Wednesday 18 December 2024
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Happy Workplace
We can all make small changes in our lives that can have a big impact on our wellbeing at work and home.
Support to quit smoking
Need help to quit smoking? Talk to your GP or visit Smoke Free Wiltshire for more information or visit the Wiltshire Health Improvement Hub to access Health Coaches who offer offer friendly, non-judgemental advice and support across Wiltshire.
Access to Health Coaches
Wiltshire Health Coaches can help you to improve your health and wellbeing with:
Visit the Wiltshire Health Improvement Hub. Our friendly Health Coaches offer support and advice, including:
Initial sessions last 20-30 minutes with 10-minute follow-ups over 12 weeks.
Drinking Alcohol Sensibly
Having a drink now and then does not harm your body. However, social drinking can, for some people, lead to heavier drinking which can cause serious health problems.
If you cut down your drinking, you can reduce your risk of:
If you would like more information on safe drinking levels and what to do if you need help please visit the NHS Choices website at www.nhs.uk or Drinkaware.
Also www.nhs.uk/LiveWell/Alcohol
Substance Misuse Service
If you or someone else needs support for substance misuse, Wiltshire Substance Misuse Service offers a comprehensive to reduce your drinking, stop or access detox and rehabilitation. Visit their website Turning Point or call them on 0300 5550 157
Taking Action on Addiction
Taking Action on Addiction is a national campaign that seeks to improve everyone's understanding of addiction and to end the stigma that surrounds addiction - and sometimes, even the stigma that comes with recovery.
If you're thinking about reaching out to find support, please know you're making a positive and important step, whether this if for you or for someone you may know.
If you're worried about substance use (alcohol, drugs, gambling or something else), there's a wide range of support available.
We know that everyone's recovery journey is different and so, you'll find a number of support options available to you.
Help with Sleeping Well
The mental health benefits of good sleep include boosting our mood, reducing stress and helping with anxiety.
If you're having trouble sleeping, knowing how to sleep better can make a big difference.
Try the app SLEEPIO. It is a six-week clinically proven programme used to treat insomnia, available free on the NHS and recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Our Clinical Psychologists run Sleep Workshops with specific training and expertise in insomnia and sleep health. Check the MLE for the next workshop.
The Clinical Psychology YouTube channel has videos with specific tips for sleep - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC189M4YjIwNtVqyH4nYHhxA
Our staff at Salisbury District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.
