Your health and wellbeing

Whether you have a recent diagnosis or you've been managing your health condition for a while, life may be difficult at times. You can take simple steps and get support to manage your condition and live well.

Just like your physical health, your mental health can change as you get older. But mental health problems aren’t an inevitable part of getting older. You can get support and there are things you can do to help yourself.

Getting out and about is important for our wellbeing but it can become more challenging as we get older. Whether you drive or not, there is support available to help you get around more easily and stay mobile.

All of us can feel lonely or isolated from time to time, whether we live alone or with others. If you're feeling lonely, there are things you can do to help yourself and places you can look for support.

You may have strong ideas about where you'd like to live and be cared for at the end of your life, and where you would choose to die. This often involves balancing the pros and cons of different options, so it can be helpful to think about these in advance.

When someone dies, it can be overwhelming. There is a lot that needs to be done at a time when you may feel ill-equipped to deal with it. Support is available and careful planning can help. 

Everyone has the right to live in safety, free from abuse, harm and neglect. Harm can take many forms, from disrespect to causing someone mental or physical pain. It is never acceptable. There is action you can take to protect yourself and help available if you need it.