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Norfolk and Waveney
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National Signposting .................................................................................................. 3
Healthy living ....................................................................................................... 3
Norfolk and Waveney ................................................................................................. 4
Physical activity ................................................................................................... 4
Weight management ........................................................................................... 7
Nutrition ............................................................................................................... 8
Healthy living ....................................................................................................... 9
2National Signposting
Healthy living
Healthy Weight
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/
Healthy Lifestyles
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/
Smoking
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/
Nutrition
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/
Physical Activity Guidelines
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/
Active10
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/active10/home
Sleep
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/
Alcohol Consumption
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-support/
Mood
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/
3Norfolk and Waveney
Physical activity
Active Norfolk
01603 732333
A range of services that can support you to get more active in Norfolk.
https://www.activenorfolk.org/
Health Walks
A free programme of health walks operates across the county.
https://www.activenorfolk.org/walking-for-health
Fun & Fit
Free 8-week courses to support those that are not very active or need additional
support.
https://www.activenorfolk.org/funandfit
Active Volunteering
Getting more active and being able to give back to the community at the same time!
https://www.activenorfolk.org/active-volunteering
Workplace Health
This is for local businesses who want to get their workforce healthy and active.
https://www.activenorfolk.org/activeworkplaces
This Girl Can
Is a campaign to get women more physically active.
https://www.activenorfolk.org/thisgirlcan
Community Connectors – South Norfolk
Support with various issues including relationships and money
https://www.south-norfolk.gov.uk/residents/communities/community-connectors
4Adult’s Health in Norfolk (County Council)
List of services available in Norfolk for Adult’s health.
https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/care-support-and-health/health-and-wellbeing/adults-
health
Alive Leisure Norfolk
Area: Downham Market, Hunstanton and King’s Lynn (St James & Lynn Sport).
Alive Leisure offers facilities which include gyms, swimming pools, running tracks,
and group fitness classes for all age groups and fitness levels. A Wellness Referral
Programme offering a proactive approach to wellness through activity, education,
motivation and support. They also offer an Alive Card that provides reduced rates
for leisure facilities to regular customers and a range of concessionary groups.
http://www.aliveleisure.co.uk/
Broadly Active (Broadland and Norwich):
01603 430487
Exercise Referral Scheme to help you manage your health through exercise and can
include, exercise classes, gym based activity, water based exercise or dance.
https://www.broadland.gov.uk/info/200172/
Everyone Active – North Norfolk
Leisure provider for centres in Sheringham, Fakenham and North Walsham.
Discounted membership.
https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/
Norfolk Area Ramblers
07505 426750
The groups help local people enjoy walking.
https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-finder/areas/norfolk.aspx
Still-on-the-Go
Aims to reduce inactivity for over 55’s in parts of Norwich, North Walsham, Diss,
Wymondham and Long Stratton.
Provides free activities such as swimming in Leisure Centres.
https://www.cotman-
housing.org.uk/customers/sport_england_projects/still_on_the_go.aspx
5Walk4Life
Walk4Life is part of the Change4Life initiative to help people get more active and
lead healthier lives.
https://www.walk4life.info/find-a-walk
Walking For Health
Guided walks to help people get fit with support from trained volunteers. Operates
across Norfolk/Waveney:
https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/east-england/stepping-out-suffolk-
coastal
https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/east-england/west-norfolk-fit-together
https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/east-england/north-norfolk-fit-
together-0
https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/central-norfolk-walking-for-health
Norfolk Trails
Areas: Great Yarmouth, Thetford, Breckland, North Walsham, Norwich,
Aylsham
Part of the Norfolk County Council website promoting walks of varying lengths in
Norfolk. Includes the Norfolk Coast Path and Angles Way (Great Yarmouth to
Thetford).
https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/out-and-about-in-norfolk/norfolk-trails
ParkRun
Areas: Blickling, Brandon County Park, Brundall, Catton, Colney Lane, Fritton Lake,
Gorleston, Holkham, King’s Lynn, Littleport, Lowestoft, Mulbarton, Norwich,
Sheringham, Swaffham, & Thetford.
Parkrun organise free, weekly, 5 kilometres timed events. They are held every
Saturday at 9am (08:45 arrival time) open to ages 4 and upwards, are free, and are
safe and easy to take part in. It is not a requirement for people to run, the 5 kilometres
can be walked.
