Ways to take care of yourself

Find practical support to help you deal with day-to-day issues following the death of a loved one.

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Health and wellbeing

These resources and support services can help you take positive steps towards physical and mental health and wellbeing:

 

Mental health support

These resources and support services can help you if you need mental health support.  

For urgent 24/7 mental health support, call: 

Financial support and benefits

We have put together information and advice pages if you are struggling to meet day-to-day financial commitments and want to access additional help.

The Government also provides a useful guide to benefits and financial support when someone dies. 

Visit benefits and financial support when someone dies (GOV.UK) 

Housing and accommodation

Find out about residential care homes in Nottinghamshire. It includes practical tips for when you are looking for a care home or help with supported living.

Visit our Somewhere to live information page 

For additional information and support with your housing and accommodation needs, you can also visit your local borough council housing webpages.

Coping at home  

We have information and advice for carers and adult social care and support services to help keep you safe and live independently in your own home.

Staying safe at home

We have put together information and advice on how to stay safe in your own home including about:

You can also register for community updates and public safety messages, including from Trading Standards and Nottinghamshire Police

Go to Nott Alerts website to register

Help with getting around

Blue Badge Hub

Find information and advice to help you keep mobile if you have severe mobility problems caused by visible and non-visible disability.

Visit our Blue Badge Hub

Getting around on public transport

For information and help with travelling around Nottinghamshire, visit:

Employment and volunteering

Find information if you are looking for work or volunteering opportunities:

If you live in Nottinghamshire and have a learning disability, autism or Asperger’s, Brooke Farm offers employment and training to help prepare you for entry into paid employment.

Visit our Employment training page to find out more

More local support

You can find more information, guidance and connections to local support services at Notts Help Yourself 

Visit your district council webpages for information and support on: 

  • benefits
  • bins and recycling
  • cost of living support
  • council tax
  • housing
  • rent

Ask for help finding the information you need

For help finding information and signposting to support services, contact our friendly team of advisors.

Last updated:5 November 2024

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