Looking after your body and knowing what’s ‘normal’ for you can help you spot changes as early as possible.

You can help look after yourself by:

  • actively participating in health screening programmes

  • keeping an eye on your health and talking to your doctor if you’re worried

  • accepting vaccinations when they are offered to you

  • staying active

  • eating a healthy, balanced diet

  • looking after your mental wellbeing.

Healthy living in Dorset

Dorset has some excellent resources to help you stay fit and healthy.

Healthy eating

The key to a healthy diet is to eat the right amount of calories for how active you are so you balance the energy you consume with the energy you use.

Mental wellbeing

Taking good care of your mental wellbeing can stop day-to-day changes in your emotional and mental health becoming more difficult to manage.

Access wellbeing

Access Wellbeing offers person-centred support for anyone aged 18 and over, providing early help to prevent concerns from escalating.

The Access Wellbeing hubs in Boscombe, Poole and Weymouth provide a welcoming space for members of the local community to find support on the issues that matter to you, including mental health, finances, work and housing.

Stop smoking

Stopping smoking increases your chances of living a longer and healthier life. You’ll feel the benefits from the day you quit. Not only will you to start to save money but you’ll experience a reduced risk of:

  • heart disease

  • stroke

  • vascular disease

  • respiratory disease

  • a range of cancers

Useful links

Drinking less alcohol

Reducing your alcohol intake can do wonders for your health.

Drug use

If you are concerned about your drug use, support is available.