Tag: Telford
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From chronic pain and cigarettes to a new outlook on life
Today is National No Smoking Day, a good time to start your journey towards a healthier, smoke-free life, if you’ve been considering making a change. Jane*, aged 43, has been kind enough to share her story with us, in the hope that it will inspire others. *Name has been changed.…
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NCMP and School Nurse webinar – highlights and resources
November brought the second session in our school health and wellbeing webinar series, and it was packed with valuable insights! This time, we focused on the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) and the fantastic support our School Nursing Team provides to schools. The session was led by Nicola Humphries, who…
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Not just a lesson – healthy eating at Newdale Nursery and Primary School
At Newdale Nursery and Primary School healthy eating isn’t a one-off event but part of their culture and curriculum. The school have worked hard to introduce positive changes to promote healthy eating across the school day, to make sure that every child in their care enjoys a balanced, nutritious diet.…
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Beyond the numbers: what Healthy Families is really about
We are Telford and Wrekin’s Healthy Families Team. We work in local schools and community venues offering free one-to-one appointments with families who would like support with being healthier. We look at setting achievable, realistic goals to help families make dietary changes, improve physical activity or a combination of both.…
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A chat with Caroline about the Move to Thrive Project
The Move to Thrive Project for people with dementia and their carers started in June 2025, after being developed in partnership with Telford & Wrekin Council Public Health and Adult Social Care teams, Forum 50+, Community Resource, Age UK Shropshire Telford and Wrekin and The Alzheimer’s Society.  It has been…
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Walk your way to health and wellbeing
Being more active is good for us all, in so many ways. But that doesn’t mean we all have to go to the gym or take part in a competitive sport – there are lots of ways to get moving. Recently we talked about dancing, today we’re going to look at…
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Make a plan for healthier habits
When trying to create healthier habits, planning can be the key to unlocking your success. Without a plan it’s easy to forget or feel like there isn’t enough time in your day. Your goals can also become overwhelming when you don’t have a plan in place because there can be…
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The story of Alex and Brandon – how basic training saved a life
Alex Alex, aged 30, is a member of TAARC – Telford African & Afro-Caribbean Resource Centre – and is one of the charity’s Trustees. In October 2022, as part of a Health Inequalities Funded (HIF) project with Telford &Wrekin Council’s Public Health, Alex took part in an Applied Suicide Intervention…
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The School Food Standards, let us help get your school up to date
Do you know about the Department for Education’s (DfE) School Food Standards? And that schools have a legal responsibility to comply?
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Wellbeing Days at Newport Infant School and Nursery
Newport Infant School and Nursery has introduced Wellbeing Days to the beginning of each term as a gentle reintroduction to the school day.
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Feel the difference of nature – be active in Telford’s green spaces
Exercising when surrounded by nature can boost your wellbeing in a way other locations cannot.
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Millbrook Primary School leads the way with their wellbeing governor
Millbrook Primary School are leading the way in Telford & Wrekin as they have a wellbeing governor role assigned to their governing board.
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How Healthy Lifestyle Advisors like Sid can help you
Sid helps people to live healthier, for free. Here are the thoughts from one of the people he has helped.
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Pulling together: How Telford & Wrekin Council and residents are responding to the Covid-19 pandemic
There are a number of practical things we can do to feel less lonely and to improve our mood.
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I was unaware of the Healthy Lifestyle Service – I wish I’d benefited from them earlier
When Jim was told he was pre-diabetic he decided to do something about it. With the support of a Healthy Lifestyle advisor he did just that.
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Suicidal thoughts: what to do if you, or someone you know, is having them
If you are having suicidal thoughts then pick up the phone, you are not alone. Support is available for people across Telford and Wrekin.
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Can a Telford pharmacist be better than seeing a doctor?
Telford pharmacists can do more than you think and in some situations they might save you a trip to the doctors
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“Live Well Telford helped my family be more independent”
After Amy’s dad passed away and her mum suffered a fall, her family needed support. Live Well Telford helped them to find it.
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“I felt back in control – I quit smoking because I wanted to”
When Agnes was told she had bladder cancer she decided to quit smoking. With the support of a Healthy Lifestyle advisor called Catherine she did just that.
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“It’s never too late to change – to live healthier”
At the age of 63, local resident Peter wanted to live healthier. With the help of a Healthy Lifestyle Advisor he managed to change his life.
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2019 – the year of Let’s Get Telford Active
Last month we started the Telford Schools Challenge. A friendly competition to see which school is the most active and to encourage more physical activity during the school day.
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The flu jab: 7 reasons why people should get it
Flu can have serious complications for the elderly, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems. Make sure you get the flu jab.
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Health and wellbeing at Capgemini
Capgemini invests in the health and wellbeing of their employees to attract, retain and to help employees find a work-life balance.
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Health and wellbeing needs to be the business of business
Any workplace can play an important role in improving health and wellbeing – often to the benefit of the whole organisation.
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Take control of your mental health – ‘Every Mind Matters’
We can all take simple steps to look after our Mental Health with the right support.
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5 reasons why Stoptober can help you to quit smoking
Stoptober has supported more than 1.9 million people on their quit journey. They can help you too.
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Live Well Telford: everything you need to live well one place
Visit the Live Well Telford Directory to find support and advice in one place.
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The need to end the stigma around male suicide in Telford
Each week 84 men take their own lives in the UK.
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7 simple ways you can get moving this summer
Are you struggling to get motivated to get active this summer? Here are a few simple ways in which you can incorporate some fitness into your busy schedule.
