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The Health Bill 2006

Healthy Lifestyles

Exercise Referral SchemeThe Ashfield Exercise Referral Scheme is a 12 week programme aimed at encouraging referred patients in the Ashfield area to lead a healthy lifestyle through physical activity and exercise.

Excercise Referral Scheme Leaflet
Expert Patient Program select this link for further details (356KB).

Ashfield &

Mansfield falls

Prevention

Scheme

Download the next step PDF.

For further informatin, contact: Donna Chadwick, Falls Prevention Programme Co-ordinator, Ashfield District Council, Telephone 01623 457091

Be Alive in Ashfield - Appetizing Activities

See Healthy Eating

Other Health Links and Information:

DoctorHelp with Addiction - assistance with alcohol, drugs, and smoking addiction in the area
Ashfield Community Hospital - the local community hospital located in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Ashfield Primary Healthcare - (including the Ashfield and the Broxtowe and Hucknall Primary Health Care Trusts). Contact details for GP (General Practitioner) doctors and surgeries, dentists, opticians. and pharmacies in the Ashfield District

BBC Health Information External site rich with health, diet and exercise information for women, men and kids.

British Red Cross Society link to their national web-site

Healthy Living Initiative - The Healthy Living Initiative aims to improve the health of every member of the community by financing health based activities aimed at all age groups.
Health and Safety - Accident prevention and Health and Safety at work and home

Keep Fit! Fitness Centres in Ashfield District Council Leisure Centres

MIND The mental health charity. Local contact details

National Blood Service Where to give blood and save a life in Ashfield.

'Your Guide to the NHS'

The NHS Plan: how it will effect you, and what improvements you can expect to the NHS in the future.
View the guide in Acrobat Reader (943KB)

North Nottinghamshire District Health Authority Website for the Health Authority (part of Trent Region) covering Ashfield except for Hucknall

Residential & Nursing Homes (Care Homes) Nottinghamshire County Council's overview of Care Homes and links to independent organisations that provide information on care homes throughout the United Kingdom.

SANE Another leading UK mental health charity (also see MIND above)

For Further Information Contact:

Craig Simpson, Physical Activity Officer
Tel: 01623 457233
Email: c.simpson@ashfield-dc.gov.uk

Samantha L. Evans, Community Nutrition Advisor
Tel: 01623 457379
E-mail: s.l.evans@Ashfield-dc.gov.uk

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