Flu & Covid Clinics 2023-24

NHS Flu Vaccination Programme 2023 We are starting our Flu Clinics in September for all eligible patients. We have 2 walk in clinics taking place at West Wing on: Saturday 23rd September and Saturday 30th September 2023. Contact our surgery to book an appointment and find out about our upcoming Covid Clinics. Contact about Eligibility

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Weight Management

Live Well Link Well

Live Well Link Well is a free and confidential social prescribing service that provides practical or emotional support of a non-medical nature.Our team, of friendly Live Well Link Well workers work in partnership with GP surgeries across mid Essex. They will give you time, and can help you to access appropriate support within the local community. If you are living in mid Essex and aged over 18, you can contact the service directly without having to go through your GP.
0300 303 9988 (Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm)
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Healthtalk

On healthtalk.org you can find out about what it’s like to live with a health condition, by watching other people share their stories.Our health affects every aspect of our lives. This website helps to prepare you for what’s ahead, beyond the symptoms and treatments.Healthtalk.org contains hundreds of real people’s stories. These stories are collected by academic researchers who interview people in their own homes, using their own words.
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12-week fitness plan

Want to improve your health? Need to lose weight? This activity plan for beginners, combining running and strength and flexibility workouts, will get you into the habit of regular exercise in 12 weeks.
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NHS: Am I a Healthy Weight?

Use this calculator to check your body mass index (BMI) and find out if you're a healthy weight. Or you can use it to check your child's BMI.
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Benefit from Activity

Exploring the benefits activity can have on medical conditions. Phys­i­cal inactiv­ity is the fourth biggest killer in the world. As little as 15 min­utes of reg­u­lar daily exer­cise is enough to make you live longer and have a better quality of life. Find out how, and what kinds of exercise are best for different conditions.
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Walking for Health

Walking for Health offers over 1,800 free, short walks every week. Find your nearest health walk scheme.
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Dacorum Sports Network

Dacorum Sports Network was formed in 2007 and accredited as a Community Sports Network (CSN) with funding from Sport England in 2008. As a CSN we bring together community clubs, volunteer groups and public organisations involved in delivering sport in the community and ensuring a healthy and active community – including public sporting facilities providers, local councils, and schools.
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Change4Life

Change4Life aims to help your family be healthier and happier. Find out more about what’s really in the food your family eats.
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