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Are You Thinking About Stopping Smoking?
Saturday, 09 January 2010
It is estimated that over two thirds of smokers would like to stop smoking.
The advisors at Stop Smoking Wales know how hard it can be to give up smoking. But when you’re ready to stop you don’t have to go it alone. Stop Smoking Wales offers free, friendly, local, NHS support that really works.
Good health to Gwynedd
Thursday, 17 September 2009
Gwynedd will be part of a national programme to promote a healthy lifestyle from 21 to 26 September as it celebrates the National Healthy Living Week.
A wide-range of activities have been planned for the week with the aim of helping people to make changes to their lives which could improve their health.
Llinos Owen, Gwynedd Council Health and Well-Being Facilitator said:
“Our aim is to give people a choice of places and facilities where they can get information about things that affect the health of Gwynedd residents.
“We want people to understand that small changes can make a world of difference to their health - simple changes such as taking less salt with their food, a little regular exercise and knowing where there is advice available are far reaching.”
During the week, a series of different activities have been arranged with partners which include:
- A variety of activities including free play, painting, wall climbing, bouncy castle, smoothies bike and a gift for each child and much more has been arranged with the Gwynedd Play Officer, Ceri Jones at Arfon Leisure in Caernarfon. Activities will be held on Wednesday, 23 September from 3.30pm until 4.30pm and on Saturday, 26 September from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
- Gwynedd Club Challenge sponsored by the Gwynedd Health Challenge. These event have been organised in conjunction with Marcus Politis, Gwynedd Council Disability Sports Development Officer. The activities include:
- 21 September: Wheelchair Tennis for 10+, from 6pm until 7pm at Caernarfon Tennis Centre
- 25 September: Climbing for all disabilities age 8+ at the Pavilion Leisure Centre in Barmouth from 5pm until 6pm
- 26 September: Sailing for individuals who are blind or partially sighted age 14+, at Plas Menai, the National Water Centre from 1pm to 4.30pm - The smoothies bike(which creates a smoothie as you ride) will visit various secondary schools during the week and will work with the efforts of the Council’s 5x60 Officers
- Health and Welfare Session for Voluntary Carers. On Friday, 25 September an educational session will be held in the morning on aspects of healthy eating and nutrition. A Nordic walking taster session will be held in the afternoon. The event which is organised in conjunction with the Gwynedd Carers Outreach Service will be held at Capel y Drindod, Pwllheli from 10.15am to 2.30pm.
- Launch of the latest MEND Programme - MEND – Mind, Exercise, Nutrition... Do It!! A fun course for families of children between 7 and 13 whose weight is above the healthy range for their age and height. The Programme helps children and their families to control their wage and to live healthier lives. The next course will begin at the end of September at the Arfon Leisure Centre in Caernarfon 5-7pm Monday and Wednesday evenings.
For more information about the Healthy Living Week in Gwynedd, contact Llinos Owen on 01286 679 731 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The MEND Programme and how to refer
Monday, 07 September 2009
What is the MEND Programme?
MEND - Mind, Exercise, Nutrition... Do It!
The MEND Programme is a fun course for families with children aged 7 to 13 whose weight is above the healthy range for their age and height. It runs twice a week after school in two-hour sessions over 10 weeks.
The Programme helps children and families manage their weight better and lead healthier lives. It was developed by child health experts and research shows it really works. With the support of their parents or carers, children learn how to improve their health, fitness and the way they feel about their bodies.
Eat Clever Cook Book
Thursday, 18 June 2009
This recipe book was created to accompany Health Challenge Gwynedd’s cookery skills course.
Health Challenge Gwynedd would like to thank the Cymorth fund for its financial support to hold cookery skills courses and also to Anwylyd Jones, cookery skills trainer, who has contributed greatly to the content. Thanks also to Pauline Rigby, Dietician.
Gwynedd Council shows dignity and respect to all
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and a new programme aims at ensuring that older people and the vulnerable in our communities get the same level of respect as everyone else.
A Dignity and Respect charter, which outlines this, was launched at an event organised by Gwynedd and Anglesey’s Health and Care Communities – a group which provides health services – at Technium Cast, Parc Menai, Bangor on 3 April, 2009.
Help our local mums to provide the best start for babies!
Friday, 08 May 2009
Breastfeeding is recognised as a great way of giving children the best possible start in life.
In a recent survey of local mothers in North West Wales, 75% stated that the most beneficial intervention for supporting new mothers to breastfeed would be a network of places that welcome breastfeeding families.
Read more: Help our local mums to provide the best start for babies!
Wales’ Older People's Commissioner visits Gwynedd
Monday, 27 April 2009
Ruth Marks, Wales' first Older People's Commissioner has visited Gwynedd as part of a fact finding visit relating to various matters which effect the lives of older people mliving in Wales.
Read more: Wales’ Older People's Commissioner visits Gwynedd
Change4Life
Wednesday, 21 January 2009
The Department of Health in England recently launched Change4Life, which aims to help families eat well, move more and live longer. For local information on healthy eating and physical activity follow the relevant links from the homepage.
Find out more on the Change4Life website
North Wales Energy Efficiency Advice Centre
Monday, 08 December 2008
The North Wales Energy Efficiency Centre provides advice for the people of North Wales on how to make more efficient use of their energy in their homes. They have up to date information on they types of grants and support you may be eligible for and what the energy companies are offering.
Find out more on the North Wales Energy Efficiency Advice Centre website
Keep Well This Winter
Monday, 24 November 2008
The Keep Well This Winter Campaign is a Welsh Assembly Government initiative which aims to help you maintain good health during winter and take advantage of the financial help and benefits available.
Find out more on the Keep well this Winter website
Good health to Gwynedd
Wednesday, 05 November 2008
Gwynedd will be part of a national programme to promote a healthy lifestyle during November (2 and 8 November) as part of the Healthy Living Week funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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