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Welcome to the second issue of the Health and Wellbeing Newsletter. Following last issue’s requests for your stories on
improving your health and giving up smoking, inside you will find those accounts.
As always we are on the look out for anything that you feel should be in this newsletter, so if you know of something you think would be suitable to be included, please email the
information to:
[email protected]@[email protected]@creativesupport.co.uk
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Competition Result – See Page 2
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Last issue we offered you the chance to win a holiday for you and your
project to the Howe Top holiday home. We asked for you to write in and
show us how you had improved your health over the last three months.
This could be anything from learning to cook healthier meals, getting
more exercise or reducing how much you smoke.
Having received your stories of improved health we can announce that
the winner of the competition is….
Young Persons Scheme put together an impressive portfolio showing
how they had improved their health by doing things like going to the
Gym, Park walks, football and competitions. One of these competitions
challenged the tenants to cook a healthy meal for under £5 which Mi-
guel won!
The portfolio was made from different cut outs and photo’s with quotes
from everyone involved to show how they had each gone about
improving their health.
Be sure to get plenty of movement, maybe using the stairs sometimes
instead of the lift. It’s a great way to sneak in some exercise! TIPTIPTIPTIP
Main Feature – See Page 3
Brenda Blanchard runner up from Worcester Project. “I am thrilled I never win anything. It just shows it’s worth entering competitions. Thank you very much.”
Stephen Holt runner up from Great Cheetham Street Both runners up received vouchers from Marks and Spencers for their entries
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Last issue we requested your success stories in quitting
smoking. Below is Pat Wilson’s story of how she found
giving up smoking to be.
We are still looking for more accounts from people about
how they also gave up the habit. So, if you would like your
story to be shown in Issue 3 send them in to:
Antony West, 5th Floor, Dale House, 35 Dale Street,
Manchester, M1 2HF
“Colleagues and friends have been very supportive and really shocked at how long I have now gone
without a cigarette. It makes me feel proud to say “I haven’t smoked for 11 weeks”. When I started on
the uphill battle I knew it wasn’t going to be easy and I don’t pretend that it is but it is really worth it in
the long run both in terms of health and money. Yes I have been tempted but have resisted. Even af-
ter 24 hours you will start to feel the difference in yourself and your home, clothes and hair and that is
all I have to think about to say “NO”.
The up side is that the first week is the worst and I found that once I was over that I looked forward not
back. I now think in the way of “I didn’t smoke last week so why should I smoke this week”. Believe
me the smell is now awful.
Tips
• Your practice nurse is available to prescribe patches, gum, sprays, lozenges or moral support.
IT’S TRUE YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO IT ALONE Though some people find the patches make them
want a cigarette
• Make up which day you are going to start on and have no cigarettes, ashtrays, lighters in the
house to remind you of the habit.
• Put aside the money you would normally spend on cigarettes and treat yourself at the end of
each week you have earned it.
• Eat citrus fruits or drink orange juice
• Say “I DON’T SMOKE” that way nobody will be tempted to offer you one
• At the beginning try to keep out of areas where you might feel tempted, just until you think you
can handle it.
• Whatever the problem or stress that makes you reach for a cigarette, it will be still be there when
you finish the cigarette so why bother. Chew sugar free chewing gum it is just as stress relieving.
I know I am nearly at the half way stage of my battle and am looking forward to a longer healthier
life.”
Manchester Stop Smoking Service Tel: 0161 205 5998 Web: www.stopsmokingprevention.co.uk
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A Health Action Plan is used to help you keep
healthy
They tell you different things that you can do
to stay healthy and about any help you can find
The Department of Health recommends having
one
Usually there are two copies of the Health
Action Plan
One for yourself, clearly laid out, maybe with
pictures or on a tape
Another for someone else to keep hold of
Other people can have a copy if you like
The Health Action Plan is for you and you can
say what is important to you in it
The other person helping you can put things
that might help too
Talk to your Support Worker about starting a
Health Action Plan
Talk to your family or friends and ask them to
help you make one
If you already have a plan about your life, the
Health Action Plan can be part of it
MORE ABOUT HEALTH ACTION PLANS NEXT ISSUE...
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Interested in how food can influence how you deal with your day, how you feel, your emotions and general wellbeing?
Want to find out practical nutritional ways that you can use to help
boost or improve your mood?
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Fruit and vegetables are important parts of living a healthier Fruit and vegetables are important parts of living a healthier Fruit and vegetables are important parts of living a healthier Fruit and vegetables are important parts of living a healthier
lifestyle. Eating five portions of fruit and vegetables a day lifestyle. Eating five portions of fruit and vegetables a day lifestyle. Eating five portions of fruit and vegetables a day lifestyle. Eating five portions of fruit and vegetables a day
may help reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers.may help reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers.may help reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers.may help reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers.
A variety of fruit and vegetables will give you plenty of A variety of fruit and vegetables will give you plenty of A variety of fruit and vegetables will give you plenty of A variety of fruit and vegetables will give you plenty of
vitamins and are also good for fibre and other substances vitamins and are also good for fibre and other substances vitamins and are also good for fibre and other substances vitamins and are also good for fibre and other substances
which are important to your health. They are also low in fat which are important to your health. They are also low in fat which are important to your health. They are also low in fat which are important to your health. They are also low in fat
and also low in calories so make a great replacement for and also low in calories so make a great replacement for and also low in calories so make a great replacement for and also low in calories so make a great replacement for
those fattier foods!those fattier foods!those fattier foods!those fattier foods!
You can have fresh, frozen, canned, 100% juice or dried fruit You can have fresh, frozen, canned, 100% juice or dried fruit You can have fresh, frozen, canned, 100% juice or dried fruit You can have fresh, frozen, canned, 100% juice or dried fruit
and vegetables, they’re all good for you!and vegetables, they’re all good for you!and vegetables, they’re all good for you!and vegetables, they’re all good for you!
