December 2021
This time of year can feel a bit much. But there are easy things you can do to make yourself - and others - feel better this winter.
The Scottish Government's Clear Your Head campaign aims to help us cope during the winter period, providing hints and tips on how we can look out for ourselves.
Top tips
Daily life has changed for all of us, so it's natural to not feel yourself. Try some of these tips to improve your mental health this winter:
More information
Find more hints and tips on how to look after yourself this winter www.clearyourhead.scot
Watch the latest campaign video
It can be a long road to recovery for many who've had COVID-19.
A new online resource has been created by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams to help people recovering from the virus. The team have distilled what they have learned from helping people recover both at home and in hospital - to provide information, support and tips.
The new self-management resource offers advice on managing the many types of symptoms associated with COVID-19 such as fatigue, breathlessness, reduced exercise tolerance and lack of physical strength.
You can access the online resource here
Find more NHS information to support your recovery here
Top ten tips for recovering from COVID-19
2 November 2021 - Coping with the effects of Long COVID
If you, or anyone you know, is trying to cope with the effects of long covid, new support materials are now available. These may be particularly useful for staff working in health and social care.
The new written resources and three short videos are now available on the National Wellbeing Hub - to help everyone better understand and manage Long COVID.
These include two evidence-informed articles, one aimed at managers providing advice on how to support staff returning to work with Long COVID, and one aimed at people experiencing Long COVID. These are supplemented by a 'Top Tip' sheet with brief guidance for managing recovery from Long COVID.
The materials have been produced in response to feedback over the last six months from people working in health and social work / social care about the challenges they have faced in coping with the prolonged after-effects of COVID (long COVID), living with uncertainty, and their anxieties about returning to work and /or preparing to do so.
More information
These new resources are available on:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6859084791959056384
Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/NatWellbeingHub
You can access the GCCHSCP online resource for Covid-19 recovery at https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/your-health/health-services/allied-health-professionals-ahps/physiotherapy/recovery-from-covid-19-coronavirus/#
Don't struggle alone. Find out more about recovery from long COVID at NHSinform.scot/long-covid or phone NHS 24 on 0800 22 44 88
A Health and Social Care Workforce Wellbeing helpline was launched in July within the NHS 24s Mental Health Hub. It offers all health and social care workers in Scotland access to mental health support 24 hours a day, seven days a week and complements the support already offered through the National Wellbeing Hub.
This new wellbeing line will initially run for a period of 12 months and you can phone for advice on 0800 111 4191.
To help our staff volunteering in different roles read our Staff support guide on looking after your wellbeing during Covid-19
Covid-19 has brought unexpected financial challenges to many households, which can contribute to increased levels of stress and anxiety at a time when these feelings may already be heightened.
Here is some useful information to help you manage your finances.
1. Work Out Your Budget
Citizens Advice Scotland's online budget planning tool can help you to work out how much money you've got coming in and going out, and what you can afford.
Glasgow Credit Union have some budgeting 'top tips' available on their website - here.
Learn more about budgeting in the Managing Personal Finance eLearning course on GOLD.
2. Minimise Your Spending
3. Financial advice and Support
Glasgow Credit Union - Financial Wellbeing Hub
Glasgow Credit Union now has a Financial Wellbeing Hub - a series of guides, tools and tips designed to help council employees to make the most of their money.
The new resource covers topics such as budgeting, savings, loans, mortgages, and links to debt advice websites. Content is tailored specifically to people living or working within the Greater Glasgow, 'G' postcode area.
As the largest and most successful credit union in the UK, and with over 30 years' experience of helping council employees manage their money, Glasgow Credit Union is uniquely placed to help you become more financially resilient.
As well as the new Financial Wellbeing Hub, the credit union provides payroll deduction membership to council employees. This means that you can pay into a savings account or repay a loan or mortgage directly from your wages.
Glasgow Credit Union is open to all council family employees and is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.
More information
For more information about Glasgow Credit Union, including how to join, visit glasgowcu.com
Access the Financial Wellbeing Hub here
Money Talk Team - free financial advice for families
Free financial advice is also available from the Money Talk Team - a confidential and personalised service delivered by the Citizens Advice Network in Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government.
The Money Talk Team is helping families across Scotland to maximise their income by helping them to reduce household bills, save cash and make sure that they are claiming all of the benefits and grants they're entitled to.
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