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The benefits of drinking less
It is recommended that we drink no more than 14 units of alcohol a week. These drinks should be spread out over 3 or more days rather than drunk all at once and we should also have a couple of alcohol free days. There is no safe level of drinking but sticking within these g
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Poisoning Our Planet- World No Tobacco Day 2022
This year's No Smoking Day on the 31st of May is focussed on raising awareness of the harmful impact the tobacco industry has on the environment. We often think of cigarette butts and discarded coloured packaging when we talk about the environmental impacts
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Analysis predicts 21 million adults will be obese by 2040
Analysis from Cancer Research UK has predicted that, if trends continue as they are, by 2040 21 million adults will be obese. This equates to nearly 4 in 10 of us or 36% of the population. The data also predicts that by 2040 42 million people will be overweight or obe
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Physical activity for those with a long term condition - advice for health professionals
‘Physical Activity benefits far outweigh the risks for people with long-term health conditions’. Sport England and The Faculty for Sport and Exercise Science recently released this statement and as a result Buckinghamshire Public Health Physical
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National Vegetarian Week
This week is National Vegetarian Week, which is running from 16th - 22nd May. A vegetarian diet can be beneficial for our health as well as for the planet but we still need to make sure we are getting all the nutrients our body needs from our diet. The NHS gives us
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Health in numbers
To take part in National Numeracy Day (18th May 2022) we thought we would look at some of the recommendations we are given in relation to our health 5 is the number of portions of fruit and vegetables we should have a day. What is a portion? The answer is 80g. A por
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How to cope with loneliness
According to the Mental Health Foundation, one in four of us will feel lonely at some point in our lives. Feeling lonely over a period of time can have a negative impact on our mental Health. If you have been feeling lonely then take a look at the Mental Health Foundation&r
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Mental Health Awareness Week
Today marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health. The week, which is hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, is in its 22nd year and runs from 9-15 May. This year the theme is Loneliness which affects
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Sorting the fact from the fiction
When we begin to look into how we could go about losing weight we can come across a wide range of information and advice on how to go about it. But how do we know which advice to follow and what the best way to lose weight is? The first step is to think about who is givi
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National Walking Month
This May, National Walking Month provides us with a great opportunity to kick start increasing our activity levels. Run by Living Streets, this year we are all being encouraged to walk for 20 minutes each day. Walking is free and a good way to help you be healthier.
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Why gardening is good for us
Next week (2nd - 8th May) is National Gardening Week and a great opportunity to think about the benefits of gardening for our health and wellbeing. The King’s Fund was commissioned to look into the benefits of gardening. Here are some top ways that gardening and being
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Study finds clear link between obesity and risk of womb cancer
Research released this week has shown a clear link between obesity and increased risk of womb cancer. The study looked at 120,000 women in 7 different countries over a period of time. They found that a difference of 5 BMI points can double the risk of getting womb cancer. W
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Keep the size of your waist to less than half of your height
New draft guidance from health body NICE released last week recommends that we should keep our waist measurement to half our height to reduce our risk of ill health. Knowing our height to waist ratio is important as having more fat storage around our waist is linked to i
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Stress Awareness Month - don't be a slave to tech
Do you check your phone within an hour of waking up? Do you feel preoccupied with emails, news, games or social media? Do you feel the need to respond to messages immediately? Can you stand in a queue without checking your phone? These are some of the
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Stress Awareness Month - Community
The theme for this year’s Stress Awareness Month is Community. Relationships with others are really important for us all. Those who have more social contact are less likely to have mental health problems. If people don’t feel connected to others then they can fe
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New calorie labelling rules come into force to improve nation’s health
From today large restaurant chains, who employ more than 250 people, have to put on their menu the number of calories in all of their meals. This new legislation, part of the government's drive to tackle obesity, has been put in place to help us make healthier choices a
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Stress Awareness Month - The 30 day challenge
Stress Awareness Month has been running since 1992. Its aim is to raise awareness of the causes of stress and what we can do to reduce stressful feelings and improve our mental health. Do you experience feelings of stress? What could you do to reduce these feelings and
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Simple swaps can make a difference
On average, the UK population eats 700g of sugar a week, that’s 140 teaspoons per person. Our intake of added sugar shouldn’t exceed 30 grams per day so it’s clear most of us could do with making some simple swaps, which will make a big difference to how m
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New programme for weight loss support at Live Well Stay Well
Over the past few months we have been working on a new programme to help the residents of Buckinghamshire lose weight. We are excited to be launching the programme this week! The programme will run over 12 weeks and consists of 9 x 1 hour online group sessions, and 3 x 3
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Have a healthy Ramadan
Ramadan is expected to start around 2nd April 2022. This month of fasting during daylight hours is observed by Muslims around the world. Here are some tips, from the British Nutrition Foundation, for having a healthy Ramadan. Iftar – when first breaking t
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How much salt is in your meal deal snack?
