Wellbeing
Local and national help and advice for you to get the support you need for your wellbeing.
For information and resources that might help improve your health and wellbeing view First Contact Plus.
Abuse
Safeguarding
If you have any concerns please do not leave it to someone else to do something, please speak to us!
Professionals have a duty of care to share relevant information with other professionals to ensure children and vulnerable adults are kept safe.
The Practice Safeguarding Lead is Dr F Bishop. Please do not delay sharing your concerns, you can speak to any of our staff or doctors.
SafeLives
Specific resources for domestic abuse and COVID.
Website
www.safelives.org.uk
RISi Interventions
The IRIS programme provides specialist advocacy and support to patients registered at IRIS-trained practices who are affected by domestic abuse.
Website
www.irisi.org
FreeVA
FreeVA is a registered charity based in Leicester, working towards reducing domestic violence, rape and sexual assault.
Helpline
0808 8020 028
Website
www.freeva.org.uk
Rape Crisis
Rape Crisis England & Wales (RCEW) is a feminist organisation that supports the work of Rape Crisis Centres across England and Wales. They also raise awareness and understanding of sexual violence and abuse in all its forms.
Website
www.rapecrisis.org.uk
National DA Helpline
Are you experiencing domestic abuse? You are not alone.
Telephone
0808 2000 247
Website
www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
NSPCC
Abuse robs children of their childhood. Without help, the scars of abuse can last a lifetime. And as devastating as it can be for the child, society pays a heavy price too.
Helpline
0808 800 5000
18 or Under Helpline
0800 1111
Website
www.nspcc.org.uk
First Step Leicester
First Step is a registered charity that provides a range of free, independent and highly confidential support services to adult male survivors (16 years and over) of sexual abuse. First Step offer a safe, welcoming environment where you will be treated with respect and will not be judged in any way.
Telephone
01162 548535
Email
contact@firststepleicester.org.uk
Quetzal
Quetzal provides long-term counselling, crisis counselling and a telephone helpline to support women, aged 16 and over, who are recovering from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse. Quetzal have worked with hundreds of women over the years in Leicester City, County and Rutland.
Telephone
0333 1014280
Website
quetzal.org.uk
Email
help@quetzal.org.uk
Living Without Abuse
LWA – Living Without Abuse – believes that all people have the right to live safely and without fear of violence and abuse. LWA can provide support to anyone experiencing or fearing violence or abuse from a partner, ex-partner or family member.
Telephone
0808 802 0028
Website
www.lwa.org.uk
Women’s Aid Leicestershire
Women’s Aid Leicestershire Limited was established in 1974 when the charity opened the first refuge in Leicester to support women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Since then Women’s Aid have continued to provide vital assistance to all victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Telephone
0808 802 0028
Website
www.wa-leicester.org.uk
Bereavement
Cruse Bereavement Care
Offering support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies.
Telephone
01162 884119
Website
www.cruse.org.uk
Email
leicester@cruse.org.uk
The Laura Centre
Opened by the bereavement charity COPE in 1991, The Laura Centre offers specialist bereavement counselling to parents whose child has died and to children or young people who have been bereaved of a parent or significant person.
Telephone
01162 544341
Website
thelauracentre.org.uk
The Bower House
Providing people in the Market Harborough region with the opportunity to talk to trained counsellors, the service is available to all, irrespective of race, disability, gender, class, religion or culture.
Telephone
01858 469257
Website
www.bowerhouse.btck.co.uk
The Leicester Counselling Centre
The Leicester Counselling Centre is one of the largest general counselling service providers in Leicestershire Their team of professional counsellors and receptionists give their time voluntarily.
Telephone
0116 255 8801
Website
www.leicestercounsellingcentre.co.uk
Email
admin@leicscounselling.co.uk
The Tomorrow Project
The Tomorrow Project is a confidential suicide prevention project that has been set up to support individuals and communities to prevent suicide.
Website
www.tomorrowproject.org.uk
Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Health and Wellbeing
Poster
Macmillan Cancer Health and Wellbeing Event
Deaf Cancer Support
Deaf support for those with cancer or a deaf carer supporting someone who has cancer in the UK.
