Whether you want to get more active or meet new people, or maybe you want to stop smoking or reduce your alcohol intake, here are some helpful local support and community groups.
Want to quit smoking?
East Riding residents who are thinking about stopping smoking can register for Healthier Futures, the council’s free lifestyle change programme in partnership with Xyla.
The friendly and experienced Healthier Futures coaches run structured and personal 12-week plans which are offered either face-to-face at community venues across East Riding, or completely virtually over the phone if more convenient.
The East Riding ‘Quit Smoking’ programme currently provides up to 12 weeks’ of free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), with a choice of patches, gums or sprays to choose from. The team will support you to form healthy and lasting habits to stop smoking for good, including help with controlling cravings and behaviour change techniques.
Head to www.healthier-futures.co.uk to fill in an assessment form or call 0330 236 9102 to find out more. Alternatively, you can email: HealthierFuturesEastRiding@xylahealth.com
The Healthier Futures team will then get in touch directly to do your referral and get you booked onto a weekly local clinic.
Live in Hull? You can get support to quit through SmokeFree Hull or call (01482) 977617.
For general NHS information visit the Better Health website.
Want to meet more people?
East Riding Libraries are a brilliant hub of activity for free social and interest groups for young and old, from ‘Bounce and Rhyme’ sessions for little ones, to knit and natter and memory groups, to Lego, coding and bookclubs. They also host a number of arts events. Pop in or visit the website to find out more.
Want to get more active?
Try the Active Communities directory to find out more about the community groups supported by the Active Communities team, on your doorstep in East Riding.
Community sessions and classes held at East Riding Leisure centres can also be found on the classes and activities timetables on their website.
Looking for general community groups for social, physical or emotional wellbeing? Find everything from Andy’s Man Club to Alzheimer’s Society groups, Fitmums and Friends, Parkrun, dance classes, pilates sessions and much more through our community directory at www.eastridinghealthandwellbeing.co.uk
Looking to reduce your drinking habits or concerned about someone?
Why not give Dry January a go after Christmas? Changing regular habits and learning to drink more healthily can make a big difference and Dry January provides a great head start to make a more positive long-term change. Alcohol is the biggest risk factor for death, ill-health and disability for age 15-49 in the UK. Cutting back long-term reduces your risk of developing these conditions.
Going alcohol-free will mean you sleep better and have more energy; lose weight; save money; improve your concentration and gain a sense of achievement!
A month alcohol-free has been proven to:
- Lower blood pressure
- Reduce diabetes risk
- Lower cholesterol
- Reduce levels of cancer-related proteins in the blood.
Visit the Dry January website for more information about the benefits.
The East Riding Partnership can offer local support…
If you’re worried about your own, or someone else’s drinking get in touch with the East Riding Partnership team for help and advice regarding alcohol (or drug use) for adults or young people:
- Hull: 01482 336675, hnf-tr.erphull@nhs.net
- Bridlington: 01262 458200, hnf-tr.erpbridlington@nhs.net
- Goole: 01405 608210, hnf-tr.erpgoole@nhs.net
Read more on the Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust website.
