October Newsletter

Horsham District Council sent this bulletin at 30-09-2020 06:05 PM BST

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Health and Wellbeing

October 2020

Autumn is here! 

It may be getting colder outside and the nights are drawing in but that doesn't mean you can't still be healthy and take care of your wellbeing.

There might be some changes to our services but we are still here to support you during this uncertain time. We can help you with things such as, eating healthier foods, staying active and taking time out for yourself. Book an appointment with one of our friendly Wellbeing Advisors (online or telephone) to discuss your goals and how we can help support you.

We are also still offering our Weight off Workshop via telephone appointments so if you are ready to create healthier habits then get in touch!

Contact Us 

Wellbeing Package

You can still opt for our Wellbeing Package which covers the three topics listed above. These are being conducted over the phone and are a great way to make sure you are looking after all aspects of your health and wellbeing.

Book an appointment 

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Get Active Courses

We are currently still accepting referrals for our 6 week Swim4Health scheme, which includes:

• A consultation with a leisure centre advisor
• Use of the pool for swimming, SWIMTAG and booked aquatic classes. 
• One free pass to try the gym
• One free pass to a studio class 
• A follow up appointment with an advisor 

Alternatively, if you're looking to get outdoors you can sign up to our Outdoor Military Fitness (OMF) scheme and receive 5 vouchers for the sessions that take place in Horsham Park. 

Please note these courses are for people looking to take their first steps to getting active. 

Enquiry Form 
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Course update

Our popular Strong and Steady beginners courses are restarting this month. Clients booked onto courses that were cancelled due to Covid-19 will initially be given priority but more courses are coming soon.

If you are concerned about your strength & balance you can contact us. To register call 01403 215111. 

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Make Movement your Mission (MMYM)

It’s International Day of the Older Person on October 1, and to celebrate MMYM are running a 'Special Day of Movement Snacks'.

Following on from their successful daily bite sized movement snacks during lockdown the MMYM team will be delivering a movement snack every hour on Thursday 1 October starting at 8am and finishing with the final snack of the day at 4pm. 

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World Mental Health Day

Mental health problems can affect anyone, any day of the year, but October 10th is a great day to show your support for better mental health and start looking after your own wellbeing.

World Mental Health Day (WMHD) 2020 is arguably the most important one yet. The months of lockdown and loss have had a huge impact on us all, and prioritising mental health has never been more important.

Making positive change can seem so hard, especially during uncertain times. And sometimes, it can be hard to know where to start. Take the opportunity this World Mental Health Day to find out more about how you can start with one thing.

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App of the month

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you'll ever do for your health.

When you stop, you give your lungs the chance to repair and you'll be able to breathe easier. There are lots of other benefits too - and they start almost immediately.

It's never too late to quit, so join in this Stoptober and try the NHS Stoptober app to help you quit smoking and start breathing easier. The app allows you to:

  • track your progress
  • see how much you're saving
  • get daily support

If you can make it to 28 days smoke-free, you're 5 times more likely to quit for good!

Download the App
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Guided Walks return this October

Horsham District Council's free, sociable, and family friendly guided walks return this October! They are a great way to see more of the District, increase your activity and meet new people. COVID-safe measures have been introduced to help keep everyone safe.

There’s no need to book, but you will need to complete a registration form upon arrival.

Health Walks Programme

Client Feedback

We are so grateful to our clients for taking the time to tell us about their experiences. Here's one from a client who attended our Weight Off Workshop courses...

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NHS COVID-19 App

The new NHS COVID-19 app, now available to download for free in England and Wales, is the fastest way to see if you're at risk from coronavirus. The faster you know, the quicker you can alert and protect your loved ones and community.

The app has a number of tools to protect you, including contact tracing, local area alerts and venue check-in. It uses proven technology from Apple and Google, designed to protect every user’s privacy.

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