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SCAS is the emergency ambulance service provider covering the whole of the geographical area for this SAFER Care Together website.
Its important to remember that the Ambulance service is equally there for people and carers experiencing life threatening medical and or Mental Health emergencies. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, has taken an overdose or presents with any other medical and or mental health emergency please dial 999 and ask for the Ambulance service. If you are accessing this website from outside of the Thames Valley footprint you should follow the same process and will be connected to the right help.
Find your local council – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
This local council locator link provides a postcode search function to your councils website. Each council offers a range of services to support mental wellbeing and social care support. These include advice on housing options, support groups and community engagement initiatives.
Free Apps
NHS SmokeFREE
This app is a 4 week programme that puts practical support, encouragement and tailored advice in the palm of your hand. If you stay smokefree for 28 days, you’re 5 times more likely to quit for good!
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Sleep Cycle – sleep tracker
Sleep better and wake up rested with Sleep Cycle’s smart alarm clock. It analyses your sleep patterns and detects snoring, sleep talking, coughing and other sounds.
Headspace
Headspace is your guide to mindfulness for your everyday life. Learn meditation and mindfulness skills and choose from hundreds of guided meditations on everything from managing stress and everyday anxiety to sleep, focus, and mind-body health.
NHS weight loss plan
Download the FREE NHS weight loss plan to help you start healthier eating habits, be more active and start losing weight. The plan is broken down into 12 weeks, making it easy for you to take it one week at a time.
One you easy meals
This FREE Easy Meals app is a great way to eat foods that are healthier for you. You’ll find delicious, easy meal ideas to get you going if you’re ever short of inspiration.
FitBit
FREE app that tracks your day & progress over time. Use the app on it’s own to join FitBit community, track basic stats and stay motivated on your journey. Or, get a Fitbit tracker or smartwatch to see how your activity, workouts, sleep, nutrition and stress all fit together.
One You: drink free days
Download the FREE Drink Free Days app and make a pledge to take a few days off and you’re more likely to follow it through and reach your goals. Drink Free Days is for people who like a drink but want some support in tracking and cutting down on the booze. It also helps you understand more about your current drinking and risk levels as it common for people to underestimate how much they drink.
Drinkaware
Download the FREE Drinkaware app, the UK’s leading alcohol education charity. The is packed with helpful features! Is it time to change the way you drink?
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Better Health – quit smoking
Great for tips, tools and links to free apps.
British Lung Foundation
Information and advice about the benefits of stopping smoking.
Men’s Health – NHS
Information and advice on a range of health issues that affect men.
Men’s Health Forum
Provide information, advice, raise awareness, research and advocate for men’s health. Visit and take part in The Can DO Challenge to boost your mental wellbeing.
Man Health
A community interest company providing peer support for men suffering from depression and other mental health issues.
Alcohol Change UK
As well as providing information, advice, Alcohol Change UK have taste tested the best low and no alcohol drinks available.
Better Health – drink less
Great for tips, tools and links to free apps.
Drinkaware
Download the FREE Drinkaware app, the UK’s leading alcohol education charity. The is packed with helpful features! Is it time to change the way you drink?