Self-Help Information

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Grief is a natural response to the death of a loved one, and it affects people in different ways. There is no set amount of grief a person will feel, or time they will grieve for.

1 in 5 adults in the UK who were bereaved of a close family member said they wished they had more support.

Gov UK offers a step by step guide on what to do when someone dies.

The NHS choices website has videos where other people discuss their stories and how they dealt with grief, you may find it comforting to hear that you are not alone.

NHS Mood zone

This NHS choices article offers support on coping with grief, what you can do to overcome your grief and other people’s stories of grief.

NHS choices have another article on dealing with grief and loss.

The Compassionate Friends

“TCF offers many different kinds of support for bereaved families. Whatever the cause of your loss, wherever you are in the UK, and whatever your circumstances – we are here to help.”

TCF offer online support, a telephone helpline, your loss section, resources and supportive events.

They also have local services, and there is a support group in Long Eaton. If you are interested in joining you can contact the group via a form on the website.

You can visit the Compassionate Friends website for support or call the helpline on 0345 123 2304.

Cruse Bereavement Care

Cruse offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies. They provide face to face, telephone, email and website support.

Cruse work with British Red Cross and the Co-op to provide More Than Words groups, designed to promote inclusion and reduce feelings of loneliness. You can get in contact with their Nottinghamshire More than Words group on 0115 924 4404 or email nottinghamshire@cruse.org.uk.

You can call their national helpline on 0808 808 1677, or use the Cruse website to get support and hear other people’s experiences and stories.

Cruse bereavement care also has a service for young people called Hope Again, this allows young people and families to share their experiences of grief and support each other via blogs and videos. To find out more go to the Hope Again website.

Macmillan cancer support

The Macmillan website has information on how to cope with bereavement. There are sections on how grief can affect you and what might help you in this difficult time.

The loss of a partner can be particularly hard; you might find you have to make a lot of serious decisions e.g. funeral arrangements and finances. You may also have to inform children and other family members.

This loss can sometimes be worse if your partner dies at a young age.

Widowed and young (WAY)

WAY is a charity that provides support to men and women under the age of 50 when their partner has died.

WAY is a peer led support group run by volunteers who have been in similar situations themselves, therefore can relate and offer advice based on their own experiences. Its members have a 24 hour chatroom on the website; a 24 hour helpline and hold regular social events. For more information you can visit the Widowed and young website.

Although WAY is a group for under 50’s, they have another service called WAY up for people who have been widowed after their 51st birthdays. You can visit the WAY up website for more details on the group.

The loss of a child can be particularly distressing. No matter the age of the child you may feel a sense of injustice of what they did not get to do and you may feel responsible for the child’s death – although it is not your fault.

Child Bereavement UK

Child Bereavement supports families when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement.

Contact them on their Helpline: 0800 02 888 40 or email support@childbereavementuk.org. Find out more about Child Bereavement UK on their website.

The Lullaby Trust

The Lullaby Trust offers advice to anyone affected by the sudden loss of a baby or young child. They have a bereavement support helpline on 0808 802 6868.

They also offer a discussion forum that can be found on the website, a care of next infant service (this supports parents before and after the birth of a new baby, which they may be worried about if they have lost a child previously) and befriender’s services so you can talk to others in your situation.

Find out more about online support available on the Lullaby Trust website.

Each year around 6,000 families are affected by suicide. Coping with bereavement after suicide can be more difficult than dealing with other types of loss as it can cause a wider range of emotions including guilt, anger, shame, feelings of rejection, sadness and fear. You may be finding it hard to come to terms with the death as it may be a shock.

Through such a difficult and confusing time there is support available.

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide are a charity who focuses on helping people cope with bereavement by suicide.

“We exist to meet the needs and overcome the isolation experienced by people over 18 who have been bereaved by suicide.”

They offer a helpline on 0300 111 5056, open 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday. Alternatively they have an email service (sobs.support@hotmail.com) where you can talk to someone who has also been bereaved by suicide; however you may not receive an immediate response. For more information on this service, go to the survivors of bereavement by suicide website.

They also have local support groups, with one locally in Ilkeston. For more information on this you can contact Eric on 0115 944 1117 (9am-5pm) or email admin@uksobs.org..

Papyrus

Papyrus is a service aimed for children; they offer support and advice for young people having lost someone to suicide, someone with thoughts of suicide or if they are worried about someone else who may be considering suicide.

You can visit the Papyrus website for access to these support services and information.

