- Age UK
Free advice, help maintaining independence and combat loneliness - Alzheimer’s UK
Free advice, support and guidance e.g. navigating social care system for all forms of dementia - Asthma UK
How to use your inhalers
Brilliant charity helping with asthma – link goes straight to inhaler technique page - Bereavement Support in West Sussex
- Breast cancer screening survey
Breast screening data shows that only three quarters of women in West Sussex invited to screening take up the offer – Health Watch is gathering views through a survey to understand the reasons why women don’t take up the screening offer, in order to help influence positive change. The survey is available on the Healthwatch website. Breast cancer is the UK’s fifth biggest cancer killer. Early diagnosis through screening can help to save lives. - British Heart Foundation
LOTS of excellent resources relating to heart health, preventing strokes, understanding medications, blood pressure. Link goes to the “Heart Helpline” where you can chat to a cardiac nurse to answer questions on heart disease, stroke, dementia and diabetes. - Carer Emergency Card
You may be concerned as to what will happen to someone you provide care and support to, should you be involved in an accident or be suddenly taken ill yourself. The Carer Emergency Contact Card (CECC) offers peace of mind to family and friends, carers and supports them to develop a contingency plan, in advance, in case of an accident or an emergency. The card also doubles up as a discount card to a range of exclusive offers and discounts within West Sussex. - Carer respite
Home care provision that enables periods of respite for carers. Find out more - Carers Support West Sussex
Free help including carer assessment, help accessing support, equipment, funding, registering as a carer, help with your wellbeing, respite. - Children and young people – Short Breaks Service
Support for young people aged 11-18, who have medium to high needs and are socially isolated or not attending education. Available in the Arun, Adur, Worthing, Chichester and Horsham areas. Find out more - Citizens Advice Worthing
Help with benefits, debts – and you don’t have to leave your home to get advice - Cruse Bereavement Care
Free bereavement support for anyone (including children) bereaved by death in West Sussex - DAWN (Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Network) Worthing (over 25s)
Free and confidential help, including 1:1 support, weekly zoom sessions and more - DAWN for under 25s
Includes support via WhatsApp if preferred - Day centre
A change of scenery for people receiving care and support, as well as the opportunity to meet new people in a fun and relaxing environment. Find out more - Diabetes UK Learning Zone
Superb information and advice for those affected by diabetes. - Dialogue West Sussex
YMCA Dialogue offers face-to-face and online support, as well as groupwork, for young people aged 11 to 18 in West Sussex. If self-harming is present a GP referral to Youth Emotional Support (also 11 to 18) would be more appropriate - Living Well Course
Free 6-week course to support those living with a long-term health condition in West Sussex - Menopause and Perimenopause
Menopause and Perimenopause can cause symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, mood swings, brain fog, hot flushes and irregular periods and more. These symptoms can start before your periods stop and carry on afterwards. Symptoms can have a big impact on your life, including relationships and work. There are things you can do to help with symptoms. - Menopause Support
For information, support and guidance including a symptom checker, hormone replacement options, guidance for partners and more. - NHS Covid Recovery Website
Find out common symptoms that linger and what to do - NHS One You Health Check & Advice
Excellent resources for checking you physical and mental health, links to other resources, useful apps etc. - NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies
Help with anxiety, depression, stress, confidence and managing a long-term health condition, with support including cognitive behavioral therapy and counselling. - NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies (Health)
Supporting people who live with a long-term health condition, including cognitive behavioural therapy. - Papyrus UK
Helping young people under 35 who are contemplating suicide. - Physiotherapy self-referral (Worthing)
Muscle pain, joint pain, sport injuries, back and neck pain, sprains and strains. 18+ - Respite care for carers and cared for in West Sussex with TuVida
- Sage Counselling
A home counselling service for adults with limited mobility - Sexual Health and Abortion Care (including self-referral) (from 1st July 2021)
- Short Break weekends (Dementia)
Weekend breaks for people with dementia and their family or friend carers. - Social Prescribing
Need some local support and not sure which services (including ones listed here) is right? Then refer yourself to a ‘social prescriber’ who will listen to you and guide you to the best help. - Southdown Employment Support
Help securing paid-work, volunteering and training - Suicide Prevention App
Stay health with the Stay Alive App - Sussex Recovery College
Educational courses that promote understanding and self-management of mental health conditions - Sussex Mental Health Line
24/7 support line for those in Crisis 0800 0309 500 - The Drink Coach
Drinking too much? Take the Alcohol Test to find out how risky your drinking really is. It’s free and quick and a professional, convenient and confidential way to discuss your drinking and receive expert guidance from an alcohol treatment specialist. - The Samaritans
If you’re having a difficult time or worried about someone else. 24/7 support via phone, email, letter, self-help app. Suicide awareness. - West Sussex MIND (Worthing page)
Lead provider of ‘Pathfinder’ an initiative to provide a single point of contact for all mental health support in West Sussex (a collaboration between the NHS and third sector)
Mental health support with 1:1, group sessions, workshops, peer mentors.
Specific service for young people (16 to 25), families with small children and a Staying Well service providing out of hours support to those at risk of a mental health Crisis. - West Sussex Sexual Health Services
Book appointments, have online consultations, order free condoms, order home tests for common STIs without ever having to even meet a doctor/nurse. - Worthing Wellbeing Hub
Free personalized or low cost local health MOTs, pre-diabetes classes, help with smoking, alcohol, falls, keeping fit, mental health support, thinking skills including qualifications, cooking courses, weight loss and lots more. Self-referral available for all services. - Your Mind Matters
Resources & Services to help young people with emotional wellbeing & mental health support. Contains excellent links to relevant resources for young people and their family / carers.