Better Health North Somerset: support and information
Better Health North Somerset is a public health service funded by North Somerset, here to support the health and wellbeing of residents in North Somerset.
The website www.betterhealthns.co.uk includes useful information and articles to help residents:
The website also includes information about drinking less alcohol, mental health and wellbeing, sexual health, oral health and family health matters including baby, toddler, pregnancy and breastfeeding support.
Content covers a wide range of topics for people of all ages. Each section has a mixture of information, support, latest news and stories from North Somerset residents who have made changes to live healthier lifestyles.
North Somerset residents aged 18+ can complete the health MOT to find out if they are eligible for 12-weeks of 1-1 or group support from the team of Healthy Lifestyles Advisors who provide residents with support to lose weight, get active, eat well and stop smoking.
Lose weight:
For information about local weight management groups:
Health, Exercise, Nutrition (HEN) Postnatal Group
For information about: 12 weeks of 1-1 Lose Weight support from a Healthy Lifestyles Advisor
Get Active:
For information about: 12 weeks of 1-1 Get Active support from a Healthy Lifestyles Advisor
For information about formal and informal physical activity groups:
North Somerset Active Directory
Eat Well:
For information about: 12 weeks of 1-1 Eat Well support from a Healthy Lifestyles Advisor
Health, Exercise, Nutrition in Pregnancy
For information about:
For information about staying well:
- NHS health checks
- Vaccinations
- Keep warm
https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/adult-social-care-health/health-wellbeing/stay-well
- Flu
- Ticks
- Dementia
- HIV and AIDS
https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/adult-social-care-health/health-wellbeing/health-issues