Living with Cancer
Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual Living with Cancer Being diagnosed with cancer is likely to cause lots of worries and fears not just for yourself but also for your loved ones. It’s scary, and you may be having all sorts of thoughts, including which treatment will I need, will I die, how will I look […]
Living with Dementia
Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual Living with Dementia Signs of dementia and how to support the person, their families and their friends 209,600 people will develop dementia this year, that’s one every three minutes. Dementia can affect a person at any age but it is more commonly diagnosed in people over the age of 65 […]
Carers Fatigue
Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual Carers Fatigue and Stress Caring for someone has many positive and rewarding aspects to it and it can be the most loving thing you can do for someone else. It can however, also be challenging, leaving you feeling exhausted and in some cases can be extremely lonely and isolating. If […]
Loneliness
Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual Loneliness We all feel lonely at times, it is a natural emotion. By building a greater awareness and acceptance of loneliness, we can help ourselves to manage the feeling. Most people will feel lonely at some point in their lives, regardless of age or background. It’s a deeply personal experience […]
The Loss of a Loved One
Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual The Loss of a Loved One The loss of a relative or close friend is one of the hardest challenges many people face during their lives. Signs and symptoms of grief There is not a correct way to feel when you are grieving. Bereavement, grief and loss will cause different […]
The importance of good posture
Tips for improving your posture Good posture is about much more than looking confident and poised. It’s an important part of your long-term health. Sitting or standing in the right position enables our bodies to function properly. By maintaining good posture, whether you’re moving or still, you can prevent injuries and other health problems, including […]
Top 5 tips for quitting smoking
How to get started Quitting is hard but it’s the best thing you’ll ever do and will change your life. It can be easier if you have a plan, so here are some practical steps you can take today to get started… 1. Prepare for the day you quit and avoid temptation. Choose a quit […]
Alcohol and sensible drinking
Enjoy alcohol in moderation Many of us enjoy a drink, often when socialising with friends and family. While this shouldn’t do you too much harm, regularly overdoing it is associated with various health risks. Take a look at how to drink sensibly… Sensible drinking means knowing what your limits are and being aware of how […]
Sleep tips for shift and night workers
Get enough good sleep – To avoid fatigue, shift workers need to get as close to 7–8 hours of sleep as possible, which is the average amount of sleep for most adults. Protect sleep – It’s important to block out any noise and make your bedroom as dark as possible. You should also keep a […]
Have a healthy holiday
Don’t undo your hard work while you’re away! A holiday is a time to unwind, see new placed and try new things. But it can also cause your healthy eating and exercise habits to slip! Take a look at these tips to continue a healthy lifestyle and still enjoy your time away: Watch out for […]