PRACTICAL WELLBEING

At Space to Breathe we know that wellbeing is often very practical and our mental health is often affected by practical things like work, health, money, bills and everyday things. This section features resources and support we can signpost you to to help with these practical issues.

Latest updates

As part of the Voluntary Sector we regularly receive updates designed to help and support people locally in cost of living or life-issue related support. We’ll publish them here when we can. Click on the subjects to view and download/website.

Sheffield’s Household Support Fund - help with food and energy bills - visit the Sheffield Council page here

Universal Credit information - all you need to understand UC changes here.

June 25 - Sheffield S6 Foodbank has more capacity for Debt referrals. Their experienced debt team is here to help. Last year alone, they helped 51 clients become debt-free and supported many more in improving their financial wellbeing but we have capacity to take on more referrals!

If you want to get in touch just use debt@fctrust.uk - they can also take referrals from organisations.

24 May 25 - Many of the people we work with experience poor conditions in rental properties. To this end, this helpful guide on dealing with damp and mould in a rental property is really good clear advice. Visit the pages here.

19 March 25 - Parkinson’s Catch Up Monthly gathering at Parson Cross Forum for people with Parkinson’s, their family and friends. First Thursday of the month, 1-2.30pm - flyer attached

19 March 25 - Dementia Carers groups in Firth Park and High Green, Dementia Drop In at Chapeltown Library, and a new Alone Together support group for people who have lost someone to bereavement or long-term care. Flyers attached.

24 December - Health Living: register for NHS programme to support those living with Type 2 Diabetes - register here

5 June - Stopping smoking could improve your mental health. There’s local help to do this now at http://www.smokefreestarts.co.uk

4 June - Help a Young Carer get a break with the SYC Fund

2nd May 2024 - Sheffield Parent/Carer Forum

30th April 2024 - The move to Universal Credit - Sheffield Information Sheet