Written on 25 July 2022.

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Respiratory Health

Introduction

At Bradley’s practice we are here to support you by providing information and advice to help you keep your respiratory system healthy. If you have Asthma, COPD or another respiratory disease you will be monitored regularly. It is really important that you use your Inhalers correctly and safely.

Our team has shared some of their/our favourite and user-friendly websites and resources to help you achieve your goals.

Resources and Links

Asthma

Asthmas advice and information:

https://www.asthma.org.uk/

In Wales:

https://www.asthma.org.uk/cymru

https://www.wales.nhs.uk/ourservices/unscheduledcareconditions/asthma

Inhaler techniques videos:

How to use your inhaler | Asthma UK

Asthma Action Packs to download:

Asthma resources | Asthma UK

Where do I go?

Services across North Wales to help you get the right advice and/or treatment:

Where Do I Go? - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (nhs.wales)

Live Well

Mental Health

Find some tips on mental health

BCUHB Local Services
Bereavement Counselling
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Counselling
Loneliness
Men's Mental Health
Mindfulness and Relaxation
Mood and Food
Pain
Sleep
Women's Mental Health
Smoking Support
Pharmacy Help
Where to go

Introduction

At Bradley’s Practice, we are here to support your Mental Health. Mental health refers to cognitive, behavioural, and emotional well-being. It is all about how people think, feel, and behave. Mental health can affect daily living, relationships, and physical health.

Our team has shared some of their/our favourite and user-friendly websites and resources to help you achieve your goals.

Resources and Links

BCUHB Local Services

NHs 111 - Press 2

111 Press 2 - Mental health support for all - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (nhs.wales)

Local Health Board: iCAN:

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/health-advice/mental-health-hub/i-can/

Flintshire Services:

https://www.dynwales.org/flintshire/

Member led Charity covering Wales:

https://www.hafal.org/

Bereavement Counselling

Home - Cruse Bereavement Support

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

CBT is another useful technique to help manage your symptoms. This website (also has an app) can teach you how to practice it, although does charge unfortunately:

https://moodgym.com.au/

Counselling

Parabl can offer counselling, visit their website to see what they can offer you: http://www.parabl.org.uk/

Men's Mental Health

https://www.safeline.org.uk/mens-mental-health-a-silent-crisis/

https://www.mind.org.uk/search-results?q=Mens+mental+health#stq=Mens%20mental%20health&stp=1

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/m/men-and-mental-health

Dementia Connect

Dementia Connect | Alzheimer's Society (alzheimers.org.uk)

Mindfulness and Relaxation

https://headspace.com

This is a free app which can help you to regularly practice mindfulness:

https://www.smilingmind.com.au/

Loneliness

Loneliness - https://www.ageuk.org.uk/cymru/

Community Groups to help you if you are feeling lonely:

Choirs

Gardening Groups:

https://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/Resident/Community-Directory/Community-Directory.aspx?a=CommunityDirectory&u=441

National and Local Walking Groups:

The Ramblers Association Wales - Ramblers,
Deeside Ramblers Walking Group Home (deesideramblers.org.uk),
Walkabout Flintshire Walkabout Flintshire

Other Community Groups:

Mood and Food

Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/food-and-mood/about-food-and-mood/

Mind video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSHO9VdVRfg

Mindfulness: Information on mindfulness, including a link to an online course: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/tips-and-support/mindfulness/

Mind have access to a range of different resources, and they have a local branch: https://www.mind.org.uk/

In Wales:https://www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/active-monitoring-sign-up/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-eeMBhCpARIsAAZfxZAPDTm8L6Y3ouMYb3Iq7Y1hzEwtPssNskAM0bSDG2PdCd_lmYc9DGMaAs7sEALw_wcB

Modified Mediterranean Diet (Modimed) for Depression: Modified Mediterranean diet (futurelearn.com)

Pain

If you are suffering with Chronic Pain and this is affecting your Mental Health:

https://www.welshpainsociety.org.uk/

https://painuk.org/

Sleep

We all need a good night’s sleep, particularly when we are unwell, advice and tips are available on these websites:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/how-to-get-to-sleep/

https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/

https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/for-your-body/sleep-better/

https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/information-support/adults/sleep-hygiene/

Women's Mental Health

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/w/women-and-mental-health

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/services/a-z-of-services/services/mental-health/perinatal-mental-health/

Smoking Support

Help Quit Wales: https://www.helpmequit.wales/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkouJp_2R8gIV1-3tCh0DfgRcEAAYASAAEgJD2vD_BwE

https://www.helpmequit.wales/what-choices-are-there-for-me/

How can your Pharmacy help?

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions-and-pharmacies/pharmacies/how-your-pharmacy-can-help/

Where do I go?

Services across North Wales to help you get the right advice and/or treatment:

Where Do I Go? - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (nhs.wales)

Live Well

Men's Health

Find some tips on men's health

Alcohol Support
Cancer
Carers
Charitable Organisations
Loneliness
Men's Mental Health
Smoking Support
Pharmacy Help
Where to go

Introduction

A male health issue is one that fulfils either or both of the following conditions: it arises from the physiological, psychological, social, cultural or environmental factors that have a specific impact on boys or men; it requires male-specific actions to achieve improvements in health or wellbeing at either an individual or a population level.

Be self-aware and take responsibility for your health and don’t ignore symptoms or complaints.

For your exercise

The body gets very comfortable when you always do the same workout. Vary your exercises – with an age-appropriate mix of aerobics, muscle training and stretching.
Eat well

Getting enough nutrition is crucial. Focus on nutrients rather than calories and eat a variety of healthy foods.
Prioritise sleep

You need at least seven hours.

Mental health is really, really important. Think about several things: Are you drinking too much? Are you paying attention to signs of depression or bipolar disorder, which often get missed? If you have a family history of mental illness, suicide, and/or substance abuse, you really need someone to help you review the signs and symptoms.

Choose a Doctor you’re comfortable with, so you can openly discuss all aspects of your health.

Since the Covid Pandemic some patients have been suffering with Long Covid symptoms - for further help and information please use this link: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/covid-19/long-covid/

Our team has shared some of our favourite and user friendly websites and resources to help you achieve your goals.