Helplines

If you’re struggling over the festive season, there is help available for you. Here’s a list of helplines that will be open on Christmas day and New Year's day if you need support:

• Talk to Frank: 0300 123 6600 
   
• Alcoholics Anonymous webchat
   
• Narcotics Anonymous: 0300 999 1212 
   
• Cocaine Anonymous: 0800 612 0225 
   
• The Samaritans: 116 123 
   
• Childline: 0800 1111 
   
• If it's an emergency or you don't think you can keep yourself safe, please call 999 or go to A&E. 
   
• If you or someone you know needs urgent care but it's not life-threatening, call 111. If you're in Wales call 0845 46 47.  

Your wellbeing

If you're going through a difficult time, you might end up feeling low or run-down. The Five Ways to Wellbeing is a simple five-step plan for improving your mental and physical health and wellbeing. Some of it might seem obvious, but it works and lots of our staff swear by it. 

1. Connect - spend time with people who make you feel good
2. Be active - exercise or even a short walk can help you feel better
3. Keep learning - learning someting new can be a good way of taking your mind off anything negative
4. Give to others - doing something nice for someone else can make you feel good too
5. Be mindful - try to be in the moment and focus on what's happening with and around you right now

Read more about the 5 ways to wellbeing and find self-care tips here.

Prescription checklist

Have you sorted your prescription for the festive season? No worries if not - we've got a checklist to help you out:

• Check your pharmacy's opening times
• Find out in advance how and when you'll be getting your prescription
• Speak to your keyworker to prepare a holiday prescription if you're going away
• If you haven't already got one, get a safe storage box for your medication. This is very important if you're having guests visit.
• Collect a naloxone kit from your service. It could save a life.