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10 minutes to change your life - take time out
This short guide is full of ideas to help someone lower their stress levels and keep their body and mind healthy.
5 things you should know about dementia
An informative booklet to get the facts and dispel the myths about dementia.
A key to keep you safe
The Key to Keep You Safe is a simple but very effective idea to help keep those who may be vulnerable safe. A key fob which on one side give the 24-hour adult social services number and on the other a space for an ‘in case of emergencies’ number which could be relative or friend.
A safe place
This card provides details of the different ways that someone can 'talk' to the Samaritans.
A safe place (bookmark)
A bookmark with details of the services provided by the Samaritans.
Alex calling....(woman)
A mobile phone style card, to promote the services provided by the Samaritans.
All about dementia
The information in this booklet is for anyone who wants to know more about Alzheimer's and dementia.
Anxiety - easy read
Easy read information about 'Anxiety' for those with learning disabilities.
Assessing mental capacity (card)
Guidance on assessing mental capacity and supporting decision making.
Be in your mate's corner (A3 poster)
1 in 10 young people will experience a mental health problem. Use this poster in a school, organisation or community to show how being in your mate's corner makes a real difference.
Be in your mate's corner (e-mail signature)
Format: Email signature / web banner
1 in 4 of us will fight a mental health problem this year. Yet, too many people are still made to feel isolated, ashamed and worthless as a result. Being in your mate's corner could make all the difference. So, if your mate is acting differently, step in.
Be in your mate's corner (screensaver)
Format: Screensavers / waiting room screen promotions
1 in 4 of us will fight a mental health problem this year. Yet, too many people are still made to feel isolated, ashamed and worthless as a result. Being in your mate's corner could make all the difference. So, if your mate is acting differently, step in.
Be your self
This card provides details of the different ways that someone can 'talk' to the Samaritans.
Be yourself (bookmark)
A bookmark with details of the services provided by the Samaritans.
Bereavement - support after a death
This guide gives you some idea about the range of experiences many people go through when bereaved. Throughout this guide you will find suggestions for organisations that can offer further information and advice about your options.
Better mental health services for people with learning disabilities and people with autism
An easy read summary of information about better mental health services for people with learning disabilities, and people with autism.
Bipolar disorder - easy read
Easy read information about 'Bipolar disorder' for those with learning disabilities.
Books on precription - how bibliotherapy can help your patients and save your practice time and money
This booklet produced and written by the National Association of Primary Care provides GPs with information about Reading Well Books on Prescription. It outlines the evidence-base for bibliotherapy as a model of treatment, how this model fits with the greater emphasis on social prescribing, and provides data to show how Reading Well has helped a great number of people already.
Books on prescription - dementia
'Reading Well - Books on Prescription' helps someone to understand and manage their health and wellbeing using self-help reading.
Books on prescription - dementia (guide for health professionals)
'Reading Well Books on Prescription' provides book-based support for adults experiencing a variety of conditions. The scheme is endorsed by health professionals and supported by public libraries.
Bullying - your guide to spotting it, stopping it and providing support to your child
Bullying is a common experience for children at school, whether they’re being bullied or they’re bullying someone else. It takes many forms and can have a lasting impact on the emotional wellbeing of those involved, including siblings and parents.
Caring for someone with dementia - a practical guide to help you
This guide will be helpful for a carer who is looking after someone with dementia.
Coming out in later life
Some family members or friends may call it a mid-life crisis, or just finally being true to yourself. Either way, coming out is a right of passage for every LGBT+ person.
Conversations change lives (Time to Talk)
Time to Talk Day is the campaign’s largest public event, which involves hundreds of volunteers sharing their experience of living with mental health conditions to improve public attitude and behaviour in relation to mental health. Time to Talk Day offers the opportunity to bring people who don’t have mental health problems into social contact with those who do, which a recent study has shown to be one of the most effective ways of breaking down stigma and discrimination.
Coping with stress
The information, practical tips and action points in this booklet will help you understand more about stress, how it could affect your heart health and what you can do about it.
Dan calling....(man)
A mobile phone style card, to promote the services provided by the Samaritans.
