A new service offering self-care advice to the public has opened in Mansfield and Ashfield.
The Mid-Nottinghamshire Self-Care service, which is open to anyone over 18 who is living or working in the area, is free and confidential.
It is managed by Self Help UK on behalf of the local NHS, and aims to put people in control of their lives by providing information to help them access self-care support.
The service can provide advice on money issues, lifestyle changes and managing a condition, and can offer information and help for people experiencing loneliness or isolation.
Mid-Nottinghamshire self-care manager, Rosalind Pearce said: “All the services that we signpost to are local; we can help people to plan a path to achieve better health and wellbeing.
“I encourage people to get in touch with us if they need some support. We listen and can provide non-medical information to help people improve their own life experience.
“People can contact us free, by telephone, email us or pop in to talk to us at one of our self-care hubs.”
The self-care hub in Mansfield is held at Mansfield CAB Advice Hub, 16 Regent Street. People can drop in every Thursday, from 1-4pm, to speak to an adviser. No appointment is necessary.
The self-care hub in Ashfield is open every Monday, from 11am-3pm, at Ashfield Health and Wellbeing Centre, Portland Street.
People can also get in touch by calling Freephone 0300 303 2600, from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, or email [email protected]
More information is also at www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk/selfcarehub
The Mid-Nottinghamshire Self-Care Hub service is commissioned by the two Mid Nottinghamshire NHS Clinical Commisioning Groups and provided by Self Help UK.