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/
6NHS 5 Week Strength and Flex Programme
A free downloadable exercise plan to improve flexibility.
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/strength-and-flex-exercise-plan/
Green Gym
Combining volunteering with getting outside and being active at the same time.
https://www.tcv.org.uk/greengym/find-green-gym
Outdoor Gym Equipment
Many open park spaces now have outdoor gym equipment to use for free.
Weight management
Norfolk Slimming World on Referral
Provides an enhanced Tier 2 FREE 12-week programme of Slimming World. Eligible
people must be referred by a health professional at their GP practice.
Slimming World
0344 8978000 | Image therapy, eating plans, activity management and
groups support.
Fakenham Weight Management Service
Tier 3 weight management.
www.fmp.nhs.uk/home,24465.htm
Weight Intervention Norwich (WIN)
Tier 3 weight management.
Email: norwichccg.win@nhs.net
Norfolk Community Eating Disorders Services
http://www.cpft.nhs.uk/GTRT/Eating-disorders_2.htm
7Why Weight?
12-week local weight management programme at a cost of £6 per session, or £50
advance.
Why Weight? Team: Tel – 01603 430570
Email: WhyWeight@broadland.gov.uk
OneLife Suffolk (Lowestoft and Waveney)
01473 718193
OneLife Suffolk is a FREE healthy lifestyle service, offering free weight management
support for adults, families and children, stop smoking support, NHS Health Checks,
Health Walks and physical activity support.
https://onelifesuffolk.co.uk/
Nutrition
Change4Life
Area: Nationwide
Change4Life, a social marking campaign, aims to help families and middle-aged
adults make small, sustainable yet significant improvements to their diet, activity levels
and alcohol consumption.
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life
Joy of Food
Area: Norfolk
Joy of Food is a Norfolk County Council Public Health/NCLS funded project to deliver
food skills in the community.
http://www.joyoffoodnorfolk.co.uk/home
National Diabetes Prevention Programme
Area: Norfolk
The aim of the NDPP is to deliver services which identify people with nondiabetic
hyperglycaemia who are at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and offer them a
behavioural intervention that is designed to lower their risk of developing Type 2
diabetes. Aged between 18 – 74 years of age.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/diabetes/diabetes-prevention/
8Healthy living
Norfolk and Suffolk Wellbeing Service
Offers a vast amount of support in regards to mental health and holistic wellbeing.
Workshops both physically and online are available on many subjects including;
stress, sleep and anxiety.
https://www.wellbeingnands.co.uk/
Norfolk County Council Services and Organisations
Comprehensive list of services available for Living Well in Norfolk.
https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/care-support-and-health/health-and-wellbeing
Norfolk and Waveney MIND
Offers face to face and over the phone support with the addition of counselling
support, for those with mental health difficulties.
08088 020288 https://www.norwichmind.org.uk/
Samaritans – Norfolk and nation wide
24 hour over the phone support for those needing urgent support especially those
with suicidal thoughts.
Call 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org/
SANE –
SANE is a leading UK mental health charity. We work to improve the quality of life for
anyone affected by mental illness
http://www.sane.org.uk/
Smoke Free Norfolk
Information on how to gain both online and face to face support to quit smoking.
http://www.smokefreenorfolk.nhs.uk/
9British Heart Foundation
‘10 minutes to change your life – time to eat well’
This booklet explains what to eat and what not to eat to help keep the heart healthy.
http://brochure.norfolkslivingwell.org.uk/product/10-minutes-to-change-your-life-time-
to-eat-well
Beat Eating Disorders: Norfolk Support Services
In collaboration with Norfolk Community Eating Disorder Service (NCEDS), a series
of eight free workshops are open to parents and carers (family members, partners and
friends) in Norfolk.
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/commission-us/norfolk-support-services
Change, Grow, Live – Norfolk Alcohol and Drug Behaviour Change Service
CGL Norfolk provides advice, guidance and support, and a clear pathway to recovery
for people who are affected by alcohol or drug misuse.
www.cglnorfolk.org
Diabetes UK
Information on diet and exercise to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes, up to date
research papers, and materials including leaflets and posters.
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/
Diabetes UK: Know Your Risk
Electronic tool to check patient’s risk of developing diabetes. Health professional
information is provided to the user if their risk is identified to be moderate or high.
https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/start
Diabetes.co.uk
Diabetes.co.uk is a health platform and patient-support network all to do with diabetes.
