Welcome to the Cheshire & Merseyside Resilience Hub

 

The Cheshire and Merseyside Resilience Hub will close on 31 March 2024 and is no longer accepting new referrals. From 8 March 2024, the CMRH inbox will no longer be available.
If you require advice or wellbeing support, please contact your GP or organisation’s wellbeing team.
If you need urgent support, please contact your local crisis line

We have developed an extensive list of resources that are available to download until 30 September 2024. 

The CMRH Team would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all our stakeholders and partners for their support.

Understanding Psychological Wellbeing at Work

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Sustaining Wellbeing

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Sustaining Wellbeing for Staff

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Staff Guide to Delirium

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Managing Trauma in your Staff

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Managing Trauma

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Managers Tips

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How to Huddle

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Traumatic Events at Work

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Switch off, relax and unwind

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Moral Distress

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Managing Shift Work And Fatigue

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Managing Bereavement

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Job Burnout In Intensive Care

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End Of Shift Wellbeing Checklist

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Calm And In Control Managing Stress In IC

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Approaching Selfcare

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A Mindful Minute At Your Workstation

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Understanding stress and mental health

A guide to help during these uncertain times.

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Coping with stress

Tips from the World Health Organisation

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Living Amidst Global Uncertainty

A guide to living with worry and anxiety in uncertain times

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Panic – Support for you

A Self Help guide to Panic from the NHS

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Finding calm amongst the chaos

Quick, effective guided relaxation exercises

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Reset: Decompress Your Body and Mind

Guided relaxation from Headspace

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Guided Meditation

Mindfulness in the Himalayan Forests

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Guided Meditation

Meditation in the Yosemite Valley

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Relax with Progressive muscle relaxation

A guide to relaxation

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Sleeping Problems

Sleeping Problems: Support for You

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How to reduce anxiety & fear

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How to manage and reduce stress

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Post-Traumatic Reactions

A guide to understanding and managing normal post-traumatic reactions for health, social care & emergency service workers

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Managing Trauma

Strategies and tips for healthcare, social care and emergency service professionals to help manage trauma from RC Psych

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Self-help workbook for PTSD

A self-help workbook to help with the effects of PTSD

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Understanding Traumatic Stress

20 minute webinar for health care staff and leaders on understanding stress reactions during COVID-19

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Compassion fatigue can be common in healthcare workers

This quick PsychHub vid explains how to recognise it and offers some tips

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BMA advice for vicarious trauma

How to cope with the aftermath of traumatic incidents and spot the signs of trauma in those who have been involved in caring for others.

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Recognising burnout and ways of helping ourselves

Learn what you can do to regain balance, feel positive and hopeful again.

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You are not alone

Supporting the psychological as well as the physical health of all NHS, Social Care and Emergency Service workers.

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"take control of what you can control"

The toll of the virus on frontline staff.

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How do get to sleep

If you have difficultly falling sleep here are some excellent tips.

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5 steps to mental wellbeing

Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life

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How to avoid Burnout from Bitesize Books

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Managing Difficult Feelings

Compassion Focused Therapy for coping with COVID 19

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Developing emotional resilience and wellbeing

A Practical guide for social workers

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How to manage your mental wellbeing

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How to manage stress and anxiety

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Seeking help for a mental health problem

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Supporting a colleague with a mental health problem

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How to support someone’s mental wellbeing

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Coping with what you’ve experienced during coronavirus

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Looking after your mental health - Mind Video

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Managing your mental wellbeing at work (Mind video)

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Managing Ambulance Fatigue

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How to manage your mental wellbeing

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How to manage stress & anxiety

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Seeking help for a mental health problem

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Supporting a colleague with a mental health problem

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How to support someone’s mental wellbeing

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Coping with what you’ve experienced during coronavirus

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How Resilient is your thinking? (policing brain infographic)

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Help for people who are busy helping people (infogrpahic)

Help for people who are busy helping people (infogrpahic)

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Finding your feet (infographic)

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Space making (infographic)

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Working in isolation (infographic)

