Improving Your Sleep
In this 5 minute video the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy team at the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust teaches you basic ways to improve your sleep. Other Useful Resources The Sleep Council This website is full of evidence based information about sleep, with useful advice and support to help you sleep better. Pzizz This free App usesSome readersSilverCloud - Space for Sleep
This e-learning programme will teach you to overcome your sleep issues, allowing you to achieve better quality sleep and wake up feeling refreshed. Understand the causes of poor sleep and how it can affect you. Accurately assess how you are currently sleeping and track your progress. Learn proven techniques for developing and maintaining a healthy sleep cycle.Some readersSilverCloud - Space in Chronic Pain from Depression and Anxiety
This elearning programme and coaching combination provides educational on how living with chronic pain can impact your wellbeing. The programme uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help you understand how living with chronic pain can be linked to low mood and worry and how to manage the difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours associated with this. You will be supported by a real person as you explore the exercises, who will keep you on track and can answer your questions. Skills and SSome readersSilverCloud - Space in Diabetes from Depression and Anxiety
The Space in Diabetes from Depression and Anxiety an elearning programme and coaching programme designed for people who are living with diabetes along with depression and/or anxiety. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, your will begin to increase awareness and understanding of emotions related to living with diabetes, while also developing more flexible ways of thinking and motivation in your everyday life. You will be supported by a real person as you explore the exercises, who will keepSome readersSilverCloud - Space from Health Anxiety
Distress and anxiety are common symptoms for those experiencing health concerns. The Space from Health Anxiety elearning and coaching programme includes a range of tools, activities and psychoeducation to help you better manage anxiety relating to your health. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, you can learn to better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and learn how to make positive changes relating to your anxiety. You will be supported by a real person as you explore theSome readersNHS Free Exercise Videos
Take your pick from 23 instructor-led videos across aerobics exercise, strength and resistance, and pilates and yoga categories.These workouts have been created by fitness experts and range from 10 to 45 minutes. There are exercises to tone your abs, raise your heart rate, and tone your upper arms. You will also find workouts suitable for new mums, such as postnatal yoga, or health problems, such as pilates for back pain. Plus, there's the WakFew readersUnderstanding stress
This short leaflet from the British Heart Foundation explains the link between stress and unhealthy habits that can increase your risk of heart and circulatory diseases. It also gives you tips to help you lower your stress levels to keep your body and mind healthy.Few readersTips for managing Long Covid symptoms
There are lots of small things you can do to manage your symptoms. Ensuring you get enough sleep, and eating a healthy balanced diet are two important ways to look after yourself. This guide explores some simple things you can do that help.Few readersSilverCloud - Space in CHD from Depression & Anxiety
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) affects your body, your day-to-day life and how you feel about yourself. It is estimated that people with CHD and other long-term conditions are more likely to experience low mood and excessive worries than the general population. This may be due to the daily challenge of coping with a chronic condition. The Space in CHD from Depression & Anxiety an elearning and coaching programme designed for people who are experiencing CHD along with depression and anxiety. UFew readersHealth anxiety - Self-help guide
Advice from Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust for adults who often worry excessively about their health and may have health anxiety. It explains the signs of health anxiety and offers advice on how to cope with it independently. Here you can access self-help guides as a leaflet to download, as a 30 minute audio guide, or a 31 minute British Sign Language video. Health anxiety - A GuideFew readersLong COVID
COVID recovery time varies from person to person and most infections resolve within 4 weeks. But for some people, coronavirus can cause symptoms that last weeks or months after the infection has gone. This is sometimes called post-COVID-19 syndrome or "long COVID". This guide explores symptoms and treatment options, and where to receive ongoing support.Few readersMenopause - A guide by Clare Shepherd
