If you have older loved ones nearing the point where they may need care or support to live well, distance can be a big problem. Not only is it harder to spot the signs...

Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual Sleep Concerns We spend about a third of our lives asleep. Sleep is essential – It is as important to our bodies as eating, drinking and breathing, and is...

Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual Financial Worries in Retirement We all know that to look after our wellbeing, it’s important to eat and drink well, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, spend quality time with...

Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual Transition To Retirement Your retirement brings with it a wealth of opportunities and choices. You may decide to go on and pursue a second career or start a new...

Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual Staying Mentally Well In Later Life Getting older and retiring both involve a change in lifestyle for most people. Whilst for many this is positive for others it may...

Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual Caring for a loved one Caring for someone has many positive and rewarding aspects to it and it can be the most loving thing you can do for someone...

Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual  New Career Your retirement brings with it a wealth of opportunities and choices. You may decide to pursue a second career or start a new business, whilst others will...

Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual Debt Your financial wellbeing is just as important as your physical and mental wellbeing, so it’s important to find time to effectively manage your money. Money worries are not...

Wellbeing Guide from Police Mutual Legal Matters You are never too young or too old to plan for the future. Planning is the key to achieving your wishes. Wills, funerals and powers of attorney...

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...

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....

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....

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....

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...

A one week structured programme designed specifically for those who have retired from the Police Family and have a formal diagnosis of mild to moderate anxiety and depression. Please note, this Programme is not...

Tips to help you cope Lots of people get depressed at this time of year, or suffer from “the winter blues”. The medical name for this winter depression is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affecting...

Six ways to stay healthy this winter It may be cold outside, but winter needn’t be the unhealthiest time of year. Here are some tips to help you keep healthy and fit, no matter...

At this time of year, a lack of sunlight can affect our mood, energy levels and appetite, and leads many people to suffer from a form of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Here...

You can help protect yourself from stress in a number of ways: • Eat healthily. A healthy diet will reduce the risks of diet-related diseases. Also, there’s a growing amount of evidence showing how...

A healthy work-life balance is essential for protecting your mental health against the effect of work-related stress. Here are some styeps you can take to help yourself achieve a health work-life balance. Be flexible....