Your Health Matters
Mental Health Matters
https://talkingtherapies.rdash.nhs.uk/about-nhs-rotherham-talking-therapies
Lots of our members have spoken to us about various mental health issues, the main two issues that most people will come across are depression and anxiety. This can be the result of loneliness and isolation following retirement or bereavement.
A wealth of research shows that by engaging with community projects and community groups, people are positively looking after their mental health.
By prioritizing personal development through our various groups we all promote our own health and well being.
If anyone has mental health issues they can use the link to look at some additional support that is out there for us all.
Struggling with low mood? Feeling tearful? Worrying more often than not? Experiencing panic or low self-esteem? NHS Rotherham Talking Therapies can help.
Offering one to one talking therapies or group sessions, the service can support you to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Appointments are available either face to face, over the phone, via video call or through app-based text messaging. You can sign up for support https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/services/nhs-talking-therapies/ or call Rotherham Talking Therapies on 03000 215 108. You can also ask your GP to refer you.
Vaccinations
You may be eligible for free vaccination to boost your protection from :
Influenza. If you’re 65 or over,
Covid. If you’re 65 or over,
Shingles. If you’re aged between 70 and 79.
Pneumonia: If you’re 65 or over, you’re eligible for a free NHS pneumonia vaccination.
Note: You may still be eligible for a free vaccination from your GP if you’re under 65 and have a long-term health condition or if you live with someone who has a compromised immunity. If you haven’t already had these NHS vaccination, speak to your GP.
Emergency Contact information
Adding Emergency Contact numbers and Medical information to your Mobile Phone and Smart Watch
A Medical ID provides information about you that may be important in an emergency, like allergies, medical conditions, and your emergency contacts. Most modern mobile phones and smart watches can safely display this information so that it’s available to first responders attending to you in an emergency and your emergency contacts can be notified without opening your device.
This document outlines how to set this up for iPhone and Android devices.
How to add Emergency Contacts and Medical Information to phones and smart watches.
