The Take 5 steps to wellbeing campaign encourages people to think about how they feel and take simple steps to support their mental and emotional health. By highlighting the five steps to wellbeing, the campaign aims to help people feel more positive and able to get more out of everyday life.
This Take 5 focus is being promoted across Living Well community pharmacies during December 2025 and January 2026.
Living Well is a community based service delivered in over 500 pharmacies across Northern Ireland. It is provided in partnership with the Public Health Agency, Community Pharmacy NI and the Department of Health. The service gives people easy access to support that can improve health and wellbeing by
• raising awareness of public health campaigns and messages
• sharing clear and reliable wellbeing information
• signposting to local services or health professionals who can offer further support
• offering helpful behavioural guidance where appropriate
Through Living Well, community pharmacies play an important role in addressing risk factors linked to poor health and helping people make positive changes.
To learn more about the Take 5 steps to wellbeing and explore simple ways to build them into your day, you can pick up a free leaflet in any participating Living Well pharmacy. If you would like advice or support, a member of the pharmacy team will be happy to help.
For wider information, wellbeing resources and a directory of mental health support services, visit www.mindingyourhead.info.