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Looking after your Mental Health (Mind Video)

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Managing Mental Health at work (Mind video)

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How to manage stress and anxiety

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Seeking help for a mental health problem

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Supporting a colleague with a mental health problem

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How to support someone’s mental wellbeing

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Coping with what you’ve experienced during coronavirus

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Managing your mental wellbeing at work (Mind video)

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Basic needs at work - presentation

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Basic needs at work - content kit

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Tips for managers and leaders

Making a difference, feeling competent and supported by your organisation and team really matters

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Supporting mental wellbeing guidance

Mental wellbeing

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Supporting mental wellbeing for ICU staff

Advice for sustaining staff wellbeing in critical care during and beyond covid-19

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End of Shift Debrief Check in guide (GMRH)

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Introducing Buddy Guides (GMRH)

Helping people look out for each other.

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The Buddy System Model

Working together

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BPS Guidance

Psychological Needs of Healthcare Staff

North West Leadership Academy

*New* Resources for Managers

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BPS Guidance

Guidance for supportive workplace changes post lockdown 

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Book on to NHS webinars for managers supporting well-being

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Basic needs at work - presentation

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Basic needs at work - content kit

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Coping with post viral fatigue

How to manage post-viral fatigue after COVID-19

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Recovering from COVID-19

NHS advice on managing individual symptoms

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Recovery from Coronavirus

Self-help doc on managing all symptoms

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Road to recovery

Road to Recovery video

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Long COVID – What it is and coping advice

Article from British Heart Foundation

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Post-COVID hub

Resources and support from British Lung Foundation

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Long Covid - Effects and Ways to Recover

A video discussing the effects of Long Covid and ways to recover. 

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Neuropsychological consequences of Covid-19

An in-depth look at the costs of COVID 19

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COVID 19

The long road to recovery Podcast

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BPS Supporting yourself and others coping with death and grief

Coping with death and grief during the COVID 19 pandemic

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Bereavement (Mersey Care) PDF

Coping with bereavement: a self-help guide

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Death and grieving in a care home

Coping with loss during COVID 19

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End of Life Care and Post Bereavement Support

Shifting the Conversation from Difficult to Important

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Grief, bereavement and loss

Caring for someone with dementia

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NHS Bereavement advice and support during coronavirus

Tel: 0800 260 0400

Cruse Bereavement Care

Tel: 0808 808 1677

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

Tel: 0300 111 5065

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Bereavement: Hospice UK

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The Compassionate Friends UK

Tel: 0345 1232304

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Support children and young people after the death of a parent or sibling

Tel: 08088 020 021

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The WAY Foundation

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Psychological wellbeing

A guide for parents, carers and guardians

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Looking after yourself

A guide to help with understanding and managing trauma

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Youngminds

Help for parents and carers supporting theur children during the coronavirus pandemic

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Emerging minds

Online resources to help support your children during COVID 19

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Every mind matters

Looking after your mental health, help for parents carers and children

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Coronavirus? What is it?

It can be scary to hear about a disease outbreak, but learning the facts can help ease your mind

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What is coronavirus?

A social story to help explain the coronavirus to children

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Be the pond…

A mindfulness exercise for kids

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If you are struggling with self-isolation, coronavirus or it’s impacts you can visit YoungMinds

or can text YM to 85258 for free 24/7 support

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Kooth

Kooth offers emotional and mental health support for children and young people aged between 11 – 24 years and are available up to 10pm every day.

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Give Us a Shout

Struggling to cope text SHOUT to 852558

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Join other carers for a virtual cuppa

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If you’re worried about a child or young person contact the Parent

Helpline for free, confidential advice via the phone, email or webchat. 0808 802 5544(Free) or via the website

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SHAP BAME support Halton, Knowsely and St Helens

SHAP’s BAME Community Development Scheme aims to improve access to mental health and wellbeing services for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups  living and/or working in Halton, Knowsley, and St Helens

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Covid 19 know your rights BAME

Guidance for BAME members

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Coronavirus your rights at work

Since the beginning of the pandemic, UNISON have been fighting to protect it's members who are at the forefront of the COVID-19 response.

