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A selection of organisations providing information and advice on Healthy Living such as understaning how to age healthily, the balance system, information for carers etc.

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Action on Pain takes an active role in providing advice and support to people living with pain and those affected by it's intrusive effects on daily life. They also run self-help groups in and around Leicestershire and Rutland.

Phone: 01760 725993.

Your balance system includes all the senses in your body that tell you how you are moving. The brain which puts this information together, and the muscles that control your movements.  People of all ages and abilities need to keep their balance system healthy especially if they have problems due to illness, such as joint pain, weakness or dizziness.  For more information about Balance Training please visit the website.

Advice and Information on eating five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.  Information provided by the National Health Centre.

The Food Standards Agency is an independent Government department.  It was set up to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.

For general enquiries, phone the helpline on:

Tel: 0207 276 8829.  Email: helpline@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk.

Advice and information on how to age healthily.

Free advice is available by calling SeniorLine: 0808 800 6565. Minicom: 0800 269 626.  Mon-Fri 9am-4pm.

Information and guidance on healthy products.  You can order online or by phone on 0870 606 6605.

Deliveries within 48 hours (10-14 working days in busy periods).  For deliveries within the UK add £1.99 for postage and packaging.

For product information email: Healthinformation@hollandandbarrett.com.

Help and advice on how to choose the best foods in your meal and which to avoid.

More information
Quit Smoking Help

If you smoke, giving up is probably the greatest single step you can take to improve your health and although 70% of smokers say that they want to stop smoking, most believe they are unable to.

Help, Advice and Support Programmes:

Go Smoke Free - Free help, advice and aids from the NHS.

Quit - UK charity to help smokers quit

DirectGov - Information from the Governement about smoking and giving up.

Stop smoking aids and medications:

With the skilled help of a Life Coach you can be supported to find and use your individual strengths and skills to solve life issues, and also to set and achieve your personal goals.

Phone: 07717 754802. Email: info@lifecoaching.co.uk

A support network for people wanting to loose weight, maintain a healthy weight or improve what you eat.

General enquiries: 0845 345 1500. To find your local meeting contact the Call Centre on 08457 123000.


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