Help and support

One in four of us experience at least one mental health issue in any one year. However, there are steps we can all take to help improve and protect our mental wellbeing.

If you, or someone your organisation works with, are experiencing mental health problems, getting help and support is essential.

Signs to look out for if you think someone may be struggling with low mood:

• continuous low mood or sadness
• feeling hopeless and helpless
• having low self-esteem
• feeling tearful
• feeling guilt-ridden
• feeling irritable and intolerant of others
• having no motivation or interest in things
• finding it difficult to make decisions
• not getting any enjoyment out of life
• feeling anxious or worried
• having suicidal thoughts or thoughts of harming yourself

If you think you or a loved one needs help, please visit the mental health support page here.

Get out and about

Finding an activity that you enjoy and making it a part of your life will help boost your mental wellbeing.

There is so much going in the district, from walking trails and cycling to free or low cost events and activities. You can find something to suit you and your family here.

Money worries

This winter many people will have the extra worry of increasing bills. The Council is working with partner organisations, including the VCSE sector to offer free help, support and advice to all residents.

You can find out more on the More Money in Your Pocket pages here.

Winter Wellness

The Council have distributed 10,000 booklets across the district including foodbanks, warm spaces, pharmacies, GPs, libraries, family hubs and adult social care. The booklet has been translated into the eight most spoken languages in the district. You can find all the translations here.