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COPD support group at SAVS

Joanna visited a local COPD support group with Savs Southend yesterday to discuss the benefits of a healthy diet on COPD. Martin went along too, to perform tests on lung function. We offer lots of services to community groups and workplaces in Southend. If you’d like us to visit your group get in touch by

5 ways to keep your heart healthy

Cardiovascular disease remains one of the biggest killers in the UK which is why it’s so important we look after our hearts. There are plenty of simple tweaks you can make to your daily routine that can help to keep your heart healthy and in great shape which we’ve covered below: Stub out the smoking

Slipper Swap at St Luke’s hub

An initiative where elderly Southend residents can be provided with FREE practical and comfortable footwear for the home in order help prevent falls. Come down and chat to the professionals while you grab a pair of slippers!

Police visit to Fall Prevention class

Michael’s Falls Prevention class had a visit from PCSO Linda Werrett from The Neighbourhood Policing Team, to learn about scams and crime awareness. Our participants shared first hand experiences and gained a better understanding to increase their personal security. Our falls prevention class is always followed by a cup of tea and a chat. Sometimes

What’s in season this February

What feels like 29172 days later, the end of January is almost in sight! With February nearing, the new month calls for a new abundance of fresh fruit and veg to grace our supermarkets. So with that in mind, keep reading to discover the freshest (and cheapest!) ingredients to add to your shopping lists this

Fizz Free February returns in 2024

With February looming, that means it’s almost time to ditch our favourite fizzes for another year of Fizz Free February. The tooth-saving initiative, which was launched by Southwark Council in 2018, calls on the UK to cut out fizzy drinks for the entire month of February in a bid to slash our sugar intake

Fight off the flu with these foods

Cold and flu season is well and truly upon us! If you’re on a mission to avoid the flu this year (aren’t we all), then you might want to think about revamping your dinner menu with these foods that can help to boost your immune system. Broccoli They don’t call it a superfood for no

The Southend programme where 85% of participants have shed 5-10% of their body weight in 12 weeks

With New Year resolutions on the mind, we can bet that many of us are setting off on a new health journey of eating healthier and exercising to shift some weight. While a lot of these resolves fizzle a few weeks or months into the effort, this hasn’t been the case for many of Southend’s

Is your breakfast packing up to 40g of sugar? Find out here!

Your favourite cereals could be packing a spoonful (or 5) of sugar. Nothing says ‘quick and easy breakfast’ like a bowl of cereal to tide you over until lunch – but research from Action on Sugar shows that 47% of cereals contain a recommended daily maximum sugar intake for a 4-6 year old (that’s 19g

How you can stay fit at home for free

No gym membership? No problem. Home workouts can be just as effective as the gym to reach your New Year health resolutions. Break a sweat with some of our top tips to getting the most out of your home workouts. Find a designated space in your home to workout in It doesn’t have to be