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Alcohol and responsible drinking

All the information and advice in this section is here to support and inform you on the how to drink responsibly and the impacts that harmful drinking can have.

Healthy eating

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health and can help you feel your best

Healthy weight

Maintaining a healthy weight can bring a positive lifestyle; increasing confidence, health and happiness.

Heart health

Your heart has many different functions and is vital for keeping you alive and there is no magic age to start to think about your heart

High blood pressure

High blood pressure a fairly common but dangerous condition

Libraries

Find out how your local library can support your health and wellbeing

Orange Button – Community awareness scheme

Lets keep talking to prevent suicide

Oral health

Advice and support to help you to look after your teeth and oral health

Sexual Health

Information and advice about your sexual health and wellbeing, including some of the services that are available in Somerset

Support with your mental health

If you need someone to talk to about how you’re feeling and get advice about local services that can help to support you call locally on 01823 276892 or freephone 0800 138 1692. 

Tobacco, smoking and vaping

Smoking is the leading cause of ill health and disease and over 60,000 people in Somerset are still smoking

Financial wellbeing

Managing your finances is a key part of looking after your health and wellbeing. Money worries can affect anyone at anytime.

Growing your own produce

The content on this page gives you information, advice and support to help you think about and start growing your own fruit and vegetables at home or in the community.

Nature and wellbeing

There is growing evidence that spending time in green space or bringing nature into your everyday life can benefit both mental and physical wellbeing.

Sleeping well

Sleep is essential for our health and wellbeing as it has a direct impact on our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Domestic abuse

All the information and support found on this page is to support people with domestic abuse.

Infectious diseases

Infectious diseases are caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi