Health and wellbeing topics

Support information including reducing your blood pressure, stopping smoking, sexual health, mental health, sleeping well, managing your budget, protection from infectious diseases and support with domestic abuse and violence

NHS Health Checks

If you are aged 40 to 74 and living in Somerset, this free health check is your chance to get a midlife health MOT and find out your risk of developing serious conditions like heart disease, stroke, diabetes and more.

Get your free health check

Physical health

Brain health

Our brain is a very important organ which is sensitive to its environment and therefore sensitive to how well we take care of it

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

Oral health

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

Getting Active and Moving more

Getting active and moving more is the perfect medicine for your body and mind. No matter your age we should all be aiming to be active every day, some is good, more is better.

NHS Healthy Start Scheme

Helps families and pregnant people on low incomes to buy healthy food, milk and vitamins

Healthy ageing

Somerset Council’s Public Health service have a dedicated team responsible for healthy ageing

Physical activity

Being active can include everyday activities such as walking, gardening, housework or cycling to work. It also includes exercise and sport, such as swimming, running or a fitness class.

Find ideas, activities and support

Mental health and wellbeing

Improve your wellbeing

Improving your wellbeing can add years to your life. Discover the 5 Ways to Wellbeing and explore resources and programmes to support you live a healthy life.

Support with your mental health

Looking after your mental health and wellbeing

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.

Family mental health

Mental health resources, including sleep, nutrition, activity support and new parent advice

Orange Button – Community awareness scheme

Lets keep talking to prevent suicide

Child unintentional injury

Information to support you in keeping children safe and healthy

ICON – Coping with crying

It is normal for babies to cry, but if you are worried then you can speak to your GP, midwife or Health Visitor for advice

Learning disabilities

Includes information on disability rights as well as providing advice for those caring for people with a learning disability

Healthy behaviours

Smoking

Smoking can cause serious harm to our bodies, including your skin and internal organs; long term effect can cause permanent damage as well as costing you a lot of money.

Alcohol and substance use

The effects of alcohol and substance use extend beyond physical health, influencing mental wellbeing, interpersonal relationships, occupational performance and community

Sexual Health

Information, advice, and support around your sexual health

Healthy behaviour change

Achieving your health goals – make a change

Tobacco, smoking and vaping

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

Positive about Breastfeeding in Somerset

In this section you will find information on the Positive about Breastfeeding scheme in Somerset

Keeping safe and well

Domestic abuse

Information and support to support people experiencing domestic abuse

Staying safe

It is never too late to get help for people who are suffering from domestic abuse.

Infectious diseases

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

Preventing falls

Deconditioning and a loss of our basic physical strength and balance is the main cause of falling.

Local health services

Search our directory of public health services in Somerset to support your health and wellbeing and find out how to access them.

Healthy lifestyle

Healthier Lifestyle Resources

Tools and resources to support encouraging healthier lifestyle choices

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

Information, advice and support to help you think about and start growing your own fruit and vegetables at home or in the community

Libraries

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

Staying Well This Winter

It’s time to get ready for winter and this year the weather forecasters predict another very cold season.

Walking for health and fitness

Walking regularly will make you healthier including improving the health of your heart and mind

It Runs in the Family – Familial Hypercholesterolemia Campaign

Know your cholesterol and protect your future. Learn about Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH), healthy lifestyle changes and free NHS Health Checks in Somerset.

Learn about Familial Hypercholesterolemia