Health - The heart of the NDC

Our priority is to work with the residents of Preston Road to improve their health and wellbeing. There are already a number of projects up and running which are working towards achieving these aims.

These include

Shapes Slimming Club Shapes is a result of a local community health needs assessment which revealed that members of the community wanted an affordable and accessible slimming club, based on the Weight Watchers model of counting points. The slimming club incorporates elements on healthy eating, physical activity and sustainable lifestyle changes. Looking at menu planning, basic cooking skills, family recipes, meals on a budget and support and advice on all aspects of healthy living. Arts in Health The Health Team are working with other partners to encourage community members/groups to become involved in artistic and cultural activities within the NHS Treatment Centre. Future Arts in Health activities will be announced in the Autumn. Watch this space……

The MEND Programme is a fun, effective and practical lifestyle solution focused on families with overweight or obese children.  The key to its success is an integrated approach, combining all of the elements known to both treat obesity effectively and ensure long lasting results. 

If you have children between the ages of 7 and 12, whom you feel may benefit from this type of programme, please follow the link below for detailed information about the programme. If you would like to take part in a local programme, please contact the Health Team at Preston Road on (01482) 789680.

Link

http://www.mendprogramme.org

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