Research by Action on Salt, released last week as part of Salt Awareness Week has shown that 70% of snacks that are sold as part of a meal deal are high in saturated fat, sugar and salt. Some of the snacks contained a third of the daily recommended limit of 6g. Salt rais
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World Sleep Day 2022
Today is World Sleep Day, a day used to raise awareness about the importance of sleep. Sleep is a basic human need alongside food and water. Have you noticed that after a night of poor sleep you find it hard to concentrate or find everyday tasks more difficult? In f
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Nutrition and Hydration Week 2022
Did you know 3 million people are at risk of malnutrition in the UK? Nutrition and Hydration Week 2022 aims to raise awareness of the importance of eating and drinking well in later life. It runs from 14th - 20th March and welcomes all who have contact with older ad
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Shake the Salt Habit
What is one simple thing you could do to improve your health? The answer: ‘Shake the salt habit’ It is recommended that we eat no more than 6g salt a day, which is about a teaspoon. However, research shows we are eating 8.1g of salt per day, on average, a
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Introducing solid foods
A new campaign has been launched to help parents to know how to go about introducing solid food to their baby. This is most commonly referred to as weaning or complementary feeding, and refers to the period that solid food is introduced, alongside breast milk or formula, at
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No Smoking Day 2022
March 9th 2022 is No Smoking Day. This year the theme is: “Don’t give up on giving up. Every time you try to stop smoking, you’re a step closer to success.” Just under 40% of smokers make a quit attempt each y
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International Women Day: Mental health
Women are more vulnerable to mental health issues due to too many responsibilities, gender discrimination, domestic violence, and countless other factors. According to WHO, 1 in every 5 women experience some form of mental illness. Common factors that
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World Obesity Day - 4th March 2022
‘More respect. Better care. Bold policies. Real action. Together, we can give everybody the chance to live happier, healthier and longer lives.’ World Obesity Day is a day for everyone to come together to tackle the global obesity crisis. Run by the W
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Eating Well for Less
With the rise in energy bills and the price of food increasing we may find we have less money to spend on food. This can often be seen as a barrier to us eating a healthy diet and reaching our health and weight goals. The NHS Better Health campaign has 20
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What influences what we eat?
Have you ever thought about what makes you choose the food you eat? We may start the day with good intentions to eat a certain way and stick to our healthy lifestyle and weight loss goals but sometimes we get to the end of the day and wonder what went wrong. There are ma
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Cancer Prevention Action Week
‘Did you know 40% of people who are diagnosed are diagnosed with a cancer that could potentially have been prevented?’ World Cancer Research Fund Cancer Prevention Action Week is running from 21st to 27th February. The event raises awarenes
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Daily sugar limit found in two glasses of wine
Research by the Alcohol Health Alliance has revealed the amount of free sugars found in a bottle of wine. The study looked at 30 of the top selling brands in the UK of red, white, rose and sparkling wine. It found that one 175 ml glass of wine can contain anything from 0
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12 tips to help you lose weight
Have you decided you want to lose weight but are not sure where to start? Have you tried to lose weight in the past but found it hard to maintain it in the long term? The NHS has 12 tips to help you get started. Don't skip breakfast - you will miss out on
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Look after your heart
Do you know how healthy your heart is? It can be hard to know. Even if you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure, two of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease, you may not have any symptoms and be unaware of it until it becomes more of a problem. Wh
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It's Fibre February!
We all need to increase how much fibre we have in our diets. The National Diet and Nutrition Survey shows that no age group is meeting the recommendations of 30g per day for adults, 25g for 11-18 year olds, 20g for 4 - 10 year olds and 15 g for 2 -3 year olds.
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It's not about getting it right...
… it’s about getting started. When we make the decision to lose weight or to have a healthier lifestyle it can be hard to know where to start. The NHS Better Health ‘How Are You?’ Quiz is a great place to get some advice. The 10 minute q
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National Heart Month
There are currently 7.6 million people in the UK living with heart or circulatory disease. One in two of us will experience a heart or circulatory condition in our lifetime. February 2022 is National Heart Month. Making small changes can make a big difference and reduce
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Time to Talk
Research released today shows that 1 in 4 of those surveyed experienced a worsening of their mental health during the pandemic but have yet to talk to anyone about it. The poll was conducted as part of Time to Talk Day, a national day, run in England by Mind and Rethink
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Lift someone out of loneliness
Over half of us have felt lonely at some point, feeling lonely can happen to all of us at any stage of our lives. This can leave us feeling isolated and can have a negative effect on our wellbeing. Loneliness may be caused by a life event, a change in circumstances or may n
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How to get more fruit and vegetables in your diet
Fruit and veg do so many good things for your body, and the government recommends that we try to eat 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day to make the most of these benefits to our health. This however, can sometimes feel like a challenge, so here are a few helpfu
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Millions drink harmful levels of alcohol
Figures released in January show that the number of people in England drinking at harmful levels has increased dramatically during the pandemic. One reason for this could be the switch to drinking at home, while the pubs were shut, meaning longer drinking sessions. Another
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Simple swaps can make a big difference
Data from around the world is showing the effect the pandemic has had on the number of people living with obesity. Research suggests that millions more people worldwide are now classed as obese. The main reason for the rise is the result of lockdown, which meant people w
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Exercise Explained
What is physical activity? “Any kind of sustained movement that increases our heart rate and causes our body to use energy” What does moderate, vigorous and strength mean? Moderate = increased heart rate, breathing faster and feeling warmer. You can sti
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School Food Standards - new guidance
New guidance for caterers has been released to ensure food served at schools outside of lunchtimes adheres to School Food Standards. Schools are often now providing food outside of lunchtime, such as at breakfast or after school clubs. The guidance was developed to help
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Help!
