Norfolk and Waveney
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National Signposting ...... 3 Healthy living ...... 3 Norfolk and Waveney ...... 4 Physical activity ...... 4 Weight management ...... 6 Nutrition ...... 8 Healthy living ...... 9
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National Signposting
Healthy living
Healthy Weight https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/
Healthy Lifestyles https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/
Smoking https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/
Nutrition https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/
Physical Activity Guidelines https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/
Active10 https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/active10/home
Sleep https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/
Alcohol Consumption https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-support/
Mood https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/
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Norfolk and Waveney
Physical activity
Active Norfolk
01603 732333 A range of services that can support you to get more active in Norfolk. https://www.activenorfolk.org/
Health Walks
A free programme of health walks operates across the county. https://www.activenorfolk.org/walking-for-health
Fun & Fit
Free 8-week courses to support those that are not very active or need additional support. https://www.activenorfolk.org/funandfit
Active Volunteering
Getting more active and being able to give back to the community at the same time! https://www.activenorfolk.org/active-volunteering
Workplace Health
This is for local businesses who want to get their workforce healthy and active. https://www.activenorfolk.org/activeworkplaces
This Girl Can
Is a campaign to get women more physically active. https://www.activenorfolk.org/thisgirlcan
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Alive Leisure Norfolk
Area: Downham Market, Hunstanton and King’s Lynn (St James & Lynn Sport). Alive Leisure offers facilities which include gyms, swimming pools, running tracks, and group fitness classes for all age groups and fitness levels. A Wellness Referral Programme offering a proactive approach to wellness through activity, education, motivation and support. They also offer an Alive Card that provides reduced rates for leisure facilities to regular customers and a range of concessionary groups. http://www.aliveleisure.co.uk/
Broadly Active (Broadland and Norwich):
01603 430487 Exercise Referral Scheme to help you manage your health through exercise and can include, exercise classes, gym based activity, water based exercise or dance. https://www.broadland.gov.uk/info/200172/
Norfolk Area Ramblers
07505 426750 The groups help local people enjoy walking. https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-finder/areas/norfolk.aspx
Walk4Life
Walk4Life is part of the Change4Life initiative to help people get more active and lead healthier lives. https://www.walk4life.info/find-a-walk
Walking For Health
Guided walks to help people get fit with support from trained volunteers. Operates across Norfolk/Waveney: https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/east-england/stepping-out-suffolk- coastal https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/east-england/west-norfolk-fit-together https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/east-england/north-norfolk-fit- together-0 https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/central-norfolk-walking-for-health
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Norfolk Trails
Areas: Great Yarmouth, Thetford, Breckland, North Walsham, Norwich, Aylsham Part of the Norfolk County Council website promoting walks of varying lengths in Norfolk. Includes the Norfolk Coast Path and Angles Way (Great Yarmouth to Thetford). https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/out-and-about-in-norfolk/norfolk-trails
ParkRun
Areas: Blickling, Brandon County Park, Brundall, Catton, Colney Lane, Fritton Lake, Gorleston, Holkham, King’s Lynn, Littleport, Lowestoft, Mulbarton, Norwich, Sheringham, Swaffham, & Thetford.
Parkrun organise free, weekly, 5 kilometres timed events. They are held every Saturday at 9am (08:45 arrival time) open to ages 4 and upwards, are free, and are safe and easy to take part in. It is not a requirement for people to run, the 5 kilometres can be walked. http://www.parkrun.org.uk/
NHS 5 Week Strength and Flex Programme
A free downloadable exercise plan to improve flexibility. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/strength-and-flex-exercise-plan/
Green Gym
Combining volunteering with getting outside and being active at the same time. https://www.tcv.org.uk/greengym/find-green-gym
Weight management
Norfolk Slimming World on Referral
Provides an enhanced Tier 2 FREE 12-week programme of Slimming World. Eligible people must be referred by a health professional at their GP practice.
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Slimming World
0344 8978000 | Image therapy, eating plans, activity management and groups support.
Fakenham Weight Management Service
Tier 3 weight management. www.fmp.nhs.uk/home,24465.htm
Weight Intervention Norwich (WIN)
Tier 3 weight management. Email: [email protected]
Norfolk Community Eating Disorders Services http://www.cpft.nhs.uk/GTRT/Eating-disorders_2.htm
Why Weight?
12-week local weight management programme at a cost of £6 per session, or £50 advance.