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Association of Christian Counsellors

Facilitating provision by Christians of quality counselling, psychotherapy and pastoral care.

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Chinese Health & Wellbeing Clinic

The Chinese Information Centre (CHIC) aims to provide culturally appropriate health information service and to provide links between statutory services and the Chinese Community

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Covid-19 Resources for supporting Gypsy Traveller and Boater Communities

Friends, Families, and Travellers: Working Towards Equality

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Mental Health and BAMER communities

Supporting Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, and Refugee (BAMER) communities to get the right support for mental distress - this includes problems with moods or thoughts that affect how people cope with everyday life, help in a crisis, and an advocate providing one-to-one support.  

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Jewish Mental Health Support

JAMH is an umbrella organisation with a vision to provide a one-stop-shop for mental health needs 

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Chinese Mental Health support (GMRH)

Wai Yin Society has been supporting, empowering, and working in partnership with Chinese individuals and families for more than 30 years.

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Black Womens Health & Family Support

Working at the heart of the community, equipping women with the practical skills and knowledge needed to overcome cultural, social, economic, and language barriers

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Neshomo GMJC Mental Health

Neshomo is a Jewish, culturally sensitive, confidential mental health charity for adults.

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BAME Network Webinar

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BAME Zoom Webinar

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Black and Minority Ethnic Network

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BME Leadership Network

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Culturally Diverse Sessions

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Caribbean and African health Network

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Black and Minority Ethnic Health and Wellbeing Service

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Cheshire, Halton & Warringotn REC

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Liberate meditation has partnered with the NHS to offer you a free subscription until 31st March 2021 to the #1 meditation app for POC/BAME communities

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Liverpool Arabic centre

Liverpool Arabic Centre (LAC) is a local charitable organisation developed by local people to advocate the social and economic well-being, improve the health and advance the education of the Arabic community

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Granby Toxteth Development Trust

Granby Toxteth Development Trust is an independent, local charitable organisation which is based in the Toxteth area of Liverpool. We are the community anchor organisation for the neighbourhood.

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Somali Women’s Group

Granby Somali Women’s Group provides services to all women, children, and families residing in the Princes Park Ward.

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Al-Ghazali Multicultural Centre

A community centre that responds to the needs of the diverse local community

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The Greenhouse project

The Greenhouse Project designs talent strategies that change the game for your talent success

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SOLA arts

A participant-led charity passionate about supporting people who are vulnerable 

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MSDP- Merseryside Society for Deaf People

MSDP working in partnerships, bringing together Deaf* and hearing communities to create more accessible services.

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Mary Seacole house

Mary Seacole House was set up to provide support services to local primarily BAMER people who are experiencing mental illness.

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Merseyside Polonia

Merseyside Polonia was set up to raise awareness of the Polish Community and culture among the local community, supporting the development of Polish

  • to support community development of Polish and other communities
  • to build community cohesion by increasing understanding between communities representing different cultural backgrounds

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Pagoda arts

Pagoda Arts aspires to be a high-quality organisation; to introduce Chinese Culture to a wide and diverse community and to develop our unique Youth Orchestra to be at the cutting edge of contemporary and classical Chinese and Western music

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RASA Merseyside

RASA Merseyside is a professional counselling and support service that exists solely to improve the mental and physical well-being of individuals impacted by sexual violence at some point in their lives

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Irish community care

Valuing, promoting and celebrating the rich history, culture, heritage, and invaluable contribution our communities make to life here in the UK.

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Al Rahma Mosque

Providing support to all members of the ‎Muslim community and organise activities that appeal to the diverse body of ‎members and the wider community.‎

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Taiseer Mosque

The Liverpool Islamic Centre encompasses is a range of multifunctional activities focusing on ‎developing personal potential and resources, particularly for the youth.

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Community spirit

The Health Foundation's aim is a healthier population, supported by high-quality health care that can be equitably accessed.