We all need a little help from time to time. One in four adults and one in ten children experience mental illness. Data shows that half of the population experienced feelings of stress or anxiety last year, 45% reported feeling depressed and 1 in 4 had fearful feeling
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How to be more active
The NHS Better Health campaign is encouraging us all to get more active. Being active can help us manage our weight, reduces our risk of heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. It helps us be able to perform everyday tasks with ease, gives us more energy, improves self e
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Dementia cases predicted to triple by 2050.
Research published in The Lancet Public Health earlier in January, which looked at the prevalence of Dementia worldwide, has shown that the rates of dementia are set to increase. It is predicted that cases will have tripled by 2050. What is Dementia? Dementia is an um
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Why we should all take part in veganuary this year
Veganuary grows each year in numbers and so do the vegan food options! For all those wanting to make some healthier food choices, using this annual vegan campaign to your advantage is a great way to stay on track. Usually when making diet changes, it can be difficult to
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New Food Scanner app campaign
A new campaign was launched this week to promote the Better Health Food Scanner app. This app is aimed at families to help them make healthier choices when shopping, helping them reduce their consumption of foods high in fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt. You can use the a
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Better Health - Losing Weight (Information for Professionals)
On January 4th 2022, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is launching the latest instalment of the ‘Better Health’ campaign which will be encouraging adults to achieve, and maintain, a healthier weight, eat better and get active. The campaign aims
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Five reasons why the second week of January is better to start eating healthy!
We say it every Christmas “The diet starts in the new year” but is it realistic to start healthy eating straight after the holidays or will we be more successful if we just wait one more week? Following the festive season we have all usually indulged an
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6 major health benefits to losing weight
The latest Better Health campaign was launched this week helping those who are working towards achieving a healthier weight get advice and support. It is estimated that nearly two thirds of adults are at greater risk of serious illness and becoming seriously ill from COV
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Better Health Quit Smoking
Research shows that if you get to 28 days being smoke free then you are 5 times more likely to stop for good. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. The good news is that the benefits start almost immediately! After 20
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Dry January 2022
Dry January is the UK’s challenge to be alcohol free. Organised by Alcohol Change UK, they say it is not about giving anything up but about getting something back - getting your fun back, getting your energy back, getting your calm back, Get your YOU back. Maybe yo
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Better Health Quit Smoking - Information for Professionals
While we know that quitting smoking is not easy, January is a perfect time to try again. The best thing a smoker can do for their health is to stop smoking, and there is more help and support available now than ever before. If a smoker quits for 28 days, they’re 5 tim
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How to have a healthy Merry Christmas
Christmas can be a difficult time of year to stick to our health goals. We may be eating out more, socialising or just have more snacks lying around the house. The British Heart Foundation have put together some tips to help us enjoy the festivities alongside look
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How healthy is a plant based diet?
Eating a plant based diet has become more popular recently. Research has shown that consumption of foods, such as plant based milks, sausages and burgers has almost doubled over the last decade. Data was taken from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey and diets from over
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Better Health tools are here to help you!
The new year is often a time when we consider making healthy lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, reducing how much alcohol we drink or losing weight. Perhaps you‘ve been thinking about what you want to achieve and how to be healthier in 2022. The NHS Better
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Increase in alcohol related deaths in 2020
Data released from the Office of National Statistics showed that deaths caused by alcohol increased by nearly 19% in 2020 compared to 2019. This is a change from the previous seven years where the number of alcohol related deaths remained at a similar level. This is thou
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Nearly 8 million lives lost to smoking in the last 50 years
A new analysis by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) shows that nearly 8 million people have lost their lives due to smoking in the last 50 years and it is estimated that another 2 million will die over the next 20 years if smoking rates remain unchanged. In 1970, the UK
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Do you eat everything on your plate?
