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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

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