Dealing with depression - how to recognise the signs and the action you can take
Our mental health is just as important as our physical health. As we get older, changes in our lives, such as bereavement, illness or retirement, can make us more vulnerable to depression and anxiety. This can mean we need a bit of extra support, but it's important to remember that poor mental health is not always part of ageing. Everyone feels sad from time to time, but if someone is struggling to cope, help is available.
Dementia friendly Norfolk 2018 - a practical guide to living with dementia in Norfolk
This dementia guide explores all aspects of living with dementia.
Dementia Friends (blank)
By becoming a Dementia Friend, you can understand a bit more about Dementia and the little ways you can help.
Dementia Friends: Hello, can you give me a little help? (man, A3)
By becoming a Dementia Friend, you can understand a bit more about Dementia and the little ways you can help.
Dementia Friends: Hello, can you give me a little help? (man, A4)
By becoming a Dementia Friend, you can understand a bit more about Dementia and the little ways you can help.
Dementia Friends: Hello, can you give me a little help? (woman, A3)
By becoming a Dementia Friend, you can understand a bit more about Dementia and the little ways you can help.
Dementia Friends: Hello, can you give me a little help? (woman, A4)
By becoming a Dementia Friend, you can understand a bit more about Dementia and the little ways you can help.
Dementia: your questions answered
This booklet gives answers to some commonly asked questions about Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Depression - easy read
Easy read information about 'Depression' for those with learning disabilities.
Depression - your guide to depression and finding the help and support you need
Most people go through periods of feeling down, but when you’re depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days. Depression can happen as a reaction to something like abuse, bullying or family breakdown, and it can also run in families. Depression often develops alongside anxiety.
Domestic abuse - information from Victim Support
A basic information leaflet for people affected by domestic abuse, including useful contact details.
Feelings matter - emotional wellbeing and arthritis
This booklet looks at some common experiences of people with arthritis and includes stories from some of them.
Find shelf help in your local library
Reading Well Books on Prescription helps people to understand and manage their health and wellbeing using helpful reading available from public libraries.
For once I felt like someone got me (man)
A lot of things can make someone feel bad about themselves. Samaritans gives someone the space, and time to talk.
For once I felt like someone got me (woman)
A lot of things can make someone feel bad about themselves. Samaritans gives someone the space, and time to talk.
For once, I could be myself (A4 poster)
A double-sided poster promoting the services provided by the Samaritans.
Forgetting where they put the car is one thing
Many people suffer from memory loss as they get older. But if it starts to happen on a regular basis, it could be the early signs of dementia. This poster encourages anyone who is worried to see their doctor.
Free NHS Health Check (Polish, dementia)
This leaflet explains the link between dementia and cardiovascular disease. In Polish.
Free NHS Health Check (Portuguese, dementia)
This leaflet explains the link between dementia and cardiovascular disease. In Portuguese.
Great Yarmouth Green Gym
Details of a FREE outdoor nature conservation volunteering programme.
Healthy living - maintaining a healthy body and mind
It's never too late to think about adopting a healthier lifestyle. Just making a few small changes can make a big difference. This guide highlights changes you might like to consider and the benefits they can bring.
Heart to heart - heart disease and your emotional health
If someone has a heart condition and they are experiencing emotional upheaval, they are not alone. This booklet describes common emotional reactions to having problems with the heart and things that can help someone cope.
Help beat dementia (register your interest in taking part in research)
By registering with Join Dementia Research, you can help take part in dementia research. Vital studies into early diagnosis, prevention and new treatments for dementia are taking place in the UK - but more volunteers are needed.
Help for those in farming and rural life - you are not alone
Farming is usually a good way of life, but it is a demanding and stressful occupation.
Help is at hand - support after someone may have died by suicide
A compact card with key practical and emotional support for people who may have been bereaved by suicide.
Help is at hand - support after someone may have died by suicide (booklet)
When you first learn that someone has died in circumstances that may be due to suicide, you can experience a range of emotions. You could be feeling at a loss, and unsure about what you are thinking or doing. It can be helpful to have information about what you might be feeling, practical matters you are likely to have to deal with and suggestions on further help and support in the weeks and months ahead. This booklet can help.
