Local Initiative - Change For Health- Support with exercise and lifestyle
If you are a registered patient at the GP Practices of Holmes Chapel or Congleton AND
Are an adult aged 18+
BMI of 25 +
You are offered a free & subsidised support with exercise and lifestyle programmes for 3 months.
Contact Everybody Health & Leisure quoting "Change For Health" for your initial assessment and referral to your chosen plan
Telephone : 01270 685589
E-Mail: ebhealthy@everybody.org.uk
NHS App
The NHS App is promoted as the key software to use which links in both letters and other notifications from your GP and also your hospital
Please use the NHS App whenever possible
Within the settings page (click on the person icon on the top right of the welcome page, please turn ON notifications to allow letters to be sent to you, so getting letters more quickly and allowing NHS to save on postage costs.
View your test results in the NHS App
Did you know you can view test results in the NHS App?
The NHS App is a simple way to see recent test results that have been added to your online GP health record, without having to phone the GP practice.
Download the NHS App or find the same services on the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app
Steady On Your Feet- a new website offered by NHS and Cheshire East Council- whch includes a self-assessment tool- to help prevent a fall.
Visit https://cheshire.steadyonyourfeet.org/ to find out more
Thinking about changing your lifestyle- to become more healthier?
Please check out the support available via "Lifestyle on Prescription" sign posting support - which is a Cheshire East Council/NHS/Partners initiative. Lots of tips and thoughts about how to make some changes to your lifestyle to the benefit of your physical and mental health.
Lifestyle on prescription (cheshireeast.gov.uk)
Sight Loss Information Line
Cheshire Sight loss information line on 01244 478910
National Lottery Funding Enables Launch of Sight Loss Information Line
Vision Support, in partnership with East Cheshire Eye Society, NHS England, Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester Councils bring together a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of sight loss. They are pleased to announce the launch of a dedicated Sight Loss Information Line. This vital resource has been made possible through generous funding from the National Lottery, ensuring that individuals facing vision challenges receive the support they need.
The Sight Loss Information Line is a pioneering initiative designed to provide comprehensive assistance and guidance to those living with sight loss, their families, and caregivers. People can get information over the phone, request information packs and if they require face to face support, an appointment can be made at The Blue Coats in Chester or the advisors can make a home visit if this is necessary.
Support is offered to people of all ages either with or at risk of sight loss and their families, giving the information and signposting to other services that they need to manage their eye health and remain as independent as possible.
Vision Support has a long history of working with people with Vision Impairments and they strive to ensure that their beneficiaries are at the centre of the development of the organisation. This project has originated from a survey which highlighted that people with sight loss had struggled to get information when they needed it which left people feeling lost and disempowered. Having a service available to people of Cheshire where they can get the information that they need and when they need it will improve people’s confidence and over all wellbeing through being able to access support.
The information line advisors will be able to sign post people to services and support in their local areas and if necessary, they will be able to make referrals on behalf of people with sight loss with their permission.
The Information Line will be open from 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4.30pm on Friday, with an answering machine service for out of hours enquiries. These will be responded to during normal working hours. For further information contact the Cheshire Sight loss information line on 01244 478910
Where to find a Community Pharmacy who offer a free Blood Pressure Check.
A new service finder on NHS.uk allows healthcare professionals and patients to search for and find a pharmacy that offers free blood pressure checks. The tool explains who is eligible to go to a pharmacy to get their blood pressure checked and can be searched using a postcode, with the nearest pharmacy listed first.
Start for Life
In the first 5 years of your child's life their brain develops faster than at any other time. Make the most of every moment by making eye contact, chatting and engaging with what they're interested in.
NHS have launced a new website which covers giving children lots of opportunity to grow and develop.
Ink to website: Early learning and development - Start for Life - NHS - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
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