Free NHS Health Check in Somerset

04/09/2023

Know Your Numbers Week 2023, when did you last check your blood pressure?💓

Book onto a NHS Health Check to get your Blood Pressure checked: https://somersethealthchecks.co.uk/

21/08/2023

Eat more omega-3 fats for heart health 🐟❤️

When time's short, this easy smoked mackerel pate makes a sensational starter or a quick & tasty meal. Plus, it's a delicious way to eat more omega-3 fats!

Omega-3 fats are a group of fats we need to stay healthy. They're especially good for heart health, and eating them could help to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Full recipe: https://www.heartuk.org.uk/tasty-recipes/recipe-detail/206-quick-and-easy-smoked-mackerel-pate

21/07/2023

Omega 3 fats and Cholesterol🥑🐟🥜

There has been a lot of research into Omega 3 fats and oily fish and how they can improve heart health.

In countries where people eat more oily fish, such as in the Mediterranean, Greenland and Japan, fewer people have heart disease compared to places where people eat very little oily fish, such as the UK.

The Omega 3 fats EPA and DHA can help protect the heart and blood vessels from disease, helping to...

- Lower triglycerides (a fat that enters your blood after a meal)

- Improve circulation (blood flow around the body)

- Prevent blood clots

- Lower blood pressure and keep the rhythm of your heart steady

To find out more, visit: https://www.heartuk.org.uk/low-cholesterol-foods/omega-3-fats

17/07/2023

CARBOHYDRATES AND DIABETES 🥖🍞🥯🥐

🍽 Carbohydrates play a crucial role in your daily nutrition, providing energy to fuel your body. But if you live with diabetes, it's important to understand how different carbs can affect blood sugar levels.

🥘 Balancing the type, and amount, of carbs you consume can make a big difference to blood sugar levels when you live with diabetes.

Find out more on our website: https://orlo.uk/WSHl5

31/05/2023

Today is World To***co Day, time to quit smoking with Gloji Smoke - Free 💪🚭

26/05/2023

Looking for ways to get active at home 🧘‍♀️

Live sessions for everybody, every day. 24/7 access to on-demand sessions. Everything from armchair aerobics to power yoga. Support from friendly, skilled instructors.

If interested please visit Gloji Gym:

22/05/2023

People of Wellington, Somerset there is a NHS Health Check clinic at The Quaker Meeting House which is in the high street on Thursday 25th May. Please use the link below to book on:
https://somersethealthchecks.co.uk/locations/the-quaker-meeting-house

Please check Eligibility Criteria before booking.

Booking an appointment You can book an appointment by clicking on one of the available time slots above. Once you have selected a date and time you will receive an email to confirm this appointment. Alternatively please call 01823 261 794 to book an appointment time.

15/05/2023

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week which is focusing on Anxiety.

Follow this link for more information on coping with Anxiety: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week

Mental Health Awareness Week starts today! 💚

All this week we want to talk about anxiety and the things that can help.

Find out more about the week and how you can get involved here: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mhaw23&utm_content=ap_htwyq8aanu

12/05/2023

Perfect for all abilities and a great way to get fit. ⚽

Our programme, in partnership with England Football and Sport England, is perfect for all abilities and a great way to get fit. ⚽

It also helps to tackle loneliness by providing a space for older people to socialise. Check out our new groups: https://bit.ly/3MjA7tB

10/05/2023

Stroke Awareness Month takes place in May.

There are 100,000 strokes in the UK every year. Remember F.A.S.T for the signs of a stroke.

Face – has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?
Arms – can they raise both arms and keep them there?
Speech – is it slurred?
Time – it’s time to call 999

nhs.uk/actFAST

10/05/2023

New FREE guided activity sessions in Chard and Bridgwater libraries - particularly aimed at anyone living with a health condition

Guided by a professional coach you can get top tips on stretching and other low-impact activities to help get you moving

Have a go with Virtual Reality, have fun with our Interactive Projector, try out an Activity Tracker Watch all whilst doing some fun, tailor made activities to suit your health and mobility needs.
For more information and session dates please visit: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/.../free-low-impact-activity.../
To book your place please email: Chard Library – [email protected] or Bridgwater Library – [email protected]

19/04/2023

Get your cholesterol checked by booking yourself onto a Free NHS Health Check today.

Visit link below:

https://somersethealthchecks.co.uk/

High cholesterol doesn't usually have any signs or symptoms, and it can be caused by your genes, so we recommend that every adult should get a cholesterol check, no matter your age or how healthy you feel.

There are three main ways you can get a test:

- Visit your pharmacist

- Visit your GP

- Get an NHS Health Check

It’s better to have your cholesterol tested by a professional because taking blood and measuring cholesterol levels is a skilled job and your results will be affected by the way you do the test. Going to a health professional means you will get an accurate reading.

For more information https://www.heartuk.org.uk/cholesterol/getting-a-cholesterol-test