The Well
The Well is a drop-in to find out information and receive general advice to help you stay well and independent within your local community. For people aged 16+
Waiting Well
You may be put on a waiting list to see a healthcare specialist or to get health and social care services. This site has information to support your health and wellbeing at this time. This includes information on your physical and mental health, as well as advice about practical issues like money worries.
It may seem strange to say you could be ‘waiting well’ as you may not be feeling your best. You may also be unsure what to do while you wait. But, it’s really important to use this time to support your health and wellbeing. Why? Because taking positive steps for your health and wellbeing can help you to:
- ease some symptoms
- manage or improve your health
- stop new problems from starting
- improve your health before your care – this may help you to get better faster
Support for people waiting on a hip or knee operation
Support for people waiting on hip or knee replacement surgery | NHS inform
Blue badge scheme
Apply for or renew a Blue Badge - GOV.UK
Check your eligibility and apply for a Blue Badge. You can apply for yourself, someone else or an organisation.
Versus Arthritis
Financial support for people with arthritis | Benefits, loans and pensions
This site has lots of useful information about financial help that you may be able to claim whilst awaiting surgery and afterwards.
Citizens Advice
Check what benefits to claim if you’re sick or disabled - Citizens Advice
Check what benefits to claim if you’re sick or disabled.
Support if you are temporarily unable to work
Benefits and financial support if you're temporarily unable to work - GOV.UK
Find out what support you might be able to get to help with your living costs. You can get benefits and other financial support if you’re eligible.
Red Cross – 100 days wheel chair loan
Hire a wheelchair | British Red Cross
Need to hire a wheelchair? The British Red Cross provides wheelchair hire services across the UK. They can offer safe and reliable manual wheelchairs whether you’re looking for self-propelled or transit wheelchairs.
Prehabilitation
To find our more about getting physically ready for surgery see our Prehabilitation page.
Castcare
To find information on how to look after your cast or moonboot, see our Castcare advice page.
Recycling your walking aids
Did you know that we recycle crutches, walking sticks and walking frames? To recycle your walking aid see our Recycling your walking aids page.