East Riding residents encouraged to look after their hearts
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is issuing a reminder of its services for a healthy heart
People in the East Riding are being encouraged to look after their hearts.
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is issuing a reminder of what it can offer to help reduce the risks of heart-related conditions.
It iswanting people to stay informed by using its 'Your Health' service as February is national 'Healthy Heart' month.
The Trust’s Your Health service believes that everyone should have the opportunity to seek support for their health and wellbeing.
If you are an adult in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire, who is looking for advice and guidance on how to improve your health and wellbeing, there are teams in your local community who are ready to support you.
Offering one-to-one motivation and advice-based sessions, the team are here to support you with:
• Weight management
• Nutrition
• Alcohol reduction
• Emotional wellbeing
• Welfare
• Smoking cessation
• Loneliness
Also, if you are aged 40-75 and living in the area, you may be entitled to a free NHS Health Check.
The Trust says they know that the risk of developing heart disease, type two diabetes, kidney disease and dementia increase with age. The free Health Check takes only 30 minutes, you will be asked some questions about family history and lifestyle choices, they will take your blood pressure and cholesterol also.
Natalie Belt, Service Manager at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, said:
“Winter is often a difficult time and in light of the past 12 months, we hope we can provide some light at the end of the tunnel with the opportunity to improve your health and wellbeing. Our Health Trainer team can help and guide you along your journey, whilst also equipping you with new tips and strategies to improve your wellbeing on your own.
Each individual we work with gets a personalised improvement plan which aims to motivate and support them through their journey to better health.
If you are looking for a fresh start, or simply want to implement healthier habits, we’re ready to support and guide you through your journey.”
You can book appointment with our Health Trainers or arrange your free NHS Health Check with Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s Your Health Prevention and Lifestyle Services. Find out more here: https://www.nhs-health-trainers.co.uk/