Welcome to Sefton’s Guide to Community Services for Adults Providing help and support This publication provides details of organisations who can provide help and support. We have also developed an on-line directory of local services, The Sefton Directory, which provides details of organisations and opportunities in the local community to help keep people active, healthy and well! The directory can be accessed at www.sefton.gov.uk/ seftondirectory
Improving your health and wellbeing Getting healthier is one of the easiest things you can do to make your life better: • You will be able to do more for yourself • You can meet more people and build your social network by making new friends • You can improve your wellbeing. Living Well Sefton is a range of activities that support adults to manage their own wellbeing. The types of activity vary from information and advice to drop-in sessions or a regular weekly programme. The programmes encourage people to learn skills in coping and self-care.
Research shows that reading improves mental wellbeing. Mood-boosting books are aimed at adults, older people and teenagers, particularly those who might have experienced mild to moderate mental-health conditions linked to stress, anxiety and depression. If you are feeling stressed, depressed or just want a bit of a pick me-up, boost your mood with a good book. The Active Lifestyles, Relax and Revive – mental wellbeing and Living Well Sefton Programmes are well established in Sefton and demonstrate an increase in overall wellbeing. A positive sense of wellbeing has encouraged participants to change some of their other habits such as reducing smoking and taking up new interest such as volunteering. If you, or someone you know, could benefit from these programmes then contact the team on 0300 323 0181. Alternatively, for further information you can visit the Active Sefton website on: www.sefton.gov.uk/ activesefton or the Living Well Sefton website on: www.livingwellsefton.org.uk
Dignity and respect Everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Dignity Campaign is about winning the hearts and minds, changing the culture of care services and placing greater emphasis on the quality of care services in, for example, care homes, home care services and hospitals.
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