Healthy Living We want to support people in making positive changes towards a healthier lifestyle.
Find out about the opportunities we offer to support your well being and enjoyment of life. You'll find links to local information, topics on the NHS Choices website and national campaigns.
You can find information on all local local health services on the Southwark health and social care website.
Local information
- Stop smoking services
There are many ways we can support local people to stop smoking with counselling, support groups and cheap or free patches and gum.
- Health and physical activities
Find out about free activities for older people, antenatal water aerobics, organised group walks, the obesity prevention programme and more.
- Sports and leisure
There are lots of sports and leisure opportunities on your doorstep. The community sports section has information on sports clubs and disability sports.
- Healthy walks in parks
Our parks and open spaces have lots to offer. Find out about healthy walks, led by a walk leader.
- Books on prescription
Self-help books can be very effective in helping with emotional or psychological problems.
- Healthy lifestyles and participation groups
Including free courses for self-management of long term and chronic health conditions.
- Health and safety at work
Employers have a legal duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees while at work.
- Southwark healthy schools
Helping children and young people to reach their potential by building on a solid foundation of health to do better in learning and in life.
- Transport
Find out about cycling in Southwark, the walk to school campaign and safer routes to school.
Our help with transport page has details of the range of transport services to assist those who have difficulty using conventional public transport.
Live well subjects on the NHS Choices website
Each link, below, takes you to a list of stories on that subject, including facts and tips, practical advice, real-life stories and video clips. Visit NHS Choices for all live well subjects.
National campaigns
- 5 a day
Fruit and vegetables can help keep your body fitter, healthier and happier. Find out more about the benefits of eating 5 a day.
- Condom essential wear
A safer sex campaign, promoting condom use and highlighting the consequences of unprotected sex.
- Hepatitis C
Facts about the disease and information about how to prevent it, what to do if you think you might be at risk, treatment and useful advice if you have been diagnosed.
- Stop female genital mutilation
Information about what you can do if you suspect a girl is at risk of female genital mutilation.
- Become a life saver
Join the NHS organ donor register, even if you already carry a donor card.
Contact
Maria Harrison
Active living officer
Tel: 020 7525 2253
Fax: 020 7525 0772
maria.harrison@southwark.gov.uk
Chatelaine House
186 Walworth Road
London
SE17 1JJ |
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