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Launch of revamped local health and wellbeing service – Healthier Slough!

Solutions 4 Health has again been awarded the contract to provide health and wellbeing services in Slough, starting from 1 April.

 

Having previously run Health and Wellbeing Slough, the same team will deliver some services already known to the community with some useful additions. 
 

There is a brand-new website and a fresh new look: https://healthierslough.co.uk/ and residents can find out more or refer themselves for a huge variety of services from alcohol support to free health checks. 


The new Healthier Slough service offers:


Information and self-help tools

  • Free health advice, online resources, and NHS-approved apps for tracking activity, diet, and mental wellbeing.

    • Preventing illness and raising awareness

  • Helping people reduce their risk of heart disease and diabetes through community events and health campaigns.

    • Free NHS health checks

  • Health checks for adults aged 40-74 and targeted heart health checks for younger adults in high-risk groups.
  • Early detection of health risks with advice on improving heart health.

    • Stop smoking support

  • One-on-one guidance, nicotine replacement options, and vaping products to help adults quit smoking.
  • Special support for people with mental health conditions and pregnant women.

    • Weight management

  • Personalised plans for losing weight with expert advice on diet and exercise.
  • Access to long-term support to help maintain a healthy weight.

    • Falls prevention for older adults

  • Strength and balance exercises, home safety checks, and referrals for extra support.
  • Helping older adults stay independent and prevent injuries.

    • Alcohol support

  • Free screenings and advice to help reduce alcohol intake and avoid health risks.
  • Digital tools and follow-up support for those looking to cut down or stop drinking altogether.

    • Community exercise programmes

  • Free or low-cost exercise sessions, tailored fitness plans, and social group activities to help people stay active.

    • “This new service is all about making it easier for people to take control of their health,” said Saleen Ahmed-Khan, Programme Director at Solutions 4 Health. “We are committed to providing high-quality, accessible support that meets the needs of our community.”

     

    Councillor Ishrat Shah, lead member for equalities, public health and public protection, said: “I am really pleased that we are able to offer a wider range of health and wellbeing services to the community through Healthier Slough, building on the previous offer from the same provider - Solutions 4 Health. The same team will be providing these services,  so if you are due a health check or want to find out more about support to stop smoking, or even find out about free exercise sessions visit: https://healthierslough.co.uk/”

     

    For more information, contact Healthier Slough at:

    T: 0800 061 4734 | 01753 373646

    W: https://healthierslough.co.uk/

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