No matter what age you are when your parent dies, the loss and grief you feel can be significant, as they have been such a big influence on your life.

Child Bereavement UK

Child Bereavement UK also offer support for young people experiencing grief themselves through the loss of a parent.

You can email support@childbereavementuk.org or call on 0800 02 888 40. They can help you to find support and have a young people’s advisory group. Check out the child bereavement UK website where other children share their own experiences of grief and offer support to each other.

After losing someone you cared for, especially if a lot of your time was spent caring for them, it can make your life feel empty.

Carers UK

Carers UK have an article on coping with bereavement as a carer, which gives you advice on how to handle your loss.

NHS Website

The NHS Website also has a useful article on end of life care, what you can expect and planning for the future.

This page can also be used by someone who has a terminal illness and is approaching the end of their life.

Please see the posters below for information on support that is available to you in the local area.

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One in two people in the UK will develop cancer at some point in their lives, according to research by Cancer Research UK. There are over 200 different types of cancer.

If you, a family member or friend are currently fighting cancer, we’re here to support you through this difficult time.

Health and Wellbeing event for those affected by cancer

UHDB are very pleased and excited to announce that they will be delivering the December Health and Wellbeing event for those affected by cancer live via Zoom on Wednesday 16^th December, 10:00am – 12:30pm.

The event will be hosted by UHBD partners at Derby County and Burton Albion Community Trusts.

Guest speakers will be delivering sessions on;

• Wake and Shake (PA)
• Healthy Eating
• Late Effects of Radiotherapy
• Finance and Benefits
• Active Recovery
• After the treatment finishes then what?

To sign up go to derbycountycommunitytrust.com/active-recovery 

Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan is a national organisation that supports people through the tough battle with cancer, and makes sure no one goes through it alone.

They can offer you information and support via their helpline or local centres, local volunteers who can offer support and they can help you with any finance issues that may occur due to cancer.

Macmillan has free information leaflets and posters which can be downloaded from their website. To check this out view MacMillan’s website, their website also gives you information on local support groups you can attend.

To get in contact with Macmillan through their helpline, please call 0808 808 00 00 Monday to Friday 9am-8pm.

Macmillan Self-management Hope Programme

We would like to recommend this free online course run by Macmillan called the Hope programme for people who have or have had a cancer diagnosis. It can give you the skills you need to cope in difficult times and find hope. There is also a forum where you can chat online to other people in similar circumstances doing the course at the same time. You can sign up for the course starting on 4/5/20 or 1/6/20. You just need internet access and two hours a week to commit to it. Please click on the poster below for further information.

Macmillan Self-management Hope Programme

Treetops Hospice

Treetops hospice is a charity that provides free day care and homecare for people with cancer. Day care is available every week day; homecare operates 7 days a week. Complementary therapies are available including carer and bereavement support.

You can visit the Treetops website for more information.

Or you can call 0115 949 1264 to get in contact with them.

Cancer Journey Support Group

Cancer journey is a support group for anyone who is or has been affected by cancer, they aim to aid the well-being of those who have had or have cancer. The group exchanges experiences and provides support for each other; they provide information, speakers and therapies at their groups.

When? The first Monday of the month (except bank holidays) at 7pm.

Where? The Village Hotel in Chilwell (NG9 6DL).

If you are interested in attending just go along to the next meeting, or you can email tashbowen@hotmail.co.uk for more information. You can also find them on Facebook @cancerjourneynottingham.

Rainbows Children’s Hospice

Rainbows provide hospice care for children and young people ages 0-30 with life limiting and life threatening conditions, and support their families across the East Midlands.

The team at rainbows help to relieve symptoms, improve quality of life, and care for children at the end of life and support parents and siblings through bereavement.

Visit the Rainbows website for more information or call them on 01509 638 000.

Teenage Cancer Trust

The Teenage Cancer Trust has a unit at the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham, designed for 13-18 year olds fighting cancer. There are 3 Teenage Cancer Trust funded staff at the unit including a Lead Nurse, a Youth Support Coordinator and a Complementary Therapist. They work alongside the NHS staff.

They ensure the best quality of care is provided and want to treat the patient firstly as a young person and secondly as a cancer patient. The unit includes a social space with TV, DVD and gaming facilities etc. and has 5 inpatient beds.

Teenage Cancer Trust also has helpful information on its website to support you e.g. ‘A Young Persons Guide to Cancer’, to find out more check out the Teenage Cancer Trust website.

