Drugs and Alcohol
Find out how many units of alcohol you have in a day, and get ideas on how to cut down on your drinking by visiting NHS Direct Safe Drinking.
For help with issues relating to drug and alcohol misuse:-
http://www.addaction.org.uk/ Drugs and alcohol support – addiction and recovery
http://www.gainsboroughfoundation.co.uk/ Recovery and support service for people whose lives are affected by alcohol misuse
www.coap.co.uk A website with online forums for young people affected by someone else's addiction to drugs, alcohol.
www.sobriety.org Information and forums on alcohol and drug misuse.
Obesity
Enter your height and weight to find out if you're over your 'ideal' weight, and get tips on how to slim down safely by visiting NHS Direct Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator.
For information and support with weight loss:-
http://www.bigmatters.co.uk/index.htm Obesity information and support
http://www.bdaweightwise.com/ British Dietetic Association – weight loss support
Smoking
One of the best things you can do for your health is giving up smoking. It will also save you lots of money. Find out just how much you'll save and how your health will improve immediately by visiting NHS Direct Quitters Cost Calculator.
http://www.nhs.uk/smokefree
http://ash.org.uk/
Mental Health
https://moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome/new/splash - Self-help CBT for depression and anxiety
http://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/ - Self-help resources for common mental health issues
http://www.mindincambs.org.uk/?redirect=huntsmind - Local mental health resources
http://www.samaritans.org/ - confidential support for people feeling in distress or suicidal
http://www.bullying.co.uk/ - advice and support for people suffering from bullying
Older People
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/ - The UK’s largest charity working with and for older people.
http://www.carersuk.org/ - advice and support for carers
http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/ - support and information for Alzheimer’s sufferers and their families.
Eating Disorders
http://www.eatingdisorderssupport.co.uk/helpline
http://www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/
http://www.b-eat.co.uk/