On a budget

Coping with redundancy

Losing your job can have an impact on your health and wellbeing. In this video, Clayre describes how losing her job affected her mentally and socially, and an expert gives advice on how to cope with redundancy.

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Video: how to eat well on a budget

You don't have to spend a lot to eat well. Dietitian Azmina Govindji explains how you can eat healthily for less.

Get fit for free

Get fit for free with these exercise tips, including podcasts, home workouts, green gyms and how to get free equipment.

Financial stress

Worries about money or losing your job can cause emotional distress. Get tips on coping with feeling anxious and advice on when to seek help.

Financial problems and relationships

Financial problems can put pressure on your relationship. Taking practical action can help ease the strain.

Budget food shopping

You can spend less on your food shopping and still eat healthily. Follow these tips to reduce your grocery bills.

Redundancy fear

Worrying about job security can affect your health, but there are ways to cope with the fear of redundancy.

Top 10 stress-busters

Stress-beating tips that really help, including being more active and taking time for yourself.

10 tips to beat insomnia

Following these simple lifestyle changes can greatly improve your quality of sleep.

Plan your 5 A DAY

This meal planner makes it easy to get your 5 A DAY. It's packed with tasty recipes and compiles your weekly shopping list for you.

The 10,000 steps challenge

Walking 10,000 steps a day can build stamina, burn excess calories and give you a healthier heart.

Better coping skills

10 ways to cope with whatever life throws at you, be it divorce, bereavement, an accident or a crime.

10 health benefits of stopping smoking

Quit smoking and you'll be healthier, your skin will look better and you'll have better sex.

Tools

Get active for mental wellbeing

Physical activity is good for mental wellbeing, as well as fitness. Find out how to get active for mental wellbeing

Coping with stress

There are many ways of coping with stress. Professor Cary Cooper provides some techniques for managing stress, such as exercising and using relaxation techniques, and explains who you can talk to if you're feeling under pressure.

5 A DAY for less

A diet full of fruit and veg doesn't have to be expensive. Here's how to get your 5 A DAY and save some money

Link to Couch to 5K running plan

Couch to 5K running plan

Download the podcasts to go from total beginner to running 5K in just nine weeks

Talking treatments

Find out about the benefits of different types of talking therapy, including counselling, psychotherapy and CBT

Living with depression

Get tips on coping with depression, including advice from experts, real-life stories and self-help

Stress management

Learn to spot symptoms of stress and get practical tips on keeping stress under control

Budgeting tips for carers

Some simple ways to get more money and spend less to keep your finances on track while being a carer