If you eat everything on your plate at meal times, even if you are full, then you are the among the 41% of GB adults who admit to doing this, according to research by the British Nutrition Foundation. The figure was higher for men (51%) compared to women (31%). The research
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How to eat healthier meals
Do you want to lose weight but feel unsure about where to start? With so much advice online and on social media it is easy to feel confused about what is the best thing is to be eating and how to have a healthy balanced diet. The NHS Better Health campaign guides us
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Global Nutrition Report 2021
‘Poor diets and resulting malnutrition in all its forms are unacceptably high across the world, creating one of the world’s greatest current societal challenges. The need for bolder, sustained and better coordinated action on nutrition that goes far beyond the n
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Making small changes makes a difference
Losing weight when we are overweight has shown to be good for your health. Even 5 - 10% weight loss can have a positive impact and reduce your risk of developing serious diseases. But it can be difficult to know where to start, the best way to go about it or feel overwhelme
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Alcohol Awareness Week
Alcohol Awareness Week 2021, running from 15th to 21st November is focussing on alcohol and relationships. We often associate alcohol with socialising, something we do when we meet up with friends, family and build connections with others. However when your drinkin
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World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day is celebrated on November 14th every year. This year World Diabetes Day is celebrating the discoveries and development of diabetes treatment over the last century. This year marks 100 years since the discovery of insulin which has saved millions
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Get Portion Wise!
When we talk about having a healthy balanced diet we not only need to think about what we are eating but also how much. However, it can be hard to know what the right amount of food actually is. This week the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has released an update to t
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Sugar Awareness Week
Sugar Awareness week is running from 8th to 14th November, raising awareness of the impact of too much sugar in our diet. The aim of the week is to not only get people talking about sugar reduction but also get the food industry and government to take action so we can all e
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Live Well Stay Well ہم کیسے آپ کی مدد کر سکتے ہیں
ایک مفت سروس ہے جو بکنگھم شائر کے رہائشیوں کی مدد کے لیے معلومات اور عملی مدد فراہم کرتی ہے۔ یہ ایک صحت مند طرز زندگی کی خدمت ہے جو بکنگھم شائر کونسل پبلک ہیلتھ ٹیم کے ذریعہ شروع کی گئی ہے اور اس نے ہزاروں لوگوں کو وزن کم کرنے، تمباکو نوشی چھوڑنے، زیادہ فعال ہونے،
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Stress Awareness Day
At some point in the last year 3 out of 4 of us have said that we have felt stressed. Feeling under pressure is a normal part of life. However, we can feel overwhelmed by these feelings and this can lead to mental health problems and make us feel like we can’t cope.
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What is Movember?
November 1st 2021 marks the beginning of the 19th Movember. It started in Australia in 2003 with 30 men taking part and has grown to be marked in 20 countries with 6.5 million people involved in 2020. You’ve probably heard of Movember and know it’s month when
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Stopping Smoking with Champix - an update
Earlier in the year it was announced by the Department for Health and Social Care that Varenicline, also known as Champix, was not available due to a supply issue from the manufacturer. It was announced yesterday that no resupply date will be set until further notice and
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Out to Lunch
The results of the Soil Association’s most recent ‘Out to Lunch’ survey have been released recently. The Out to Lunch survey aims to find out the truth about children’s food in 20 of the most popular chain restaurants in the country. The results a
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An Eatwell Guide for you!
The Eatwell Guide gives us guidance on how to have a healthy, balanced diet. It tells us what food groups should be included in our diet and in what proportions, as well as giving advice on fluid intake, foods high in fat and sugar and how we can use food labels to help us
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World Menopause Day
World Menopause Day was celebrated on October 18th raising awareness of the effect of the menopause on the health and wellbeing of women around the world. Menopause occurs when a woman’s body stops producing eggs, periods stop and there is a decline in oestro
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Malnutrition Awareness Week
UK Malnutrition Awareness Week (UKMAW) is running from 11th - 17th October. Now in its fourth year it is raising awareness of the dangers, risk factors and signs of malnutrition and dehydration. UKMAW encourages everyone to look out for their family, friends, colleagues
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National Cholesterol Month
Did you know that over half of adults in the UK have raised cholesterol which can lead to heart disease? Heart UK are using National Cholesterol Month, this October, to raise awareness of the impact of high cholesterol on our health. What is cholesterol? Cholestero
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World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is recognised on October 10th each year. In 2021 the focus is ‘What works for me’ showing that we can all do little things to improve our mental wellbeing. These little things can make a big difference and help us live a happier,
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British Army going smoke free in 2022
The British Army has announced it is going smoke free at all its bases by December 2022. This move is in support of the government’s initiative to reduce the number of smokers in the UK. Although smoking has been part of its culture for decades, the army recognises
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Stoptober is here!
The 1st October marks the beginning of the 10th Stoptober. Thousands of smokers will be making a quit attempt during this month, joining the 2.3 million people who have taken part over the last 10 years. There are 6 million smokers in England and it is the leading
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How to have a healthy roast dinner
Sometimes we may think that eating healthily means big changes to what we are eating but missing out on our favourite foods and a complete overhaul of our diet is not necessarily sustainable in the long term. It may be that a few small changes to the meals we eat can make o
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Stoptober is coming soon!