How are you Norfolk? Your guide to living well
Modern life makes it hard to be healthy. Without knowing it, by the time we reach our 40s and 50s many of us will have dramatically increased our chances of becoming ill later in life. The good news is that we can fight back!
How to look after your mental health
It’s important to take care of yourself and get the most from life. This booklet provides 10 practical ways to look after your mental health.
How to look after your mental health in later life
One in five older people living in the community and two in five people living in care homes experience depression or poor mental health. Research shows that there are five key issues that can have an impact on the mental wellbeing of older people : discrimination, participation in meaningful activities, relationships, physical health and poverty.
How to look after your mental health using exercise
There are many reasons why physical activity is good for your body – having a healthy heart and improving your joints and bones are just two, but did you know that physical activity is also beneficial for your mental health and wellbeing?
How to look after your mental health using mindfulness
Mindfulness is a way of paying attention to the present moment, using techniques like meditation, breathing and yoga. It helps us become more aware of our thoughts and feelings so that, instead of being overwhelmed by them, we’re better able to manage them.
How to manage and reduce stress
Stress affects us in a number of ways, both physically and emotionally, and in varying intensities. Research has shown that stress can sometimes be positive. It makes us more alert and helps us perform better in certain situations. However, stress has only been found as beneficial if it is short-lived.
How to overcome fear and anxiety
Fear and anxiety can last for a short time and then pass, but they can also last much longer and you can get stuck with them. In some cases they can take over your life, affecting your ability to eat, sleep, concentrate, travel, enjoy life, or even leave the house or go to work or school. This can hold you back from doing things you want or need to do, and it also affects your health.
How to sleep better
There are four main factors that affect the quality of your sleep: health, environment, attitude and lifestyle. Good sleep doesn’t just mean lots of sleep: it means the right kind of sleep.
I am really not okay
The onset of Winter can herald the start of a difficult time for some, and with suicides higher in Norfolk than the UK average (particularly in men), Norfolk County Council’s Public Health and a range of partners are working together to ensure the information and resources are there for vulnerable people, their families and professionals.
I felt free to talk knowing samaritans would listen (A4 poster)
A double-sided poster promoting the services provided by the Samaritans.
I opened up since I knew it would stay between us (man)
A double-sided poster promoting the service provided by the Samaritans.
I walked away thanks to family offering me shelter
Help a friend or family member access support to walk away safely from domestic abuse.
I walked away thanks to strength and support I got from family and friends
Help a friend or family member access support to walk away safely from domestic abuse.
I walked away when friends made me realise my kids were being affected
Help a friend or family member access support to walk away safely from domestic abuse.
I walked away when I had pretended to my family that everything was fine
Help a friend or family member access support to walk away safely from domestic abuse.
I walked away when I was at my lowest point - friends helped pick me up
Help a friend or family member access support to walk away safely from domestic abuse.
I walked away when my best friend noticed my injuries
Help a friend or family member access support to walk away safely from domestic abuse.
I walked away when my house became a prison, and my friends helped me see the light
Help a friend or family member access support to walk away safely from domestic abuse.
I walked away when my sister convinced me it wasn't normal behaviour
Help a friend or family member access support to walk away safely from domestic abuse.
If your mate's stopped hanging out, reach out (football - A3 poster)
Print this A3 poster to put up in your organisation, university, community, etc, and show how easy it is to be in your mate's corner.
If your mate's stopped hanging out, reach out (lunch - A3 poster)
Print this A3 poster to put up in your organisation, university, community, etc, and show how easy it is to be in your mate's corner.
Is gambling destroying you?
For most people, gambling is a bit of light hearted entertainment. But for some, gambling can get out of control. Available as download only.
Is gambling destroying you? (poster)
Gambling can get out of control; it’s a game designed to return less in winnings than is gambled. It can affect your job, your money, your life. Available as download only.
Knowing someone is always there gives me hope (woman)
A double-sided poster promoting the service provided by the Samaritans.
