Registered health professionals who can help people with all aspects of health and wellbeing. HIPs work alongside the team at the GP clinic, and can see anyone (who is registered at the GP practice) of any age for any reason.
HIPs help with emotional, physical and behavioural wellbeing which can include low mood, anxiety, stress, work-life balance, relationships, parenting, drug and alcohol misuse, pain, sleep, work issues, burnout, pain, loss and grief, bullying and behavioural issues.
When you see a HIP, you will spend about 20-30 minutes together, a standard questionnaire will usually be completed, this helps to understand who you are and what you world looks like, what areas you are thriving in, what areas need some support and help, then together a plan is developed to address the issue.
HIP sessions are not counselling or therapy. However sometimes people find this service helpful while waiting for a counselling appointment or if they want some tools and skills to cope with challenges.
HIPs are available on the day of your GP or nurse appointment, or you can call the clinic to find out more about seeing a HIP. HIPs are available Monday to Friday 9-3.15pm.
There is no cost to seeing a HIP – the service is fully funded.
If you feel you don’t need to talk to anyone, there are other resources that can help too
Free Websites
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Helplines
Alcohol and Drug helpline – 0800 787 797
Depression helpline – 0800 111 757
Domestic Violence helpline – 0508 744 633
Gambling helpline – 0800 654 655
Kidsline – 0800 543 754
Marijuana Anonymous – (09) 810 8113
Narcotics Anonymous – 0800 628 632
Outline (LGBTQ+ support) – 0800 802 437
Parent helpline – 0800 568 856
Phobic Trust helpline – 0800 142 694
Samaritans helpline – 0800 726 666
The lowdown Free text 5626
Shakti Free 0800 742584
Victim Support – 0800 842 846
Women’s Refuge – 0800 733 843
Youthline – 0800 376 633/0800 378 933
Mental Health helpline – Free call or text 1737
Lifeline – 0800 543 354 / (09) 522 2999 free text 4357
Suicide Prevention helpline – 0508 828 865
Are You Ok? 0800 456 450 (family violence helpline)
Skylight – 0800 299 100 (trauma, loss and grief support)
Supporting Families in Mental Illness – 0800 732 825