Are you going to join the 2.3 million people who have made a quit attempt in Stoptober? This year is the 10th anniversary of Stoptober and thousands of people will be taking part to help them stop smoking. Research shows that if you get to 28 days being smoke free then y
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Stoptober 2021 Campaign - Information for Professionals
Stop Smoking and Start Breathing this Stoptober! While we know that quitting smoking is not easy, Stoptober is a perfect time to try again. The best thing a smoker can do for their health is to stop smoking, and there is more help and support available now than ever befo
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Flour to be fortified with folic acid
New rules, announced by the government recently, will mean flour in the UK will have to be fortified with folic acid. These rules will apply to all non wholemeal wheat flour and will mean that the population will get more folic acid from their diets. This decision has co
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World Mental Health Day - 10th October 2021
World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10th this year. Its aim is to raise awareness and encourage support of mental health and wellbeing. The number of us who have a mental health condition has increased during the pandemic with more people reporting feelings
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World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. More than 6,800 people died by suicide and every life lost to suicide i
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Know your numbers
Blood Pressure UK are holding their 21st ‘Know Your Numbers’ week this September. The aim is to reach those in the UK who have high blood pressure and don’t know it. Due to the pandemic there won’t be any community checks and this year the focus i
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Health Checks in Buckinghamshire
What is an NHS Health Check? It is a health check up for adults aged 40 -74. It helps spot the early warning signs of stroke, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and dementia. As we get older our risk of developing health problems increase, a health check can help us lower th
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Three weeks until National Fitness Day!
National Fitness Day encourages us all to celebrate the fun of fitness and exercise. On 22nd September we are being encouraged to get more active and share with others what we enjoy about physical activity. Did you know that it is recommended adults aged 19 - 64 years do
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Swap to Stop
Are you a smoker or know someone who smokes? We can help! Buckinghamshire’s go- to Healthy Lifestyle service has been busy stirring up an exciting new aspect of their service. Live Well Stay Well, who are commissioned by Buckinghamshire Council to support Buckingha
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Smoking in 18 - 34 year old's increased by 25%
Research funded by Cancer Research UK has found that the number of 18 to 34 years olds that smoke rose by 25% in the first lockdown compared to before the pandemic. This works out as about 652,000 more young adults smoking. The study didn’t look at the reasons these p
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Free blood pressure checks for over 40's
Over 40s will be able to get their blood pressure checked for free at local pharmacies from October. This is a new scheme from the NHS to try and reach those who have undiagnosed high blood pressure or hypertension. Hypertension is known as a silent killer as it can o
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Stopping Smoking with Champix
Champix, which is also known as varenicline, is a prescription medicine that helps people quit smoking. It does this by reducing nicotine cravings and helping with withdrawal symptoms such as wanting to smoke, irritability, depression and sleep problems. It comes as a table
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Only 1 in 20 children’s yoghurts contain ‘healthy’ sugar levels
Action on Sugar are calling for an end to misleading parents with health claims on yoghurts that are aimed at children. Nutritional claims such as ‘source of calcium and vitamin D’ and ‘high in protein’ were often seen on the packaging, as w
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Pandemic sees increase in alcohol related ill health
Pubs, bars and restaurants have been closed a lot of the time since the pandemic began over a year ago. However a recent report showed that alcohol consumption has remained very similar to pre pandemic levels, meaning that levels of alcohol consumed at home has increased. I
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Bucks Active Lives Survey
Buckinghamshire Council are interested in hearing how active lives can be supported for all residents. But in particular, they would like people aged 65+ and people with pre-existing health conditions to take part in a new Active Lives Survey. What is this re
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Negative effect of the pandemic on our lifestyles
A recent report released by Ofcom showed that adults in the UK spent nearly a third of their waking hours watching TV and online streaming and videos in 2020. This annual report found that social restrictions caused by Covid - 19 were the main reason for people spen
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Cancer linked to smoking twice as likely in those on lower income
The latest estimates released last week by Cancer Research UK show that cancer cases are 2 times higher in those in lower income groups compared to higher income groups. Smoking was linked to cancer in 11,000 cases in low income compared to 6000 cases in higher inc
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More support needed for those planning a pregnancy
Research published last week, which looked at the data of more than 131,000 women using the Tommy’s Preparing for Pregnancy app, has shown that there is a trend for women who are thinking about having a baby to have unhealthy lifestyle habits. The app asks the wome
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One third of adults have multiple chronic health conditions
Latest results from a long running research project have shown that one third of middle aged people have multiple chronic health conditions. The 1970 British Cohort Study has been following the lives of around 17,000 people born during a single week in 1970. It is
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Can you do a 10 Minute Shake Up?
Being physically active is really important for not only our health but our children’s health too. It has been shown that increasing activity is important for wellbeing and development and is associated with positive health, social and academic outcomes as well. It
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Better Health Campaign launches today
New data reveals that eight in 10 (80%) adults have made the active decision to make changes to their lifestyle in 2021, with seven in 10 (68%) saying that they are motivated to make healthier changes due to coronavirus. The top three things adults aged 40-60 were planni
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Health news in July
Couch to 5k The Couch to 5k app has now been downloaded more than 5 million times. This is a free app which helps beginners improve their fitness by following a running programme. This involves using the app three times a week to gradually increase how long and far
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Is the pandemic causing work burnout
The recent pandemic has affected us all in many different ways. For some, working from home has meant the boundaries between work life and homelife have become blurred. For others it has led to a re-evaluation of what is important in life. This week the BBC reported on t
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Make food labels clear!