Leeway - breaking free from domestic abuse (A4 poster)
Leeway is a specialist domestic abuse charity. They support adults, children and young people who have or are still experiencing domestic abuse. This poster outlines all the different services that are available, and provides information on how you can get free, confidential help and advice.
Leeway - domestic violence and abuse services
Leeway is a specialist domestic abuse charity. They support adults, children and young people who have or are still experiencing domestic abuse.
Leeway - male victim advice line (A4 poster)
Leeway is a specialist domestic abuse charity. They support adults, children and young people who have or are still experiencing domestic abuse. This poster provides specific details of the Male Victim Advice Line, that is available to men who are experiencing domestic abuse.
Let's change the way we all think and act about mental health (A4 poster)
This poster should be displayed in a school, workplace or community to show your support for Time to Change.
Living with dementia - easy read
Easy read information about 'Dementia' for those with learning disabilities.
Living with dementia - large print
Being diagnosed with dementia can come as a shock. This factsheet explains more about the different types of dementia and the help available to you to support and maintain your independence. It also contains helpful information about dementia for your family and carers. This is a large print version.
Living with early-stage dementia
Living well in the present and planning for the future.
Living with rheumatoid arthritis
This booklet is for anyone who is living with rheumatoid arthritis (called RA throughout this booklet), or anyone who is interested in finding out more about this condition.
Losing someone to heart disease
This booklet is intended to offer help and support to anyone coping with the loss of a loved one to heart disease.
Mid Norfolk workout group
Mid Norfolk Workout Group is a new free project, helping people to become healthier and find out more about their local environment by taking part in nature conservation activities.
My safety plan - I am really not okay
This diary can be used by someone who is struggling to deal with mental health issues, including anxiety and depression.
Norfolk's five ways to wellbeing (toolkit)
We want to encourage individuals and communities in Norfolk to adopt the five ways to improved wellbeing identified by the New Economics Foundation. This means more individuals taking up the five ways - connect, be active, take notice, keep learning and give.
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - easy read
Easy read information about 'Obsessive compulsive disorder' for those with learning disabilities.
Phoenix & NORCAS welfare rights service (A4)
The service is able to offer assistance to people who have, or have ever been, affected by substance misuse, or problematic gambling in the Norfolk area who require advice or support surrounding their welfare rights.
Phoenix & NORCAS welfare rights service (A6)
The service is able to offer assistance to people who have, or have ever been, affected by substance misuse, or problematic gambling in the Norfolk area.
Problems with your memory?
This introductory booklet aims to help someone understand the possible causes of memory problems. Someone can also find out what to do if they are worried about their memory or someone else’s, and how to get more information.
Questions about dementia (A3 poster)
This poster signposts to the Dementia Research Infoline. Someone can have their questions about dementia answered, and find out more about dementia research.
Reading well for mental health - find helpful books at your local library
Reading Well can help someone to understand and manage their health and wellbeing using helpful reading available from public libraries.
Reducing your risk of dementia
This booklet is for anyone interested in reducing their risk of dementia.
Safeguarding adults (easy read factsheet)
This factsheet is for people who have contacted Adult Social Services worried that they may be at risk of harm.
Samaritans helped me when nobody else was up - man (A4 poster)
A double-sided poster promoting the services provided by the Samaritans.
Samaritans let me say it my way (man/woman)
A double-sided poster to promote the services provided by the Samaritans.
Schizophrenia - easy read
Easy read information about 'Schizophrenia' for those with learning disabilities.
SOS Project Safe Haven (King's Lynn)
SOS Project Safe Haven is a multi agency initiative set up to meet the needs and demands of those frequenting the night time economy in Kings Lynn.
Speak up (BME - man)
Adult abuse is when someone hurts an adult at risk. Safeguarding is preventing the physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and financial abuse of adults who have care and support needs, and acting quickly when abuse is suspected. It can also include neglect, domestic violence, modern slavery, organisational or discriminatory abuse.
Speak up (BME - man) A4 poster
Adult abuse is when someone hurts an adult at risk. Safeguarding is preventing the physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and financial abuse of adults who have care and support needs, and acting quickly when abuse is suspected. It can also include neglect, domestic violence, modern slavery, organisational or discriminatory abuse.
