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Local information and services
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Spring is in the air
Welcome to your spring health and wellbeing update that's jam-packed with lots of helpful tips, free courses and useful resources to help you improve your health.
To get started, why not download our wellbeing spring clean infographic?
April is Stress Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 to increase awareness about the causes and cures for stress.
Stress is one of the public health challenges of our time, but it still isn’t taken as seriously as physical health concerns. Stress is a significant factor in mental health problems including anxiety and depression. It is also linked to physical health problems like heart disease, insomnia and our immune systems.
Visit our website for information about how you can look after, and improve, your mental wellbeing, as well as links to various organisations and services to help you in you need support.
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Local volunteer ride leaders supported by Horsham District Council’s sports development team are following up last year’s pilot programme of health rides with an extended offer in 2019.
Last year around 50 participants varying in age from 30 to 70 years benefited from the rides and this year it’s hoped that more will sign-up. The rides are free of charge and are supported by leaders trained and experienced to adapt to rider needs. There’s also a strong social aspect to the rides, enhanced by a café stop on most of the rides.
For less confident or just plain rusty riders starter training is available in Horsham Park to help you get back in the saddle!
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Stay steady on your feet
Do you know someone who is feeling unsteady around the house?
Falls are not an inevitable part of getting older - there are simple steps your loved ones can take to stay steady, reduce their chance of falling, prevent serious injury if they do fall and keep up and about.
We run regular strength and balance courses to help your loved ones stay on their feet.
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Free NHS health checks
NHS Health Check is a national programme in England for people between the ages of 40 and 74. It is a free 30 minute check to assess your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney disease.
This check is offered because everybody is at risk of developing these health problems, having an NHS Health Check can help you to lower your chance of developing them.
Find out more about the checks, whether you are eligible and how to register.
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Upcoming events
Wellbeing Drop-in
Wednesday 24 April: Steyning Leisure Centre, 10am-2pm
Have a Wellbeing MOT and find out how you can improve your health and wellbeing. No need to book an appointment, just turn up!
Wellbeing Drop-in
Wednesday 1 May: The Octagon, Chart Way, Horsham 11am-2pm
Have a Wellbeing MOT and find out how you can improve your health and wellbeing. No need to book an appointment, just turn up!
Prediabetes Workshop
Thursday 2 May: Horsham Wellbeing, Parkside, Chart Way, 10am-1pm
A session to help people set small manageable goals to help avoid developing Type 2 diabetes. The main focus is on diet, physical activity and other lifestyle factors.
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