How often do you use food labels when you are in the shops? How easy do you find them to use? Do you know what to look out for when you want to make healthier choices? There have been a couple of items in the news this past week about food labels. The first
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Are you ready to quit?
Do you want to stop smoking but you’re not sure how to go about it? Maybe you are still undecided? Did you know there are many benefits to stopping smoking? The most obvious ones are the benefits to your health: After 20 minutes your pulse
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New rules on Junk food ads
The government’s latest initiative in their drive to reduce rates of obesity in the UK was announced earlier this week. From the end of 2022 there will be a ban on advertising of foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) between 5.30 am and 9 pm. This will
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Healthy Eating Week: 14th-18th June
The British Nutrition Foundation is running Healthy Eating Week from the 14th - 18th June. The aim this year is to take the UK on a ‘Find your healthier you’ journey The ‘Find your healthier you’ message is supported by five themes acros
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Mental Health Awareness Week (10th-16th May 2021)
This year's theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is nature. Over the past year there have been periods of time when we have been unable to go outside, that is why the Mental Health Foundation are putting a focus on nature; for us to all get back out there an
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NEW - Digital Slimming World
We’ve got great news! And no… this is no April Fool! Slimming World understands the impact past year has had on our health, our happiness and our weight. They will help you make changes to how you shop, cook and eat, so you’ll lose weight without ever
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No Smoking Day - Wednesday 10th March 2021
‘Stopping smoking doesn’t need to be stressful’ Would you like to stop smoking, or know someone who does? Then keep reading! Wednesday 10th March is national No Smoking day. The aim of No Smoking day is to support those who would like to stop smoking
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10th March 2021, National No Smoking Day - Information for Referrers
‘Stopping smoking doesn’t need to be stressful’ Wednesday 10th March is National No Smoking day. The last year has been difficult for many of us. Stress and concern about our health is on the rise. For smokers this has pulled them in two directions. On
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Walking in Buckinghamshire
Living in Buckinghamshire means living within a lot of greenery, walking space and fresh outdoors. With social restrictions in place, this is the perfect time to put on your woolly hat and venture into the great British outdoors. Walking can be a great way to get out of the
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12 Week Free Voucher for Slimming World!
Make 2021 the year you discover that Slimming World feeling for yourself – a fresh start that lasts a lifetime. Slimming World understands the impact these past months have had on our health, our happiness and our weight. If you'd love to make a fresh str
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Dry January 2021
With the New Year fastly approaching and the amount of alcohol we drink increasing over the Christmas period, Dry January is here to help us reset our bodies and get back into healthy drinking habits! Dry January started in 2013 and is an annual move
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Stress Awareness Week
Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. It is the body's normal response to pressure and is something that everyone will experience at some point in their lifetime. The thing with stress is
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World Mental Health Day - 10th October 2020
This year’s World Mental Health Day (WMHD), on October 10th, is an opportunity for us all to check in with ourselves and our communities and ask some important questions. How has the global pandemic impacted our wellbeing? And how can we make sure we are prioritising
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Stoptober 2020 Campaign - Information for Professionals
Quit smoking and breathe! While we know that quitting smoking is not easy, Stoptober is a perfect time to try again. The best thing a smoker can do for their health is to stop smoking, and there is more help and support available now than ever before. If a smoker quits f
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Stoptober 2020 - Quit Smoking and Breathe
Have you been thinking about quitting smoking and wondering how to go about it? Here are some reasons to stop: If you smoke, you generally have an increased risk of contracting respiratory infection and of more severe symptoms once infected. Coronavirus sy
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Better Health 2020 - Information for Professionals
The Better Health campaign was launched in July and aims to help you make healthier food choices, become more active and prevent future weight gain. Anxiety about COVID-19 and the impacts of lockdown have made it harder to stay healthy for around half the population. The
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Staying Healthy at Work
Do you struggle with staying healthy at work? Most occupations nowadays tend to be sedentary. Spending hours sitting down and slumped over a computer can take a toll on your body - from straining your eyes, neck and back, to poor eating habits. When you hav
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World Suicide Prevention Day - 10th September 2020
What is World Suicide Prevention Day? Thursday the 10th September 2020 is world Suicide Prevention Day. The World Health Organization estimates that over 800,000 people take their own life each year – that’s one person every 40 seconds. Every life lost repres
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Drinking Safely and Responsibly throughout Coronavirus
Most of us look forward to the summer to enjoy a couple of weeks on holiday in the sun or perhaps take advantage of the longer days and the warmer weather at home to meet up with friends, socialise and maybe enjoy an alcoholic drink or two. However, this year Covid-19 has s
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Quit for Covid
Coronavirus seems to be the topic of most conversations at the moment and everyone is trying their best to ensure friends and family are staying safe, healthy and happy. This is why we wanted to tell you a little more about #QuitforCovid. This is an initiative that supports
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Men's Health Week 15th-21st June
Between 15th-21st June the world observes Men’s Health Week. This is a unique opportunity to raise awareness around the health issues that affect men and focuses on getting men to become aware of problems that they may have and gain the courage to do something about i
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May 2020 - National Walking Month
Did you know that May 2020 is National Walking Month? One of the great things at the moment during the UK lockdown is that we are still able to go out and exercise. Some of you will be exercising at home doing yoga, strengthening workouts or even going out running. But
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A Great Time to Take Care of Yourself!