Or you can call/ email the Supporter Care Team on 0207 612 0370 or hello@teenagecancertrust.org, Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm.

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Dementia is a group of related symptoms associated with an ongoing decline of brain functioning. This can include problems with;

• Memory loss
• Thinking speed
• Mental sharpness and quickness
• Language
• Understanding
• Judgement
• Mood
• Movement
• Difficulties carrying out daily activities

If these sounds like you and you have not been diagnosed with dementia already, talk to one of our GP’s.

There is support available for you if you, a family member, or a friend has dementia.

Matinée Outreach Project for Isolated People Living with Dementia

As we head into Winter, why not try something creative and new from the safety of your own home?

Do you live with dementia, or care for someone living with dementia?

Have you felt socially isolated and not comfortable using online technologies?

Have you been frustrated over lockdown by the lack of activities you can do, and missed learning and trying new things?

Matinée Outreach is an arts-based project for people living with dementia (and their carers) who are isolated by Covid19 and not comfortable with online activities. Using the phone and post you will have 1:1 sessions with a professional artist exploring a range of activities e.g. stories, creative writing, craft activities, creative conversations, and trying new things out.

Our artists are both experienced in working alongside people living with dementia and are looking forward to working creatively and flexibly with you via telephone and post.

There are a limited number of places available on the Matinée Outreach project, so if you are interested please get in touch now. Contact Frances Watt on 07449 732322 or email admin@matineederbyshire.org.uk.

Derbyshire Dementia Support Service Covid-19 Update

The Derbyshire Dementia Support Service are still supporting people living with dementia and their carers during the COVID-19 crisis.

To see how they can support you please click on the update below;

Derbyshire Dementia Support Service Covid-19 Update

Age UK

Age UK’s website gives useful information on living well with dementia, planning for the future and caring for dementia.

Visit the Age UK website for more information on these topics.

Long Eaton Memory Café and Activity Group

This service is provided by the Alzheimer’s Society, it’s an opportunity to have a chat with people who have also been affected by Dementia in a relaxed and friendly environment. There are often talks from a variety of local services promoting safety and well-being.

When? The third Friday of every month, 2pm to 4pm.

Where? St Johns Church, Canal Street, Long Eaton, NG10 4GA, Nottingham.

For more information call 01332 208845 or email derbyshire@alzheimers.org.uk. 

Talking Point

This is an online community provided by Alzheimer’s Society for anyone who is affected by dementia; you can access this support and share experiences 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

To access this online community, visit the Talking Point website.

Memory Café

Memory Cafés are held in the Erewash area for people with dementia to engage in activities, gain support from their peers and find out information on local services that can help them.

Groups are held at:

LOCATION?	WHEN?	WHERE?
Breaston	Fourth Thursday of the month. 1.30pm-3.30pm.	Methodist Church Hall, Blind Lane, Breaston, DE72 3DX.
Ilkeston	Second Friday of the month. 2pm-4pm.	Arena Church, 1 Rutland Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8DG.
Long Eaton	Fourth Friday of the month. 2pm-4pm.	St Mary’s Church, Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton, NG10 3JW

Singing for the Brain

LOCATION?	WHEN?	WHERE?
Long Eaton	Second Wednesday of the month 10am-12noon	Erewash Voluntary Action, Granville Avenue, Long Eaton, NG10 4HD
Ilkeston	Fourth Wednesday of the month 11am-1pm	Arena Church, 1 Rutland Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8DG

Alzheimer’s Society Carers Support Group

Alzheimer’s Society Carers Support Group is on the second Thursday of the month at Trinity Church Long Eaton from 2.00 – 4.00 pm.

This group is ONLY for people living with dementia and their carer, people wanting to attend must call the Alzheimer’s Society office first – Tel: 01332 208845

Dates in 2019 as follows: 11 July, 8 August and 12 September

Midway Day Hospital (Ilkeston)

Midway Day Hospital provides psychotherapeutic therapy and assessments for people over the age of 65 living with functional mental health issues.

They have a ‘Living Well Programme’ which is offered to all people with a recent diagnosis of dementia, in the early stages of the condition. The programme is educational, aiming to provide practical advice and support, for you and your carer.

They also hold ‘Dementia Question and Answer Evenings’ which are held bi-monthly at the Midway Day Hospital, they are intended for anyone diagnosed with dementia, their Carers and also anyone with an interest in the condition. A team of professionals attend the question and answer evenings and can answer any questions you might have and provide support to you.

Contact them on 0115 907 1440 for more information.

