Alcohol Support
Around 10 million of us are regularly drinking alcohol in ways that can harm our health and wellbeing. Some will manage work stresses by using alcohol as a way to try to cope. The reality is that drinking alcohol as a way to try to manage our stress and anxiety can worsen our symptoms and prevent us from performing well. If you’d like help with alcohol, speak to us or look here:
https://alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help-now
#AlcoholAwarenessWeek
Smoking
Quitting smoking is one of the best steps you can take for your health — it reduces your risk of heart disease, cancer and respiratory problems, can improve your sense of taste and smell, and often leads to more energy and better overall wellbeing. But it isn’t always easy to go it alone. Local stop-smoking services in Northamptonshire can significantly increase your chances of success by offering tailored support, expert advice and practical tools — such as one-to-one coaching, personalised quit plans, and access to effective aids like nicotine replacement therapy — all designed to make your quit attempt more manageable and lasting. People who use professional support are much more likely to quit successfully than those who try to do it without help.
If you’re a patient thinking about quitting smoking, submit an anima requesting a referral to our team of social prescribers. Social prescribers can work with you to connect you with community-based support, including the local stop smoking services, and help you navigate your options in a way that fits your goals and circumstances. For official local support in Northamptonshire, visit the Northamptonshire stop smoking page to learn more about what’s available and how to get started on your smoke-free journey.
Weight management
Maintaining a healthy weight is an important part of overall wellbeing — it can lower your risk of conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and joint problems, and help you feel more energetic and confident in your day-to-day life. If you’re finding it difficult to manage your weight on your own, you don’t have to do it by yourself. Local support services can offer personalised advice on healthy eating, behaviour change strategies, and structured physical activity plans that fit your lifestyle and goals. For trusted information on treatment and support options for obesity, including dietary and lifestyle approaches, visit the NHS page on obesity treatment: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obesity/treatment/.
If you’re a patient ready to make a change, ask your Social prescriber, who can help you link into a range of community-based services, including weight management groups and tailored exercise schemes that make getting active enjoyable and sustainable. An exercise on referral programme gives you access to structured physical activity with professional guidance, helping you build confidence and keep motivated. Speak to your healthcare provider today about a referral to the right support to help you reach your weight and fitness goals.