The Health Engagement Project is commissioned by the Rotherham Clinical Commissioning Group and based at Voluntary Action Rotherham. It includes Be Cancer SAFE. They would like to draw your attention to the following health topics.
World Cancer Day
4th February 2022
This World Cancer Day, what will you learn about the gap in cancer care?
It is about understanding and recognising the inequities in cancer care around the globe. It is about having an open mind, challenging assumptions and looking at the hard facts. Please visit www.worldcancerday.org.
Time to Talk Day
3rd February 2022
Run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Please visit www.rethink.org/get-involved/awareness-days-and-events/time-to-talk-day.
The Health Engagement Project is also keen to raise awareness of some of the services available to support Mental Health in Rotherham:
Rotherham IAPT
www.iapt.rdash.nhs.uk
Provides help to adults who are experiencing common mental health problems including depression, stress and anxiety. They offer a range of talking therapies to help with mental health.
Ieso Digital Health
www.iesohealth.com
Beat anxiety and depression with online CBT for NHS patients.
RotherHive
www.rotherhive.co.uk
Provides a range of verified practical mental health and wellbeing information, support and advice for adults in Rotherham.
Every Mind Matters
www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues
Expert advice, practical tips and plenty of help and support if you’re stressed, anxious, low or struggling to sleep.
Be the One
www.be-the-one.co.uk
Working to reduce the number of lives lost to suicide in Rotherham.
Listening Ear
www.listening-ear.co.uk/refer
Support for those bereaved during the coronavirus pandemic if you live in or are registered with a GP in South Yorkshire.
Amparo Suicide Support
www.amparo.org.uk
Provides emotional and practical support to anyone who has been affected by suicide. The service can be one-to-one, with family groups, groups of colleagues or peers. During the pandemic, they can offer appointments via video call. It is currently available in South Yorkshire.
It is important to know there is always someone to talk to. If you need urgent help you can call:
Samaritans: phone 116 123 for 24-hour support
Crisis Team (RDaSH): 0800 652 9571