Leaflet
Deaf Cancer Support (PDF)
Coping with Cancer
A drop-in complementary therapy group for anybody affected by cancer is on the second and fourth Thursday of the month, 13:30-16:00.
Lubenham Village Hall
Laughton Road
Lubenham
Market Harborough
LE16 7RT
Telephone
0116 223 0055
LOROS Hospice
LOROS Hospice is a charity which every year cares for over 2,500 people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Free, high-quality, compassionate care and support is provided to terminally-ill adult patients, their family and carers.
Telephone
0116 231 3771
Website
www.loros.co.uk
Email
info@loros.co.uk
Harborough Cancer Support Group
The group is led by fully-trained volunteers and however you’ve been affected by cancer they would love to meet you. Sessions are on the first and third Wednesday of the month, 13:30-17:00.
The Methodist Church
Northampton Road
Market Harborough
LE16 9HE
Telephone
07850 899059
Email
info@hcsg.org.uk
Marie Curie
Marie Curie is a major UK charity for people living with any terminal illness, not just cancer, and their families. They offer expert care, guidance and support online and over the phone.
General Queries
0800 716 146
Support Line
0800 090 2309
Website
www.mariecurie.org.uk
Email
supporter.relations@mariecurie.org.uk
Macmillan Cancer Support
At Macmillan they know how a cancer diagnosis can affect everything. So they help you find your best way through. From advice about money and work, to someone who’ll listen if you just want to talk, they’ll be there when you need them the most.
Telephone
0808 808 0000 – Monday-Friday, 09:00 – 20:00
Facebook
@macmillancancer
Twitter
@macmillancancer
Website
www.macmillan.org.uk
Carers
Carers UK
They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Phone
0808 808 7777
Website
Carers UK
Email
info@carersuk.org
Social care and support guide
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this guide explains your options and where you can get support.
Website
NHS: Social care and support guide
VASL – Support for Carers
Support for Carers Leicestershire is run by Voluntary Action South Leicestershire (VASL), a community-based organisation with a successful history of supporting carers, whether you care full-time or for just a few hours a week.
Telephone
01858 468543
Website
www.supportforcarers.org
Email
maureen@supportforcarers.org
Northamptonshire Carers Association
Support for carers based in West Northamptonshire.
Website
Northamptonshire Carers Association (northamptonshire-carers.org)
Email
carers@northamptonshire-carers.org
Telephone
01933 677907
The Carers Centre (Leicestershire and Rutland)
A Leicestershire based charity dedicated to supporting family carers across the diverse population of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Telephone
0116 251 0999
Website
www.carers.org
Email
enquiries@thecarerscentre.org.uk
Wellbeing Befriending Service
The Wellbeing Befriending Service aims to provide a therapeutic relationship to anyone 18+ living in the Harborough District who is experiencing mild to moderate mental wellbeing challenges.
Website
Wellbeing Befriending Service
Child health
Rashes in babies and children
Many things can cause a rash in babies and children, and they’re often nothing to worry about.
The NHS provide support for identifying some of the common rashes in babies and children.
Website
NHS: Rashes in babies and children
NHS vaccinations and when to have them
It’s important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection. Check the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by and contact your GP.
Website
NHS vaccinations and when to have them
Start for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
Website
Start for Life
NSPCC
If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.
Telephone
0808 800 5000
Website
www.nspcc.org.uk
Childline
Childline offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.
Telephone
0800 1111
Website
www.childline.org.uk
YoungMinds
Supporting children and young people and their parents/carers with their mental health and wellbeing. Specific advice on managing self-isolation and anxiety about coronavirus.
Telephone
0808 802 5544
Website
www.youngminds.org.uk
Health for Kids
Health for Kids introduces a new and different way for primary school children to learn about their health.
Website
www.healthforkids.co.uk
ERIC
ERIC, the children’s bowel and bladder charity, has been dedicated for over 30 years to improving the lives of all children and teenagers in the UK facing continence challenges.
Free Helpline
0808 169 9949
Website
www.eric.org.uk
Diabetes
Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK aims to build a world where diabetes can do no harm.
Telephone
0345 123 2399
Facebook
@diabetesuk
Twitter
@DiabetesUK
Website
www.diabetes.org.uk
Dietary advice for those with diabetes
Advice complied by Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Service to help you manage your condition, and to make healthy and enjoyable food and lifestyle choices.
