HEALTH PROMOTION
In promoting good health, we give information and advice to patients so that they can be encouraged to be in the best health that they can achieve.
Amongst the wide range of areas covered, we offer immunisation programmes and special efforts to prevent or delay the onset of diseases such as COPD, IHD, STIs and diabetes.
Promoting healthy lifestyles, ideally from a young age, can help in bridging the equality gap between those in society who are disadvantaged and others. Smoking, obesity and alcohol consumption are major risk factors for many diseases.
Here are some important areas in promoting good health
For a healthy diet eating 5 portions of fruit & vegetables daily is recommended. Avoid processed and fried food and eating of fibre-rich meals.
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Remaining fit and active is an important part of remaining healthy. At least thirty minutes of exercise five times a week is recommended by NICE.
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Excess alcohol consumption is a risk factor in a range of cancers, liver disease, gastritis, hypertension, ulcers and many other diseases. Find out more
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Smoking is a major risk factor in many diseases - including COPD, lung cancer, IHD, sudden infant death syndrome, diabetes & osteoporosis.
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Through health promotion we achieve better mental & psychological health. Some stress is part of life, managing excess stress is important.
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Sexual health promotion advice helps individuals control & improve their health and also their emotional well-being.
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Download the NHS weight loss guide – our free 12-week diet and exercise plan to help you loose weight and keep it down.
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Having too high cholesterol can block your blood vessels and make heart problems and stroke more likely.
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Your heart age gives you an idea of how health your heart is. The calculator compares your real age to your heart age with improvement advice.
MORE about heart riskVarious factors can lead to type 2 diabetes. Research shows that for some, making changes to lifestyle, can reduce risk by about 50%.
TYPE 2 DIABETES RISK FACTORS
Having too high cholesterol can block your blood vessels and make heart problems and stroke more likely.
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Risk calculators generate a "score" which estimates the probability of cardiovascular disease in individuals. Find out more about cholesterol.
heart risk CALCULATORSThe GP-led practice team helps patients with various specialist chronic disease management clinics. Click the links below to find out more about our work with supporting information to support patients on-line.