With so much uncertainty going on in the world, it is good to look after yourself! Self care is one of the most important things that we can do for ourselves, and now is the perfect opportunity to do. So, whether you live alone, with someone else, or have a family, there ar
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Covid 19 - Coronavirus update
In light of the advice issued by the government in relation to the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak, we have made some changes to our service provision. The health and safety of our staff and service users remains our highest priority and we have adapted our
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No Smoking Day 2020
No Smoking Day 2020 is on Wednesday 11th March. The campaign is focusing on the health benefits from quitting smoking, highlighting that it doesn’t matter how long you have smoked for, or how many you smoke a day, your health will improve as soon as you q
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Salt Awareness Week 2020
Salt Awareness Week is organised by Action for Salt and raises awareness of the impact of too much salt on our health. This year it runs from 9th - 15th March and the theme is ‘Hide and Seek’. The aim of the week is to raise awareness of how much salt is adde
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Better you!
Start the year with a Better you! The Better you! campaign aims to encourage our target audience to eat healthily in 2020. The communications toolkit below is for stakeholders to use to support the campaign in their organisations and with their clients. General:
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Dry January 2020
Dry January started in 2013 by Alcohol Change UK with 4000 people giving up alcohol for a month. In 2018, 4 million people took part. Some of these people might not consider themselves heavy drinkers but found that giving up alcohol for a month had a positive impact on t
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NHS Health Checks in Buckinghamshire
Just 20 minutes to keep your body running like clockwork! Did you know if you are aged between 40 and 74 you may be eligible* for a FREE NHS Health Check? Live Well Stay Well deliver FREE NHS Health Checks at various community locations
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Volunteer News
Did you know you can volunteer with Live Well Stay Well and give back to your community as well as learning more about healthy lifestyles? Whether you're looking for something to keep you busy or work experience in public health we’ve got a wide range of
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Alcohol Awareness Week 2019
Alcohol Awareness Week runs from 11th - 17th November. It is a chance to get the UK thinking about drinking, the theme for this year is ‘Alcohol and Me’ The campaign is run by alcoholchange.org.uk. They say: ‘The evidence that drinking too much isn&r
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Stress Awareness Day
The first Wednesday in November is National Stress Awareness Day. We have all felt stressed at some point in our lives and being under pressure is normal. However when you feel overwhelmed by it this can lead to mental health problems or exacerbate existing problems.
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Stoptober 2019 - information for professionals
Stoptober 2019 The national STOPTOBER campaign is back for 2019! Supporting people to split up with smoking! While we know that quitting smoking is not easy, Stoptober is a perfect time to try again. The best thing a smoker can do for their health is to
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Stoptober 2019 - Are you ready to split up with smoking?
Are you ready to split up with smoking? Have you been thinking about quitting smoking and wondering how to go about it? Here are some reasons to stop: No matter how long you have smoked your health will improve straightaway. After 20 minutes your pulse
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New physical activity guidelines released
In September 2019 the Chief Medical Officers from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland issued an update to the physical activity guidelines from 2011. Since the last report there has been growing evidence of the health benefits from exercise and so they want to enc
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We are Undefeatable - helping those with long term conditions be more active.
