WELLBEING FIRST

Take control of your health and wellbeing today.

Gain access to a range of educational tools to help guide and support your health and wellbeing journey.

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Why Should You Join?

Making lifestyle changes is not always easy. You may face barriers or feel like you don't know where to start. Wellbeing First can help guide you on your health and wellbeing journey, giving you direct extra support when needed.

We understand that everyone is different and goes at their own pace. With this in mind, we also understand that what is important to you can change over time. This is why we give you access to a wide variety of relevant, translatable, accessible tools from the start.

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The right tools change everything. Wellbeing First helps you decide what is most important to you and how to plan ahead in line with your values and priorities, boosting your confidence.

Educational Courses

Make your way through our variety of health and wellbeing courses (incl. long-term condition specific related courses) at a pace that suits you.

Why?
The 2024 GP Patient Survey National Report found that almost one third of patients living with long-term conditions felt like they did not have enough support from local services to manage their conditions. Our courses allow you to improve on or revisit information that could benefit your health and wellbeing.

Nutrition and Fitness Resources

Make your way through our variety of nutrition & fitness resources (incl. long-term condition specific related resources).

Why? Living a healthy lifestyle is incredibly important for longevity, general health and wellbeing, regardless of if you live with a long-term condition. NHS England states that 80% of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes cases and 33% of cancers could be prevented by following a healthy lifestyle. Our resources allow you to improve on or revisit information that could benefit your physical health, particularly if you live with a long-term condition and are at an increased risk of lifestyle related complications.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources

Make your way through our variety of mental health & wellbeing resources.

Why? According to NHS England, one in four adults experience mental illness. The Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey 2014 also found that having a long-term condition was associated with lower levels of mental wellbeing. Our resources cover reflection, mindfulness, breathing and grounding activities and techniques. These can all benefit your mental wellbeing. Good mental health is an essential part of health and wellbeing.

Downloadable Worksheets, Activities and Journals

Make your way through our variety of downloadable worksheets, activities and journals.

Why? All our resources come with downloadables for you to complete at your own pace. These help put what you have learned into practice and help you gain a better understanding of what is important to you and what works for you.

Goal Setting

Set personal SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timebound) goals to create sustainable change.

Why? According to NHS England, setting and achieving goals makes us feel happier, more confident, and less anxious. SMART goals also help keep us on track and accountable. Goal setting is encouraged throughout our courses and resources.

Support Portal

Direct access to a Health and Wellbeing Coach via our support portal. This may vary depending on your GP practice.

Why? Health and Wellbeing coaching help you decide what matters most to you and how to go about achieving your goals. The 2024 GP Patient Survey National Report found that over 90% of patients who discussed what was important to them with a healthcare professional and agreed a plan going forward found it helpful. Through Wellbeing First, you will gain access to a Health and Wellbeing Coach via our messaging system. You will be able contact them outside of your scheduled appointments. This should give you the added support and accountability you need to achieve your goals and live a healthy, balanced lifestyle in accordance to your values.

Elevate your confidence and unlock your potential with Health & Wellbeing Coaching.

What is the purpose of Health & Wellbeing Coaching?

Health and Wellbeing Coaches offer non-clinical support to people who wish to actively engage with their own health and wellbeing. Patients focus on behaviour change and achieving self-identified goals. This is done through motivation, accountability and facilitated discussions around the topics that are most important to them. Health and wellbeing coaches are not able to diagnose or treat medical conditions. They also do not provide medical advice.

What are the benefits to Health & Wellbeing Coaching?

Health and Wellbeing coaching helps you to decide what matters most to you and how to go about achieving your goals.

How will this platform support my Health & Wellbeing Coaching?

This platform works in conjunction with your GP Health and Wellbeing Coaches to offer a wholistic approach to your health and wellbeing as a patient. This is done through access to our range of educational courses, downloadable resources and worksheets, Support Portal and more. You are able to make your way through the content and worksheets at a pace that suits you and aligns with your goals.