Florence
'Florence' (or Flo to her friends) is a simple and easy to use text messaging service that helps you manage your health and wellbeing. Flo was designed by professionals within the NHS to provide you with tailored support to suit your needs.
To learn more about Florence, including how she stores and uses your information, download a full guide here
Flo resources
If you are already signed up to Flo, click on the sections below to access the resources referred to in your Flo course:
Disclaimer: EMCAVS are not responsible for third party resources
Week 1
- The Vicious Cycle of Low Mood worksheet
- Activity Diary worksheet
- Values - explanation video
- Values - the ‘Bullseye’ exercise
Week 2
- Activity scheduling leaflet
- The WorryTree App
- Solvable vs Unsolvable problems booklet
- Physical activity and cancer Macmillan guide
- Macmillan ‘Move More’ exercise video playlist
Week 3
- Activity Planner worksheet
- Values – explanation video
- Unhelpful thoughts webpage
- Thought defusion exercise (video)
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
- Safe space meditation (video)
- Managing pain video (skip to 12.35)
- Managing pain Macmillan webpage
- Mindfulness exercise – ‘The Pause’ (audio)
- ACT and Mindfulness webpage
Week 7
Other
Week 1
- Relaxed breathing exercise (video)
- Fight or Flight leaflet
- Unhelpful thoughts webpage
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation exercise (audio)
Week 2
- The Vicious Cycle of Anxiety webpage (with downloads)
- Health Anxiety & Safety Behaviours booklet (download)
- Leaves on a Stream exercise (video)
Week 3
- Facing feared situations booklet
- The WorryTree App
- Solvable vs Unsolvable problems booklet
- Mindfulness exercise – ‘The Pause’ (audio)
- Mindfulness webpage
Week 4
- Facing feared situations booklet
- Physical activity and cancer Macmillan guide
- Macmillan ‘Move More’ video exercise series
- Rebecca’s story (Blogs 9 & 10)
- Dr Jo’s story (skip to 17.37)
- Macmillan support group finder
Week 5
- Values – explanation video
- Values - the 'Bullseye' exercise
- Values – ‘The Choice Point’ video
- AWARE leaflet
Week 6
Week 7
- Safe space meditation (video)
- Mindfulness exercise – ‘3-minute breathing space’ (audio)
- Mindfulness exercises webpage
Week 8
- Managing pain video (skip to 12.35)
- Managing pain Macmillan webpage
- Support groups and resources webpage
- Macmillan ‘Get Help’ webpage
Other
Week 1
Week 2
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation exercise (audio)
- Safe space meditation (video)
- Leaves on a Stream exercise (video)
Week 8
Other
Week 1
Week 2
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation exercise (audio)
- Recipes for people affected by cancer Macmillan guide
Week 3
- Leaves on a Stream exercise (video)
- Relaxed breathing exercise (video)
- Fight or Flight leaflet
- Anticipatory Nausea - Progressive Muscle Relaxation exercise (audio)
Week 4
- Guided imagery - Safe space meditation (video)
- Support groups and resources webpage
- Anticipatory Nausea – ladder worksheet
Week 5
Week 6
Other
Eating problems and cancer Macmillan guide
Nausea and Vomiting Macmillan webpage, including support links
Week 1
Week 2
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation exercise (audio)
- Recipes for people affected by cancer Macmillan guide
Week 3
- Leaves on a Stream exercise (video)
- Relaxed breathing exercise (video)
- Fight or Flight leaflet
- Anticipatory Nausea - Progressive Muscle Relaxation exercise (audio)
Week 4
- Sleep Hygiene leaflet
- Activity Diary worksheet
Week 5
Week 6
Other
Eating problems and cancer Macmillan guide
Nausea and Vomiting Macmillan webpage, including support links
FAQ
How does Flo work?
Flo will support you to manage your health using SMS text messages to and from your mobile phone.
How do I sign up to Flo?
Signing up to Flo is easy. When you have had a chat with your care professional, they will add a few details to Flo’s system: your name, date of birth and your mobile number.
If, for whatever reason, you decide that you want to stop using Flo, you simply need to send “STOP”, and Flo will stop sending you messages. The choice is yours!
Would Flo cost me anything?
No. If you are receiving messages from Flo, or replying to her from the UK you will not be charged for the messages – you can even use Flo if you have a pay-as-you-go phone with no credit.
What sort of messages would Flo send me?
Once set up, Flo will send you text messages about an aspect of your health you’d like to improve, such as sleep, fatigue, nausea or managing your emotions.
Depending on what Flo is helping you manage, she may ask you to send her some information or suggest you try various 5-minute exercises, but she will always give you the option to continue without doing so.
Outline of the Programmes
These are 6 to 8-week programmes on managing health concerns related to cancer for patients across the East Midlands. Once signed up, you’ll receive texts 4 to 5 days each week.
The programmes are based on NHS-approved resources and principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. They will give you information about how the things you do, think, and feel can affect your health, and suggest helpful strategies.