Health anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic
23rd September 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic you may have felt a heightened anxiety about your health, whether it’s constantly worrying you may have COVID-19 or worrying that you have an undiscovered underlying health problem.
Simple ways to connect with nature more, when you can’t get out in it
16th September 2020
Nature is a powerful de-stressor, so getting out in it often is great for wellbeing and physical health. But what about those times when you just can’t get out in it? How can we benefit from nature when we can’t reach it?
Breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes: Posh toast topping, Quick couscous, and Antipasti salad
2nd September 2020
We’re here with more mealtime inspiration! Our ‘Breakfast, lunch and dinner’ food series is all about good food, quick food and using up whatever you have in the cupboard. Don’t have something the recipe calls for? Substitute it for something you do have.
National Dog Day: The benefits of having a furry friend
26th August 2020
Wednesday 26th August is National Dog Day, which celebrates all things canine.
Refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle
20th August 2020
Going green and having zero waste may be a little hard to accomplish in one go, but there are ways to at least begin reducing the amount of waste you bring into your home and throw out of it.
Returning to exercise after lockdown
18th August 2020
Has your fitness level decreased since the start of lockdown?
Ways to stay cool at night and sleep better
11th August 2020
As the heat wave continues and the night’s offer little respite, not sleeping well because of it can make you feel over the summer novelty pretty quickly. Here’s a few tips to help you claim back the night:
Obese people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from Covid-19
6th August 2020
In the UK, obesity is one of the biggest health crises with 63% of adults in England being overweight or living with obesity.
Overcoming perfectionism: Three traps to avoid
30th July 2020
When we think of being a perfectionist, it’s typically seen as a positive trait to have.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes: Breakfast banana bread, Cheese and tomato lettuce wraps, and Warm halloumi salad
14th July 2020
Our ‘Breakfast, lunch and dinner’ food series is all about good food, quick food and using up whatever you have in the cupboard. Don’t have something the recipe calls for? Substitute it for something you do have.
How to spread kindness during lockdown
7th July 2020
You are probably already spreading kindness in one way or another without even realising it, but if you are looking for ways to actively spread some kindness, then let us share some with you
Exercising with a disability
2nd July 2020
Living with a disability can make it hard to keep fit, and even more so during lockdown.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes: Bacon and egg muffins, Tomato and pesto tart, and Cauliflower curry
30th June 2020
We’re back again with more mealtime inspiration! Our ‘Breakfast, lunch and dinner’ food series is all about good food, quick food and using up whatever you have in the cupboard. Don’t have something the recipe calls for? Substitute it for something you do have.
Taking care of your hands during lockdown
24th June 2020
With everyone washing their hands more than usual, there’s a good chance our hands aren’t getting the proper care that they deserve.
Understanding the guidance on wearing a face covering
17th June 2020
With so much information out there, it can become overwhelming to find guidance on how to protect yourself from Coronavirus.
10 things you do not need to be doing during lockdown
16th June 2020
Despite what you may be reading and hearing from others about all the amazing new skills they have learnt and the DIY projects they’ve completed during lockdown, know that there’s nothing you actually need to be doing.
Men’s Health Week
15th June 2020
Ade Adeniyi, consultant urological surgeon and medical director at our Emerson Green NHS Treatment Centre, is encouraging all men, and the partners who support them, to use Men’s Health Week as an opportunity to evaluate and improve ...
Using social media as a tool for positivity
10th June 2020
With many of us not able to see loved ones at the moment, social media is a great tool for seeing what each other have been up to and keeping in touch.
Ideas, tips and hacks for a stress-free picnic
5th June 2020
Whether you’re visiting a secluded field or just spending it in the garden this weekend, we’ve got a few fantastic picnic ideas and hacks that you’ll want to try.
Keeping active after a hip replacement while at home
2nd June 2020
Lawrence Carmel, Senior Physiotherapist at Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre, is here to help us keep active, especially those that may have had a recent hip or knee operation and are now spending large amounts of time at home.
Fun couples things to do in lockdown
1st June 2020
Finished your favourite series together?
Weird and vivid dreams during lockdown
28th May 2020
Since lockdown began, more and more people have been reporting increased experiences of weird and vivid dreams.
Be educated and entertained with these amazing virtual visits
26th May 2020
The doors may be closed to beloved museums, galleries and other places of interest the world over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t visit them right now. Museums and galleries are opening their virtual doors and welcoming in visitors in their droves every single day.
