Medway Council’s A Better Medway service brings together NHS health checks, stop-smoking support, walking, cycling and a free 12-week lifestyle programme in one online hub.
Medway Council is pointing residents towards free local health services through its A Better Medway page — a single online hub pulling together everything from stop-smoking support to structured fitness programmes.
The centrepiece is Healthy Way, a free 12-week programme aimed at helping people move towards a healthier lifestyle. There’s also signposting to NHS health checks and local stop-smoking services, with extra push given to the latter around Stoptober. The hub brings together a range of free and low-cost options in one place.
Walking gets a fair amount of space on the page. Promoted as free, good for both mental and physical health, and a decent way to meet people, it’s offered in two forms: self-guided routes and organised health walks. Cycling groups are listed along similar lines — exercise with a social element thrown in.
Over-55s are directed to Thrive from 55, described as a marketplace of support, services and activities for that age group. Employers aren’t forgotten either, with workplace health support available to help improve staff wellbeing.
Residents can sign up to the A Better Medway newsletter for updates on services and local events.
Key information
- Healthy Way is a free 12-week lifestyle programme — details are on the A Better Medway page at medway.gov.uk
- Thrive from 55 is open to adults aged 55 and over
- Stop-smoking support is available locally, with extra promotion during Stoptober
- A Better Medway newsletter can be signed up to via the council’s website for updates on services and events
Medway Council sets out health and wellbeing support through A Better Medway Quiz
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