Speak up (double-sided card with older woman/younger man image)
A double-sided business card with information on getting help for an adult who is possibly being abused.
Speak up (double-sided card with younger man/younger woman image)
A double-sided business card with information on getting help for an adult who is possibly being abused.
Speak up (older man - glasses)
Adult abuse is when someone hurts an adult at risk. Safeguarding is preventing the physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and financial abuse of adults who have care and support needs, and acting quickly when abuse is suspected. It can also include neglect, domestic violence, modern slavery, organisational or discriminatory abuse.
Speak up (older man - glasses) A4 poster
Adult abuse is when someone hurts an adult at risk. Safeguarding is preventing the physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and financial abuse of adults who have care and support needs, and acting quickly when abuse is suspected. It can also include neglect, domestic violence, modern slavery, organisational or discriminatory abuse.
Speak up - furrowed brow (A4 poster)
Adult abuse is when someone hurts an adult at risk. Safeguarding is preventing the physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and financial abuse of adults who have care and support needs, and acting quickly when abuse is suspected. It can also include neglect, domestic violence, modern slavery, organisational or discriminatory abuse.
Speak up - hand money (A4 poster)
Adult abuse is when someone hurts an adult at risk. Safeguarding is preventing the physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and financial abuse of adults who have care and support needs, and acting quickly when abuse is suspected. It can also include neglect, domestic violence, modern slavery, organisational or discriminatory abuse.
Speak up - if you or someone you know is being abused then we can help (furrowed brow)
Adult abuse is when someone hurts an adult at risk. Safeguarding is preventing the physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and financial abuse of adults who have care and support needs, and acting quickly when abuse is suspected. It can also include neglect, domestic violence, modern slavery, organisational or discriminatory abuse.
Speak up - if you or someone you know is being abused then we can help (hand money)
Adult abuse is when someone hurts an adult at risk. Safeguarding is preventing the physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and financial abuse of adults who have care and support needs, and acting quickly when abuse is suspected. It can also include neglect, domestic violence, modern slavery, organisational or discriminatory abuse.
Speak up - if you or someone you know is being abused then we can help (young woman)
Adult abuse is when someone hurts an adult at risk. Safeguarding is preventing the physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and financial abuse of adults who have care and support needs, and acting quickly when abuse is suspected. It can also include neglect, domestic violence, modern slavery, organisational or discriminatory abuse.
Speak up - if you or someone you know is being abused then we can help (younger male)
Adult abuse is when someone hurts an adult at risk. Safeguarding is preventing the physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and financial abuse of adults who have care and support needs, and acting quickly when abuse is suspected. It can also include neglect, domestic violence, modern slavery, organisational or discriminatory abuse.
Speak up - if you or someone you know is being abused, then we can help (older woman)
Adult abuse is when someone hurts an adult at risk. Safeguarding is preventing the physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and financial abuse of adults who have care and support needs, and acting quickly when abuse is suspected. It can also include neglect, domestic violence, modern slavery, organisational or discriminatory abuse.
Speak up - older woman (A4 poster)
Adult abuse is when someone hurts an adult at risk. Safeguarding is preventing the physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and financial abuse of adults who have care and support needs, and acting quickly when abuse is suspected. It can also include neglect, domestic violence, modern slavery, organisational or discriminatory abuse.
Speak up - younger male (A4 poster)
Adult abuse is when someone hurts an adult at risk. Safeguarding is preventing the physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and financial abuse of adults who have care and support needs, and acting quickly when abuse is suspected. It can also include neglect, domestic violence, modern slavery, organisational or discriminatory abuse.
Stress - are we coping? (A4 poster)
A poster to help you celebrate and promote Mental Health Awareness Week!
Supporting a person with dementia (easy read)
This Easy Read factsheet is for people with learning disabilities. It is about how you can support someone you know who has dementia to live well.
Talk to teens about healthy relationships (web banner)
Format: Email signature / web banner
The aim of the Disrespect Nobody campaign is to prevent young people, both girls and boys aged 12 to 18, from becoming perpetrators and victims of abusive relationships.
