Welcome to Wedmore’s Health & Wellbeing links page
Here you’ll find all the links we’ve published in the Isle of Wedmore News articles over the last few months:
January issue 490
5 ways to wellbeing https://www.mindkit.org.uk/5-ways-to-wellbeing/
mental health apps https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/category/mental-health/
good sleep hygiene https://www.sleepstation.org.uk/
reading well https://reading-well.org.uk/
eating well https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/
December issue 489
- Wedmore Parish Council COVID-19 support group
- Always cut the straps on disposable face masks before disposal – https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/science-environment-53287940
- Government advice on when to wear and how to make face masks – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own
November issue 488
October – Issue487
Link 1 – https://tinyurl.com/y7pd957e
Link 2 – https://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/5-free-diy-face-mask-tutorials-using-fabric
Link 3 – https://tinyurl.com/y3tkkgl3
Link 4 – https://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/virtual-village-hall/
Link 5 – www.wikihow.com/Pamper-Yourself-at-Home
Link 6 – https://tinyurl.com/y5288tn5
Link 7 – https://tinyurl.com/y2k26uq3
Link 8 – www.seedsedgemoor.com/creative-lives-under-lockdown/
Link 9 – https://youtu.be/DELeiGPEBvk
Thanks!
August 2020 – Issue 484
The British and Irish Hypertension Society has information and advice about blood pressure monitors and the ‘best buys’.
The British Lung Foundation has information and advice about pulse oximetry. Click here Click here
For information about the ‘best buys’ for pulse oximeters go to the Best Reviews website. Click here for more info.
April 2020 – Issue 483
Websites
Keep moving
- Ten minute workout from British Heart Foundation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5YX5xg8Seg
Home workout videos
Invest in relationships – Importance of relationships
Never stop learning – Online courses
Savour the moment – Looking after our mental health
March 2020 – Issue 483
Wedmore becoming a Dementia Friendly Community
February 2020 – Issue 482
Mental health issues:
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- Axbridge & Wedmore Health Coaches “Talking Cafe” -will run on the 2nd Thursday of each month 10 -12md . The Health Coaches will be there to offer advice and support in an informal setting. So come along and meet them!
- https://www.headstogether.org.uk/
January 2020 – issue 481
Keeping warm in winter!
December 2019 – issue 480
October 2019 – issue 478
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- Official NHS advice: “Who should have a flu vaccine?”
- click here for link