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Wellbeing

Looking after you too

Taking a few moments each day to support your own mental health is more vital then ever. Many of you will have already found the small things that make a difference to you – maybe a quiet cup of tea before the day starts, 10 minutes outdoors during your lunch break or a phone call to a loved one at the end of the day.

“Being kind to yourself is one of the greatest kindnesses,” said the mole.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy

Early years staff wellbeing: a resource for managers and teams

This new, free #EarlyYearsinMind resource is based on the views of early years practitioners and includes practical ideas to champion staff wellbeing, along with an activity checklist to enable settings to implement changes and monitor progress.

Access and download HERE

Laughter for wellbeing

The psychologist Caspar Addyman tells BBC Women’s Hour about the science of why babies laugh.

Listen here

Mind nature!

Mind, the mental health charity, has some advice on the benefits of nature, as well as guidance on taking care of yourself and your staff via the ‘Workplace’ link on their website.

How nature benefits mental health

Follow our garden blog

Inspire your children and their families to encourage wildlife and develop their love of nature. 🌼🍂🌿

Follow Norfolk County Council’s Early Years Garden blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Find out more HERE

Wellbeing Service

Wellbeing Norfolk & Waveney provide a range of support for people with common mental health and emotional issues, such as low mood, depression or stress.

Services are free and are available to people aged 16 and over living in Norfolk & Waveney.

Find out more HERE

REST

If you live in Norfolk and you’re struggling with your mental health for any reason, @RESTNorwich is here to help.

It’s a new community space that gives you the support you need, when you need it.

Find out how to get support HERE

Information and support for your mental health - NHS

If you are experiencing stress, feelings of anxiety or low mood, you can visit the NHS mental health and wellbeing page for self-assessment, audio guides and practical tools.

Feeling anxious?

Keep your focus on the things you can control, including where you get information from and actions to make yourself feel prepared.

The NHS Every Mind Matters website provides further information on how to manage anxiety.

Feeling stressed?

There are lots of ways to get support if you are struggling with stress, from the NHS and online information to charities. Find out more things you can do…