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/pre-diabetes.html
10Emerging Futures
Support for those experiencing rehabilitation/recovery to get involved into the
community.
https://www.emergingfutures.org.uk/
Menkind Campaign
This campaign is aimed at men aged between 40-74 who are at a greater risk of
developing high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, anxiety and depression.
https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/care-support-and-health/health-and-wellbeing/adults-
health/mens-health-menkind
Patient Info
Patient.Info aims to empower people to take charge of their health.
https://patient.info/
Change4Life Food Scanner App:
The Change4Life Food scanner app is designed to show quickly and easily how much
sugar, saturated fat and salt is inside your food and drink – just by scanning the
barcode.
• Get simple hints and tips to help you make healthier choices
• Look out for healthier snacks which get the thumbs up for being under 100
calories
Available on iTunes and Google Play
Leeway – Domestic Violence and Abuse Service
Providing a confidential support service for those affected and experiencing domestic
abuse.
Domestic abuse helpline 0300 561 0077 https://www.leewaysupport.org/
Low Carb Program
The Low Carb Program is a structured digital health intervention. The platform is
integrated with selected Bluetooth-enabled devices including blood glucose meters,
weighing scales and blood pressure monitors.
Available on iTunes and Google Play
11One You
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/
Couch to 5K
Couch to 5K is a running plan for beginners. The plan involves 3 runs a week, with a
day of rest in between, and a different schedule for each of the 9 weeks.
Active 10 Walk Tracker
One You’s free walking tracker app shows how much brisk walking you're doing and
how you can do more. It's easy to use and helps you set your goals for the day.
Easy Meals
The Easy Meals app is a great way to eat foods that are healthier for you. You’ll find
delicious, easy meal ideas to get you going if you’re ever short of inspiration.
Drink Free Days
Drink Free Days is a simple and easy way to track the day’s alcohol is and is not
consumed. This application assists in feeling healthier, losing weight and saving
money.
All applications are available on iTunes and Google Play
The NHS APP
Find information around your symptoms and how to get support, all via your mobile
phone.
https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/the-nhs-app/
Better Together
Norfolk County Council and Voluntary Norfolk have joined to created support for
reducing social isolation and loneliness through various means.
https://www.bettertogethernorfolk.org.uk/
0330 303 3920
12Salvation Army
Various support ranging from homeless, loneliness and inclusion.
https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/
ReThink Mental Health
We improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through our
network of local groups and services, expert information and successful
campaigning. Our goal is to make sure everyone affected by severe mental illness
has a good quality of life.
https://www.rethink.org/
The Mental Health Foundation –
Prevention is at the heart of what we do. Our knowledge, informed by rigorous
research and practical based study, has been pioneering change for more than 70
years and we aren't afraid to challenge the status quo or tackle difficult or under
researched issues.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
Community Transport
Norfolk Country Council transport service for the able bodied, but those who are not
eligible for free transport.
https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/public-transport/community-transport
Flexibus – Watton, Harling, Wayland and Wymondham
Fully accessible shuttlebus for surrounding villages of the above locations.
https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/public-transport/buses/flexibus
Norwich Door to Door
Fully accessible bus service for those on low income and of limited mobility.
https://norwichdoortodoor.org.uk/
13West Norfolk Community Transport
Fully accessible door to door bus service, serving West Norfolk
https://www.wnct.co.uk/
North Norfolk Community Transport
Fully accessible door to door bus service, serving North Norfolk
https://nnct.org.uk/
BACT
Fully accessible bus and car door to door service within Beccles and Bungay and
surrounding area.
http://www.bactcommunitytransport.org.uk/
Realise Futures
Providing support, information and guidance for those with learning diabitilies, to
train and find work, in the Waveney/Suffolk area.
https://www.realisefutures.org/
The Silver Social
An ambitious programme of daytime events aimed at older people, in community
venues across Breckland, Norfolk. The Project uses a range of art forms, delivered
by professional practitioners, to promote participation and independent living in our
communities.
https://www.thesilversocial.com/home
Norwich ‘City of Wellbeing’
The 'City of Wellbeing' initiative brings together charities, religious organisations and
local businesses in Norwich city centre, that can lend a listening ear to people
experiencing emotional distress.
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