Why Weight? Team: Tel – 01603 430570 Email: [email protected]
OneLife Suffolk (Lowestoft and Waveney)
01473 718193
OneLife Suffolk is a FREE healthy lifestyle service, offering free weight management support for adults, families and children, stop smoking support, NHS Health Checks, Health Walks and physical activity support. https://onelifesuffolk.co.uk/
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Nutrition
Change4Life
Area: Nationwide Change4Life, a social marking campaign, aims to help families and middle-aged adults make small, sustainable yet significant improvements to their diet, activity levels and alcohol consumption. https://www.nhs.uk/change4life
Joy of Food
Area: Norfolk Joy of Food is a Norfolk County Council Public Health/NCLS funded project to deliver food skills in the community. http://www.joyoffoodnorfolk.co.uk/home
National Diabetes Prevention Programme
Area: Norfolk The aim of the NDPP is to deliver services which identify people with nondiabetic hyperglycaemia who are at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and offer them a behavioural intervention that is designed to lower their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Aged between 18 – 74 years of age. https://www.england.nhs.uk/diabetes/diabetes-prevention/
North Norfolk Nutrition
Area: North Norfolk (for sessions) – nationwide for nutritional information. North Norfolk Nutrition’s website incorporates a range of healthy food recipes that enables people to explore healthy options. They do offer services for people to attend but these range from £75 - £150. http://www.northnorfolknutrition.co.uk/
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Healthy living
Norfolk and Suffolk Wellbeing Service
Offers a vast amount of support in regards to mental health and holistic wellbeing. Workshops both physically and online are available on many subjects including; stress, sleep and anxiety. https://www.wellbeingnands.co.uk/
Smoke Free Norfolk
Information on how to gain both online and face to face support to quit smoking. http://www.smokefreenorfolk.nhs.uk/
British Heart Foundation ‘10 minutes to change your life – time to eat well’
This booklet explains what to eat and what not to eat to help keep the heart healthy. http://brochure.norfolkslivingwell.org.uk/product/10-minutes-to-change-your-life-time- to-eat-well
Beat Eating Disorders: Norfolk Support Services
In collaboration with Norfolk Community Eating Disorder Service (NCEDS), a series of eight free workshops are open to parents and carers (family members, partners and friends) in Norfolk. https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/commission-us/norfolk-support-services
CGL Norfolk (King’s Lynn, Great Yarmouth, Norwich, and Thetford)
CGL Norfolk provides advice, guidance and support, and a clear pathway to recovery for people who are affected by alcohol or drug misuse. www.cglnorfolk.org
Diabetes UK
Information on diet and exercise to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes, up to date research papers, and materials including leaflets and posters. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/
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Diabetes UK: Know Your Risk
Electronic tool to check patient’s risk of developing diabetes. Health professional information is provided to the user if their risk is identified to be moderate or high. https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/start
Diabetes.co.uk
Diabetes.co.uk is a health platform and patient-support network all to do with diabetes. https://www.diabetes.co.uk/pre-diabetes.html
Menkind Campaign
This campaign is aimed at men aged between 40-74 who are at a greater risk of developing high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, anxiety and depression. https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/care-support-and-health/health-and-wellbeing/adults- health/mens-health-menkind
Patient Info
Patient.Info aims to empower people to take charge of their health. https://patient.info/
Change4Life Food Scanner App:
The Change4Life Food scanner app is designed to show quickly and easily how much sugar, saturated fat and salt is inside your food and drink – just by scanning the barcode. • Get simple hints and tips to help you make healthier choices • Look out for healthier snacks which get the thumbs up for being under 100 calories Available on iTunes and Google Play
Low Carb Program The Low Carb Program is a structured digital health intervention. The platform is integrated with selected Bluetooth-enabled devices including blood glucose meters, weighing scales and blood pressure monitors. Available on iTunes and Google Play
One You https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/
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Couch to 5K
Couch to 5K is a running plan for beginners. The plan involves 3 runs a week, with a day of rest in between, and a different schedule for each of the 9 weeks.
Active 10 Walk Tracker
One You’s free walking tracker app shows how much brisk walking you're doing and how you can do more. It's easy to use and helps you set your goals for the day. Easy Meals
The Easy Meals app is a great way to eat foods that are healthier for you. You’ll find delicious, easy meal ideas to get you going if you’re ever short of inspiration.
Drink Free Days
Drink Free Days is a simple and easy way to track the day’s alcohol is and is not consumed. This application assists in feeling healthier, losing weight and saving money. All applications are available on iTunes and Google Play
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