New website launches to help residents lead healthier lifestyles
A newly-revamped health website has been launched to help Shropshire residents lead healthier lifestyles.
The launch coincides with national Health Information Week (Monday 7 July to Sunday 13 July 2014) which aims to improve access to quality local information and promote healthier communities.
Healthy Shropshire aims to provide a single point of access to simplify signposting and improve access to both public and health professionals. It provides a wealth of information on support available to help those wanting to make those positive changes to their health. These include:
The new-look website, relaunched by Shropshire Council’s public health team, features extra content and is designed to be easier to use. Information now covers all ages, from early years, through childhood, adulthood and later life. Topics includes immunisations, ageing well, pregnancy and sexual health.
It also provides resources for professionals, as well as leaflets on a variety of health topics which people can download.
Karen Calder, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for health, said:
“Our revamped website has received a fantastic makeover and now offers even more information to help people make positive changes to their lifestyles.
“We hope Healthy Shropshire will act as a one stop shop of health information for both local residents and health professionals. I really encourage people to take a look and see for themselves the support available.”
Healthy Shropshire includes a directory which enables you to find local NHS and other services in your area, and provides a search facility. The website also connects you to national websites and related local websites, providing the best advice and resources to help you lead a healthier lifestyle. This includes video clips, downloadable apps, online programmes, as well as top tips.
Miranda Ashwell, programme lead for physical activity in Shropshire Council’s public health, added:
“Healthy Shropshire also offers information for people who may have become inactive through ill health, age-related conditions, or who have never enjoyed formal exercise or sport with local exercise and activity providers. People can find a range of activities in their area in our directory, including ‘start up’ classes and groups which are great for supporting the less active to get moving more.”
You can also find out the latest news on local events, projects and activities.
For information about Healthy Shropshire visit www.healthyshropshire.co.uk.
If you do not have Internet access, Healthy Shropshire information is also available from our helpline number 0345 678 9025. This number has been set up to provide a single point for people to go to for support with improving their health. Advisers can help people looking to find out more about how they can be healthier, and prevent themselves or others from getting ill.