Talk to us
This card provides details of the different ways that someone can 'talk' to the Samaritans.
Talk to us (bookmark)
A bookmark with details of the services offered by the Samaritans.
Talk to us - listening tips (leaflet)
When people feel listened to, it can save a life. Samaritans wants to encourage people to listen to the really important things their friends, family and colleagues need to tell them.
Talking about your feelings can help you stay in good mental health (A4 poster)
A poster to help you celebrate and promote Mental Health Awareness Week!
Talking got me through (man)
There are many reasons why someone might want space to talk. The Samaritans are available any time, round the clock, every single day of the year.
Talking got me through (woman)
There are many reasons why someone might want space to talk. The Samaritans are available any time, round the clock, every single day of the year.
The dementia guide - living well after diagnosis
This guide is for anyone who has recently been told they have dementia and their friends and family. It includes information about living as well as possible with dementia and about making plans for the future.
The facts about Hepatitis A
This fold-out leaflet gives advice on how to prevent hepatitis A infection in men who have sex with men (MSM).
The truth about self-harm - for young people and their friends and families
This booklet aims to help you understand more about self-harm and what to do if you are worried about yourself or someone else. It explains what self-harm is, what to do if you or someone you know is self-harming, and how to get help.
Think B4U bully
Bullying is repeated verbal, physical, social or psychological aggressive behaviour by a person or group, directed towards another person or group perceived by them as vulnerable. Lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT+) youth and those perceived as LGBT+ are at increased risk of being bullied.
Treatments for dementia
This booklet gives an overview of the treatments currently available for dementia.
Understanding stress - to reduce your risk of heart and circulatory diseases
This short leaflet explains the link between stress and unhealthy habits that can increase your risk of heart and circulatory diseases.
We're always here
This card provides details of the different ways that someone can 'talk' to the Samaritans.
We're always here (bookmark)
A bookmark with details of the services provided by the Samaritans.
Wellbeing - helping you live your life
Wellbeing Norfolk and Waveney offers a range of free and confidential support to help people make changes to improve their wellbeing and to help them cope with common mental health and emotional issues such as low mood, stress, anxiety and depression.
Wellbeing - helping you live your life (A3 poster)
Wellbeing Norfolk and Waveney offers a range of free and confidential support to help people make changes to improve their wellbeing and to help them cope with common mental health and emotional issues such as low mood, stress, anxiety and depression.
Wellbeing - helping you live your life (A4 poster)
Wellbeing Norfolk and Waveney offers a range of free and confidential support to help people make changes to improve their wellbeing and to help them cope with common mental health and emotional issues such as low mood, stress, anxiety and depression.
What is Alzheimer's disease?
This booklet aims to provide an overview of Alzheimer's Disease.
What is dementia with lewy bodies?
This booklet is for anyone who wants to know more about dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB).
What is dementia? (easy read)
This Easy Read factsheet is for people with learning disabilities. It is about what dementia is and how it affects people.
What is vascular dementia?
This booklet is for anyone who wants to know more about vascular dementia.
Young carers needs assessments - your guide
Helping young carers, young adult carers and their families in Norfolk. Up to 12,000 children and young people in Norfolk are carers. They help look after a family member or friend who is ill, disabled, or misuses drugs or alcohol.
Young carers needs assessments - your guide (A4 poster)
Helping young carers, young adult carers and their families in Norfolk. Up to 12,000 children and young people in Norfolk are carers. They help look after a family member or friend who is ill, disabled, or misuses drugs or alcohol.
Young people's emotional health
Emotional health is about the way we think and feel, and the ability to cope with difficult things in life. Having good emotional health is not the same thing as being happy all the time. If something happens, and we feel low emotionally, getting back on track can sometimes be difficult.
Your mind matters - ideas and tips for emotional wellbeing
Mental health is just as important as physical health. But it change with our circumstances, or as we move through different stages of life. This guides looks at the things that someone can do to look after their mental wellbeing, as well as steps to take if someone thinks they need help.