Mental Health

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (NHS Talking Therapies) 

Who is it for?

It is a service for people age 16 and above, who are registered with a GP in Coventry, Warwickshire, or Solihull. It provides people, who commonly experience problems such as stress, anxiety, and depression with access to service at the right time when they need it most. It provides the right talking treatments with the right staff at the highest quality and aims to empower people to make informed choices and changes to improve well-being and live fulfilled lives 

How can I contact NHS Talking Therapies?

Phone number: 02476 671090

Address: Kingfield Road, Coventry, CV1 4NZ

Visit the NHS Talking therapies website

Your GP may well have recommended that you contact the service. 

A dementia diagnosis can come as a shock to the person with the condition and those around them.  However, there are sources of help and support for everyone involved.

It's natural to worry about the future, but it is important to remember that you're not alone. The NHS, social services, and voluntary organisations will be able to provide advice and support.

If the person you care for has ongoing medical care needs, they may qualify for free NHS continuing care, which will be assessed by NHS staff.

Find out more about assessments and what to expect from the NHS and social services.

Dementia Support Services in Rugby

Dementia Connect in Warwickshire can support anyone living with dementia or caring for someone with dementia. The service provides personalised advice and practical and emotional support, helping you and your loved ones at all stages of dementia. 

Please contact Dementia Connect today by phone or email. Call: 0333 150 3456 (calls charged at standard local rate), email: dementia.connect@alzheimers.org.uk, or online information available via Warwickshire County Council 

Self-harm is when somebody intentionally damages or injures their body. It is a way of coping with or expressing overwhelming emotional distress.

Sometimes when people self-harm they intend to die but often the intention is more to punish themselves, express their distress, or relieve unbearable tension. Self-harm can also be a cry for help.

If you are self-harming, you should see your GP for help. You can also call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 for support or visit the website of Mind (a mental health charity) for further advice.

Your GP will usually offer to refer you to healthcare professionals at a local community mental health service for further assessment. This assessment will result in your care team working out a treatment plan with you.

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getting help if you self-harm

We are leading the movement to make sure every young person gets the mental health support they need, when they need it, no matter what.

If you are a young person in need of support:

Young Minds

Text the YoungMinds Crisis Messenger for free 24/7 support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis. 

If you need urgent help text YM to 85258

All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors.
Texts are free from EE, O2, Vodafone, 3, Virgin Mobile, BT Mobile, GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile, and Telecom Plus

If you are a parent or carer worried about your child:

Speak to our experts at the Parents Helpline

Call for free on 0808 802 5544 (9:30am - 4pm, Mon - Fri).
Use our live parent's webchat or our parents' email service 

Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, sexuality, or background.

If you believe that you are a victim of domestic abuse, there are signs that you can look out for including:

• being withdrawn, or being isolated from your family and friends

• having bruises, burns, or bite marks on you

• having your finances controlled, or not being given enough to buy food, medication, or pay bills

• not being allowed to leave your house, or stopped from going to college or work

• having your internet or social media use monitored, or someone else reading your texts, emails, or letters

• being repeatedly belittled, put down, or told you are worthless

• being pressured into sex or sexual contact

• being told that abuse is your fault, or that you’re overreacting

Get help and support 

Whenever it happened to you it is never too late to get support for sexual abuse or sexual violence. A list of helpline services is available below.

If you can’t find the information or support you’re looking for, contact Victim Support’s 24/7 Supportline on 08 08 16 89 111 or live chat.

If you are in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police.

Get help and support

If you are suicidal and want to talk to someone in confidence you can call the Samaritans on 0114 276 7277 or 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org

Samaritans

The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) is a national charity that provides local support to the farming community across England and Wales.  For more information on what support is available see their website or call RABI freephone helpline 0800 1884444