There are many different ways we can all improve our health. Please take a look below for ideas.

Local Initiatives

Cancer Support Service Uxbridge Library in partnership with Community Cancer Centre (CCC) is offering a new information service for anyone affected by cancer. The drop-in sessions provide support with quality, personalised health information using the NHS Choices website. you will be supported by trained volunters from the CCC .

Sessions take place on the first Friday of each month from 10am to noon at Uxbridge Library,  the library will also make available book on the subject. Click here for location details.

For more informaiton on this service, please call Alison Beer on 01895 250 712 or email communityliaison@hillingdon.gov.uk.

Healthy Hillingdon is a health promotion partnership jointly run by Hillingdon Council and Hillingdon Primary Healthcare Trust. There are various ways  to  achieve better health, whether by choosing to quit smoking, by becoming more active or by choosing to eat more healthily.

Here are a few of the regular activities that are available locally and they are completely free of charge

Jog It Off-combating stress by walking and running as part of a group, activities are based at Ruislip Lido.

Healthy Walks- as part of the Walking The Way to Health Campaign

Cycling in Bayhurst Wood-experience the David Brough cycle Trail through the beautiful Bayhurst Woods.

Get Active - ideas and advice for maintaining physical and emotional health for the over-50's. The leaflets are produced by Healthy Hillingdon and are available in your local library.

HCIL or The Hillingdon Centre for Independent Living  is a service recently launched to benefit Hillingdon residents who experience difficulties with daily living due to illness, disability or old age. The HCIL offers free, independent advice as well as showcasing aids that can help daily living. These include household equipment, bathing and personal care items, chairs and sensory equipment. The HCIL is based at The Wood End Centre, Judge Heath Lane, Hayes UB3 2PB. Please call 01895 484880 to make an appointment. Map.

Advice and ideas for retired residents - Life Changes is a new section of the council website that offers practical advice and information for retired  people. These web pages contain benefits information, discussion forums and much more.

The MEND Programme is coming to Highgrove Pool, Ruislip. If you have a child between the ages of 7 and 13 who would benefit from help and advice to lose weight and become healthier then call 0208 573 2634 now. A Parent or guardian will need to attend each of the twenty sessions over the ten week period. Each session will last two hours and will take place at Highgrove Pool on a Monday and Friday after school.

Nutritionist-Resource.org.uk - if you are looking for a local nutritionist, you can search the database here.

National Health Initiatives

CarersDirect is an NHS initiative giving advice and support to those that care for others. These web pages cover all aspects of caring as well as promoting the well-being of carers.

Change 4 Life an NHS driven healthy living initiative for the whole family, register on the website for your free information pack.

Go Smokefree - an NHS website to help smokers quit the habit. You can now request a Quit Box (see image right) to help you get satrted on your smoke free journey! Click here for local support.

Hyperactive Children's Support Group (HACSG)-advising parents and carers on issues around ADHD.