x300.jpg 178w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/mobile-colour.jpg 671w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 44%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"WellWeb\">Websites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">There are several websites you can go to for information, resources and links to help.<br><br>Some of these services will be able to provide face to face and\/or video calling appointments after your initial contact with them.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"726\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/computer-coloure.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a computer to signify websites\" class=\"wp-image-7899 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/computer-coloure.jpg 726w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/computer-coloure-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-55310\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">A-Z of Support and Wellbeing Websites<\/h2><div id=\"ac-55310\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">A-N<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-regular-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/oneyou\/every-mind-matters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Better Health &#8211; Every Mind Matters<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-55311\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">More information on Better Health &#8211; Every Mind Matters<\/h2><div id=\"ac-55311\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Resources, advice, articles and videos to help you look after your own mental health and create your own \u2018Mind Plan\u2019 action plan.<br><br>With dedicated pages on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-regular-font-size\">\n<li>Wellbeing tips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental Health Issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Life\u2019s challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-regular-font-size\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/breathingspace.scot\/\" target=\"_blank\">Breathing Space<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-55312\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">More information on Breathing Space<\/h2><div id=\"ac-55312\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Has a range of advice, information, and resources for you or someone you may be worried about.<br><br>These include dedicated pages to feelings of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\" class=\"wp-block-list has-regular-font-size\">\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loneliness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stress and anxiety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suicide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">As well as a dedicated pages on problems you or someone you know may be facing, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\" class=\"wp-block-list has-regular-font-size\">\n<li>Work and money worries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-harm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drugs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alcohol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bullying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental Health problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-regular-font-size\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymap.scot\/\" target=\"_blank\">Citizens Advice Scotland Money Map<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-55313\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">More Information on Citizen&#8217;s Advice Money Map Scotland<\/h2><div id=\"ac-55313\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Concerns about or issues with money can impact greatly on both physical and mental wellbeing, Citizen Advice Scotland aims to help with this.<br><br>Citizen Advice Scotland has created an online tool, Money Map, which aims to be used as a one-stop shop to help people:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\" class=\"wp-block-list has-regular-font-size\">\n<li>Increase their income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce their bills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet the costs of daily living.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The site also offers advice and support on the following issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\" class=\"wp-block-list has-regular-font-size\">\n<li>Immediate and essential money problems \u2013 including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Benefits and tax credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making the most of your money \u2013 including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Budgeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General saving tips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-regular-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crusescotland.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cruse Scotland Bereavement Support<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-55314\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">More Information on Cruse Scotland Bereavement Support<\/h2><div id=\"ac-55314\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The website offers support to people who have experienced or are currently experiencing bereavement.<br><br>This loss may be anyone, it doesn\u2019t matter who as different people will be affected differently by different loses, this may include the loss of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-regular-font-size\">\n<li>Parent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A loved one<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work colleague<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resident or Service user<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Such loses can mean that our lives will never be the same again. Sometimes the feelings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-regular-font-size\">\n<li>Despair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Loneliness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or even guilt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">May be overwhelming, so much so that you need help.<br><br>In time, and with support, you can work through such feelings and learn to live with loss.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-regular-font-size\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health-in-mind.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Health in Mind<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-55315\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">More information on Health in Mind<\/h2><div id=\"ac-55315\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">A charity promoting positive mental health and wellbeing in Scotland. Informations includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\" class=\"wp-block-list has-regular-font-size\">\n<li>Support and Services provided by Health in Mind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Services for support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental Health Resoucres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental Health Portals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wellbeing in the Workplace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-regular-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wellbeinghub.scot\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Wellbeing Hub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-55316\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">More information on the National Wellbeing Hub<\/h2><div id=\"ac-55316\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The National Wellbeing Hub was established in 2020 to help support the wellbeing of everyone working in Health and Social Care in Scotland. <br><br>When you spend your days caring for others, it can be difficult to find the time to care for yourself. <br><br>The Hub hope to make it a little easier for you to take care of yourself and your colleagues.<br><br>Topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\" class=\"wp-block-list has-regular-font-size\">\n<li>URGENT HELP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caring for you\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mental wellbeing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical wellbeing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial wellbeing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting colleagues\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Psychologically safe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workplaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting staff wellbeing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Responding to emergencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for Carers\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unpaid Carers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resource Library\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Video library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Podcast library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Webinar library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tip sheet library<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-regular-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/mental-wellbeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NHS Inform: Mental Wellbeing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-55317\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">More information on NHS Inform: Mental Wellbeing<\/h2><div id=\"ac-55317\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The website offers a variety of information, resources and links to help you manage your mental health and wellbeing. <br><br>It also offers advice and signposting to certain activities or materials you can try to help yourself or sources where you can get help.