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Muslim youth Helpline

Faith and culturally sensitive support by phone, live chat, WhatsApp or email. We offer non-judgmental, confidential support 7 days a week, 365 days a year including bank holidays and Eid.

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Muslim Community Helpline

The Muslim Community Helpline is a confidential, non-judgemental listening and emotional support service.

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What is the menopause?

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Tools for Clinicians - BMS

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Vision for menopause care - BMS

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Professional Resources - international menopause society

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Find your nearest menopause specialist

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A-Z Menopause - NHS

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Hen picked - Resources

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How to get GP support

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Menopause Matters

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General information & menopause campaigns

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Supporting our NHS people through the menopause - NHS

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Menopause & Bone health

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Healthy eating & the menopause

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Diet & Menopause - BDA

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Fitness tips & the menopause

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Exercise & the menopause

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The Menopause Charity

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The Daisy Network

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The Menopause Cafe

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Queer Menopause Collective

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NHS 24 - living with the menopause

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Spotting the menopause - NICE

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How the Menopause affects the brain - TEDx

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Black Women in Menopause

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Menopause Specialist - Dr Jane F Wilkinson

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Wirral Menopause CIC

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International Menopause Society - Twitter

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International Menopause Society - YouTube

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Wellbeing of Women - Twitter

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Wellbeing of women - YouTube

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Menopause Matters - Twitter

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Women's Health concerns - Twitter

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Hormone Tension Relief - 01/03/23

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Food & the Menopause - 06/03/23

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Menopause & HRT - 07/03/23

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Empowering Black Women during the Menopause - 08/03/23

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Menopause & Mindfulness 13/03/23

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Menopause in the Workplace -23/03/23

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This section contains lots of information for staff members about all the different apps and websites that support staff mental health and development.

Within your app store, there are hundreds if not thousands of apps to help support your mental health and it can be a little confusing as to which one to use. The ALMA app link below filters through apps more specific to your needs - the ALMA app is provided by the Cheshire & Merseyside Health & Care Partnership. 

Some of the apps in the section are free and some are paid. Those with free access are marked free.

This amazing platform from Cheshire & Merseyside Health & Care partnership, filters out the best apps for you. You have the option to search directly, filter out for specific ailments i.e depression, anxiety etc and gives you great insights in terms of user experience. 

Unmind

Unmind is a mental health platform that empowers staff to proactively improve their mental wellbeing. Using scientifically backed assessments, tools and training you can measure and manage your personal mental health needs, including digital programmes designed to help with stress, sleep, coping, connection, fulfilment and nutrition.

They have now extended their free offer and are offering free access to NHS staff until the 31 December 2023.

How to get free access:

  • Access: Unmind
  • Sign up with your NHS email address
  • Download the Unmind app from your app store
  • Your organisation name is ‘NHS’ – if you do not see your NHS email domain please contact support@unmind.com and include your email domain.

 

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WorkLife Central

WorkLife Central’s programme offers expertise and support to help you balance work with family life.

WorkLife Central has offered their online programme of support and resources to NHS employees without charge until 31 March 2023.

The programme consists of a curated collection of positive and practical support for working parents, delivered through expert-led webinars/seminars, advice, peer insights, online articles, blogs and podcasts. All WorkLife Central content is relevant for working parents and carers, spanning careers, wellbeing and parenting topics. Their aim is to help working parents and those with caring responsibilities develop skills, enhance family life, improve wellbeing and support work / life balance.

Please sign up using your work email address.

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BrightSky

Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app providing support and information for anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know.

The app is also available to use in Polish, Punjabi and Urdu.

For more information, please see details and advice about using the app in your app store:

#StayAlive

The Stay Alive app, developed by Grassroots Suicide Prevention, is a suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide.

The app includes:

  • A safety plan with customisable reasons for living
  • A LifeBox where you can store photos and memories that are important to you
  • Strategies for staying safe and tips on how to stay grounded when you’re feeling overwhelmed
  • Guided-breathing exercises and an interactive Wellness Plan

The app also links you directly to local and national crisis resources, with space to add in your own as well.

