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  1. How we help
  2. Well-being

Well-being

Here for you - it's good to talk

Here at Cherry Trees, everyone’s mental health and well-being is important to us. We have worked together to develop a collection of helpful resources for you to make sure that whether you are a parent, carer, child, staff member or volunteer, you can see you are as important as everyone else and if you aren’t OK, we can help.

If you aren’t feeling yourself, struggling to keep positive or just can’t see a way to make things better – please get in touch:

  • Contact our mental health and well-being advocates by email:  [email protected]  You will get a confirmation email and we will then be in touch, please let us know the best way to contact you.
  • If you would like to speak with someone, just call: 01483 222506 and ask "Have you got 5 minutes?". We always have time to talk and will help you find a solution, whatever the issue may be.
  • The NHS Volunteer Responders can also provide a free telephone ‘check in and chat’ if you are feeling isolated. Call 0808 196 3646 to register for this service.
  • Urgent help in a crisis - click to access urgent NHS help. In an emergency you should call 999.

Taking care of yourself and your well-being - helpful resources 

There is a wealth of information and advice available for you - here are the ones we feel are most helpful.

  • The government have a comprehensive overview of ways to help yourself and others manage mental health and well-being well during the pandemic - it's full of links, tips and helpful advice. Worth a read. 
  • Look after your physical well-being, it impacts you emotionally and mentally. Try to eat well and be active, getting out for a walk once a day at least. 
  • This is a great eating well link, with tasty recipes.
  • Getting active in 10 minutes - this is worth a look.
  • If cycling is your thing then this cycling community link is a great illustration of the importance of a support and friendship network, being able to contact someone and the difference that can make.
  • Get enough sleep is often easier said than done, but there are really practical tips here.
  • Anxiety can build up and be very difficult to deal with - these are helpful strategies and links for you.
  • If you feel stressed or your mood is low, there is practical advice here.
  • Do things you enjoy - it distracts from negative feelings. 
  • Take time to relax and focus on the present. 

Men's mental health

Men are often less likely to seek support or share how they are feeling. However, here are some great links to consider. 

  • Movember - definitely worth a look.
  • Mind resources - full of practical tips.

Change and its effect on us

We have developed a helpful booklet for you called 'Our Minds Matter' to support your well-being. It is available at Cherry Trees, or you can click to the image to view it. 

The pandemic has unexpectedly disrupted our routines and livelihoods, affected our family, friends and way of life.
For some, there have been positive changes which improved their well-being, such as greater work flexibility, reduced pressures from social situations, more family or 'me' time, less school pressure and a stronger community spirit.
However, this is not the same for all of us, with many feeling worried, overwhelmed, anxious, sad, frustrated or lonely.

These feelings are completely understandable when life alters in a way which is sudden and out of our control.

Supporting ourselves and each other

For many, fears will naturally subside over time but there are also many things we can do to help ourselves and each other in times of adversity; be it the pandemic, loss, financial, relationship, work, school or friendship concerns.

Support from families, work and your community is really important.

Remember, your Cherry Trees community is always here for you. 

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    Every donation, no matter how small or large, makes a difference to families who need respite care for a child with complex disabilities. Your donation helps to keep families together. Thank you so much for your support. You may also, if you wish, choose to add the cost of the bank transaction fee to your donation. This is 0.9% of your donation amount, up to a maximum of £2.00 and means that our costs are reduced, with more money available for our charitable activities. Thank you.

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