Healthy and Well

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Welcome to Live Life Better Derbyshire and say Yes to a Healthier You!

Have you tried out Derbyshire's free healthy lifestyles service - Live Life Better Derbyshire?

Live Life Better offers Derbyshire residents free, tailored support to lose weight, stop smoking, get more active and improve your general health and wellbeing. 

Find out more about the services on offer, online at www.livelifebetterderbyshire.org.uk


No Smoking Day

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March 9th is No Smoking Day – a great time to quit for good!

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health and if you're ready to quit for good then there's lots of support on offer.

NHS Smokefree has lots of top tips and advice on how to kick the habit for good. 

You can get FREE stop smoking support through Live Life Better Derbyshire.

It's a healthy lifestyles services that offers help to Derbyshire residents on a wide range of issues including stopping smoking, losing weight and getting more active.

Find out more at www.livelifebetterderbyshire.org.uk or call 0800 085 2299.

You can also download our FREE My Quit Route app. Full of useful support to help you stop for good.

Download the My Quit Route app from the ORCHA website here.


World Oral Health Day

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It's World Oral Health Day on March 20th - a chance to think about all things mouth related!

Oral health refers to the health of your teeth, gums and mouth care.

Tooth decay and gum disease are the most common oral health conditions but they are largely preventable with the right oral health routine.

Poor oral health can affect your overall health but if your mouth is healthy, it is easier to chew, taste, swallow, speak, and smile.

Oral health is in your hands and all it takes is a few simple steps every day to ensure you have healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime.

You can find lots of advice on how to keep your smile in top condition, whatever your age, online here.


Check your prostate cancer risk

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It's Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and most men with early prostate cancer don’t have any signs or symptoms.

But there are some things that may mean you're more likely to get prostate cancer.

Check your risk online here. 


MMR vaccinations

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We're encouraging parents and guardians of children aged one to five years to check that they are up to date with their MMR vaccines.

The MMR vaccine protects against three infections - measles, mumps and rubella.

One in 10 children under the age of five in England haven’t had one or both of their MMR vaccines.

If your child is not up to date with their two doses of MMR vaccine you should contact your GP practice to book an appointment. It’s never too late to catch up.

Find out more at nhs.uk/MMR


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