Website
www.lnds.nhs.uk/_PatientsandPublic-DietandLifestyleAdvice
Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating (DAFNE)
DAFNE is a way of managing Type 1 diabetes and provides people with the skills necessary to estimate the carbohydrate in each meal and to inject the right dose of insulin. Its website is for people living with Type 1 diabetes, healthcare professionals and commissioners.
Website
www.dafne.uk.com
BERTIE Type 1 Diabetes Education Programme
Information to help you to understand and manage your diabetes in a way that suits you and your lifestyle.
Website
www.bertieonline.org.uk
Email
contactus@b-dec.co.uk
Driving guidance
Information about driving with medical conditions, Blue Badges and public transport if you’re disabled.
Healthier You – NHS Diabetes Prevention
Take control of your health and prevent diabetes.
Website
www.stopdiabetes.co.uk
Spirit Health – Type 2 Diabetes Education
EMPOWER is nationwide structured diabetes education programme designed to help people living with type 2 diabetes.
Telephone
0116 286 5000
Website
www.spirit-health.co.uk
Drugs and alcohol
Drinkaware
Digital tools to help you assess, track and set goals to reduce your drinking.
Website
Drinkaware tools
Drinkline
If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.
Phone
0300 123 1110
Talk to Frank
If you have a problem with drugs, you can Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.
Phone
0300 123 6600
Text
82111
Website
Talk to Frank
Email
frank@talktofrank.com
NHS Drink Free Days
Drink Free Days is for people who like a drink but want some support in tracking and cutting down on the booze as well as better understanding the risks.
Google Play Store
Download NHS Drink Free Days on the Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Download NHS Drink Free Days on the Apple App Store
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Phone
0800 9177 650
Website
Alcoholics Anonymous Great Britain
Email
help@aamail.org
Dear Albert
Dear Albert knows all about the fears and challenges that face those reaching out for support and appreciate how hard asking for support can be. They also know about how to provide that support.
Telephone
0800 880 3153
Website
www.dearalbert.co.uk
Email
hello@dearalbert.co.uk
Turning Point
This site is dedicated to promoting wellbeing and recovery from addiction when you feel ready to take those steps.
Telephone
0330 303 6000
Website
wellbeing.turning-point.co.uk
Elderly care
Age UK
Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. They believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.
Phone
0800 055 6112
Website
Age UK
Dementia UK
Dementia UK offers specialist one to one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.
Phone
0800 888 6678
Website
Dementia UK
Email
helpline@dementiauk.org
The Silver Line
Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.
Phone
0800 470 80 90
Website
The Silver Line Helpline
Alzheimer’s Society
Living with dementia can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone. From a listening ear on the phone, to a visit in person. From practical tips and advice, to opportunities to connect with others.
Phone
0333 150 3456
Website
Alzheimer’s Society
Helping Hands
Whether you’re looking for 24 hour live-in care or some extra support little and often, at Helping Hands we arrange and manage home care that is completely unique to you and your situation.
Website
www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk
Exercises for Older People
Please view the below leaflet regarding exercises for older people.
If you’ve not done much physical activity for a while, you may want to get the all-clear from a GP before starting.
Leaflet
Exercises for Older People
Health Harborough
The Healthy Harborough partnership is a collection of partners who deliver health related services across the district. Healthy Harborough aims to tackle health inequalities, identify trends and provide access to local health and wellbeing opportunities to residents, throughout all stages of their life.
Website
www.healthyharborough.org
Health Advice
Health Harborough
The Healthy Harborough partnership is a collection of partners who deliver health related services across the district. Healthy Harborough aims to tackle health inequalities, identify trends and provide access to local health and wellbeing opportunities to residents, throughout all stages of their life.
