The following guide has been designed to offer information, advice and guidance. The guide offers links to support you in your overall health and well-being and areas that may lead to stress and anxiety without the right support. At Vigil Services we have Health and Wellbeing Champions who are available to offer advice and guidance via phone and email

Health and Well-being

In this section you will find links to maintaining a healthy, balanced diet, managing stress and anxiety and exercises for keeping fit.

• https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/

• http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1361

• https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/eight-tips-for-healthy-eating/

Tips for healthy work life balance, stress and anxiety

• www.acas.org.uk/…/3/1/Flexible_working_and_work_life_balance_Nov.pdf
• https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/w/work-life-balance

• https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/blissing-out-10-relaxation-techniques-reduce-stress-spot#1

• https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/understanding-stress/

• https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/gym-free-exercises/

Mental Well-being

The links in this section will guide you in looking after your mental health.

• https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/wellbeing/#.XE9cmFX7TIU

• https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/mental-wellbeing

• https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ph22

• https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/your-mental-health/looking-after-your-mental-health

Finance

Here you will find links to advice and guidance on managing your finances, debt and benefits you may be entitled too.

• https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits

• https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

• https://www.gov.uk/citizens-advice-consumer-service

• https://www.stepchange.org/

• https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/best-financial-advisers/

• https://nationaldebtadvice.org.uk

Literacy and Numeracy

In this section you will find links to support you with literacy and numeracy.

• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/literacy-and-numeracy-catch-up-strategies

• https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Learning-development/ongoing-learning-and-development/core-skills/Core-skills.aspx

• https://www.sccb.ac.uk/courses/english-maths-esol

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/maths

• https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zjd8jty

• https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/levels/zvhtng8

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/english

• https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-functional-skills/Entry-level.html

HR (Human Resources)

Below are website links that will support you with any HR issues such as, pay and conditions, holiday entitlement, conflict resolution and disciplinaries.

• http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1461

• https://join.unison.org.uk/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=New%20-%20Brand%20-%20Variants%20-%20Exact&utm_term=unison%20uk&utm_content=Unison%20-%20UK

• https://www.nmc.org.uk/

• https://carers.org/article/legal

Information Technology

The website links below will provide you with support on information technology and developing your skills.

• https://www.gov.uk/improve-english-maths-it-skills

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/subjects/information_technology.shtml

• https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Learning-development/ongoing-learning-and-development/core-skills/Core-skills.aspx

Childcare

Here you will find information and guidance on different support available for childcare.

• https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare

• https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-and-education-for-2-to-4-year-olds

• http://www.childcarevouchers.co.uk/

• https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/childcare-vouchers

• https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/

• https://www.gov.uk/find-ofsted-inspection-report

• https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/primary/1816365-Why-cant-I-find-an-Ofsted-report

Support Groups and Pages

In the last section you will find links to different support groups and networks on a range of different areas as detailed below.

• Fibromyalgia – https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourFibromyalgiaSupport/

• Netmums– https://www.netmums.com/support

• Working Mums who are studying – https://www.workingmums.co.uk/balancing-work-family-and-studies/

• Working Dads – https://www.workingdads.co.uk/

• Fostering –https://www.fosteringsupportgroup.com/

• Family advice –https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/children-families/familyline/

• Diabetes –https://www.facebook.com/groups/MyDiabetes/

• Dyslexia – https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/

• Dyslexia –https://www.facebook.com/groups/DyslexiahelpandsupportUK/

• Cancer family and friends support – family and friends support group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/138229306369462/

• Cancer support groups – https://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/coping/talking-about-cancer/find-groups-and-talks-near-you

• Hearing loss –www.facebook.com/Hearing-Loss-Support-345872518776672/

• Pregnancy –https://www.nct.org.uk/pregnancy

Contacting Vigil Services Ltd

Phone: 020 3973 8887