<br><br>Topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\" class=\"wp-block-list has-regular-font-size\">\n<li>Addiction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anger management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anxiety and panic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dealing with traumatic events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fears and phobias<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental Health and self-help guides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pregnancy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Therapy and counselling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women&#8217;s Health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">M-W<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-regular-font-size\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptsduk.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">PTSD UK<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-55318\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">More information on PTSD UK<\/h2><div id=\"ac-55318\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Working in Care can be tough and at times you may experience things that you have found shocking, upsetting or that you just can&#8217;t stop thinking about.<br><br>You may feel haunted by your experience \u2013 possibly experiencing flashbacks, nightmares or not being able to stop thinking about things you have experienced \u2013 this may also be true of life experiences you have had outwith work.<br><br>The above symptoms can sometimes be a sign of PTSD.<br><br>This UK wide website aims to help people with such symptoms no matter where their PTSD may have come from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">It includes information on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\" class=\"wp-block-list has-regular-font-size\">\n<li>Causes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symptoms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-regular-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk\/Grants-and-funding\/Hardship-grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RCN Foundation &#8211; Hardship Grant<\/a> (for all Care Staff and not just for RCN members)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-55319\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">More information on the RCN Hardship Grant<\/h2><div id=\"ac-55319\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\">Times are not always easy financially wise which can impact on both mental and physical wellbeing, the RCN Foundation hardship grants aim to help. <br><br>RCN Foundation hardship grants are open to all Care staff who may be experiencing financial difficulties. The grant is a gift, so you won\u2019t be asked to pay it back.<br><br>The grant is open to registered nurses and midwives as well as Health care support workers, nursing associates and nursing apprentices.<br><br>Staff do not have to work for NHS or Council services and not not need to be an RCN member.<br><br>Whether you\u2019re retired, unemployed or in work, the RCN Benevolent fund can provide support.<br><br>The grant is not an emergency fund if you require money straight away as they take several weeks to assess and pay. There is a guide at the bottom of the page should you require financial assistance more quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-regular-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/resilienceresource.co.uk\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resilience Resource<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-55320\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">More information on the Resilience Resource<\/h2><div id=\"ac-55320\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">This website was designed with Care Home staff specifically for Care Home staff.<br><br>The website aims to support those who work in Care Homes, reminding them how important they are and how vital their role is by providing skills for wellbeing.<br><br>The site does this by providing tools and techniques to help you understand and build resilience to stressful and\/or changing times and thus enhance your wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">There are sections for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\" class=\"wp-block-list has-regular-font-size\">\n<li>Understanding Resilience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SOS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-regular-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritans.org\/?nation=scotland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samaritans<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-55321\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">More information on the Samaritans<\/h2><div id=\"ac-55321\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\">The Samaritans is staffed by volunteers who are all highly trained and able to listen to you and help you talk through your concerns, worries and troubles.<br><br>The website offers a range of resources and information for whether you are struggling to cope or know someone who is.<br><br>It also has dedicated sections for people in different places in life, for instance, at school, in the workplace, in prisons, the military and health care.<br><br>The website offers details of how you can get in contact with the Samaritans including by phone, email, letter and in-person.<br><br>The website also provides a link to the Samaritans app.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suicideprevention.scot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suicide Prevention Scotland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"true\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-55322\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">More information on Suicide Prevention Scotland<\/h2><div id=\"ac-55322\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Suicide is a topic that can make many of us uncomfortable or distressed. <br><br>We may worry about talking to someone about it, even feel it is impossible to talk about or not even think about talking to someone about it.<br><br>Suicide Prevention Scotland wants to make it easier for people to talk about suicide as they believe talking about suicide can help save lives.<br><br>If you are feeling suicidial or worried about someone you think might be suicidial the website has information, advice and contact details for help.<br><br>Aspects of the website include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I Need help now<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I&#8217;m having thoughts of suicide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I&#8217;m worried about somone else<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I&#8217;ve been bereaved by suicide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talking to someone about suicide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"WellTool\">Wellbeing Planning Tool <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">NHS Education for Scotland has developed a&nbsp;Wellbeing Tool&nbsp;which provides advice to help you identify your personal warning signs and actively manage your wellbeing.&nbsp;<br><br>Below is a video&nbsp;to help you use the tool to create your own unique wellbeing plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Staff Wellbeing &amp; Self Care in a Crisis\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/502174052?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" frameborder=\"0\" 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This NHS (England) resource <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/self-help\/guides-tools-and-activities\/five-steps-to-mental-wellbeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing<\/a> guides you through these 5 steps alongside giving advice on &#8220;do&#8217;s and don&#8217;t&#8221; for success in each step.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"leaflet-of-support\">Leaflet of Support and Wellbeing Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">This resource has been developed to share this wellbeing webpage and the resources on it. <br><br>You are free to use it for yourself or share with others; it has been designed to be shared a variety of ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-regular-font-size\">\n<li>As an A4 poster to be displayed on a wall or noticeboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As an A5 leaflet to give to people or leave somewhere for people to take themselves &#8211; if you print it double sided and at A4 size it folds into an A5 leaflet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also download the leaflet and email it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/Webpage-Leaflet-Wellbeing-Resources-for-Everyone.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:410px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Webpage Leaflet - Wellbeing Resources for Everyone.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-b68107b0-8caf-44c7-a815-a867c3118eb8\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/Webpage-Leaflet-Wellbeing-Resources-for-Everyone.pdf\">Webpage Leaflet &#8211; Wellbeing Resources for Everyone<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/Webpage-Leaflet-Wellbeing-Resources-for-Everyone.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-b68107b0-8caf-44c7-a815-a867c3118eb8\">Download the leaflet<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Page updated January 2026 HS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skip to: Mental health issues affect one in four people at some point in their lives. 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