Fruit and vegetables in convenience foods can also be eaten Fruit and vegetables in convenience foods can also be eaten Fruit and vegetables in convenience foods can also be eaten Fruit and vegetables in convenience foods can also be eaten
but these foods can contain added salt, sugar and fat so it’s but these foods can contain added salt, sugar and fat so it’s but these foods can contain added salt, sugar and fat so it’s but these foods can contain added salt, sugar and fat so it’s
always good to keep an eye on how much you eat of these always good to keep an eye on how much you eat of these always good to keep an eye on how much you eat of these always good to keep an eye on how much you eat of these
types of food.types of food.types of food.types of food.
Potatoes, yams, cassava and plantain don’t count towards Potatoes, yams, cassava and plantain don’t count towards Potatoes, yams, cassava and plantain don’t count towards Potatoes, yams, cassava and plantain don’t count towards
the five a day plan as they are starchy foods but everything the five a day plan as they are starchy foods but everything the five a day plan as they are starchy foods but everything the five a day plan as they are starchy foods but everything
else is fine. A portion is usually the same as a few table-else is fine. A portion is usually the same as a few table-else is fine. A portion is usually the same as a few table-else is fine. A portion is usually the same as a few table-
spoons of pea’s, a glass of juice, a banana or an apple. spoons of pea’s, a glass of juice, a banana or an apple. spoons of pea’s, a glass of juice, a banana or an apple. spoons of pea’s, a glass of juice, a banana or an apple.
Just five times a day should help you start to improve the Just five times a day should help you start to improve the Just five times a day should help you start to improve the Just five times a day should help you start to improve the
health of your body. Eating different types of fruit and vege-health of your body. Eating different types of fruit and vege-health of your body. Eating different types of fruit and vege-health of your body. Eating different types of fruit and vege-
tables throughout the day will give your body all the nutri-tables throughout the day will give your body all the nutri-tables throughout the day will give your body all the nutri-tables throughout the day will give your body all the nutri-
ents it needs!ents it needs!ents it needs!ents it needs!
Some foods will have the five a day logo printed on them. Some foods will have the five a day logo printed on them. Some foods will have the five a day logo printed on them. Some foods will have the five a day logo printed on them.
The more blocks you see coloured in, the more portions per The more blocks you see coloured in, the more portions per The more blocks you see coloured in, the more portions per The more blocks you see coloured in, the more portions per
day of fruit and vegetables that food will give you.day of fruit and vegetables that food will give you.day of fruit and vegetables that food will give you.day of fruit and vegetables that food will give you.
Microwaving your fruit and vegetables is a quick and easy Microwaving your fruit and vegetables is a quick and easy Microwaving your fruit and vegetables is a quick and easy Microwaving your fruit and vegetables is a quick and easy
way to cook them and it also keeps many of the vitamins in.way to cook them and it also keeps many of the vitamins in.way to cook them and it also keeps many of the vitamins in.way to cook them and it also keeps many of the vitamins in.
Overripe fruit can even be turned into Smoothies!Overripe fruit can even be turned into Smoothies!Overripe fruit can even be turned into Smoothies!Overripe fruit can even be turned into Smoothies!
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Each of the different types of fruit and vegetables are the same as one portion Each of the different types of fruit and vegetables are the same as one portion Each of the different types of fruit and vegetables are the same as one portion Each of the different types of fruit and vegetables are the same as one portion
per day. Use this as a guide to help you make a daily plan that will be both per day. Use this as a guide to help you make a daily plan that will be both per day. Use this as a guide to help you make a daily plan that will be both per day. Use this as a guide to help you make a daily plan that will be both
healthy and enjoyable!healthy and enjoyable!healthy and enjoyable!healthy and enjoyable!
1 Medium Apple 2 Broccoli Florets 2 Peach Halves
1 Grape Bunch 1 Medium Banana 7 Strawberries
3 Dried Apricots 16 Okra 1 Glass of OJ
3 Tablespoons
Of Cooked
Kidney Beans
3 Heaped
Tablespoons
Of Peas
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Why not try Strawberry picking as an idea for a fun
day out where you get not only the benefits of
exercise but also you can collect your own fresh
fruit just like Upper Chorlton Road recently did!
Kenyon Hall Farm
Winwick Lane
Croft
Warrington
WA3 7ED
Tel: 01925 763 646
Kenyon Hall farm is somewhere where you can try
picking Strawberries as well as other fruits and veg!
PLEASE NOTE: The Pick Your Own season starts June
2007
TIPTIPTIPTIP It is recommended that you have 30 minutes of exercise per day
to help you keep a good body weight
At the recent Creative Support Fun Day many service users got a good workout when
they got together to play Rounders. Organised by the Health and Wellbeing Steering
Group
15th September 2006
A total of twenty two people attended and as well as Rounders everyone also went on a
walk and a treasure hunt. There will be more Rounders games in the Spring!
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Applications should arrive by
December 29th 2006. You will find a copy of the application form following
this page.
Applications will be assessed by a panel
of representatives from the City Coun-cil, the Primary Care Trust and the com-
munity/voluntary sector.
All decisions on successful applications will be made by January
19th 2007
For more information contact:
Christine Raiswell, Food Futures Pro-gramme Manager
Tel: 0161 234 4268
Email: [email protected]
Food Futures is a new Manchester
based partnership aiming to improve the city’s food.
Food Futures has five main aims:
- Improve the health of the people of Manchester
- Protect the local and global
environment
- Strengthen the local economy
- Build stronger and more sustainable communities
Grants are available of up to £5000 to
help promote living healthier lifestyles in the city.
