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Are You Thinking About Stopping Smoking?

2010-01-09T16:51:09Z

It is estimated that over two thirds of smokers would like to stop smoking.

The advisors at Stop Smoking Wales know how hard it can be to give up smoking. But when you’re ready to stop you don’t have to go it alone. Stop Smoking Wales offers free, friendly, local, NHS support that really works.

Good health to Gwynedd

2009-09-17T10:48:11Z

Gwynedd will be part of a national programme to promote a healthy lifestyle from 21 to 26 September as it celebrates the National Healthy Living Week.

A wide-range of activities have been planned for the week with the aim of helping people to make changes to their lives which could improve their health.

Llinos Owen, Gwynedd Council Health and Well-Being Facilitator said:

“Our aim is to give people a choice of places and facilities where they can get information about things that affect the health of Gwynedd residents.

“We want people to understand that small changes can make a world of difference to their health - simple changes such as taking less salt with their food, a little regular exercise and knowing where there is advice available are far reaching.”

During the week, a series of different activities have been arranged with partners which include:

A variety of activities including free play, painting, wall climbing, bouncy castle, smoothies bike and a gift for each child and much more has been arranged with the Gwynedd Play Officer, Ceri Jones at Arfon Leisure in Caernarfon. Activities will be held on Wednesday, 23 September from 3.30pm until 4.30pm and on Saturday, 26 September from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Gwynedd Club Challenge sponsored by the Gwynedd Health Challenge. These event have been organised in conjunction with Marcus Politis, Gwynedd Council Disability Sports Development Officer. The activities include:
- 21 September: Wheelchair Tennis for 10+, from 6pm until 7pm at Caernarfon Tennis Centre
- 25 September: Climbing for all disabilities age 8+ at the Pavilion Leisure Centre in Barmouth from 5pm until 6pm
- 26 September: Sailing for individuals who are blind or partially sighted age 14+, at Plas Menai, the National Water Centre from 1pm to 4.30pm
The smoothies bike(which creates a smoothie as you ride) will visit various secondary schools during the week and will work with the efforts of the Council’s 5x60 Officers
Health and Welfare Session for Voluntary Carers. On Friday, 25 September an educational session will be held in the morning on aspects of healthy eating and nutrition. A Nordic walking taster session will be held in the afternoon. The event which is organised in conjunction with the Gwynedd Carers Outreach Service will be held at Capel y Drindod, Pwllheli from 10.15am to 2.30pm.
Launch of the latest MEND Programme - MEND – Mind, Exercise, Nutrition... Do It!! A fun course for families of children between 7 and 13 whose weight is above the healthy range for their age and height. The Programme helps children and their families to control their wage and to live healthier lives. The next course will begin at the end of September at the Arfon Leisure Centre in Caernarfon 5-7pm Monday and Wednesday evenings.

For more information about the Healthy Living Week in Gwynedd, contact Llinos Owen on 01286 679 731 or e-mail: Llinosannowen@gwynedd.gov.uk

The MEND Programme and how to refer

2009-09-07T19:07:18Z

What is the MEND Programme?

MEND - Mind, Exercise, Nutrition... Do It!

The MEND Programme is a fun course for families with children aged 7 to 13 whose weight is above the healthy range for their age and height. It runs twice a week after school in two-hour sessions over 10 weeks.

The Programme helps children and families manage their weight better and lead healthier lives. It was developed by child health experts and research shows it really works. With the support of their parents or carers, children learn how to improve their health, fitness and the way they feel about their bodies.

Eat Clever Cook Book

2009-06-18T08:57:36Z

This recipe book was created to accompany Health Challenge Gwynedd’s cookery skills course.

Health Challenge Gwynedd would like to thank the Cymorth fund for its financial support to hold cookery skills courses and also to Anwylyd Jones, cookery skills trainer, who has contributed greatly to the content. Thanks also to Pauline Rigby, Dietician.

Gwynedd Council shows dignity and respect to all

2009-05-14T10:24:09Z

Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and a new programme aims at ensuring that older people and the vulnerable in our communities get the same level of respect as everyone else.

A Dignity and Respect charter, which outlines this, was launched at an event organised by Gwynedd and Anglesey’s Health and Care Communities – a group which provides health services – at Technium Cast, Parc Menai, Bangor on 3 April, 2009.

Help our local mums to provide the best start for babies!

2009-05-08T14:16:01Z

Breastfeeding is recognised as a great way of giving children the best possible start in life.

In a recent survey of local mothers in North West Wales, 75% stated that the most beneficial intervention for supporting new mothers to breastfeed would be a network of places that welcome breastfeeding families.

Wales’ Older People's Commissioner visits Gwynedd

2009-04-27T10:48:19Z

Ruth Marks, Wales' first Older People's Commissioner has visited Gwynedd as part of a fact finding visit relating to various matters which effect the lives of older people mliving in Wales.

Change4Life

2009-01-21T12:34:25Z

The Department of Health in England recently launched Change4Life, which aims to help families eat well, move more and live longer. For local information on healthy eating and physical activity follow the relevant links from the homepage.

Find out more on the Change4Life website

North Wales Energy Efficiency Advice Centre

2008-12-08T00:00:00Z

The North Wales Energy Efficiency Centre provides advice for the people of North Wales on how to make more efficient use of their energy in their homes. They have up to date information on they types of grants and support you may be eligible for and what the energy companies are offering.

Find out more on the North Wales Energy Efficiency Advice Centre website

Keep Well This Winter

2008-11-24T19:05:25Z

The Keep Well This Winter Campaign is a Welsh Assembly Government initiative which aims to help you maintain good health during winter and take advantage of the financial help and benefits available.

Find out more on the Keep well this Winter website

Good health to Gwynedd

2008-11-05T12:02:49Z

Gwynedd will be part of a national programme to promote a healthy lifestyle during November (2 and 8 November) as part of the Healthy Living Week funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.

Gwynedd supports Breastfeeding Awareness Week

2008-08-25T20:58:45Z

As Wales has some of the lowest rates of breastfeeding in Western Europe, this week’s national Breastfeeding Awareness Week (11 – 17 May) aims to raise public awareness and highlight the benefits for both mother and baby.

On your Bike!

2008-08-25T20:50:49Z

The important work of upgrading the Lôn Las Menai path between Caernarfon and Felinheli will be completed soon, and with the weather improving, it's a good time to travel on a bike.

Gwynedd promotes Child Safety Week

2008-08-25T20:44:12Z

As we note national child safety week (23 - 29 June), the message set forward by the Gwynedd Health Challenge Alliance is that small changes in your life can make a big difference to children's safety.

Building a healthier Gwynedd

2008-03-26T09:24:18Z

As we note the National Breastfeeding Awareness Week (13- 19 May), a number of public agencies and private businesses throughout Gwynedd including Gwynedd Council have agreed to support a scheme which Welcomes Breastfeeding.