Introduction

Welsh Government have asked all GP practices in Wales to support patients in 3 areas of unhealthy behaviour as part of their strategy for a ‘Healthier Wales’. The key focus is is on health prevention and making every contact count. If you have contacted us in recent months, you will have been asked the following questions and offered the support as below, particularly if you are a new patient or you have a chronic health problem such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

Please remember we are here to support you confidentially.

Do you smoke? If you do the amount you smoke or vape	You may be given advice in the Practice or Signposted to ‘Help me Quit Wales’ Our online consultation service eConsult also automatically sends a link to ‘Help me Quit Wales’
Do you drink alcohol? If you do the amount you drink weekly	You may be given lifestyle advice and a leaflet which is below in the alcohol section or Referred to CDAT (Community Drug and Alcohol Team)
To share your current height & weight with us	You may be given lifestyle advice and tips on diet, or offered to start a weight management programme, you may be referred for a local service

We are sending new patients and patients with a chronic disease a text message with a link to this page. If you have any questions or would like lifestyle advice in the Practice, please make an appointment with Sarah, our Healthcare Support Worker. These appointments are available in the afternoon on Mondays – Thursdays. You can use the NHS Wales APP to book your appointment . The NHS Wales APP also has direct link to Healthy Weight.

Healthy Weight – Healthy Wales

Healthy Weight Wales is one of Welsh Government’s priorities. You may have seen the TV promotions and heard about Healthy Wales on the radio.

We hope you find this page helpful. This information is up to date and from a trusted source. The information will focus on weight management, alcohol and smoking. We would love your feedback on this page and stories of your success.

Healthy Weight – Healthy You

Everyone’s weight management journey is different and so too are the solutions to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Healthy Weight Healthy You is a unique offer tailored to your needs. Find your journey today and shape your future health.

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Alcohol

If you drink nearly every day this can have an impact on your health and wellbeing .

Please click the image for information on alcohol from NHS 111

Here is a helpful leaflet which we give to our patients in the Practice

Smoking or Vaping

Help Me Quit

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What choices do I have?

Services in our area?

Why Should I Quit?

Common questions