Heath and Wellbeing Advice Library
This is a list of leaflets and booklets that can be borrowed from our little “Whitchurch Shed Health Advice Library” – look for the Box file labelled “Health Advice” in the warm room. If anyone comes across further info you think might help us shedders please add it. UKMSA also has further resources on their website at Wellbeing | UKMSA | Men’s Sheds Association.
Wise Guides by Independent Age
Advice for Later Life
Support and entitlements for the over 65s. All you need to know about benefits, debt help, discounts and a lot more.
If You’re Feeling Lonely
How to stay connected in older age.
Healthy, Happy, Connected
Support and advice for older people living alone.
UK Men’s Sheds Association
Coping with Losing a Partner
Tips and suggestions from Shedders who’ve been there.
Coping with Leaving a Job
Tips and suggestions from Shedders who’ve been there.
Mind – For Better Mental Health
Understanding Depression
A description of the symptoms of depression and the different kinds of treatment available. Ways to help yourself and what family and friends can do.
Making Sense – Mindfulness
For anyone who wants to know more about mindfulness and how it works, so you can try it.
Arthritis Action
Living Well with Arthritis
How to cope with this, the most common cause of pain and disability in the UK.
British Heart Foundation
Understanding Type 2 Diabetes & Understanding Stress
To reduce your risk of heart and circulatory diseases.