Healthy Living
A healthy lifestyle can help you feel better and reduce your risk of long-term health problems. It can support your heart health, blood sugar levels, weight, sleep and mood. Small changes can make a difference, especially when they become part of your normal routine.
- A healthy lifestyle lowers your risk of developing chronic conditions like heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain cancers.
- It strengthens your immune system to fight off infections and diseases. It also improves bone and joint health, reducing the risk of conditions like osteoporosis and fractures.
- It helps you achieve and maintain a weight that supports your overall health.
- Regular physical activity can boost energy levels, making you less fatigued - this is vital for healthy living.
- Healthy habits can positively influence mood, reduce anxiety and depression, and enhance emotional health.
- A balanced diet and regular exercise can improve brain function, including focus and memory.
- Taking care of your body can lead to a stronger sense of self-worth and confidence.
- Healthy habits can promote better sleep by reducing stress and anxiety.
Other advantages
- By adopting healthy habits, you can inspire family and friends to make positive changes, creating a positive influence on those around you.
- Reducing consumption of expensive items like junk food, alcohol, and cigarettes can save you money in the long run.
- Research shows that leading a healthy lifestyle can extend your life expectancy
Getting enough sleep helps your body repair itself and keeps your blood sugar levels stable. Poor sleep can make it harder to control diabetes and affect your energy and mood.
Aim for a regular bedtime, avoid caffeine or heavy meals before bed, and make your bedroom calm and dark.
Local authorities across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin offer help to local communities to support healthier, happier lives by doing the following:
- Health checks - in local places (blood pressure, wellbeing advice, and more).
- Listen to you – we want to understand what matters most in your community.
- Bring services closer – we come out to towns, villages, and rural events.
- Give advice & signposting – connecting you with the right services.
- Support community projects that improve health and wellbeing.
- Help in emergencies – providing welfare support when it’s needed most.
How to Get Involved
- Come and talk to us at local events and outreach sessions
- Share your views about what your community needs
- Take part in health checks and wellbeing activities
The Live Well Hubs and Community Hubs bring together a range of services, organisations and groups, under one roof and provides a one stop shop to help you manage your health, wellbeing, social and care needs with support.
You will find a welcoming space where your needs and concerns are heard and addressed and includes a free hot drink.
Locations:
Telford & Wrekin Council
The Library at The Anstice in Madeley - Let's Talk, Live Well!
- Every Wednesday
- 10am - 1pm
- Call Charlotte Dade 01952 567288 for more information
Wellington Library
- 2nd and 4th Thursday each month
- 10-12 noon
- email willdavies@telfordcab.co.uk for more information
Shropshire Council
Bridgnorth Library
- Health Visiting Drop-In Clinic (0-5 yrs) on the first two Tuesdays of every month, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm.
- Parenting team - Early Help drop -in every Tuesday 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Family Drop-in - Tuesdays 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Highley Health & Wellbeing Centre
- Monday: 06:30 – 20:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 – 20:00
- Wednesday – Friday: 06:30 – 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 – 15:30
- Sunday: 07:45 – 16:00
Market Drayton Community & Family Hub
The Parenting Team / Early Help drop‐in is held every Tuesday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm.
A virtual drop‐in - every Tuesday, 11:00 am - 12:30
North Shrewsbury Community and Family Hub
Health-visiting open access clinic (children aged 0-5)
Tuesday mornings (except the 4th week of each month)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
