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Healthy Telford

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Official account for Telford & Wrekin Council's Public Health & Healthy Lifestyle Team. Telford, we want you to feel great!

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Following the sad news of a lady who died from rabies after animal contact abroad: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… here's a blog on how to reduce the risk: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/18/how…

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It’s #CleanAirDay. 🌥 We know air pollution harms health, but what helps tackle it? In our blog post, Karen Exley, our Air Quality and Public Health Lead, shares what the evidence suggests about interventions that are effective. 🔗 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/19/wha…

It’s #CleanAirDay. 🌥
We know air pollution harms health, but what helps tackle it? In our blog post, Karen Exley, our Air Quality and Public Health Lead, shares what the evidence suggests about interventions that are effective.
🔗 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/19/wha…
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Here comes the sun – time for Park Yoga! Grab a drink, hat, sunscreen and towel/mat and join Park Yoga on Sunday. Park Yoga is at Bowring Park, off Haygate Road, Wellington, every Sunday, 9.30–10.30am. No need to book, children welcome with an adult. Visit parkyoga.co/telford/

Here comes the sun – time for Park Yoga! Grab a drink, hat, sunscreen and towel/mat and join Park Yoga on Sunday. Park Yoga is at Bowring Park, off Haygate Road, Wellington, every Sunday, 9.30–10.30am. No need to book, children welcome with an adult. Visit parkyoga.co/telford/
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Do you know someone who is living with dementia? Please pass on details of our Move to Thrive project: healthytelford.com/move-to-thrive/ Includes group Movement to Music Sessions in Oakengates on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Book a place via 01743 360641 or [email protected]

Do you know someone who is living with dementia? Please pass on details of our Move to Thrive project: healthytelford.com/move-to-thrive/ Includes group Movement to Music Sessions in Oakengates on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Book a place via 01743 360641 or enquiries@community-resource.org.uk
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Discover the peaceful pastime of Nordic Walking, a traditional pole walking technique, with a friendly group who love being outdoors, in Telford Town Park, on 30th June, 7th July and 10th July, 10am. Book via forms.office.com/e/4ME5yGDJzP More info via [email protected]

Discover the peaceful pastime of Nordic Walking, a traditional pole walking technique, with a friendly group who love being outdoors, in Telford Town Park, on 30th June, 7th July and 10th July, 10am. Book via forms.office.com/e/4ME5yGDJzP
More info via hello@lingendavies.co.uk
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It's World WellBeing Week when we all celebrate holistic wellbeing. To help you with your wellbeing join our Healthy Telford pledge - a 12 week email campaign to support you to make simple lifestyle changes. Sign up via healthytelford.com Who or what will you "Do it For"?

It's World WellBeing Week when we all celebrate holistic wellbeing. To help you with your wellbeing join our Healthy Telford pledge - a 12 week email campaign to support you to make simple lifestyle changes. Sign up via healthytelford.com Who or what will you "Do it For"?
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Have your say on creating a local hub for support to live well! A workshop is being held at Silver Threads Hall, Donnington TF2 8AD to discuss plans for a Live Well Community Hub in Donnington, on Tuesday 1 July from 1 - 3.30pm. For details email [email protected]

Have your say on creating a local hub for support to live well! A workshop is being held at Silver Threads Hall, Donnington TF2 8AD to discuss plans for a Live Well Community Hub in Donnington, on Tuesday 1 July from 1 - 3.30pm. For details email healthimprovement@telford.gov.uk
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Please help NHS STW to develop a new Healthy Ageing and Frailty Strategy. If you are an older adult, a carer, a volunteer, or someone who works in health or care, your views could help shape better support for the community. Take part before 30 June via smartsurvey.co.uk/s/VFOLNQ

Please help NHS STW to develop a new Healthy Ageing and Frailty Strategy.  
If you are an older adult, a carer, a volunteer, or someone who works in health or care, your views could help shape better support for the community.
Take part before 30 June via smartsurvey.co.uk/s/VFOLNQ
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Today is National Bakewell Tart Day! Like your sweet treats a little too much? You may need the help of our Healthy Lifestyle Advisors - here to support you make the change in your life you always wanted to make. For free and confidentially. Please visit telford.gov.uk/healthy-telfor…

Today is National Bakewell Tart Day! Like your sweet treats a little too much? You may need the help of our Healthy Lifestyle Advisors - here to support you make the change in your life you always wanted to make. For free and confidentially. Please visit telford.gov.uk/healthy-telfor…
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It's English Wine Week - an annual celebration of English wines. It’s important to be aware of how much we drink, but do you know what a unit of alcohol is? With so many drinks and glass sizes it's easy to be unaware of how many units are in a drink. Go to nhs.uk/.../alcohol...…

It's English Wine Week - an annual celebration of English wines. It’s important to be aware of how much we drink, but do you know what a unit of alcohol is? With so many drinks and glass sizes it's easy to be unaware of how many units are in a drink. Go to nhs.uk/.../alcohol...…
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Will you help to shape the future of the Diabetic Eye Screening programme? NHS England wants your help to improve the Screening Programme. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts in their survey - your feedback is so important. Have your say via links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%…

Will you help to shape the future of the Diabetic Eye Screening programme? 
NHS England wants your help to improve the Screening Programme.
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts in their survey - your feedback is so important.
Have your say via links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%…
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It's National Age Without Apology Month, to shine a spotlight on the value of every stage of life. To help people face with confidence the challenges that becoming older can bring, there are Moving On sessions for all residents aged 50 and over. Please see fit4all.org.uk/services/movin…

It's National Age Without Apology Month, to shine a spotlight on the value of every stage of life. To help people face with confidence the challenges that becoming older can bring, there are Moving On sessions for all residents aged 50 and over. Please see fit4all.org.uk/services/movin…
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Calling all men - will you help to inform a new government strategy to tackle the male life expectancy gap? The Government are inviting men of all ages to feed into England’s first ever men’s health strategy. Take part in the 12-week call for evidence via consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/mens-health-st…

Calling all men - will you help to inform a new government strategy to tackle the male life expectancy gap? The Government are inviting men of all ages to feed into England’s first ever men’s health strategy. Take part in the 12-week call for evidence via consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/mens-health-st…
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Don’t forget Sunday's Park Yoga - FREE outdoor yoga at Bowring Park, Wellington, every Sunday, 9.30–10.30am, all weathers. All welcome, no need to book. Children/young people with an adult. Bring a mat/towel, drink, sun cream and hat if it’s sunny!  Visit parkyoga.co/telford/

Don’t forget Sunday's Park Yoga - FREE outdoor yoga at Bowring Park, Wellington, every Sunday, 9.30–10.30am, all weathers. All welcome, no need to book. Children/young people with an adult. Bring a mat/towel, drink, sun cream and hat if it’s sunny!  Visit parkyoga.co/telford/
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Heading to #Wireless or another festival this weekend? Make sure you’re prepped and protected before the tunes drop. 🌞🎵

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Useful blog post outlining how heat affects the body, looking at some of the reasons why you could be at higher risk of becoming unwell in hot weather and what to do about it: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/.../why-some-p…

Useful blog post outlining how heat affects the body, looking at some of the reasons why you could be at higher risk of becoming unwell in hot weather and what to do about it:
ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/.../why-some-p…
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⚠️Measles can be a serious illness. More than 1 in 10 children haven't had the MMR vaccine and they need 2 doses to get full protection. Find out more. ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/23/wha…

⚠️Measles can be a serious illness. More than 1 in 10 children haven't had the MMR vaccine and they need 2 doses to get full protection. 

Find out more. ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/23/wha…
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#ScarletFever is common in young children and usually mild, but it’s important to get it treated so it doesn’t become something more serious. If you spot the symptoms below, contact your GP practice. 📱 🔗 nhs.uk/conditions/sca…

#ScarletFever is common in young children and usually mild, but it’s important to get it treated so it doesn’t become something more serious. If you spot the symptoms below, contact your GP practice. 📱
🔗 nhs.uk/conditions/sca…
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A small number of people have presented to the NHS following bad reactions after receiving cosmetic #botox-like procedures. If you've recently had a botox-like procedure and show symptoms of botulism, contact NHS 111. Read the full story: bit.ly/3IQLkCh

A small number of people have presented to the NHS following bad reactions after receiving cosmetic #botox-like procedures.

If you've recently had a botox-like procedure and show symptoms of botulism, contact NHS 111.

Read the full story: bit.ly/3IQLkCh
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Think the common cold spreads fast? Measles is nearly twice as contagious, and far more serious. ⚠ Unlike a common cold, simple hygiene measures aren’t enough to slow it’s spread. The MMR vaccine is your best protection. 🛡 🔗 nhs.uk/MMR