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Patient Resources

Find helpful societies, support groups and condition specific articles to help you more effectively manage your condition.

You can also find our patient decision support tool that offers more insight into how we assess which type of medical cannabis might be right for you.

Samaritans

Samaritans

We’re waiting for your call.
Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Urgent and Emergency Services

England & Wales NHS 111

If you think you need medical help right now, 111 online can tell you what to do next.

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England & Wales Urgent Treatment Centres

Urgent treatment centres (UTCs) provide medical help when it’s not a life-threatening emergency. They can diagnose and deal with many of the common problems people go to A&E for.

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Scotland NHS 111

If you think you need medical help right now, 111 online can tell you what to do next.

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Northern Ireland Health and Social Care

If you have an injury or illness which requires urgent treatment that is not life threatening we urge you to #PHONEFIRST before travelling to an Emergency Department.

You will be signposted to the most appropriate urgent care service for your needs – this may be GP Out of Hours, a Minor Injuries Unit, an Urgent Care Centre or an Emergency Departme

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Wellbeing

NHS 5 steps to mental wellbeing

Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.

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NHS Kickstart Your Health

Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, drink less alcohol, get active or quit smoking, you have access to lots of free tools and support through Better Health. You can also find simple ways to lift your mood with Every Mind Matters.

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Heatwave: how to cope in hot weather

Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it’s too hot, there are health risks. During heatwaves, more people than usual get seriously ill or die. If hot weather hits this summer, make sure it does not harm you or anyone you know.

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Winter vaccinations and winter health

There are some things you can do to help yourself stay well in winter. This includes getting your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.

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How To Wash Your Hands

Washing your hands is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and others from illnesses such as food poisoning and viruses such as flu and coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Mindfulness

What is mindfulness?

It can be easy to rush through life without stopping to notice much.

Paying more attention to the present moment – to your own thoughts and feelings, and to the world around you – can improve your mental wellbeing.

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How does mindfulness work?

Mindfulness is a technique you can learn which involves noticing what’s happening in the present moment, without judgement. You might take notice and be aware of your mind, body or surroundings.

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How to meditate for beginners

Meditation is not mystical – it’s simply a way for us to stop for a moment and be calm. In a busy world, it gives us the permission to pause, breathe and reset.

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Movement and Exercise

Sitting Exercises

These gentle sitting exercises can be done at home and will help improve your mobility and prevent falls.

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Flexibility Xxercises

These flexibility exercises can be done at home to help improve your health and mobility.

Do not worry if you have not done much exercise for a while, the exercises are gentle and easy to follow.

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Balance Exercises

These simple balance exercises can be done at home to help improve your health and mobility.

Do not worry if you have not done much exercise for a while, these balance exercises are gentle and easy to follow.

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Strength Exercises

Strength exercises like these can be done at home to improve your health and mobility.

Do not worry if you have not done much for a while, these strength exercises are gentle and easy to follow.

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Social Prescribing

What does a social prescriber do?

Connect to support with loneliness, isolation , housing , work , bereavement

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Social Prescribing Link Workers

Social Prescribing Link Workers are part of new health and wellbeing services in NHS surgeries

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Pain

People living with Pain

This page provides information that may be of use to people living with pain, including a list of UK-based patient organisations, a frequently asked questions section and a suggested reading section.

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Mental Health

Mind

How to get help in a mental health crisis

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Give Us A Shout

This year’s World Suicide Prevention Day focuses on ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide,’ with a call to ‘Start the Conversation’.
Talking about suicide can reduce stigma and removes barriers to help-seeking, making those experiencing suicidal thoughts feel less isolated and more able to seek the support they need.

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Free mental health support

Mind. Supported self-help is available for adults living in England and the Channel Islands.

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Victim of Crime

Coping with crime

Experiencing a crime can have a significant impact on your mental and emotional wellbeing. We believe everyone should have the right to feel safe in their home and community and get the support they need to cope and move forward after crime.

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Domestic Abuse

You will be heard, you will be believed

Helpline for anyone experiencing domestic or sexual violence – free and confidential 24/7.

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Talking Therapies

NHS Talking Therapy Services

If you live in England and are aged 18 or over, you can access NHS talking therapies services for anxiety and depression.

A GP can refer you, or you can refer yourself directly without a referral.

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Combat Stress

For Many the Battle Continues

Clinical treatment and support for veterans from the British Armed Forces, focusing on those with complex mental health issues resulting from their experiences during military service.

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British Red Cross

Support at Home

Get help with the British Red Cross. Practical, local and emotional support to people around the UK.

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Financial Worry

Turn 2 Us

Everyone in the UK should have financial security so they can thrive.

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National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPC)

NAPAC

NAPAC (the National Association for People Abused in Childhood) offers support to adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect.

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Patient Decision Support Tool

This document is a called a decision aid or decision support tool. It is designed to help you and the doctor agree which types of medical cannabis may be right for you and to start thinking about any questions you may have during your consultation. (*treatment to medical assessment).

Unsure of whether medical cannabis is for you?

Contact us and we can talk you through your questions and concerns.