Website
www.healthyharborough.org
Harborough Hub
Tuesday – Friday
10:00 – 16:00
Homelessness
Harm Reduction
Tenancy Support
Recovery Aftercare
Form Filling
Benefits Support
Employability Coach
Signposting
Location
10 Fairfield Road, Market Harborough
Telephone
01858 374949
Email
harboroughub@falconsupportservices.org.uk
First Contact Physiotherapy Service
This is an on the day assessment service for patients registered with any of the five General Practices in the Harborough Locality (Market Harborough Medical Centre, Husbands Bosworth Medical Centre, Kibworth Medical Centre, Two Shires Medical Practice and Billesdon Surgery), who have a musculoskeletal problem (which they have experienced for no more than the previous twelve weeks) such as:
- Back or neck pain
- Sprains or strains
- Sports injuries
- Joint or muscle pain
For more information, please read this leaflet.
Versus Arthritis
Arthritis steals from millions of people every single day. It can stop you from being intimate, moving freely or just being yourself. Join us and add your name to defy arthritis.
Helpline
0800 5200 520
Website
www.versusarthritis.org
Maternity
Tommy’s
Tommy’s provides information and support to empower parents during pregnancy.
Website
Tommy’s
Start for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
Website
Start for life
Baby Buddy: Pregnancy & Parent
Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.
Google Play Store
Download Baby Buddy on the Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Download Baby Buddy on the Apple App Store
MAMA Academy
MAMA Academy’s mission is to empower all maternity professionals and expectant parents on stillbirth prevention methods to help more babies arrive safely.
Phone
07427 851670
Website
MAMA Academy
Email
contact@mamaacademy.org.uk
NHS Pregnancy
This guide includes all you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.
Website
NHS: Pregnancy
Leicester Maternity Services
This website has been developed to provide you with information and to help support you and your family during your journey through pregnancy, birth and beyond.
This experience can be both exciting and sometimes daunting and we hope to be with you every step of the way.
Website
www.leicestermaternity.nhs.uk
Antenatal screening (tests during pregnancy)
You’ll be offered some screening tests during pregnancy to try to find any health conditions that could affect you or your baby. The tests can help you make choices about further tests and care or treatment during your pregnancy or after your baby is born.
All screening tests offered by the NHS are free.
ICON: Babies cry: You can cope
The core of the campaign both locally and nationally is based around coping with a crying baby.
Website
www.iconcope.org
Mental health
NHS Mental health
Find information and support for your mental health.
Website
NHS: Mental health
Kooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.
Website
Kooth
Samaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Phone
116 123
Website
Samaritans
Email
jo@samaritans.org
Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Phone
0121 522 7007
Website
Rethink Mental Illness
Email
info@rethink.org
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Phone
0300 123 3393
Website
Mind
Relate
Relate help people to understand what’s going on in their relationships so they can decide if they want to make changes. It can be really helpful to talk to someone neutral.
Website
www.relateleicestershire.org.uk
Mental Health Matters
We believe that, with the right personalised support, anyone with a mental health need can live the life they want to live. It is our vision that everyone gets the personalised services and support they need.
Telephone
0300 323 0189
Website
www.mhm.org.uk
Email
leicestershire.andrutlandmhm@nhs.net
My Self Referral
Leaflet
The Children and Young People’s (CYP) Mental Health Triage & Navigation Service for LLR
Life Links
Life Links provides a wellness and mental health recovery service tailored to meet your needs.
Our information, advice and navigation services can help you find community and digital resources that will help you to achieve your recovery outcomes, make your independence more sustainable and support you in developing your own support networks.
Telephone
0800 0234 575
Website
www.rflifelinks.co.uk
Combat Stress
The UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health. For a century, it has helped former servicemen and women with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The work the charity does is life-changing and often life-saving.
Website
www.combatstress.org.uk
Lamp
Lamp has and always will be a champion for mental health. Its free mental health advocacy and services are available in hospitals, and in the local community across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Website
www.lampadvocacy.co.uk
Vita Health Group
If you are experiencing excessive worry, low mood, depression, anxiety or a lack of motivation then VitaMinds can help.
Website
www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk
Helpful documents for your mental health and wellbeing
Here you can find helpful documents for your mental health and wellbeing. You can view, download and print these at home or work.
Website
www.leicspart.nhs.uk
Health Harborough
The Healthy Harborough partnership is a collection of partners who deliver health related services across the district. Healthy Harborough aims to tackle health inequalities, identify trends and provide access to local health and wellbeing opportunities to residents, throughout all stages of their life.
