Web Link: Air travel - fit for air travel (flying) advice and information - NHS Scotland

Air travel can expose you to a number of factors that can impact your health and well-being. Although most travellers won't notice any adverse effects to their health during a flight, the effects from flying may present challenges if you have certain underlying health conditions. Use this excellent link to the website for more information

Web Link: Blue Badge application: parking for drivers with disabilities

The Blue Badge Scheme is a national arrangement that offers special parking provision for some people with disabilities, and enables parking for either drivers or passengers closer to the required destination. The scheme is administered by local authorities who deal with applications and assessments as well as the issue of the badges. If you are registered blind or have a mobility disability you may be entitled to a blue badge. Visit the government website and check if you can apply...

Web Link: Couch to 5k running

This link will take you to the Couch to 5K running plan on the NHS Choices website. It's a free "app" that you can download onto your smartphone, and it's designed to get you off the couch and running in just 9 weeks. It's designed for all ages and abilities-take a look and see what you think!

Web Link: Do IT: helping people volunteer

Do IT exists because: Connecting with other people in a meaningful way improves social wellbeing Doing good things makes people healthier and happier Volunteering is one of the best things that people can do to improve their wellbeing Data that is controlled by the individual has a key role to play in helping people find what’s right for them Social wellbeing means a happier, healthier and more connected world This weblink connects you to volunteering opportunities, which...

Web Link: Driveability Southeast Kent

An organisation who carry out assessments and give advice on driving, driving tuition and car adaptation.

Web Link: DVLA - finding out whether a health condition affects driving

This website allows you to look up your health condition and see whether it affects your driving

External Document: How to support employees physical and mental health after a stay in Critical Care.

A guide from The UK Sepsis Trust on supporting employees physical and mental health after a stay in Critical Care.

Web Link: Relationships and sex

People often tell us that they have difficulties returning to sex because of changing body image, anxiety, or other factors. This link provides information and advice on return to sexual activities for disabled people.

External Video: Returning to work - Jada's experience

Some people find it difficult to return to work after an ICU stay, because of tiredness, difficulties concentrating or a range of issues. There are ways to make this return to work easier, and in this video Jada talks about what worked for her.

Article: Returning to work after critical illness - Guy's and St Thomas's information pdf