Dementia Palliative Care Team

The Dementia Palliative Care Team provide support for people with advanced dementia and palliative care needs (and their carers) across Derbyshire.

For more information please click on the poster below.

Dementia Palliative Care Team

The group is starting on 8th April 2019 and will continue to be on every Monday from 1.30pm till 2.30pm. It will be held at Ilkeston Library, Market St, Ilkeston, DE7 5 RN.

For more information please contact 01773 734989.

Insight Talking Therapies

If you are going through a difficult time and find yourself struggling to cope, insight healthcare are here to help you.

Insight talking therapies offer a free, confidential service. The service is commissioned by the NHS, and it is available for anyone residing in Derbyshire who is over the age of 16.

You can self refer to this service using the Insight website, by calling 0300 555 5582, or by emailing east.midlands@insighthealthcare.org.

Trent Psychological Therapies Service (PTS)

Feeling stressed, anxious or low?

Trent PTS provide quick and easy access to a range of psychological therapies. Their service is free of charge.

For more information on what Trent PTS could help you with, please click on the leaflet below.

Trent PTS information leaflet

Qwell

Qwell is a FREE online Mental Health and Wellbeing service commissioned by NHS Derby and

Derbyshire CCG for parents and carers of young people under the age of 18 that requires no formal referral, instead only requiring you to set up an account on the website.

Available 365 days of the year via mobile, tablet and desktop devices from 12 noon to 10pm Monday-Friday and 6pm-10pm at weekends, the service provides access to accredited counselling support, peer support via online forums and relevant articles detailing a variety of topics.

To sign up, please visit www.qwell.io/

Kooth

Kooth is a FREE online Mental Health and Wellbeing service commissioned by Derby and Derbyshire CCG for children and young people in Derby and Derbyshire that requires no formal referral, instead only requiring you to set up an account on the website.

Available 365 days of the year via mobile, tablet and desktop devices from 12 noon to 10pm Monday-Friday and 6pm-10pm at weekends, the service provides access to accredited counselling support, peer support via online forums and relevant articles detailing a variety of topics.

To sign up, please visit www.kooth.com/

First Steps ED

First Steps provide support for anyone who is affected by an eating disorder including family members, carers and parents.

First steps provide a service that is empathetic and non-judgemental and aim to raise awareness of eating disorders.

The First Steps ED website offers detailed information on how you can get support if you are affected by an eating disorder, including information on their counselling service and online befriending service.

To contact First Steps you can visit their website, email them on info@firststepsed.co.uk, or alternatively call them on 01332 367571.

Beat Eating Disorders

Beat provide in depth information about Eating Disorders, recovery information and support services available on the Beat website.

Beat also have helplines you can call;

Helpline – 0808 801 0677

Youthline – 0808 801 0711

Studentline – 0808 801 0811

Alternatively you can contact their email support lines.

Beat Adult email support:

help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Beat Studentline email support:

studentline@beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Beat Youthline email support:

fyp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk

If you contact Beat through either of their helplines you will speak to a trained support worker who will be experienced in talking to people in a similar situation to you.

The helplines are a safe place for you to talk to someone about how you’re feeling, find out more about eating disorders and explore options for help with eating disorders.

Useful Apps

Catch It App – Learn how to manage feelings like anxiety and depression with Catch It. The app will teach you how to look at problems in a different way, turn negative thoughts into positive ones and improve your mental wellbeing.

Clear fear App – This app is designed for people experiencing anxiety, to learn to reduce the physical responses to threat as well as changing thoughts and behaviours and releasing emotions.

Thrive App – Thrive helps you prevent and manage stress, anxiety and related conditions. The game based app can be used to relax before a stressful situation or on a more regular basis to help you live a happier, more stress-free life.

Headspace App – This is a guided meditation app designed to reduce stress and encourage better sleep.

Cove App – Create music to capture your mood and express how you feel with the Cove app. Instead of words, create music to reflect emotions like joy, sadness, calm and anger. You can store your music in a personal journal, or send them to someone and let the music do the talking.

QuietKit App – “Decrease stress and increase focus with our simple guided meditation for beginners.”

Breathe2Relax App – “Breathe2Relax is an app for all mobile devices that teaches a skill called “diaphragmatic breathing” to help users feel more relaxed.”

Pzizz App – The Pzizz app helps you quickly calm your mind, fall asleep fast, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed.

#StayAlive App – An app for those at risk of suicide and those worried about someone.

