Appointments Across The District
Available to book!
As of this month, our fantastic Wellbeing Advisor, Lucy (pictured above) will be running Wellbeing appointments at locations across the District. The Wellbeing team provide free one-to-one advice, guidance and support to make lifestyle changes such as losing weight, eating well, becoming more active, reducing alcohol intake and stopping smoking. Appointments will be available in:
- Billingshurst
- Broadbridge Heath
- Steyning
- Storrington
For more information, or to book an appointment call 01403 215111.
Around one in ten women experience menopause before the age of 45.
World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. The theme for World Menopause Day 2023 is Cardiovascular Disease.
Our Managing The Menopause workshop offers support and advice on how to manage menopause symptoms, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), alternative therapies, talking to your partner and the impact it can have in the workplace.
This workshop is for those wishing to listen and/or share experiences with others and aims to help you navigate your way through what can be a challenging chapter in a woman’s life.
Although Octobers workshop is now full, our next workshop in December is available to book!
Monday 18th December 18:00 - 20:00 at Chanctonbury Leisure Centre, Storrington
Menopause can have a significant impact on a woman's physical and mental health, as well as her work and personal life.
Drop-in Day
We will be offering drop-in sessions at the Horsham Wellbeing Hub at the end of the month.
Pop in for a one-to-one with an Advisor, have a mini Wellbeing MOT and find out how we can support you.
No appointment necessary.
Friday 27th October 09:30 - 16:30
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Understanding Cholesterol
This talk aims to give you the knowledge and guidance to show how a few small steps can improve your cholesterol levels and your overall general health.
Thursday 12 October 10:00 - 11:30 at Horsham Wellbeing Hub
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Saturday appointments
NHS Health Checks in Upper Beeding
Are you registered at any of the below GP surgeries?
• Henfield • Billingshurst • Steyning or Upper Beeding • Storrington (Glebe)
We are offering NHS Health Checks at our Upper Beeding Surgery on selected Saturdays subject to availability.
Get in touch in 01403 215111 to see if you are eligible!
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Community support
Find out what's going on near you this month...
Horsham Fibromyalgia Support Group
The Horsham Fibromyalgia Support group is for anyone who has Fibromyalgia and lives in Horsham or the surrounding areas.
The group has evening meetings at Horsham Hospital on the first Tuesday of each month at 18:30. This is the chance to have a general get together, and sometimes they are joined by speakers. The group also run adhoc coffee mornings.
Fibromyalgia sufferers can bring someone with them to the meetings if they want to and can just turn up.
Meetings held at Horsham Hospital, Hurst Road, Horsham RH12 2DR at 18:30 on the first Tuesday of every month. Adhoc coffee mornings also available.
To find out more, please contact:
e: fmshorsham@gmail.com
Pictured above, Alan and Jackie, Cochairs of Horsham Fibromyalgia Support Group
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Walks In Your Area
If you are new to Horsham District or simply looking to learn more about the area, tune in to the Welcome Walks podcast. You’ll hear from the locals and discover what's happening in the towns and villages.
Listen to Luna and Annalees as they explore areas on and off the Downs Link. There's even a feature from one of our Wellbeing Walk leaders, Jill.
Wellbeing Walks take place everyday across the District. Everyone is welcome, and there is no need to book. Check out October's timetable to find a walk near you.
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NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies
NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies will at the Wellbeing Hub to answer any questions about their service and how they can help support you.
The service is for adults registered with a West Sussex GP. They offer talking therapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), counselling and Guided Self-Help.
Tuesday 24th October 13:00 - 16:30 at Horsham Wellbeing Hub
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Growing Wellbeing
Growing Wellbeing have been running courses since 2011, inviting people from all over Sussex to get outdoors, reconnect with nature and improve their wellbeing.
They are running a FREE 8-week course in Amberley starting on 31 October for people with significant mental health challenges and their carers/friends/family supporters.
The aim is to help heal relationships that have been impacted by poor mental health by bringing them together in nature.
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Upcoming events:
Community Link Drop-in
Last Thursday of every month 10:00 - 12:00 - Horsham Wellbeing Hub, RH12 1PT
Pre Diabetes Workshop:
Friday 10 November 10:00 - 13:00 at Horsham Wellbeing Hub, RH12 1PT
Let's Talk About Sleep:
Tuesday 21 November 18:00 - 19:30 at Horsham Wellbeing Hub, RH12 1PT
Understanding Cholesterol Workshop:
Wednesday 6 December 18:00 - 19:30 at The Steyning Centre, BN44 3XZ
App Of The Month
Download the free NHS Quit Smoking app this Stoptober
Use the NHS Quit Smoking app to help you quit smoking and start breathing easier.
The app allows you to:
- track your progress
- see how much you're saving
- get daily support
It's much easier to stop smoking when you get the right support and there are lots of options to choose from. Download the app on your app store.
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