Featured In: The Coalville Times, Friday, 14th January, 2021

HEALTH MATTERS WITH DR HANNA ROBBINS

New Year New You

JANUARY is a great time to make that positive change you have been thinking about. What can you do to enjoy your best health in 2022?

• Protect yourself by getting your covid vaccinations
• Most adults need 2 vaccinations plus a booster
• Book by phoning 119 or on the NHS website – or use the link below

A huge thank you to everyone supporting the NHS by having their Covid jabs

Smoking

• Stopping gives your lungs the chance to repair
• You will be able to breathe easier.

Why not...Download the free NHS Quit Smoking app. Speak to your pharmacy team or GP surgery for referral and support.

Alcohol

• The less we drink, the better our health will be.
• Love your liver and give it a break!
• Aim for two booze-free days each week
• Turning Point provide local and online support with alcohol
• Your GP Surgery can refer you
• You can also refer yourself, details below

Get Active

• A daily brisk walk makes a difference
• It boosts your energy, lifts your mood and makes everyday jobs easier.

Join the movement at https://www.sportengland.org/ jointhemovement for ideas

For help and support

• visit nhs.uk/better-health/
• speak to your community pharmacist

Contact your GP Surgery by email or phone – phone lines are quieter in the afternoon

Turning Point: local health and wellbeing services. https://www.turning-point.co.uk/

Book your covid vaccination: search for ‘NHS covid vaccination’ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus- covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/