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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: Nutrition at Home after Critical Illness

It is common to find it difficult to eat after critical illness and maintain a healthy weight. This information pack tells you about the nutrition to have at home and how to help with common problems you may have with eating after a stay in the ICU.

Web Link: Nutrition in Hospital after Critical Illness

It is common to find it difficult to eat after critical illness and maintain a healthy weight. This information tells you about the nutrition to have in hospital and how to help with common problems you may have with eating during your stay in the ICU.

Web Link: Online Fitness Classes

A guide to fitness studios in London that are offering online classes. A variety of different types of class are on offer from Pilates to HIIT.

Web Link: Open University Free Courses

A full catalogue of free online courses provided by The Open University.

Web Link: Princes Trust: Work Resource Centre

If you are looking to get back into work, or are unable to work, Princes Trust have provided advice, guidance and support to help you upskill. Includes a range of tools and an online chat service.

Web Link: Redbridge Coronavirus Support Resource Directory

(Although some resources within are specific to Redbridge in London, a great many of the online resources can be accessed anywhere in the country). A comprehensive directory of national online Coronavirus support including physical health, mental wellbeing, financial support and more.

Web Link: Rhino UK - Sensory Solutions & Therapeutic Resources

Rhino UK is a leading supplier of multi-sensory equipment offering complete design, installation and maintenance service. For more than 75 years' combined experience working with Local Councils and Government Sectors serving Health and Education establishments; specialising in Multi-Sensory Rooms, Portable Multi-Sensory Solutions, Sensory Toys and Sensory Gardens.

Web Link: Save The Children: Kids Entertainment Advice

A handy guide on keeping kids entertained during lockdown.

Web Link: Self Help Mental Health Services

Information, advice and support for a variety of mental health issues.

Web Link: Swallowing, communication and mouthcare

This link will take you to an excellent patient support resource from Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and their webpages on problems with swallowing, communication and mouthcare.