WHR Resources
Our self-help information is sourced from reputable organisations. Please let us know if any links don’t work.
General Health
An A-Z of conditions, treatments & medical terms.
Anxiety
A Self-Help Workbook for Young People (aged 11-18) Experiencing School Based Anxiety
An excellent workbook from NHS Cumbria Northumbria Tyne & Wear
Oxford Health NHS
How to Manage Anxiety and Fear
Mental Health Foundation
Benefits
.GOV.UK: Benefits Calculators
You can use an independent, free and anonymous benefits calculator to check what you could be entitled to. This will give you an estimate of:
- the benefits you could get
- how much your benefit payments could be
- how your benefits will be affected if you start work or increase your hours
- how your benefits will be affected if your circumstances change – for example, if you have a child or move in with your partner
Blood Pressure
PDF to print out and fill in for 1 week home BP Monitoring
Chronic Pain
10 Steps Program. The backbone of the support we offer.
Link to Google Drive folder with materials for 10 Step Program
Dementia
Optalis – Responding to the challenges faced by those living with dementia
Flooding
RBWM Flood Risk Management Strategy
Met Office – Protecting your property from flooding
.Gov.UK – Personal Flood Plan (pdf)
Legal Advice
Run by the Law Society, Find a Solicitor is a free service for anyone looking for information about organisations or people providing legal services in England and Wales that are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
.GOV.UK: Find legal advice and information
You can get legal advice and information to solve common problems, for example about:
- debts
- decisions about benefits
- discrimination at work
- immigration statuses
- disagreements with neighbours
- making arrangements for children, money or property if you divorce or separate
Loneliness
Mind – Explains loneliness, giving practical suggestions for what you can do and where you can go for support
Self help guide to
Loneliness and Isolation
NHS Humber Teaching
15 Things for Young People to do if feeling Lonely
Mental Health Foundation
Met Office Climate Report for Windsor & Maidenhead
The Climate Report provides high level, non-technical summaries of climate change projections for a local authority area. It uses scientific research to provide robust climate information to help decision makers plan for the future, enabling local authorities to become more resilient to climate change. Climate Report
Reconciliation Services
.GOV.UK LEAFLET: Family Mediation – Sorting Out Family Disputes Without Going to Court
Family Mediation Council-Find local mediator
You can search the FMC Register for a family mediator who practises near you, either by keying in your postcode or by entering the name of the family mediator.
Citizens Advice: Using mediation to help you separate
Registering Vulnerable Residents with Utility Companies
If you find it hard to deal with your energy supply you could get extra help from your energy companies. You can apply to be added to your electricity network’s priority support register to get priority support for electricity and gas.
Electricity Priority Services Register
Thames Water Priority Services Register
Gas Priority Services Register
Reporting Issues to RBWM
Report-It – If you have a problem with: abandoned vehicle; blocked drains; missing or damaged bin; noise; overhanging or damaged tree on public land; potholes; street lighting; street cleaning or street furniture. If you don’t report it, they can’t fix it!
Report Issues to FixMyStreet
FixMyStreet.com – A very useful 3rd party website, keeps pressure on RBWM, we advise you report any problems on both systems.
Scam Awareness
The Little Book of BIG Scams – Thames Valley Police publication to help us all be aware of the risks.
Avoiding Scams – AgeUK
Social Care
NHS Social Care and Support Guide
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this website explains your options and where you can get support
Tech Support
An easy to follow checklist to find the cause of a slow PC.
Make your screen and keyboard easier to use.
Weightloss
A 12 week program – Please contact The Health Hub for access.
Your Simple Guide to Healthy Weight Loss
British Heart Foundation
Simple Exercises to Help Weight Loss
NHS Gloucestershire Hospitals
Self Help Resources
Wraysbury Matters A-Z of Useful Organisations
Practitioner Resources
Please let us know if there is a specific resource subject you would like to see on this page.
