Useful links
Below are links to some informative websites that you may find useful.
NHS Choices
Helping you to make decisions about your lifestyle, such as smoking, drinking and exercise
Fresh North East
A dedicated regional programme set up to tackle the worst rates of smoking related illness and death in England
Balance North East
Encouraging people to reduce their consumption – and reduce the impact that alcohol is having on the North East
Time to Change
An anti-stigma campaign run by the leading mental health charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness
Authentic Happiness
Learn about positive psychology through readings, videos, research, surveys, opportunities and more
NEF: Five Ways to Wellbeing
Information on the Five Ways to Wellbeing: Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning and Give
Active Durham
A partnership engaging a range of organisations from the public, private and voluntary and community sectors within County Durham
Sugar Smart
A campaign run helping local authorities, organisations, workplaces and individuals to reduce the amount of sugar we all consume
Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP)
PCP is a leading third sector organisation working in the North East, primarily in the County Durham and Tees Valley area, with a focus on health improvement and reducing health inequalities through building capacity and life chances with disadvantaged communities.
Advice in County Durham
Advice in County Durham makes it easier for you to access the right advice and support. Whether you are an individual looking for help and advice or an organisation looking to signpost a client to get the right help, this is your 'one stop shop'.
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Official information from NHS about County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust including contact details, directions, opening hours and service/treatment details.
Durham Community Action
Durham Community Action's work is divided into 5 main themes – helping communities, promoting better health, supporting volunteering, enabling enterprise and getting voices heard.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support can help right from the moment of diagnosis, through treatment and beyond.
Ways to Wellbeing
Ways to Wellbeing is a programme to help you access a wide range of opportunities to support your wellbeing, including meeting new people, being more active and learning new skills.
Every Mind Matters
Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. There are simple things we can all do to look after our mental health and wellbeing – take the quiz to get started today with a free plan, expert advice and practical tips.
ROAD
ROAD is designed to help residents of County Durham by supporting people who are out of work and aged 25 or over to overcome barriers to employment.