Lifestyle Services

Lifestyle Services

The Lifestyle Services provided by South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust are being expanded to offer more Tamworth residents the chance to kick start a new healthier life style.

The 35 strong team which was introduced in March 2009 already offer advice and encouragement on a one to one or group level basis to help people to look at their lifestyle, working on a step-by-step basis to make changes that fit the individual, their lifestyle and keep them motivated.

Pauline Evans, Acting Lifestyle Service Manager, South Staffordshire PCT said:

“Living a hectic life in a modern world often means you are snacking or eating fast food, struggling to find time to be more active, smoking and regularly drinking more alcohol than you know is good for you.

“This can cause life threatening diseases like cancer, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

“Eating healthily, drinking less alcohol, quitting smoking and doing just a small amount of activity, that fits your busy life, will help you to look and feel better, give you more energy, reduce your stress levels and put you in control of your life – as well as help you to live a longer and healthier life.

“We all know that these life changes seem difficult to make, but they don’t have to be – which is why the PCT is offering you a Life Style Advisor, free of charge.”

The team are now taking referrals directly from patients and the public, as well as from their GPs.

To find out more about the Lifestyle Service call 01827 306190 or visit the PCT website or visit your GP and ask for a referral to your Lifestyle Advisor – and take the first step towards a healthier life and living longer.