Useful links
Further information about pain
Pain Toolkit www.paintoolkit.co.uk
Arthritis Care www.arthritiscare.org.uk
Arthritis Research UK www.arthritisresearchuk.org
Pain concern www.painconcern.org.uk
British Pain Society www.britishpainsociety.org
Live well With Pain Footsteps Festival https://my.livewellwithpain.co.uk/festival/
Further information about conditions and treatment options
NHS Choices www.nhs.uk
Further information about healthy eating
Change 4 life www.nhs.uk/change4life
Further information about mental health issues
Samaritans
If you need to talk to someone, in your own way, about anything that is bothering you, the Samaritans can offer you free support. Call 116 123 from any telephone to receive free, confidential support, visit www.samaritans.org or email jo@samaritans.org
Healthy Minds
Healthy Minds is open to anyone with a Bury GP. They provide treatment for anyone who is experiencing symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, low mood, stress, worry or anxiety, feelings of hopelessness or panic attacks. You can refer yourself to Healthy Minds at:
https://healthyminds.penninecare.nhs.uk/
or by telephoning 0161 253 5258
The Sanctuary
The sanctuary is a 24 hour mental health crisis line. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (for clients over 18 years old only). Call 0300 003 7029
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Calm is a charity dedicated to reducing male suicide. Call 0800 58 58 58 or web chat at www.thecalmzone.net
PAPYRUS
For children, teenagers and young people up to 35 who are feeling suicidal and need support. Visit online www.papyrus-uk.org, call 0800 068 41 41 or text 07786 209697. (Mon-Fri: 10am-10pm, Weekend: 2pm-10pm, bank holidays: 2pm-5pm).
Silverline
The Silver Line is a free, confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Visit online at www.thesilverline.org.uk or call 0800 470 8090.
