Camsight Email: info@camsight.org.uk Web: www.camsight.org.uk Tel: 01223 420033 (Cambridge). Tel: 01945 660795 (Wisbech). Deafblind UK Email: info@deafblind.org.uk Web: www.deafblind.org.uk Tel: 0800 132320 Textphone: 07903 572885 Disability Cambridgeshire An advice and information service for disabled people and/or older people and their families and carers. Email: admin@disability-cambridgeshire.org.uk Web: www.disability-cambridgeshire.org.uk Tel: 01223 755610
Disability Huntingdonshire Email: info@dish.org.uk Web: www.dish.org.uk Tel: 0330 355 3256 Fenland (Isle of Ely) Society for the Blind Email: fenlansocf.t.blind@gmail.com Web: www.isleofelysociety.co.uk Tel: 01354 656726 Huntingdonshire Society for the Blind Email: info@huntsblind.co.uk Web: www.huntsblind.co.uk Tel: 01480 453438 Papworth Trust Working with disabled people, their families, and carers. Email: info@papworthtrust.org.uk Web: www.papworthtrust.org.uk Tel: 01480 357200
Specific support for people with mental health issues and dementia Mental health Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more, and enjoy our lives more. There are simple things we can all do to look after our mental health and wellbeing. On the ‘Every Mind Matters’ website, you can get a free, tailor-made plan designed to help you feel more in control, deal with stress and anxiety, boost your mood, and improve your sleep. Build your plan here www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters
• Connect – with the people around you and make time for family and friends.
There are also lots of helpful tips and organisations to support people with their mental health. You can find out more at www.bewellcambridgeshire.co.uk (search ‘mental health and wellbeing’).
• Keep learning – whether it’s learning how to cook your favourite food, a new language, or taking up a new sport or hobby, it’s all good for your mind.
How Are You (H.A.Y.) Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is a group of digital spaces that bring together everything in the local community that boosts mental wellbeing. You can find out more and find a link to your local services at www.haycambspboro.co.uk There is also some useful information on the MIND website (www.mind.org.uk ) about the Five Ways to Wellbeing. The Five Ways to Wellbeing are things you can do to help you feel more positive about your life.
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• Be active – go for a run, take the dog for a walk, play five-a-side sport, cycle to work, or sign up for a dance class. Whatever it is, make sure it is something you enjoy. • Take notice – be aware of the world around you and how you are feeling. Reflecting on your experiences will help you appreciate what matters to you.
• Give – do something nice for a friend or a stranger. Thank someone. Smile. Volunteer your time; it can be incredibly rewarding. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Psychological Wellbeing Service The Psychological Wellbeing Service provides psychological therapies to people experiencing common mental health conditions. Web: www.cpft.nhs.uk/psychologicalwellbeing-service Tel: 0300 300 0055
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