Resources
We understand the importance of supporting our residents in every aspect of your life, and we want to help you make informed decisions about your housing, care and support needs. We’re also here to assist you with researching and planning for your future – whether that means starting education, training or work, understanding your finances, or managing your health and wellbeing.
These useful links and resources are designed to help you explore your options. If you need any further support, please speak to a member of staff at your service.
Please note that Peace Nest Care Homes has no official partnership arrangement with these organisations, and we are not responsible for the content of external sites.
Health and Wellbeing
NHS Choices
The official NHS website offering information on a wide range of health conditions, treatments and local services.
Care Quality Commission (CQC)
The independent regulator of health and social care in England, ensuring that care services meet fundamental standards of quality and safety.
Mind
A leading mental health charity offering support, advice and guidance for anyone with mental health needs.
Samaritans
A confidential helpline available 24/7 for anyone who is in emotional distress, is struggling to cope, or is at risk of self-harm or suicide.
Talk to Frank
A drug and alcohol information service, offering confidential advice, support and resources to help people make informed decisions about drugs and alcohol.
OK Rehab
A specialist addition treatment and recovery organisation, providing free, impartial advice on choosing the right rehabilitation and support services.
Eating Well for Less
The guide offers advice about good nutrition and how to make sure your body is getting everything it needs, as well as tips for reducing the cost of your weekly shop.
Disability and Autism Support
Scope
A leading disability equality charity, providing practical information and emotional support for disabled people and their families.
Mencap
A charity for people with a learning disability, their families and carers, offering support, advice and resources.
Disability Rights UK
A leading charity run by and for people with disabilities, promoting equal participatin and advocating for disability rights.
National Autistic Society
The UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families, providing support, guidance and campaigning for a better world for autistic people.
LGBT+
Stonewall
A charity which campaigns for equality and provides resources, advice and support to people in the LGBT+ community.
Galop
An LGBT+ anti-violence charity, offering support, advice and advocacy to people affected by hate crime, domestic abuse or sexual violence – working to make life safe, just and fair for people in the LGBT+ community.
Online Safety
NSPCC
Tips from the NSPCC about keeping children safe online.
Age UK
A guide from Age UK around how to stay safe online.
Childline
More information around keeping safe online - applicable to both children and adults.
National Cyber Security Centre
Guidance from the Governement's NCSC for online safety, including tips for strong passwords and using 2-step verification.
SeeAbility
An easy read guide for internet and social media safety, which may be especially useful for people with learning disabilities and/or sight loss.
Ann Craft Trust
Digital Safeguarding guidance for adults and young people with learning disabilities.
Age UK
Support with staying safe online as an older person, including common online and social media scams.
Victim Support
Tips from Victim Support for people who may be at risk online, and how to stay safe