We encourage a healthy lifestyle for all by providing advice and information on smoking, alcohol, diet and exercise. Where appropriate we will offer specific help and support for those who need to change their lifestyle. We offer advice and support on Quit Smoking on a one to one basis and appointments are arranged in advance through the reception.
NHS Health A to Z
Self care
Did you know that 10 of the most minor ailments seen by GPs can also be treated by you at home? By treating yourself at home you could save a trip to the surgery and free up time for the GPs to see patients with more serious health problems.
Read about some of the most effective home treatments on the NHS website and look up information about different conditions and treatments using the NHS Health A-Z.
HELP WITH QUIT SMOKING
Useful Information on stopping smoking
How much could you save?
We all know smoking is an expensive habit, both costing our health and our hard-earned cash. Quitting smoking has never been a more important cost-saving activity than right now.
Use the quit calculator tool to see how much you've spent on cigarettes. Once you know the true cost of smoking within your household, you can come up with ideas on how to better spend that money and use the tools and support in this section to make sure those plans come to fruition.
Work out how much smoking is costing you with the quit calculator
Better Health quitting smoking benefits and top tips
The sooner you quit smoking, the sooner you'll notice the benefits to your health, body and mind. The Better Health quit smoking pages show you the benefits you can achieve even from the first day of quitting, and how different your life could look in ten years’ time.
You’ll also find a whole variety of top tips to quitting smoking and going smokefree for good.
Find out more about the benefits of quitting and top tips to going smokefree
Healthy Cornwall YouTube playlist
You can find helpful and informative videos on a variety of topics on our Stop Smoking YouTube Playlist. There are top tips, information on the benefits to quitting and a breakdown of the important steps to take when looking to start a quit attempt.
Watch our series of Stop Smoking videos on YouTube
Stop smoking aids
When it comes to stopping smoking there are lots of support options available from shops, pharmacies and on prescription to help reduce withdrawal symptoms and help you overcome the addiction cigarettes create.
Find out about all the options for stop smoking aids
Using e-cigarettes to quit
Over the last few years e-cigarettes have become more and more popular as a stop smoking aid. These e-cigarettes/vapes have been shown to be far less harmful than cigarettes and have helped many people to quit smoking for good.
Find out more about the use of e-cigarettes to quit smoking
(linked to from Cornwall Council Website Jan 2023)
Jenny is our Social Prescriber and works with the PCN, she is here to help provide patients and their families with non-medical support and signposting including bereavement, employment and training, access to benefits, local and national groups and activities, isolation and loneliness, fitness and wellbeing. You can access the service by asking for a referral to be made via the Reception Team or clinician. A listening ear awaits - sometimes it's good to talk!
ARTS WELL
Arts Well champions the role of the arts and creativity in promoting health and wellbeing. It works with organisations, large and small, to develop projects and programmes that respond to identified needs.
Click on this link for a list of excellent resources in and around Cornwall.
Resources Archive - Arts Well : Arts Well (arts-well.com)
NEW LOCAL HEALTH APP FINDER
NHS Kernow has teamed up with the Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Applications (ORCHA) to create this health apps library website for residents of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The shared aim is to make it quick and easy to find safe, approved health and wellbeing apps which can make a real difference to people’s lives.
Health apps are a great way to give people information that will benefit them and their communities. They can help with managing health issues, such as mental health or respiratory conditions. And they can help people to live healthier, happier lives through exercise and healthy living. There are thousands of health apps to choose from. And with the COVID-19 pandemic, demand is greater than ever.
Click the icon below:
The NHS have a great new campaign for you to make a difference and have better health. Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, get active or quit smoking, Better Health is here with lots of free tools and support. You can also find simple ways to lift your mood with Every Mind Matters.
There has never been a better time to kickstart your health. Let's do this! Go to https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/
CORNWALL HEALTHY WEIGHT - IT MATTERS
ARE YOU READY TO MAKE THE HEALTHY CHOICE?
No matter what your age or ability they can help you lead a happier, healthier life. They’re here to support you with weight management, healthy eating and physical activity.
Click on the logo/link below for great advice and support for all ages
GET ACTIVE CORNWALL
Whatever your starting point, Get Active Cornwall will provide the right stepping stone towards a healthier, happier and more active you. Click on the logo/link for more information.
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Whether you’re searching for a specific activity, would like to join a club but don’t know how, would like to find some new walk routes, or maybe just need a little inspiration to get started; you’ll find just what you’re looking for by clicking on the logo above.
Keep Active at Home Booklet
Smoking Cessation
If you want to quit smoking, we are here to help you every step of the way. Patients do not need to be referred by a GP - you can contact our reception team and make an appointment with our Nursing Team.
We can give advice and information on the benefits of stopping smoking, as well as explaining the potential damage to your health. We will offer help and support along the way and we will also advise you on choosing the most helpful aids to support you in stopping.
If you have any questions or need further advice please ask for Kathy or Jackie - and if this is new to you - come to the front desk and register for the next course as places are limited.
New Video Library
The Kernow CCG has recently commissioned a Health Information Video Library for patients to access from their own home.
Please click on the link to access these films which include diabetes, diet, medicines management, feet, eyes, pregnancy and other useful topics to help you to keep healthy and well.
VIDEO LIBRARY
DON'T DELAY CHANGE YOUR LIFE TODAY
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT UTI (Urinary Tract Infections)
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS England (NHSE) are running a joint campaign to raise awareness of UTI prevention, symptom recognition and treatment including advice on how and when to seek help