In this 28 minute video Clare Shepherd, a Nutritional Therapist and member of the British Meniopause Society explains what menopause is, how to recognise its symptoms, and how to best approach your GP for help. She offers some simple lifestyle and nutrition changes that can help with symptom management, and explains how to access a free support pack. This talk was part of the LLR Academy's LLR Health and Wellbeing Event 2020 youtubeFew readersSilverCloud - Space in Lung Conditions From Depression and Anxiety
The Space in Lung Conditions an elearning programme and coaching programme designed for people who are experiencing a chronic lung condition along with depression and anxiety. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, your will begin to increase awareness and understanding of emotions related to living with lung conditions, while also developing more flexible ways of thinking and motivation in your everyday life. You will be supported by a real person as you explore the exercises, who will keep yoFew readersZumba Session - Lead Connect Care 22
In this 45 minute video Wellness coach Leona Knott takes you through an invigorating Zumba-based exercise class. From LLR Academy's Lead, Connect and Care Festival 2022Few readersMen's health tips
A 7-minute video guide for men on simple ways to improve mental and physical health, courtesy of Sonia Gale, Health and Wellbeing Coordinator at DHU Healthcare. From the LLR Health and Wellbeing Festival 2020 held by the LLR AcademyFew readersSleeping problems - A Self-help guide
Advice from Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust about why it can be difficulty to get to or stay sleep, and shows there are some easy techniques to improve your sleep. Here you can access self-help guides as a leaflet to download, as a 32 minute audio guide, or a 25 minute British Sign Language video. Sleeping problems - A GuideFew readersShining a Light on the Emotional Impact of Diabetes
This 4 minute animated video from the Leicester Diabetes Centre explores the stress of managing diabetes. Diabetes distress occurs when individuals feel overwhelmed by the constant demands of diabetes, which can lead to burnout. Burnout can manifest itself in different ways, such as neglecting self-care or skipping medication. This video was developed by James Ridgeway, a diabetes nurse, and Katie Lamb, who both have type 1 diabetes, providing an auFew readersExercise and mental health
Physical activity is good for your body. It burns calories which prevents obesity, keeps our hearts, lungs and other organs healthy, and improves our joints, bones and mobility. But physical activity is also beneficial for your mental health and wellbeing. This guide explains more.Few readersWhy Things Hurt
In this 28-minute video Holly Friesner, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, explores contributory factors to pain, introduces self-management techniques, and ways to help others with their pain. From the LLR Health and Wellbeing Festival 2020 held by the LLR AcademyFew readersStaying energised at work
In this 4 minte video Leona Knott, Development Officer for the FAB weight management project at Leicestershire Partnership Trust, looks at simple ways to exercise to stay energised at work.Few readersHow to be active in a way that works for you - Lead, Connect and Care Festival 2021
In this 34 minute video Bryany Cornish, Sports Development Officer at Active Together, looks at how to be active in a way that works for you, the benefits of being active, and projects to explore. From the LLR Academy's Lead, Connect and Care Festival 2021Few readersReproductive Health - Challenges and Changes - Lead Connect Care 22
In this 48 minute video Claire Burns from 'The Unspoken - Reproductive Health' looks at reproductive health, the challenges men and women face, how this relates to the workplace, how to support self and others, and where to get help. From the LLR Academy's Lead Connect Care Festival 2022Few readersBeginner Pilates Workshop
In this 15 minute video from the MSK Physiotherapy team at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust introduces the practice of pilates for health and wellbeing.Few readersFitness resources, programmes and apps
Physical activity is good for your body and mind, and the more you do the better you'll feel. Even if you're a total beginner doing even small amounts of exercise will make a difference. These apps and programmes will help you to get started and be active everyday.Few readersAdvice from physiotherapists on keeping active during COVID-19
This 2 minute video from the MSK Physiotherapy Team at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust looks at simple ways to keep active at home during the pandemic.Few readersBoxersize - Lead, Connect and Care Festival 2021
In this 43 minute video Wellness coach Leona Knott takes you through an invigorating exercise class. From LLR Academy's Lead, Connect and Care Festival 2021Few readersMenopause Website
The British Menopase Society The BMS is the specialist authority for menopause and post reproductive health in the UK. Established in 1989, the BMS educates, informs and guides healthcare professionals, working in both primary and secondary care, on menopause and all aspects of post reproductive health.Few readers