Download the Stay Alive app from your app store.

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Zero Suicide Alliance

Zero Suicide Alliance provides you with a range of free online learning sessions that provide you with a better understanding of the signs to look out for and the skills required to approach someone who is struggling, whether that be through social isolation or suicidal thoughts.

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In the UK, we’re experiencing a cost of living crisis – costs of things like energy bills or your weekly shop are rising faster than our wages. This means more people might be experiencing financial difficulties, and we know that money worries can have a significant impact on our mental health and wellbeing.

Below you will find links to your local borough council with information on support and services that are available to help you:

You can find general information around the cost of Living from the Citizen Advice team here.

If you are struggling with debt, we have created a partnership with StepChange - the national debt charity and you can get support here. You can also request a 1-2-1 with the hub's Pathways Advisor - who can help with sing posting to local services here

 

Making friends as an adult can be extremely daunting - this is because we're set in our ways, couple that with things like life getting in the way or even specific fears about meeting new people - it can be extremely hard. We've pulled together lots of insights on where to make new friends as an adult, from new and existing parents, right through to gender specific groups. If you think we're missing something, let us know and we'll happily update the information. 

Making friends - a CMRH guide

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If you are in need of urgent or immediate mental health support or assistance, help is at hand. Please click here.

Liverpool

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Sefton

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Cheshire West

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Central Cheshire

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East Cheshire

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Wirral

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Halton, Knowsley, St. Helens and Wigan

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Warrington

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Primary Care

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Anxiety UK

Tel: 03444 775 774

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Samaritans

Text: 116 123

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Papyrus

Tel: 0800 068 41 41

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Bipolar UK

No Telephone Number

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Shout

Text SHOUT to 85258

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Refuge

Tel: 0808 200 0247

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Mind

Tel: 0300 123 3393

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YoungMinds

Tel: 0808 802 5544

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Calm

0800 58 58 58

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National NHS staff support lines

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Merseyside Domestic Violence Service Liverpool

Phone: 07802 722703 

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South Liverpool Domestic Abuse Services

Call 0151 494 2222  

or freephone 0800 083 7114 

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Sefton Women's & Children's Aid

Call 0151 922 8606 

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Victim Support

Call 08 08 16 89 111 

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Savera UK

LCVS | Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services 

151 Dale St, Liverpool L2 2AH 

0800 107 0726  

Cheshire Without Abuse

Call 01270 250390  

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RASA Merseyside

Call 0151 666 1392  

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Local Solutions

Call 0151 709 0990 

The IDVA (independent domestic violence advisors) service is provided to male and females in the Liverpool area who have been identified as being at HIGH RISK of ongoing domestic abuse.  

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PSS

Call 0151 702 5555 

Unit 16, Eleanor Rathbone House, 24 Derby Rd, Liverpool L5 9PR  

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The First Step

Call 0151 548 3333 The First Step Centre, 

The Old Schoolhouse, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 0UX  

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Safe 2 Speak

Call 01744 743200  

4 Corporation St, Saint Helens WA9 1DL  

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We've pulled together a range of community contacts and split these up into different sections to make it easier to find the support you need.

Please use this section to find support in your local area. From council services, right through to health support. These directories are brought to you by local councils and have a range of information and support for local communities. 

 

**PLEASE NOTE** - our workshop offer has now ended. All of our workshops have been recorded and are available on our YouTube channel.

Please note, these workshops are educational rather than therapeutic (although we hope you will get some great benefits from them)

Psychological Self Care for Individuals - Webinar (Recording)

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Psychological Self Care for Teams - Webinar (Recording)

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Making friends as adults - Webinar (Recording)

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Cost of living support - Webinar (Recording)

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Keeping well this winter - Webinar (Recording)

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An introduction to S.A.D - Webinar (Recording)

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Burnout Workshop - Webinar (Recording)

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Getting a better nights sleep - Webinar (Recording)

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Managing Uncertainty - Webinar (Recording)

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