We are Undefeatable is a recently launched national campaign to help the 15 million people in England living with long term conditions build more activity into their lives. Research has shown that 69% of those with a long term condition would like to be more active but t
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Nation’s Biggest Sports Day
The Nation’s Biggest Sports Day is an opportunity for Britain to get active on Saturday 24th August 2019. It has been created by ‘I am Team GB’ as part of the London 2012 Olympics legacy and is run by volunteer ‘Games Makers’ who are running ac
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SACN Report on Saturated Fat
On 1st August the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) published its latest report on the effect of saturated fat in the diet on health. It reviewed 47 systematic reviews and studies to gather evidence on the relationship between saturated fat in the diet an
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Local Tobacco Control Profiles for England
The Local Tobacco Control Profiles for England looks at the extent of tobacco use, tobacco related harm, including smoking related ill health and mortality and what is being done at a local level to reduce this harm, including the cost related to smoking and quitting. The m
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Physical Activity - encouraging activity in the community
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recently released a quality standard to encourage the population to be more active. We know that moving more and being more active is important for our physical and mental health, however it can be hard to fit
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Healthy Eating Week
What could you do to be healthier at work, university or school? The British Nutrition Foundation’s Healthy Eating Week runs from 10 - 14th June 2019. It aims to encourage organisations in the UK to focus on healthy eating and drinking and physical activity. Thi
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Diabetes Week 2019
Diabetes UK want people to see diabetes differently. Diabetes Week is running from 10 - 16 June 2019 to help increase the public’s understanding of diabetes and tackle the stigma that surrounds it. Diabetes can be complicated to understand and during the week they
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Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health can affect anyone at anytime. The Mental Health Foundation reports that: One in six adults in the last week experienced a common mental health problem such as anxiety or depression. In 2017/8 mental health problems accounted for 15.4 millio
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National Walking Month 2019
National Walking Month runs from 1st - 31st May 2019. Run by Living Streets it aims to encourage people to incorporate walking into their everyday routine. It is recommended that adults aged 19 - 64 years should do at least 150 minutes of activity a week. However 26% of
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Healthy Lifestyle Advice for Shift Workers
The British Nutrition Foundation has recently released some advice giving Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Tips for Shift Workers. This advice looks at what a healthy balanced diet is as well as giving advice on what to eat before and during work. The advice includes what to d
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World Sleep Day
Friday 15th March is World Sleep Day. It aims is to raise awareness of important issues related to sleep and aims to reduce the burden of sleep problems on society by prevention and management of sleep disorders. Live Well Stay Well has been helping clients improve
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Today is the Day
Wednesday 13th March 2019 is No Smoking Day. Quitting smoking is one of the best things your patients can do for their health. Many smokers want to stop but are not sure about the best way to quit. However willpower alone is the least effective way to quit and thos
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Know your numbers
A new campaign was launched recently by Public Health England and NHS England, encouraging the public to know their blood pressure and cholesterol to help with the detection and treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD). High blood pressure and high cholesterol are major
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Find Your Balance
Find your Balance A new guide from the British Nutrition Foundation has been launched to help us monitor how much we are eating. ‘Find your Balance’ helps us eat the right types of food in the right amounts. It complements the Eatwell Guide and helps us
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Dry January
Dry January is the perfect time to reset your relationship with alcohol. Maybe you feel like you drink too much or too often or you feel like you want to take a break from it. This could be your chance to change your relationship with alcohol and break the habit f
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Take the One You 'How Are You?' Quiz
Why don’t you take a moment to think about how your current lifestyle could be impacting on your health. The One You ‘How Are You’? health quiz can support you to make positive changes. It takes about 10 minutes to complete and can point you i
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Better you!
Start the year with a Better you! The Better you! campaign aims to encourage our target audience to eat healthily in 2019. The communications toolkit below is for stakeholders to use to support the campaign in their organisations and with their client
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Smokefree Health Harms Campaign
On 28th December the Smokefree Health Harms campaign launches, for its 7th year, and it will run throughout January 2019. It encourages smokers to stop smoking in the New Year and highlights the immediate harms that happen every time a cigarette is smoked.
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#HelpUsHelpYou
The Buckinghamshire Winter Campaign has Launched: #HelpUsHelpYou. Winter can put a lot of strain on our services. That’s why the ICS partners: Buckinghamshire County Council, Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Tru
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Moving Medicine
New physical activity resource for health professionals A new resource that will improve conversations about physical activity between patients and healthcare professionals has been launched. Launching at the International Society for Physical Activity and Health Cong
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Are you ready to quit?
Have you been thinking about quitting smoking and wondering how to go about it? Maybe you are still on the fence? Here are some reasons to stop: No matter how long you have smoked your health will improve straightaway. After 20 minutes your pulse rate
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Stoptober 2018
The national STOPTOBER campaign is back for 2018! While we know that quitting smoking is not easy, Stoptober is a perfect time to try again. The best thing a smoker can do for their health is to stop smoking, and there is more help and support available now tha
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Health benefits from strength and balance exercises
We all know that we should be doing regular exercise but the results of a recent review by Public Health England showed that this shouldn’t just be aerobic exercise. Strengthening and balance exercise has also been shown to be beneficial to our health and we sho
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Live Well Stay Well Launch Event
Live Well Stay Well held a successful service launch event on the 24th May at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, presenting to over 120 delegates. On this page you will find all the resources from the day. Presentations slides from the day can be accessed here. This
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Focus on brisk walking, not just 10,000 steps, say health experts
With an estimated 3 million middle-aged adults physically inactive across the country,[1],[2] Public Health England (PHE) and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) are encouraging adults to incorporate brisk walking into their days as a way to improve
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Dementia risk now included as part of NHS Health Check
Adding the dementia element to the NHS Health Check programme will enable healthcare professionals to talk to their patients about how they can reduce their dementia risk, such as by maintaining their social life, keeping mentally and physically active and stoppin
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Children consume more than a year’s worth of sugar in 6 months
Children in England have already consumed more than a year’s worth of sugar, according to figures from Public Health England (PHE). Children aged 4 to 10 years should have no more than the equivalent of 5 to 6 cubes of sugar each day, but are consuming on
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New PHE Heart Age App launches
New PHE Heart Age App launches Do you know your heart age? Get to know your heart age by taking a free online, ‘Heart Age Test’, which asks physical and lifestyle related information, as well as blood pressure and cholesterol, and determi
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