Time to stop biting your nails
21st May 2020
At this unusual moment in time, some of us maybe resorting to bad habits that we don’t usually do, including nail biting.
The world as we know it… has changed!
20th May 2020
Dr Tania Rodrigues, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at HMP New Hall, is here to help us help ourselves through this changing world.
Are your new coping strategies damaging you?
19th May 2020
We are back with Russell Green, National Lead Psychiatrist for Health in Justice, who’s here to give us a little advice around some of the new habits we may be inadvertently forming.
It's ODP Day!
14th May 2020
Charlie Howard, Operating Department Practitioner at Southampton Treatment Centre, got in touch to educate us on today’s ODP Day (14th May). Here she tells us what it means to be an ODP.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes: Mocha porridge, Tofu laksa, and Spanish inspired tortilla
12th May 2020
We are here with another set of mealtime recipes. Our ‘Breakfast, lunch and dinner’ food series is all about good food, quick food and using up whatever you have in the cupboard.
Coping with family during lockdown
11th May 2020
Whether you’re living at home with your parents, with your children, with a partner or grandparents, being around someone for a long period can lead to conflict, which ultimately creates an uncomfortable living atmosphere.
Defeat boredom with a new hobby
6th May 2020
Is there a hobby you’ve always wanted to start but never had the time to?
A message from Mark Gilmour, Hospital Director
5th May 2020
I hope you and your loved ones are keeping well in these unusual times.
What foods will stop me getting Coronavirus?
5th May 2020
Bethan Leach, Dietician for Care UK’s HMP Bullingdon and HMP Huntercombe, is here to answer your nutritional questions. In this first article, Bethan tackles the question around infection fighting foods.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes: Fruit and yoghurt breakfast mix, Cheese burger salad, and Curried beans and mash
30th April 2020
We’re back with some more mealtime inspiration! Our ‘Breakfast, lunch and dinner’ food series is all about good food, quick food and using whatever you have in the cupboard.
Stop Food Waste Day
29th April 2020
On National Stop Food Waste Day, it’s time to think about how much you are throwing away!
7 moves to help you wind down before bed
28th April 2020
Whether you have been on your feet all day or sat down for most of it, either way your muscles might be feeling tight and tense. Do these seven moves before bed to help promote relaxation in your muscles and let you drift off.
Reconnecting with what matters and practising gratitude
27th April 2020
For some of us we now have more time on our hands than we usually would, giving us more time to think about what we prioritise in our lives and a chance to reconnect with what we value most.
The benefits of dancing at home
23rd April 2020
With everyone advised to stay indoors, we’re all bound to be sitting down for longer than usual and get distracted by social media, television, videogames and other technology.
Eleven unique ways to keep your kids entertained while indoors
16th April 2020
Are you running out of ideas to keep the kids entertained?
Celebrating your birthday from home
15th April 2020
Having a birthday indoors isn’t as bad as it seems.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes: Egg and bean wraps, Quick shakshuka, and Stir fry veg and rice
14th April 2020
Looking for some mealtime inspiration? In our new ‘Breakfast, lunch and dinner’ food series we’ll be bringing you new ideas for super quick, cheap, low ingredient and healthy meals for one or the whole family.
Enjoying Easter at home: crafts, recipes and more!
9th April 2020
With everything going on in the world, it feels like Easter has crept up on us out of nowhere.
What do we tell the children? Coronavirus and kids
7th April 2020
Russell Green helps us with the difficult conversations we may be having with our children around Coronavirus.
Spring Cleaning: top tips for keeping your home clean
6th April 2020
If there was ever a time to have a big spring clean – now is it.
Coronavirus and Guilt
3rd April 2020
Russell Green talks us through why we may come across feelings of guilt at this time and what we can do to give them less power over us.
Finding your inner child
1st April 2020
What better time is there to release yourself of normal social constraints of having to be ‘grown up’ and use this time to let out your inner child and have some fun.
Fun things and some more sensible things to do with your phone
31st March 2020
We have never before had so much readily available to keep us entertained, yet boredom is never too far away. Well, no more! There's plenty of fun, educational or useful tasks right on your phone to enjoy.
Finding the positives when news is bad
27th March 2020
During these strange and unusual times, it’s completely normal to want to keep yourself informed.
Indoor gardening
24th March 2020
Being in nature might be a little tricky for many right now due to self-isolation and social distancing, and for some not having access to their own private garden. If we can’t get outside to enjoy nature, we’ll just have to bring it inside with us!