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A practical guide to supporting your health

Resources to help you live a healthier lifestyle

Did you know there are lots of local and national organisations you can access without needing a GP referral?

Here’s some information on what is available:

Get Active: Active Westminster offers free and low-cost physical activity opportunities across Westminster. Or you could try other great programmes like Couch to Fitness, Parkrun  or This Girl Can.

Eat Well: The NHS healthy eating guidance has lots of great recipes and portion advice

Weight management: visit OneYou Westminster 

Quit smoking & reduce alcohol: Try the NHS Stop Smoking Services and head here for advice on drinking less 

Improve Sleep: Learn healthy sleep habits via this NHS advice

Winter wellness: Read more about here to stay well during the colder months via the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust website

You can read more about the resources in your local area on the ‘Self-Referral’ page of your GP Practice website.

Looking after your mental health

Here are five ways you can support a healthy mind:

  • Connect with others
  • Be active
  • Learn new skills
  • Give to others
  • Be mindful

For more advice and guidance, visit the following websites:

NHS Mental Wellbeing

Visit here.

Westminster Wellbeing Hub: a central resource for mental health and wellbeing support. 

Visit here

Community Directory: a full list of voluntary and community organisations in your area

Visit here

Westminster Talking Therapies Service: part of the national ‘NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression’ service, provided by Central and North West London (CNWL) NHS Foundation Trust.

They offer a range of talking therapies for people who struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, panic disorders, sleep disorders, to name a few, in the Westminster borough. (The service is previously known as IAPT, which stands for ‘Improving Access to Psychological Therapies’.)

Visit here