Living well

All the information within this ‘living well’ section is here to help and support you to maintain a healthy balanced lifestyle. It is important that we look after our health and reduced our risk factors for poorer health as we enter the next chapter of our lives.

It is important that we look after our health and reduced our risk factors for poorer health as we enter the next chapter of our lives.

In Somerset, we have an average population of 562,225 people, of which 270, 695 are aged between 20-60 years, which equates to approximately 46% of the population.

Somerset Intelligence data for 2019 suggested that 81% of our population are self reportedly in very good or good health, with less than 5% self-reported as being in bad or very bad health.

Pages in this section

Healthy eating

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

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. 

Living well

All the information within this ‘living well’ section is here to help and support you to maintain a healthy balanced lifestyle

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

Sexual health

This page contains information and advice relating to your sexual health and wellbeing, including some of the services that are available in Somerset.

Oral health

The information on this page relates to oral health and includes advice and support to enable you to look after your teeth and oral health.

Tobacco, smoking and vaping

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

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.

Domestic abuse

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

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.

Infectious diseases

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

Sleeping well

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

Financial wellbeing

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

Orange Button – Community awareness scheme

Lets keep talking to prevent suicide