Wellford Resources
Patient Resources
Find helpful societies, support groups and condition specific articles to help you more effectively manage your condition.
You can also find our patient decision support tool that offers more insight into how we assess which type of medical cannabis might be right for you.
Samaritans
Samaritans
They are waiting for your call.
Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. They are here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Social Prescribing
What does a social prescriber do?
Connect to support with loneliness, isolation, housing, work, bereavement.
Social Prescribing Link Workers
Social Prescribing Link Workers are part of new health and wellbeing services in NHS surgeries
Talking Therapies
NHS Talking Therapy Services
If you live in England and are aged 18 or over, you can access NHS talking therapies services for anxiety and depression.
A GP can refer you, or you can refer yourself directly without a referral.
Urgent and Emergency Services
England & Wales NHS 111
If you think you need medical help right now, 111 online can tell you what to do next.
England & Wales Urgent Treatment Centres
Urgent treatment centres (UTCs) provide medical help when it’s not a life-threatening emergency. They can diagnose and deal with many of the common problems people go to A&E for.
Scotland NHS 111
If you think you need medical help right now, 111 online can tell you what to do next.
Northern Ireland Health and Social Care
You will be signposted to the most appropriate urgent care service for your needs – this may be GP Out of Hours, a Minor Injuries Unit, an Urgent Care Centre or an Emergency Departme
Pain
People living with Pain
This page provides information that may be of use to people living with pain, including a list of UK-based patient organisations, a frequently asked questions section and a suggested reading section.
Combat Stress
For Many the Battle Continues
Clinical treatment and support for veterans from the British Armed Forces, focusing on those with complex mental health issues resulting from their experiences during military service.
Wellbeing
NHS 5 steps to mental wellbeing
Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.
NHS Kickstart Your Health
Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, drink less alcohol, get active or quit smoking, you have access to lots of free tools and support through Better Health. You can also find simple ways to lift your mood with Every Mind Matters.
Heatwave: how to cope in hot weather
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it’s too hot, there are health risks. During heatwaves, more people than usual get seriously ill or die. If hot weather hits this summer, make sure it does not harm you or anyone you know.
Winter vaccinations and winter health
There are some things you can do to help yourself stay well in winter. This includes getting your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.
How To Wash Your Hands
Washing your hands is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and others from illnesses such as food poisoning and viruses such as flu and coronavirus (COVID-19).
Mental Health
Mind
How to get help in a mental health crisis
Give Us A Shout
This year’s World Suicide Prevention Day focuses on ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide,’ with a call to ‘Start the Conversation’.
Talking about suicide can reduce stigma and removes barriers to help-seeking, making those experiencing suicidal thoughts feel less isolated and more able to seek the support they need.
Free mental health support
Mind. Supported self-help is available for adults living in England and the Channel Islands.
British Red Cross
Support at Home
Get help with the British Red Cross. Practical, local and emotional support to people around the UK.
Mindfulness
What is mindfulness?
It can be easy to rush through life without stopping to notice much.
Paying more attention to the present moment – to your own thoughts and feelings, and to the world around you – can improve your mental wellbeing.
How does mindfulness work?
Mindfulness is a technique you can learn which involves noticing what’s happening in the present moment, without judgement. You might take notice and be aware of your mind, body or surroundings.
How to meditate for beginners
Meditation is not mystical – it’s simply a way for us to stop for a moment and be calm. In a busy world, it gives us the permission to pause, breathe and reset.
Victim of Crime
Coping with crime
Experiencing a crime can have a significant impact on your mental and emotional wellbeing. We believe everyone should have the right to feel safe in their home and community and get the support they need to cope and move forward after crime.
Financial Worry
Turn 2 Us
Everyone in the UK should have financial security so they can thrive.
Movement and Exercise
Sitting Exercises
These gentle sitting exercises can be done at home and will help improve your mobility and prevent falls.
Flexibility Exercises
These flexibility exercises can be done at home to help improve your health and mobility.
Do not worry if you have not done much exercise for a while, the exercises are gentle and easy to follow.
Balance Exercises
These simple balance exercises can be done at home to help improve your health and mobility.
Do not worry if you have not done much exercise for a while, these balance exercises are gentle and easy to follow.
Strength Exercises
Strength exercises like these can be done at home to improve your health and mobility.
Do not worry if you have not done much for a while, these strength exercises are gentle and easy to follow.
Domestic Abuse
You will be heard, you will be believed
Helpline for anyone experiencing domestic or sexual violence – free and confidential 24/7.
NAPC
National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
NAPAC (the National Association for People Abused in Childhood) offers support to adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect.
Discrimination and Hate Crimes
Discrimination and Hate Crimes
Stop Hate is a leading National organisation working to challenge all forms of Hate Crime and discrimination based on any aspect of an individuals identity
LGBTQ+ Support
LGBTQ+ Support
Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ support line. For anyone, anywhere in the country, at any point in their journey. They can discuss anything related to sexuality and gender identity. Whether it’s sexual health, relationships or just the way you’re feeling.
Patient Decision Support Tool
This document is a called a decision aid or decision support tool. It is designed to help you and the doctor agree which types of medical cannabis may be right for you and to start thinking about any questions you may have during your consultation. (*treatment to medical assessment).
Need to find out how to access your own medical records?
Unsure of whether medical cannabis is for you?
Contact us and we can talk you through your questions and concerns.