Wellbeing Hub
Your wellbeing matters, and we’re here to help.
Whether you’re managing physical discomfort or looking after your mental health,
you’ll find simple tips and helpful guidance below.
As a Holloway member, you also have access to extra support whenever you need it.
MSK conditions affect your joints, muscles and bones. This includes, back, neck and joint pain.
They’re common and often manageable with the right approach.
Staying gently active and building healthy habits into your life can make a real difference.
Helpful Guidance
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy offers lots of helpful information, including guidance, exercises and practical tips. You can choose the area you’re having problems with to find exercises or tips to manage your symptoms.
Your mental health can change over time, especially during busy or challenging periods. It’s normal to feel stressed, low or overwhelmed at times. But if these feelings continue, it’s important to get support.
Small steps that can help
Simple actions that can make a difference include:
- Staying connected with people you trust
- Keeping a routine where possible
- Taking breaks and making time for yourself
- Staying active and getting outside every day
Tips for better mental health from the NHS
Stress, anxiety and depression are common and can affect both your mental and physical wellbeing. Spotting the signs early can help you take the right steps to manage them.
Recognising stress and anxiety (NHS)
If you’re finding things difficult, or your symptoms aren’t improving, it’s important to get support.
You can speak to your GP or a mental health professional if symptoms are affecting your daily life.
If you need urgent help, contact:
- NHS: 111
- Samaritans: 116 123
- Mind: 0300 123 3393
Maintaining a healthy weight can support your overall health and wellbeing. For most adults, the recommended healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 24.9.
Pre-diabetes is when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Many people don’t have any symptoms, so it can often go unnoticed.
If you want to reduce your BMI and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, there are small lifestyle changes you can make. Things like, staying active, eating a balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight can help you.
Useful resources:
Know your risk of type 2 diabetes (Diabetes UK)
If you’re concerned about your weight or your risk of diabetes, speak to your GP or another healthcare professional.
As a Holloway Friendly member, you have access to confidential advice and support through
Optima Health. 
This is available 24/7, 365 days a year. You can access this here.
You also have access to a 24/7 GP service and a second medical opinion service.