Life Hub

Useful Websites

IT, work and money skills websites

GOV.UK

The best place to find government services and information including: benefits; business & self-employed; education & learning; housing & local services; money & tax; working, jobs & pensions.

Job centre plus

With useful contact telephone numbers. Advice on claiming Jobseekers allowance, links to universal job match and a benefits calculator.

Digital Communities Wales

Working to help people access and use the internet. Includes useful resources and help guides.

Citizens Advice Bureau

Impartial advice on topics such as benefits; work; housing; tax and more. Contact details for local centres.

Money Helper

Free and impartial money advice, set up by government. Advice and guides to help improve your finances. Tools and calculators to help you keep track and plan ahead. Support in person, over the phone and online. 

Health and Well-Being Websites

NHS Direct Wales

NHS Direct Wales offers health advice and information. The website lets you learn more about your health through an A-Z encyclopaedia and you can also search for NHS services such as dentists, pharmacies or support groups in your local area. For any general health information questions you might have, there is an online enquiry service. The site also offers a number of on-line assessment tools, such as a symptom checker.

Add to your life

Add to your life' is a free NHS Wales health check to help you live longer, feel better, and stay healthy and active into the future. It can help you discover more about your health, learn the simple steps you can take to stay fit, and discover local services to help you make a positive change in your life.

Choose well

Choose well will help you decide if you need medical attention if you get sick. It explains what each NHS service does, and when it should be used.

Stop Smoking Wales

Provides help and information to help stop smoking.

Change for life

Give tips and advice on ways to stay fit and healthy.

British Liver Trust

Love your liver is a national awareness campaign run by the British Liver Trust. The website offes a simple message - take three steps to a healthy liver by being aware of the risks from alcohol, obesity and viral hepatitis. An online assessment allows you to check the health of your liver

British Heart Foundation

The British Heart Foundation offers reliable and easy to understand information about heart disease and advice on how you can help prevent it.

British Lung Foundation

The British Lung Foundation support people who have lung disease, their families and carers and raise awareness of lung disease at a local and national level

Diabetes UK

Diabetes UK helps people manage their diabetes effectively by providing information, advice and support.

Stroke Association

The Stroke Association provides information and support for stroke patients, their families and carers.

Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK provides information, support and research on the types, treatments and symptoms of cancer.

Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support provides practical, medical, emotional and financial support for people affected by cancer.

Mind

Mind provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Alzheimer's Society

The Alzheimer's Society works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia by providing information, practical services and support.

 

 

ID: 259, revised 15/03/2022
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