The Engaging People team will be conducting some outreach work at Shipley Market on Monday 21st March 2022. They will have a stall full of information about a range of subjects, such as healthy eating, exercise, keeping warm and keeping healthy. They are a friendly bunch and would love to spend some time having a… Continue Reading
Our volunteers, Simon and Saul, have been looking at the Movember Conversations toolkit. This is a handy toolkit that provides you with tips and advice so that you are able to help out a mate who is going through a tough time. You can find the Movember Conversations toolkit on the Movember website at https://uk.movember.com… Continue Reading
The Engaging People Team will be attending the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership’s event “Root Out Racism” at Centenary Square, Bradford on Monday the 23rd August 2021 3pm-5pm. The event has been organised to raise awareness of the health inequalities and discrimination experienced by people from ethnic minority backgrounds in their communities… Continue Reading
There has never been a better time to kickstart your health – let’s do this! Physical Activity It is never too late to get active to improve your health, so start small and build up, starting from 10 minutes of brisk walking a day. Remember, every minute counts! When it comes to physical activity, some… Continue Reading
This year’s Dementia Action Week (17-23 May 2021) focuses on calling on the government to provide quality social care which is free and easy to access no matter where you live. But when it comes to Dementia and Alzheimer’s do you know the difference? Would you know what the symptoms are? And whom is more… Continue Reading
One in two smokers die as a result of smoking related disease. Smoking is linked to a range of medical conditions such as: Dementia, COPD, Heart Disease and Stroke. The NHS has a 10-tip guide to stopping smoking these tips are: Think positive Make a plan to quit smoking consider your diet change your drink Identify when you crave cigarettes Get additional support for… Continue Reading
Watch the short video filled with handy tips on how to get a good sleep routine throughout the pandemic. For more in depth information and details about common sleep disorders visit the NHS how to get to sleep page or the sleep foundation website.
Hypertension (high blood pressure) Changing your lifestyle can help manage and control high blood pressure. Some lifestyle changed you can try are: Getting regular physical activity (the government recommends 150 mins at least a week) Eat a heart-healthy diet with less salt Limit the amount of alcohol you drink Maintain a healthy weight, or lose… Continue Reading
Blood pressure is a measure of the force that your heart uses to pump blood around your body within the arteries. A blood pressure measurement is recorded by two numbers, a systolic pressure (this is the top number), and diastolic pressure (this is the bottom number). The systolic measurement (top) is when your heart is… Continue Reading
Do you have a question about the Covid-19 vaccine? Join our zoom on Friday 5th February at 1pm where we’ll be joined by a medical professional, ready to answer your questions. Please fill out the comment box, we will answer your questions during the Covid-19 question and answer session. Use the link below to access… Continue Reading
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