May's Newsletter

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Health and Wellbeing

Get Moving This May

Welcome to your May wellbeing update that's jam-packed with lots of helpful free courses and resources to help you improve your health.

This month is walking month and with the flowers starting to bloom there is no better time to get in your steps and enjoy the health benefits of being active in nature. 

man and woman walking on muddy footpath

Walking Month 

Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve physical and mental health. And by swapping a short drive for a short walk, you can also help reduce air pollution, congestion, save some money and stay active in the process! 

Did you know that a 20-minute walk can reduce the risk of several preventable health conditions, including certain cancers, depression, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes?

Living Streets are a charity who hope to make walking the natural choice for everyday journeys. They have put together 20 tips to help you fit 20 minutes of walking into your day. Why not take part in the #TRY20 checklist this May. 

#TRY20 CHECKLIST 

Wellbeing Walks

Wellbeing walk group

Our popular guided walks are a great way to see more of the district, increase your activity and meet new people. Volunteer Walk Leaders offer walks across the district every day, covering a range of distances come rain or shine! There is no need to book ahead, just look for the meeting time and place on the timetable and turn up with your walking shoes.

Check out the latest walk timetable here.

Timetable

Something big is coming!

Watch This Space!

We’ve been busy working on something very exciting which we look forward to sharing with you very soon.

Keep an eye out on our social media and the next newsletter for the big reveal. Watch this space!

 

Upcoming Workshops

Our FREE group talks and workshops are a friendly and informal way to find out information on a range of subjects. 
PREDIABETES WORKSHOP

Prediabetes 

 

Every 2 minutes someone is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a potentially serious health condition that can cause long-term health problems.

Our prediabetes workshop is for anyone who has been told they are either prediabetic or at a higher risk. We will show you how to manage and lower your risk with small and sustainable lifestyle changes.

10.00am-1.00pm

Friday 26th May

Blackbridge Community Centre

RH12 1RS

Book here
Man sleeping

Let's Talk About Sleep

Sleep is essential for good health. Not only does it help our bodies recover, but it also improves our cognitive abilities, emotional stability and immune system. 

If you dread bedtime or wake up feeling like you've had no sleep at all, why not join our sleep workshop and learn what changes you can make to ensure a good night's rest.

2.00pm-3.30pm

Tuesday 16th May

Blackbridge Community Centre

RH12 1RS

Book here

Community Events

Find out what free local events are on offer across the district this month to help you improve your health and wellbeing.

people playing bowls

Bowls Taster Session

Never tried Bowls? Horsham Park Bowls club are offering free taster sessions on Tuesday mornings. 

Bring your flat shoes and enjoy up to three casual games of Bowls.

These free sessions are running from April until September.

10.00am-12.00pm

Tuesday's

Horsham Park, RH12 2DW

Find out more

 
Carer and elderly woman

Living well with Dementia 

Dementia Action Week runs between 15th and 21st May and seeks to raise awareness and ensure people get a timely diagnosis. 

Healthwatch West Sussex are hosting a free community event with other local organisations who can offer support with Dementia.

10.30am - 1.30pm

Monday 15th May

The Bridge Leisure Centre, RH12 3YS

Find out more

 
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Stroke Awareness Community Talk 

Skylark House care home are pleased to welcome Graham Powell from The Stroke Association, who will share insights on recognising the signs of stroke and how to care for a loved one through their recovery.

To reserve your free place please call 01403 887678 or email beverly.jordan@careuk.com.

11.00am-12.30pm

Tuesday 9th May

Skylark House, RH12 5PU

Find out more 
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International Nurses Day 

International Nurses day is celebrated annually around the world on the 12th May. This day highlights the importance of our Nurses and the invaluable care they provide.

This Nurses Day, our Wellbeing Advisors will be offering wellbeing checks to all staff at Horsham hospital. 

If you are an employee at Horsham Hospital and would like to find out more, please contact the wellbeing team.

Friday 12th May
Salt awareness week

Salt Awareness Week

Three quarters of the salt the UK consumes each day is already packaged in prepared foods. From sliced bread to biscuits, takeaways to ‘healthy’ salads, everything has added salt!

Preparing meals and snacks from scratch will help you to avoid the salt trap. Try swapping crisps for nuts and season food with herbs instead of salt for quick wins.

15th – 21st May

Read More
Know your risk

Type 2 Diabetes

Prevention Week

There are 13.6 million people in the UK at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. But for many people there are steps you can take to reduce the risk.

Understanding your risk is important so that you can make timely changes.

Find out yours by completing Diabetes’s UK risk tool.

23rd - 29th May

Diabetes UK risk tool 

Coming up in June 

Book early for your place on one of next month's group workshops.

 

Coming soon!

Understanding Cholesterol - 7th June

The Henfield Hall, BN5 9EQ

Book here 

Managing The Menopause - 19th June 

Thakeham Village Hall, RH20 3GW

Book here 

Emotional Eating & Unhelpful Behaviours - 26th June

They Steyning Centre, BN44 3XZ

Book here