Health & Wellbeing
Taking up running can seem like a scary prospect, especially if you feel out of shape or unfit. NHS Couch to 5K is a running plan for absolute beginners. A plan that could help you gradually work up towards running 5km in just 9 weeks. For more information go to https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/
Hove
Hove Promenade Parkrun. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you. Every Saturday at 9:00am. The event takes place at Hove Lawns, Kingsway, Brighton & Hove, BN3 2FR. For more information go to www.parkrun.org.uk/hovepromenade/
If weight loss is your goal then losing weight has many health benefits according to the NHS. It might help reduce the risk of developing health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. To download the NHS weight loss plan or for more info go to https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/lose-weight/
Slimming world. Parish Centre, Portslade. BN41 2LE. Click on link for more details: Lisa at PORTSLADE VILLAGE, Parish Centre - Portslade, East Sussex | Slimming World
Free activities
United Reformed Church Warm Space will be open for you to drop in on Wednesdays from 10.30am - 12.30pm. A warm welcome awaits you so drop in and say hello, enjoy a hot drink and some friendly chat, knitting or puzzles, or some time for yourself. The church is on the No1 and 6 bus routes, opposite the sorting office. Portslade United Reformed Church, Station Road, BN41 1AB
Portslade Library Warm Space, Old Shoreham Road Opposite the bottom of Foredown Road. They are open to people of all ages. It is not necessary to be a library member to use our space and facilities. We offer books, newspapers, magazines and board games and puzzles for use in the library.
Portslade history. A history group based in Portslade which hold a number of walks & activities, over the spring and summer, either self guided or group activities. For more information Click here
Easthill Park Community Cafe. Cricket, football & Yoga classes etc for all ages. click here
Health walks from Portslade library. Every Friday at 10am. The walk lasts 45 minutes and is free. If you wish to stay for tea/coffee & biscuits afterwards there is a charge of £1 per person. Just drop in or for more information call - Phone: 01273 290 800 Email: libraries@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Active for Life. Created by the Council's Healthy Lifestyles Team. Most activities are either free or low cost. to find out more click here
Health and wellbeing
Don't forget also, to check out the calendar pages for the Monthly highlights
Health support services
See also the adult or kid's pages for sports and other clubs and classes.
Mental Health NHS talking therapies service.
If you live in England and are aged 18 or over, you can access NHS talking therapies services for anxiety and depression. A GP can refer you, or you can refer yourself directly without a referral.
NHS talking therapies services offer:
- talking therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), counselling, other therapies, and guided self-help
- help for common mental health problems, like anxiety and depression
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-nhs-talking-therapies-service
For Teens and parents of teens, read the article from the Youth Fairy Shoreham. Building Your Teen’s Self-Esteem: Understanding the Teenage Brain. A really good online read for parents with teens, go to www.theyouthfairy.com/teen-self-esteem
Teen anxiety courses including 'teen art supporting anxiety' at the King Alfred by MyHelm. Go to https://myhelmcic.com/ and either search anxiety or courses for latest sessions.
Diet
Healthy lifestyles- click here
British Heart Foundation - click here
NHS Better Health - click here
NHS Live Well - click here
Slimming World with Drew at the Portslade Baptist Church, South Street, Portslade Old Village on a Tuesday at 7pm. For more information go direct to slimming World https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/ and use the postcode, BN41 2LE, to find the Portslade Baptist Church details or call 07912203995
Slimming World with Lisa at the Parish Centre, South Street, Portslade Old Village on Wednesday 5:30pm and 7:00pm. For more information go direct to slimming World https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/ and use the postcode, BN41 2LE, to find the Parish Centre details or phone 07799 434427
RISE UK. RISE is an independent, Brighton-based registered charity that helps people affected by domestic abuse. We offer practical help ranging from direct advice to refuge accommodation for those whose lives are at. This link in red will take you to their website for help and advice - click here They are based at Police Box, Boundary Rd, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 5TJ
National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247 The freephone, 24-hour or their website and online chat click here
Health Trainers - free and confidential support click here
NHS online fitness video - click here
Drinking less alcohol support - click here
Alcoholics Anonymous find your nearest group here Click here or for more information and an online chat option click here
Stop smoking
Brighton Council's health-and-wellbeing - click here
NHS Better Health, including apps to download - click here
Time to Talk Befriending Services for young to connect with older people to prevent loneliness. TTTB offer face to face befriending and group befriending. Their assessments enable them to speak to older people about their preferences so they can help choose the option which best suits your needs. To find out more click on this link ttb.org.uk
Doctors surgeries and Pharmacies
Pharmacies
Boots 67-68 Boundary Rd, Hove BN3 5TD click here
Harrison Pharmacy, 165 2, Windmill Parade, 173 Old Shoreham Rd, Southwick, BN42 4QB 01273 592495
Kamsons Pharmacy
6 Southwick Square, Southwick, BN42 4FB click here
191B Portland Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5JA click here
Well Pharmacy;
Portslade health centre, Church Rd, Portslade, BN41 1LA
Mile Oak Medical Centre, Chalky Rd, Mile Oak, BN41 2WF click here
Late night Pharmacies (none in Portslade) nearest click here
Doctors surgeries
Tip ~ when phoning for an appointment (at 8.30), after day appointments are full, wait on the line for appointment option for non urgent appointments.
Links Road Surgery, 27-29 Links Rd, Portslade, BN41 1XH
01273 412585 click here
Mile Oak Medical Centre, Chalky Rd, Mile Oak, BN41 2WF
01273 426200 click here
Portslade County Clinic, Old Shoreham Rd, Portslade, BN41 1XR 01273 411229
Portslade Health Centre, Church Rd, Portslade, BN41 1LX
01273 431031 click here
When to use NHS 111 online or call 111 click here
Private Chiropodist foot care.
Robert Bonner m.inst.ch.p. Treatments; routine foot care, nail cutting, athlete's foot, heel pain, hard skin, ingrown toenails, corns & veruccas, diabetic foot care, orthotics & insoles & thick & fungal nail treatment (clearanail treatment available).
Established 1998. 25 Windlesham Close, Portslade old village. Free off-street parking available. To make an appointment call (01273) 231547 or (01273) 442803 or more detail here; www.chiropody-brighton.co.uk
Whilst we try to check details on a regular basis, we are not liable for any sudden changes from the providers listed
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