Author: Robert West
National Diabetes Prevention Programme
Healthier You | Diabetes Prevention Programme (preventing-diabetes.co.uk) A record number of people in the UK are living with Type 2 diabetes. This figure has more than doubled since 1996. Sadly many people will experience potentially preventable complications because of diabetes, simply because they don’t know enough about their condition and how to manage it. The good news is if you’re at […]
Equally Well UK
The Wellness Service are proud to be part of Local Integrated Partnerships’ signing of the Equally Well Charter. Equally Well is an initiative from New Zealand which seeks to promote and support collaborative action to improve physical health among people with a mental illness. The life expectancy of someone living with schizophrenia in the UK is some 15-20 years shorter than […]
Stoptober 2022 – Watch our latest video on how we can help you to stop smoking
What is Stoptober? Stoptober is a 28 day long event run each October during which participants are encouraged to stop smoking. Public Health England created the annual campaign and continues to fund it. The idea is that participants pledge themselves to not smoke during the 28 day period, with a mind to giving up altogether. Over 250000 smokers took part last […]
HD3 Activity Offer
What is HD3 Fitness and what is our offer? HD3 Fitness Centre is a friendly, community-focused gym and fitness studio located in Salendine Nook, Huddersfield. It serves primarily the communities of Salendine Nook, Lindley, Mount, Outlane and surrounding areas. HD3 Fitness Centre gives a warm welcome to all abilities and all age-groups. Our highly qualified instructors and trainers are very experienced […]
Wellness on Wheels – Our latest addition to the team
We are pleased to announce and launch our latest addition to the Wellness Service Team…. Our new mobile van will be moving around the borough, visiting your local community throughout the next few months. Please keep an eye on this page for the upcoming dates and locations. Please come along to the van to have an informal chat with one […]
Our Mental Health Support – Client Case Study
Client History: Olivia (anonymised real name) is a 32 year old woman living with her partner. She has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and has been known to services for approximately 10 years, during which time she has had a number of formal and informal hospital admissions. During periods of illness Olivia has self-harmed extensively by burning and cutting her arms in […]