Keep Healthy

We are always happy to support you in making positive changes to improve your health. However, there are many ways you can keep yourself healthy. Even small changes can make a big difference.

Follow the links to the NHS website for further advice, ideas and support on keeping healthy.

• Not smoking or getting help to stop
  www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/nhs-stop-smoking-services-help-you-quit
• Drink no more than 14 units of alcohol per week. Try to have several alcohol-free days each week
  www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-support
• Take regular exercise. Aim to be physically active everyday
  www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise
• Eat a healthy diet and try to maintain a healthy weight
  www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well
• See your dentist regularly
• Follow your doctor’s advice when taking any prescribed medicines
• Keep any appointments at the surgery or at the hospital.

Many patients will see a doctor or nurse regularly but others will not. Patients over 75 years who have not seen a doctor or nurse at all within the last 12 months, or patients between 17 and 75 years who have not seen a doctor or nurse at all within the last three years are encouraged to request a consultation for a review of their health.