Calderdale Health Improvement Service

03/03/2015

If you have been experiencing a period of stress, you'll be feeling the widespread physical and emotional health impacts, and perhaps feel at a loss as to how to tackle these symptoms while the cause of the stress is still present.

Check out the links below for a host of resources to help you recognise and manage stress, and enhance your personal wellbeing, even when in difficult circumstances.

http://www.webmd.boots.com/stress-management/physical-stress-symptoms

http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/stress-guide/ #.VPWYh3ysVic

http://www.stress.org.uk/stresstest.aspx

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/pages/understanding-stress.aspx

Stress can start with simply too much pressure. This level of stress can lead to emotional and physical health problems, so taking simple, early steps to tackle the common life problems that cause stress is key.

25/02/2015

The sun is out and I definitely spotted some budding crocuses and snowdrops on the way to work...
If you've struggled with motivation to get out and about over the dark and dreary winter months, come and join us on our on Wednesday 4th of March. No booking required, just come along and enjoy the woodland and riverside.
Please note while dogs are welcome, this particular route is not pram-friendly.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

24/02/2015

The weather is still chilly - fancy a nice warm crumble with lots of fruit?

16/02/2015

Spring is nearly here, it is a great time to quit smoking! NEW evening stop smoking sessions from Yorkshire Smokefree Calderdale are being held at the Inspire Centre, Calderdale College. Free parking, start times 5pm and 6pm. Call 01422 255540 for more information or to book a place.

11/02/2015

Go Smokefree! The stress-less way.
Do you want to stop smoking but are put off trying because you feel you’ll be too stressed or anxious? Tried before but gone back to smoking because you’ve struggled to cope without ci******es?
We have a new course starting Thursday 12th March that will help you find other ways of coping with stress and make you feel more confident about quitting. You’ll discover new ways of managing your mood and relaxing. You won’t be quitting straight away, we’ll boost your confidence in your ability to quit successfully first. If you want to quit and can attend every Thursday morning from 10am-1pm at the Kings Centre, Park Road, Halifax give us a call on 01422 255540.

06/02/2015

Interested in support from our healthy weight service?
The waiting lists at the following clinics are fairly short - if you are a registered patient at these practices you would be able to join the healthy weight service fairly quickly:

Rosegarth Practice
Longroyde Surgery
Brig Royd Surgery
Beechwood Medical Centre
Keighley Road Surgery
Stainland Road Medical Centre

We look forward to supporting you to achieve your weight loss goal, so get in touch!
You can contact us on 01422 255 542 or ask at your GP surgery.

06/02/2015

Our telephone numbers have changed! Are you living in Calderdale, over 15 and with a BMI of 25+?
If you answer yes, and you are interested in our Healthy Weight service and support to establish long term healthy habits to boost your energy and help you feel fabulous, get in touch about meeting one of our team on 01422 255542.

03/02/2015

Are you warm and comfortable in your own home? Do you struggle to heat your home or manage your winter bills? Fuel poverty is the term the government uses for homes that have a high cost to heat adequately, relative to the occupier's income.

AgeUK have said the following:
"Cold Homes Week is taking place this year 2-6 February. It's being organised by the biggest ever public campaign and alliance to end fuel poverty, the Energy Bill Revolution.

During Cold Homes Week, local Age UKs and Age Concerns up and down the country will be proudly exhibiting warm homes that have been knitted locally. They will also be inviting MPs, Prospective Parliamentary Candidates (PPCs) and local councillors to see the knitted homes and have a discussion about tackling fuel poverty locally."

In Calderdale, help is available through Calderdale Council Safe and Warm scheme. Contact your local customer first centre for more information.

30/01/2015

This story has been in the news and social media a lot - what are your thoughts?

"Offering shopping vouchers worth a total of £400 to pregnant smokers makes them more likely to quit the habit, say researchers," BBC News reports.

29/01/2015

Have you heard of ? What have you found helps people talk openly about their mental health and wellbeing?

28/01/2015

How have you all gotten on with ? Not long to go now! Members of our team have been making little adjustments in their social habits, learnt to love a new variety of soft drinks, or watched a lot more films with their family over the past month.
Was there something special you did to help you stick to your plan to stay off the booze?

27/01/2015

Another recipe from Netmums as a treat for these dark evenings.

A very popular muffin recipe for all the family to enjoy...