Wiltshire libraries offering health information during July
A month long campaign aims to help us get more active and healthy
Libraries across Wiltshire are offering us health information throughout July, as the Council's Public Health Team aims to improve our wellbeing.
Health coaches |newtab) will be giving advice on stopping smoking, maintaining or reaching a healthy weight and mental health support.
People can also borrow free activity tracker watches and blood pressure monitors |newtab) from Salisbury's library or the mobile service that travels around the South of the county.
Books and resources on healthy living will be highlighted, with local activities also being promoted.
Library staff can also help visitors access health information online, through Public Health resources and using the NHS app.
Free digital support appointments can be booked at sites including Amesbury and Salisbury.
Cllr Ian Blair-Pilling, Cabinet Member for Libraries, said:
“Our libraries are a great resource that people can use to get reliable health information, both online, via self-help books, and with the help of Wiltshire Council library staff.
“Throughout July, people can also find out about the range of health and wellbeing support on offer across Wiltshire Council services, including health coaches, health equipment loans, free community activities, free trials at our leisure centres and sports for people with limited mobility.
“One of our Business Plan priorities is to ensure the people of Wiltshire are empowered to live full, healthy and enriched lives and our libraries and leisure centres are key to supporting this with access to reliable health information and activities to improve health and wellbeing.”