Website
www.healthyharborough.org
Bower House Counselling Service
Counselling at the Bower House is available to all, irrespective of race, disability, gender, class, religion or culture. There is no charge but those who use the service are encouraged to consider what donation they can give.
Telephone
01858 469257
Website
www.bowerhouse.btck.co.uk
First Step Leicester
First Step is an organisation run for male survivors and their supporters of sexual abuse and rape. They provide free confidential services to male survivors of sexual abuse and their supporters living in the city of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to enable survivors to make the “First Step” towards feeling less isolated through increased personal power to makes choices.
Telephone
0116 254 8535
Website
www.firststepleicester.org.uk
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
We’re the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and we’re taking a stand against suicide. That means standing against feeling terrible, standing up to stereotypes, and standing together to show life is always worth living.
Telephone
0300 585858
Website
www.thecalmzone.net
MHCAP
MHCAP for emotional support and self-referral for mental health problems.
Telephone
0808 800 3302
Active Monitoring
Active Monitoring is an early intervention service which uses guided self-help tools to support your mental wellbeing.
Leaflet
Active monitoring leaflet
Start a Conversation
Start a Conversation is a suicide prevention campaign that aims to build a community that is committed to the mental health and wellbeing of its residents.
Website
www.startaconversation.co.uk
Leicester Counselling Centre
The Leicester Counselling Centre is a charitable organisation founded in 1981 to provide affordable, long-term, counselling to adults who are experiencing mental health, social and emotional distress that disrupts their daily living.
Telephone
0116 255 8801
Website
www.leicestercounsellingcentre.co.uk
Mental Health and Wellbeing Guide
A guide targeting children, young people and families with emotional, mental health and wellbeing needs. Produced by Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Clinical Commissioning Groups (LLR CCGs), the directory is intended to encourage and support young people to get the help they need.
Website
www.healthforkids.co.uk
www.healthforteens.co.uk
Better Health – every mind matters
Sexual health
Brook
Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.
Website
Brook
Sexual Health Helpline
The National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm.
Phone
0300 123 7123
Family Planning Association
A sexual health charity, the Family Planning Association gives straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.
Phone
020 7608 5240
Website
Family Planning Association
Trade Sexual Health
Free, confidential health advice, information, services and support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Telephone
01162 541747
Website
www.tradesexualhealth.com
Leicester Sexual Health
Midlands Partnership Foundation NHS Trust Providing Sexual Health Services in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Services commissioned by Leicester City and Leicestershire and Rutland County Councils.
Telephone
0300 124 0102
Website
www.leicestersexualhealth.nhs.uk
Stop smoking
Quit with help
Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised Quit Smoking Plan.
Website
Quit with help
NHS Quit smoking
Quitting is much easier when you get the right support and there are lots of options to choose from. Check out their advice, tools and tips.
Website
NHS: Quit smoking
Quit Ready Leicestershire
Quit Ready is part of Leicestershire County Council and we welcome anyone who wants to stop smoking even if you have tried stopping in the past. In fact we always encourage people to not give up on giving up!
Telephone
0345 646 6666
Website
www.quitready.co.uk
Turning Point
Quitting smoking can make a drastic improvement to your life and your health. It’s not always easy, but thinking about the reasons to quit is a brilliant way to motivate yourself. Did you know you are four times more likely to quit with support of your local NHS service?
Telephone
0116 454 4000
Website
wellbeing.turning-point.co.uk
Email
stop@leicester.gov.uk
Weight management
Slimming World
You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.
Website
Slimming World
Weight Watchers
Meetings, online or a little bit of both. They’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.
Website
Weight Watchers
BMI calculator
The body mass index (BMI) is a measure that uses your height and weight to work out if your weight is healthy.
Website
NHS: BMI healthy weight calculator
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme supports adults living with obesity who also have a diagnosis of diabetes or hypertension or both, to manage their weight and improve their health. The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme is a 12-week online behavioural and lifestyle programme.
Website
www.england.nhs.uk/digital-weight-management
Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Services
Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Services deliver a range of services to Leicestershire county, Leicester city and Rutland. We work within the community, in outpatients, and in the community and city hospitals.
Telephone
01162 227161
Website
www.lnds.nhs.uk
