Healthy Lifestyle Information for Patients
Staff at Shawbirch Medical Centre are committed to helping our patients achieve as healthy a lifestyle as possible. Here are some links to further information and resources to help you live well and make a positive difference for yourself, your family and friends. Go for it!
For support with any aspect of achieving a healthy lifestyle you can contact the Healthy Lifestyles team on (01952)382582 to make an appointment or visit this information page on the Telford & Wrekin Council website
NHS Healthier Families information
Learn how to eat well, move more and live longer.
To make positive changes while having fun at the same time visit: the NHS Healthier Families webpage
Physical Activity guidance:
Find out how much physical activity you and your family need by visiting the NHS Live Well web pages:
Click the relevant link:
- Physical activity guidelines for adults aged 19 to 64
- Physical activity guidelines for children (under 5 years)
- Physical activity guidelines for children and young people
- Physical activity guidelines for older adults
Your Personal Health Barometer
Find out how healthy you are at:
Drugs and alcohol
Misuse of drugs or alcohol can destroy individuals, families and friendships. Whether it is for you or to see how you can help someone else visit:
Stress
Stress and anxiety can affect anyone at any time and can have adverse effects on your job, family and health. Find out how to sleep better, beat the blues do more and increase your confidence at:
Mental wellbeing
Evidence suggests that there are five steps that we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing. If you give them a try, you may feel happier, more positive and able to get the most from life.
Stop Smoking
For helpful non-judgement advice and support with stopping smoking, contact Telford & Wrekin Council’s healthy lifestyles hub on (01952) 382582 or visit the Council’s Health Lifestyles service website