Self Care

Welcome to our Self Care area.

Please look at individual charities for specific information on conditions.

This a general use of resources to help support those affected by neurological conditions in Wales.

Mental Health Support

https://pthb.nhs.wales/coronavirus/mental-health-services-during-covid-19/faq-folder/frequently-asked-questions-for-adults-who-are-seeking-support-from-mental-health-services-for-the-first-time-pdf/

https://pthb.nhs.wales/services/adult-and-older-peoples-mental-health-services/silvercloud-online-cbt/

Nutrition

https://www.brainandspine.org.uk/information-and-support/health-and-lifestyle-tips/brain-food/

https://www.mssociety.org.uk/care-and-support/everyday-living/eating-and-drinking

https://www.dewis.wales/healthy-eating

Exercise

https://www.dewis.wales/the-place-for-wellbeing-in-wales

https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/exercise

https://www.mssociety.org.uk/care-and-support/everyday-living/staying-active

Fatigue Management

Headway – https://www.headway.org.uk/media/6580/managing-fatigue-e-booklet.pdf

MS society- https://www.mssociety.org.uk/about-ms/signs-and-symptoms/fatigue/managing-fatigue/online-fatigue-management-course

Parkinson’s UK – https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/fatigue

Learning to manage your chronic condition – https://www.dewis.wales/Long-term-conditions

Financial support and work

https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work

https://www.gov.uk/pip

https://www.gov.uk/dla-disability-living-allowance-benefit

https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance

https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance

https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit

Get Involved

Volunteering opportunities for the WNA

https://www.actionforhappiness.org/

Local Health boards

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/

http://2. https://abuhb.nhs.wales/

http://3. https://cwmtafmorgannwg.wales/

http://4. https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/

https://pthb.nhs.wales/

http://6. https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/

Neurology Rehabilitation

Please see attached Rehab document

Accessing Care

https://www.dewis.wales/home-personal-care

MS society E- learning – https://www.mssociety.org.uk/care-and-support/professionals/discover-ways-develop-your-practice

Parkinson’s UK Cymru – https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/professionals/learning-hub

Epilepsy Action – https://learn.epilepsy.org.uk/

MDUK – https://www.musculardystrophyuk.org/professionals/elearning-modules

MND – https://www.mndassociation.org/professionals/professional-education-and-development/online-courses/

Ataxia – https://www.ataxia.org.uk/healthcare-professionals/training/

Shine – https://www.shinecharity.org.uk/spina-bifida/adults-with-spina-bifida-a-information-for-general-practitioners

British Polio Fellowship – https://www.britishpolio.org.uk/guides-hc-professionals

Stroke Association – https://www.stroke.org.uk/professionals/resources-professionals

Headway – https://www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-injury/professionals/training/