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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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