Being Active and Staying Healthy
Physical Activity and Lifestyle Toolkit
The toolkit has been designed by the RCGP in partnership with Sport England, to be used by primary care professionals in the UK.
Website: www.rcgp.org.uk
Be at Well Tameside
They can help you achieve this by offering:
- One to one appointments
- Regular contact and support to achieve your goals
- Practical tips
- Information about local groups in your area
- Help to access other services locally, such as mental health, debt, housing, volunteering and employment
They can support you to make those small changes that can have big benefits to your health and wellbeing.
Website: www.penninecare.nhs.uk/bewelltameside
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How to Lower Blood Pressure
Your diet, exercise levels and weight have a real effect on your blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, you can start lowering blood pressure today by eating more healthily and being more active.
Website: www.bloodpressureuk.org
British Heart Foundation
View information on cholesterol, its causes and how you can reduce your cholesterol level.
Website: www.bhf.org.uk
ABL Health
ABL Health are commissioned by Manchester City Council to offer free weight management programmes.
Telephone: 01204 570999
Website: www.ablhealth.co.uk
Email: admin@ablhealth.co.uk
Weight Watchers
Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.
Website: www.weightwatchers.com/uk
NHS Couch to 5k
Find out more and download the nine-week set of Couch to 5K podcasts.
Website: www.nhs.uk/couch-to-5k-week-by-week
Stamford Park Parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/stamfordpark
Be Well (The Big Life Group)
Life in the way of healthy living? Be Well is here to help you find a way to live and feel well whatever twists and turns life brings. They can even help you get on top of work, housing, family and money worries.
Telephone: 0161 470 7120
Website: www.thebiglifegroup.com
Dietdoctor
View health information, recipes and advice on how to lose weight.
Website: www.dietdoctor.com
Slimming World
You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.
Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk