Health and Wellbeing
Our core philosophy is all about promoting and encouraging a healthy lifestyle agenda for all the people of Frome.
Here are some other great ideas that you can look at and follow through to ensure that you make a real positive difference for yourself, your family and your friends. Go for it!
Change your life
Learn how to eat well, move more and live longer. And have fun along the way at the same time! Find out how you can really start changing life around for you your family and your friends.
Healthy activities
For some people the gym is great. But not for others. Here is the chance for you to do something that you actually enjoy. Right here, on your doorstep. In your own town.
Your personal health barometer
See how you measure up. Try out at home the psychological and aptitude tests, the instant weight calculators and lots more. Find out how healthy you really are with just a click of the mouse.
www.nhs.uk/livewell
www.bhf.org.uk
Individual Health Trainer. A free service!
Tackling life-style changes on your own is never easy. Fresh Steps Health Trainers are available now to give you individual help and confidence. The service is free, informal and confidential.
Fresh Steps – Health Trainers
Health trainers offer free support and motivation to help you change your lifestyle and become more active—on a one to one basis.
To find out if this service is available in your area, telephone phone 0800 4125502 or email: health.trainers@somerset.nhs.uk
Smoking
There is an advisor waiting to see you now for advice and help to quit smoking. Make an appointment at your surgery for either an individual or group session.
http://www.fromemedicalpractice.co.uk/services-clinics#stop-smoking-service
Drugs and Alcohol
Misuse of drugs and alcohol can destroy the fabric of the individuals, families and friendships. Whether it is for you or for someone else see how you can access help and advice.
http://www.turning-point.co.uk/Pages/home.aspx
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/alcohol/Pages/Alcoholhome.aspx
Stress? What stress?
Stress and anxiety can affect anyone at any time and can have consequences on job, family and health. Find out how to sleep better, beat the blues, do more and feel more confident in yourself.
