21 December 2012

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The Mid Sussex Wellbeing Service being provided by Mid Sussex District Council, has been up and running for a number of months and has recently expanded what services are provided.

Here’s a taster of what we now have to offer:

• Advice, guidance and support for local people about local health and wellbeing services.  This can be in person in outreach settings, by telephone or email.
• Wellbeing MOTs – Opportunity to find out – Weight, height, BMI waist size, body fat, and hydration levels.
• Junior Weight Management programme providing one-to-one activity sessions and parental support for young people above healthy weight aged 5 – 16yrs.
• Adult Weight Management Service –  12 week course and on-going support for people who cannot  / do not want to access Why Weight (tier 2) Service.
• Alcohol worker to support young people aged 11 – 24 year who are (or are at risk of) drinking to hazardous levels
• On line Mid Sussex Physical Activity Directory and free physical activity taster sessions to get sedentary adults more active
• Carer Wellbeing Advisor service – Advice, guidance for local carers,  supporting them to stay well
• Targeted Affordable Warmth (Fuel poverty) initiative providing energy efficiency advice and measures.
• Engagement project for older people  – connecting older people with local services (home visiting available)
• Community Connections Directory of Services for Older People
• Website of local health and wellbeing services www.midsussexwellbeing.org.uk
• and it’s all free

Our aim is to support local residents and businesses with their health and wellbeing needs and goals and to provide a signposting service for use by residents and local organisations.  We cover issues which you may expect, such as smoking and alcohol and weight management and some which you may not, such as debt, social isolation and cold homes.

If you would like more information on any of the above or to organise for the Mid Sussex Wellbeing Team to work in your area please contact Mid Sussex Wellbeing Manager on 01444 477191 or email info@midsussexwellbeing.org.uk