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Coping with cancer
Cancer has an impact on all aspects of a person’s health and wellbeing but there are ways to manage this and look after yourself
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Prostate cancer
It’s important to look out for the signs, symptoms and check your level of risk as prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men
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Heart disease
Find out how you can prevent heart disease and avoid long-term conditions affecting your heart and circulation
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Back pain
Back pain is the biggest cause of disability in the UK and was highlighted as a key issue for concern in our automotive industry survey.
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A guide to improving your sleep
Nearly a quarter of people in Britain have problems with sleep on a regular basis (The Sleep Council) and almost half of us lose sleep because of stress or worries
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Improving sleep for shift workers
As a shift worker, it can be more difficult to have a good sleep pattern, Irregular hours, daytime sleeping and stressful work can make it harder to get the rest you need. But don’t despair, there are many things you can do to improve your sleep as a shift worker
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Top tips to tackle loneliness
There’s no magic cure to combat loneliness, but if you’re struggling and feeling alone, it’s important to work out why you feel this way and then take steps to change your life for the better
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Tips for making long-lasting friendships
It’s important to have people in our lives who we truly connect with, but it’s not always easy to meet the right people, make a real connection and maintain friendships
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The importance of our connections and social support
We’re all different and our social needs vary, but having a support network is an essential area for us to pay attention to, so we can look after our health and wellbeing
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Mental health tips
Our mental health, like our physical health, varies all the time. Looking after our mental health is not only good for us now, it can also help us deal with and manage difficult times in the future
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SilverCloud
SilverCloud is a digital mental health and wellbeing platform which can help you to better manage your mental health and wellbeing. It’s free for those who work, or have worked, in the automotive industry.
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Living with long term conditions
We understand that living with a long term condition can be tough, that's why it's even more important to look after your overall health and wellbeing - find out more
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Top tips for building personal resilience
Resilience is our ability to cope through challenging times and when we face uncertainty.
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Help with social anxiety
Many people occasionally worry about social situations, but someone experiencing social anxiety can feel overly worried before, during and after them