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Adult Wellbeing Services We are a range of services working together to reduce health inequalities and increase opportunities for individuals and communities across County Durham.

This page is not monitored 24/7 – we will respond to enquiries as soon as possible. Adult Wellbeing Services (AWS) is a range of services working together to reduce health inequalities and increase opportunities for individuals and communities across County Durham. Wellbeing for life

Offering advice and training to support behaviour change and improve health, wellbeing and learning opportunities. Joining the Dots

Supporting people aged 18 and over to live well when they have received a cancer diagnosis, are going through cancer treatment or are living beyond their diagnosis. Joining the Dots Facilitators can also support immediate carers. Health Squad

Providing support for communities and individuals who have previously found it difficult to access primary health care for either cultural or personal reasons. Waiting Well

A programme for patients selected from surgery or cancer treatment waiting lists who are supported whilst they wait to ensure they are physically well in readiness for the surgery or treatment. Health Checks

Following up those identified as at risk of preventable illness following their NHS Health Check. The service signposts clients to health and wellbeing services for further advice and support. Cancer Awareness

Raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer, the importance of the NHS Screening programmes and advising on lifestyle changes to reduce risk. This service has a dedicated (social media platform name) at: https://www.facebook.com/cancerawarenessteamcodurham/
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💙 Darren’s weight loss success through Virtual EatwiseDarren, 59, was finding it harder to lose weight as he got older. ...
23/10/2026

💙 Darren’s weight loss success through Virtual Eatwise

Darren, 59, was finding it harder to lose weight as he got older. Seeking support for this, he was referred to Wellbeing for Life (WBFL). Here he received personalised online support helping him to reach his weight loss goals.

“It’s been a great experience for me. I’m a competitive person, and setting targets and goals allowed me to succeed," Darren said.

In this Virtual Eatwise group ran by Jules, Community Connector, and Emily, Wellbeing Practitioner, Darren not only received support through each session, but he was provided with resources to keep that support ongoing while at home. By the end of the group, he achieved some fantastic results. He said: “I lost over two stone and reduced my waist size, as well as other measurements.”

Read more about Darren's achievements and what Virtual Eatwise can offer here: www.yourwellbeingservices.uk/how-weve-helped/darrens-weight-loss-success-through-virtual-eatwise/

Great news - we're back up and running and all technical issues have been resolved by our wonderful website elves.Our we...
23/10/2026

Great news - we're back up and running and all technical issues have been resolved by our wonderful website elves.

Our website is currently unavailable

We're aware that our website is currently experiencing technical issues and is temporarily unavailable. We're working to resolve this as quickly as possible and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We’ll provide an update as soon as the site is back online.

If you need to contact a member of the team urgently, please call 0800 876 6887.

🟠 The Waiting Well team has been getting their hands dirty with a lovely volunteering day out supporting Home Group Well...
23/10/2026

🟠 The Waiting Well team has been getting their hands dirty with a lovely volunteering day out supporting Home Group Wellbeing Services at their Ferryhill Wellbeing Allotment.

They prepared land for new raised beds to be constructed, de-weeded existing land that was really overgrown, and got the area ready for the winter vegetables to be planted.

Thank you Home Group for this fantastic opportunity to meet, support each other, and discuss how we can work together to bring effective support to our local communities.

Today is Wear It Pink Day, a chance for us all to come together, raise awareness of breast cancer, and show our support ...
23/10/2026

Today is Wear It Pink Day, a chance for us all to come together, raise awareness of breast cancer, and show our support for those affected by the disease.

The Cancer Awareness Team County Durham and Joining the Dots teams have already got into the spirit why not join them today by adding a splash of pink to your outfit? Whether it's a shirt, scarf, tie, badge, socks, or your brightest pink jumper, every bit of pink helps spark conversations and raise awareness.

Don't forget to share your photos in the comments below so we can celebrate everyone's pink pride and create a colourful gallery of support across the organisation.

For more information about how the Cancer Awareness team can support your business or community group visit our website at www.yourwellbeingservices.uk/cancer-support

Let's paint Facebook pink and show our support together!

If you’ve tried quitting before and it didn’t succeed, you’re not alone. Quitting can sometimes a few tries – and there ...
22/10/2026

If you’ve tried quitting before and it didn’t succeed, you’re not alone. Quitting can sometimes a few tries – and there are more free and effective ways to quit than ever before.

Choose from free and friendly support from your local stop smoking service, quitting aids and medications to ease the cravings, and the free Smoke Free app from Fresh – the power to quit on your phone.

Keep trying to quit this Stoptober, and you will get there.

Find free support in County Durham with Wellbeing for Life. Get in touch on 0800 876 6887, [email protected] or visit: www.yourwellbeingservices.uk/stop-smoking/


💙 We'd love to congratulate Jules, Community Connector at Wellbeing for Life, for her award from Smokefree County Durham...
22/10/2026

💙 We'd love to congratulate Jules, Community Connector at Wellbeing for Life, for her award from Smokefree County Durham.

Jules was in the top three of advisors who saw the most four-week quitters recently. Here she is after being presented with her prize of a gift voucher at the Pioneering Care Partnership Care Centre.

Well done, Jules!

Today is World Menopause Day, and it's a day to remind us that we should be open about menopause and midlife health. Whe...
18/10/2026

Today is World Menopause Day, and it's a day to remind us that we should be open about menopause and midlife health. Whether this be your own experience, or the experience of someone else.

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 runs a monthly menopause support group at any stage of menopause to come together, share experiences and coping strategies. We also welcome partners. Find out more here: www.yourwellbeingservices.uk/whats-on/embrace-the-change-menopause-group-newton-aycliffe-2026-11-05/

Our training team also offers An Insight Into Menopause training session as part of our prospectus. Find any upcoming sessions, or learn how to book, here: www.yourwellbeingservices.uk/whats-on/categories/lifelong-learning/

💙 Are you wanting to stop smoking, or learn how to make healthy lifestyle changes that last? Join our 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲...
18/10/2026

💙 Are you wanting to stop smoking, or learn how to make healthy lifestyle changes that last? Join our 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 team in the community this week.

Find us here:

- Tuesday 20 October, 6pm to 7pm – Eatwise (Virtual) on Microsoft Teams
- Wednesday 21 October, 10am to 11am – Eatwise at Tow Law Community Centre, Tow Law
- Wednesday 21 October, 10:30am to 11:30am – Wellbeing drop-in at Citrone's Cafe, Chester-Le-Street
- Wednesday 21 October, 11am to 1pm – Stop Smoking service promotion at Focus Easington - The Welcome Centre, Easington
- Wednesday 21 October, 1pm to 2pm – Eatwise at The Hearth, Bishop Auckland
- Wednesday 21 October, 2pm to 4:30pm – Smoking Clinic at Bewick Crescent Surgery, Newton Aycliffe
- Thursday 22 October, 10am to 11am – Eatwise at Neville Community Centre, Newton Aycliffe
- Thursday 22 October, 10:30am to 11:30am – Eatwise at Greater Willington Town Council, Willington
- Thursday 22 October, 11am to 1pm – Stop Smoking drop-in at Pelton Community Centre, Pelton
- Thursday 22 October, 1pm to 3pm – No to Ni****ne at Jubilee Medical Group GP Surgery, Newton Aycliffe
- Thursday 22 October, 6pm to 7:30pm – Wellbeing Walk supporting Move County Durham at The Pioneering Care Partnership Care Centre, Newton Aycliffe

To book a place or find out more, get in touch on 0800 876 6887, [email protected] or visit: www.yourwellbeingservices.uk/whats-on/

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