Healthy living

Healthy living

Most people would agree that keeping as healthy as possible is important. Our health does not just depend on how physically fit and healthy we are, it also includes whether we feel socially and psychologically healthy.

The healthy living page includes information about various health topics and provides information about local activities to help us to stay physically, socially and mentally healthy. It also includes information about local health and support services within the Borough.

Domestic violence Information, advice and helplines		Home safety Useful links to websites regarding home safety
Eat five a day Information about this campaign and healthy eating advice		Leaving home to go to college Information and advice about leaving home including accommodation, healthy eating, contraception, alcohol etc.
Exercise referral scheme Local doctors can refer patients to a course of exercise to benefit their health		Smoking cessation Information, advice and useful contacts on how to quit smoking
Get active, get healthy Advice on exercise and keeping fit		Stairgate loan scheme Scheme set up by the Council to loan stairgates for families in need
Health contacts and helplines Useful local and national health contacts and helplines including doctors, hospitals, walking centres and much more		Walking for health scheme Part of national walking the way to health initiative to improve health and fitness of people especially those who are not physically active.

Useful links
Department of Health
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
Food Standards Agency

For further information on any aspect of healthy living or health promotion contact Lisa Stonehouse, Health Promotion Officer by telephoning 01784 446431 or e-mailing leisure@spelthorne.gov.uk