Thousands of local people are healthier and more active thanks to the Horsham Wellbeing service which celebrates more than 10 years of supporting local people.
The service is delivered through a partnership between Horsham District Council and West Sussex County Council. It offers impartial and friendly advice and support both on a one to one basis and through groups and activities which help people make positive choices to tackle health risk factors such as excess weight, sedentary behaviour, smoking and excess alcohol consumption.
Others have benefitted from support for everything from improving their cooking skills and improving their diet to reducing their risk of falls. These can have emotional and mental health benefits as well as physical ones and can also improve the finances of those on low incomes.
Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Community Matters Cllr Liz Kitchen said:
Our Wellbeing service has been instrumental in helping thousands of people live healthier lives.
Whether it has been helping someone make significant lifestyle changes or simply offering useful tips that help people achieve their goals, Horsham Wellbeing has improved the lives of so many across the District.
I was particularly pleased when we opened the doors to our Wellbeing Centre in Blackhorse Way, Horsham last year, a key milestone for us, making our services even more accessible to more people. I’m delighted that the service has had such a positive impact and I look forward to it helping many more people in the future.
Wellbeing Advisors have continued to support individuals throughout the pandemic through offering virtual and telephone support, and with the return to face to face programmes there are a wide range of options available according to the individual’s needs.
The service has just been renewed for a further five years with plans to offer more programmes than before, through supporting workplaces, offering NHS Health Checks and services to support with the challenges of long Covid that are faced by many in our communities.
Visit our Health and wellbeing page to find out more about the service, or you can drop in to the Wellbeing Centre in Horsham Town Centre to chat to one of our Wellbeing Advisors.