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General health and wellbeing

From speaking with a number of former Intensive Care patients at a year after getting home, it seems that staying well and healthy and getting out and about are the main concerns. In this section, we've provided links to some general information and sources of support, which we hope you find useful.

 

 

 

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Web Link: Couch to 5K

This link will take you to the Couch to 5K running plan on the NHS Choices website. It's a free "app" that you can download onto your smartphone, and it's designed to get you off the couch and running in just 9 weeks. It's designed for all ages and abilities-take a look and see what you think!

Web Link: Critical Care Recovery Book Club

Welcome to the Critcal Care Recovery Book Club! All of the books within this blog have been recommended by either individuals who have been in your position or by those that have benefitted from reading or listening these particular books. We hope that you can benefit from reading/listening to them too. And please feel free to comment your own thoughts below each post if you have read/listened to the book. If you would like to review a book for the book club please email...

Web Link: Disability Snowsport UK

This link will take you to the Disability Snowsport UK Homepage, which has links to local groups. Disability Snowsport UK is a people-centred organisation with a unique sense of purpose: that anyone regardless of their disability can take part in and enjoy the thrill of snowsports. They are a membership organisation, and welcome anyone of any levels of skiing and fitness. They cater for complete novices to snowsports all the way to elite athletes.

Web Link: Exercises lying on your bed

A short guide on exercises you can do whilst lying in your bed to help progress your recovery.

Web Link: Exercises whilst sitting

Exercises you can do whilst sitting during your recovery.

Web Link: Food Bank Guide

A guide to food banks around the UK and London.

Web Link: Free Virtual Stage Shows, Musicals & Opera

A handy guide to watching free stage shows, musicals and opera performances online including National Theatre & Cirque De Soleil.

Web Link: Get Fit for Free

Access to free online fitness resources and advice to help you stay active.

Web Link: ICU Steps

A UK-based charity dedicated to supporting intensive care patients, they provide a variety of resources and information as well as access to support groups. This link will take you to their Covid-19 dedicated page.

Web Link: ICU Steps - Support Groups & Information

An intensive Care support charity based in the UK. Provides access to support groups and information.