Links
We have compiled a selection of links which we think may be of interest. Whilst Start2 aims to list links that are professional, reliable and appropriate, that might be of interest to Start2 visitors, we do not offer a guarantee of any kind regarding those services that appear on our links page, and neither should the inclusion of a link to our links page be taken as an endorsement by Start2.
Due to funding constraints, the 'Links' page and ‘Contact Us’ facility is unfortunately currently unstaffed except for technical problems. Any links were correct at time of adding.
Wellbeing
British Association of Art Therapies
The British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) is a dynamic organisation and art therapy is a growing profession
Change for life
www.nhs.uk/Change4Life/Pages/Default.aspx
Helpful tips eating well and staying active
Hypnotherapy Directory
www.hypnotherapy-directory.org.uk/
Hypnotherapy Directory provides a huge support network of hypnotherapists, enabling visitors to find a hypnotherapist close to them and appropriate for their needs.
Manchester Community Health Trainers
is a service for people who want help to achieve goals for them selves to help them feel physically and mentally more healthy. Visit the website for more information and contact details for the service.
Recovery Education (MMHSCT)
www.mhsc.nhs.uk/services/recovery-education.aspx
Recovery Education offers a new approach aimed at giving people with mental health challenges the chance to make their own choices, to become experts in their own recovery and to make sense and meaning out of their experiences.
Self Care Forum
www.selfcareforum.org/?page_id=1472
The Self Care Forum was set up in May 2011 with the purpose of furthering the reach of self care and embed it into everyday life.
The Fun Theory
is dedicated to the thought that something as simple as fun is the easiest way to change people's behaviour for the better.
Wellbeing Garden
www.slam.nhs.uk/wellbeing-garden.aspx
Five steps to wellbeing
WeNurses Twitter Chats
@WeNurses is a weekly Twitter chat predominately aimed at nurses and takes place every Thursday at 8pm on Twitter using #WeNurses
The new economics foundation
www.neweconomics.org/programmes/well-being
is an independent think-and-do tank that inspires and demonstrates real economic well-being nef's Centre for Well-being researches policies, measurement tools and every day actions that help us increase well-being
Quit Smoking Community
https://quitsmokingcommunity.org/
Quit Smoking Community is a virtual community that offers support and information for those trying to kick the deadliest habit in the world.
