Useful Links
NHS Health Check
Everyone is at risk of developing heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes or kidney disease. But these diseases can often be prevented, and NHS Health Check can help you by assessing your risk and giving you personalised advice on how to reduce it.
Visit the NHS Health Check Website
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA)
- An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a weakening and expansion of the aorta, the main blood vessel in the body
- Large aneurysms are rare but can be very serious
- Approximately 6,000 people in England and Wales die every year from ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms
Detailed information available on the AAA website here
Community Independence
Are you over 55 years old and beginning to experience difficulties with every day activities? If so, The Community Independence Team (CIT) can help you maintain your independence and reduce the likelihood of requiring Adult Services' care management involvement.
Visit the Community Independence website
italk
italk provides access to psychological therapies for people in Eastleigh, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, New Forest, Test Valley and Winchester.
Change for Life
Many of us like to unwind in the evening with a nice glass of something. But it’s funny how drink sneaks up on us. The odd glass can quickly become two or three glasses, most evenings. And the more you drink, the greater the risk to your health.
Visit the Sneaky Drinks Website
www.nutritionist-resource.org.uk
Here at Nutritionist Resource we believe that healthy eating could hold the key to a long and healthy life, which is why we have established a website that provides the public with easy access to nutritional advice from professionals.
Need Faster Access Health Services
http://www3.hants.gov.uk/broadband/posters-leaflets
Broadband Links - need faster services to gain access to repeat prescribing!
The Big White Wall
Log on and register with the Big White Wall - 24/7 access - ask for support, information or guidance any time. Get through your troubles - be safe, open and anonymous.
Whats on your mind? Free to Veterans, serving personnel and their families.
Do You Want To Stop Smoking
Would you like help?
Log on to the following link:
www.smokefreehampshire.co.uk TEL: 0800 772 3649 or Text Quit to 66777
Coping With Dementia
Dementia Advisors for the Totton and Waterside Area please contact
hampshiredaservice@alzheimers.org.uk
or Tel: 02392892034
The Demential Guide can be ordered from:
Alzheimers Society Publications Orders
PO Box 1504
High Wycombe HP12 9DS
New Forest Alzheimers Group Call Dawn Colverd on 01590 644679 or 07702 923932 or email dawn.Colverd@alzheimers.org.uk
National Helpline :- 0300 222 1122
Website address:- www.alzheimers.org.uk
Cognative Stimulation Therapy: 01425 517926 or 07837 695529