During these new, strange and sometimes difficult times, it’s more important than ever to make time to look after your health and wellbeing. Carmarthenshire County Council have pulled together some useful information, tips and advice that they hope will help you.
Connect with others
Maintaining relationships with people you trust is important for your mental wellbeing. Think about how you can stay in touch with friends and family via telephone, video calls or social media instead of meeting in person – whether it’s people you normally see often or connecting with old friends.
Age UK: Keeping in touch using a video call
Learn about different social networks, and how you can connect with people online
A number of support groups are available on our Community Directory
Tips and tricks on how to stay safe online
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Keep your mind active
Read, write, play games, do crossword puzzles, sudokus, jigsaws or drawing and painting. Find something that works for you.
Our digital library has so much to offer, so many magazines, books and audio books to choose from.
Discover your past whilst staying at home
Try something new, why not take this opportunity to learn Welsh from the comfort of your own home?
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More information can be found on: http://newsroom.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/2020/05/coronavirus/look-after-your-wellbeing/
A resource for Jargon Busting can be found here: https://www.o2.co.uk/help/digital-services/jargon-buster
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