Cough, Cold, Earache, Sore Throat

Children: ‘When Should I Worry?’ is a booklet developed by researchers at Cardiff University. It provides information for parents about the management of respiratory tract infections (coughs, colds, sore throats, and ear aches) in children

Adults: Get Well Soon Without Antibiotics – information in English ਪੰਜਾਬੀ پنجابی Español हिंदी اردو ગુજરાતી Polski Français
and other languages

NHS Shared Decision Making Tools

can help you and your doctor decide on the best treatment for:-

Expert Patients Programme

Mental and Emotional Health

The Royal College of Psychiatrists provides comprehensive health information in English ਪੰਜਾਬੀ پنجابی Español हिंदी اردو ગુજરાતી Polski Français
and other languages

streetlife.com offers a way to connect with your local community, to exchange information and to provide mutual help and support

The Five Ways To Wellbeing are the result of research by the New Economics Forum that set out five key life areas most people need to focus on in order to feel well and healthy. A checklist you might use to discover if you have the right balance?

End-Of-Life

Taking the approach that dying is a natural stage in our lives, the Dying Coalition offers a range of leaflets, films and other resources to support you and your family

https://vimeo.com/23310286

Diabetes

Information & Videos from the Canadian Diabetes Association and the British Diabetic Association on healthy eating and diabetes management

In English ਪੰਜਾਬੀ پنجابی Español हिंदी اردو ગુજરાતી Polski Français and other languages

The Sound Doctor video: ‘Diabetes – Getting Started with Self Management’ is displayed above

The Sound Doctor provides a comprehensive range of free and for-purchase healthcare videos which can be helpful to patients and their families

Diabetes UK has produced a précis of different types of diet approaches which fit with modern thinking around successful weight-loss

Preventing and Potentially Reversing Type 2 Diabetes

Information on the 8 week blood sugar diet

Type 2 Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes

Diet

There is increasing interest in the benefits of the FODMAP diet for many gut and bowel symptoms such as irritable bowel disease.

Here are some links from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia

and Stanford Clinic in the USA

Diabetes UK has produced a précis of different types of diet approaches which fit with modern thinking around successful weight-loss

Cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support can help with a range of aspects of cancer and specifically:

Financial Support

Emotional Support

Heart

Videos from the British Heart Foundation on reducing your risk of heart disease

Lungs

Information from the British Lung Foundation covering asthma, COPD, emphysema and other conditions

The Sound Doctor video: ‘COPD – Getting Started and Coping with Exacerbations’ is displayed above

The Sound Doctor provides a comprehensive range of free and for-purchase healthcare videos which can be helpful to patients and their families

Lab Test Results

What do your lab results mean? Lab Tests Online (UK) allows you to search for a test and read about its uses and significance

Pain Management

If you have been seen and investigated thoroughly by us and your hospital medical team, we may advise that we need to think about pain management options. Here are some website which can help:

www.britishpainsociety.org www.paincd.org.uk www.tna.org.uk www.franticworld.com

www.patient.co.uk/health/tens-machines

Steroid Joint Injections

If you have been diagnosed with a knee, shoulder or hand joint problem, you may wish to book in to have a steroid joint injection.

Prior to attending:

• Please read the general information on the benefits and risks of steroid injection from Arthritis Research UK
• Please read this information sheet that gives specific information on joint injection
• Please print off this consent form and bring it with you to your appointment

Back Pain

The Sound Doctor video: ‘Introduction to Back Pain’ is displayed above

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Skin

Helpful patient information leaflets can be found at:

The British Association of Dermatologists

DermNet New Zealand

Benign Paroxysmal Postural Vertigo

If you have been diagnosed with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, you may wish to book in to have the Epley Manouevre performed. This is demonstrated by Dr Fehilly in the following video along with self-help exercises to help benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Here is a useful leaflet (produced in the USA) for instructions for you to follow after having had the Epley Manouevre performed

Bed-wetting

Please click here for a useful patient information leaflet on bed-wetting

Age UK

Age UK – support for older patients is a pilot service set up to help put you in touch with groups and organisations which can help with support and cut down on social isolation. Let any member of Sycamore’s practice team know if you would like us to refer you or your elderly relative

Dementia

The Sound Doctor guide to getting the best out of life with Dementia

The Sound Doctor provides a comprehensive range of free and for-purchase healthcare videos which can be helpful to patients and their families

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

The Sound Doctor guide to bariatric surgery

The Sound Doctor provides a comprehensive range of free and for-purchase healthcare videos which can be helpful to patients and their families