Health
Halton Health Improvement Team Training and Workshops
Halton Health Improvement Team have a new programme of health related training for January to March 2024 for Halton organisations.
Our training programme is designed to create a network of local Health Champions, whose role is to promote healthy lifestyles and inspire others to take a more active role in their health. They are sources of information on all aspects of health and wellbeing, can signpost to services and offer support to make positive behavioural changes
Have Your Say In "We Are Undefeatable’s" Public Consultation
"We Are Undefeatable" is a campaign supporting people with long term health conditions to be more active, developed by 15 leading health and social care charities, and backed by National Lottery funding from Sport England.
Job Vacancies at Halton & St Helens VCA
Job Vacancies at Halton & St Helens VCA
Halton & St Helens Voluntary Community Action are looking for new team members for a variety of roles working in St Helens. We are passionate about encouraging local people to make changes for good in their communities and helping them find the right support or service that can improve their lives for the better or helping develop a new solution.
Walk Leader Training - Active Halton
Do you want to lead your own Health Walk, or assist with an existing walk in Widnes or Runcorn? Walk Leader training might be for you.
Training and support will help equip you to be an amazing walk leader. No exam/test, just common-sense, practicalities and ideas. T
o make further enquiries or book your free place, call Paula Parle 0151 511 8550
You will require ideas of where and when you will lead a walk and you should have attended at least one of Halton’s Health Walks pre booking-training.
Halton Residents Health And Wellbeing Survey
Halton Borough Council has commissioned The University of Chester Department of Public Health and Wellbeing to conduct a health and wellbeing survey. By understanding what residents feel is important to them in their health and wellbeing, Halton Borough Council can better shape their health and wellbeing support services in future. This survey is for adults living in Halton. One person in the household over the age of 18 is invited to complete the survey.
Walking Football - MS Society and Everton in the Community
The MS Society and Everton in the Community are hosting a Walking Football session for anyone affected by MS (including family and friends).
Walking Football is a great way to keep active, make new friends and learn new skills. This is a fun, inclusive session for people affected by MS. Sessions and is open to all regardless of age or ability.
Monday May 22nd 12-2pm at the Peoples Hub, Spellow Lane, L4 4DF.
As places are limited you must register via Eventbrite:
Active Halton Health Walks (April - June 2023)
With Wellbeing Walks, you can take part in free short walks to get active, meet new people and explore Halton.
Call Paula Parle, Halton Borough Council for further information: 0151 511 8550 (Please make enquiries before bringing a dog on the health walks.
• Short walk for adults with a learning disability and carers Every Monday at 1pm Victoria Park, Widnes, WA8 6SJ Meet the Adult Learning Disability team outside the Café. Call 0151 511 6606 for further info. This is a mainly flat surface walk, approx. 20 minutes.
Halton’s Health Walks scheme
Active Halton want everybody to live happier and healthier lives. You could help to achieve this by Volunteering with Halton’s Health Walks scheme. They need people to lead or support health walks in Widnes and Runcorn, maybe one 30/60/90 minute walk per week.
Full training and support provided.
Health and Wellness Event - 3rd December
Health and Wellness Event
Saturday 03 December
9:00am - 12:30pm
DCBL Stadium, Widnes, WA8 7DZ
You can get help with:
- Community living well projects
- Cancer support groups
- Advice on the cost of living
- Lifestyle guidance
- Care navigation at your local surgery
COVID-19 vaccinations will also be available on site for primary doses and those eligible for Autumn Boosters. No appointment needed.
St Helens Cares TALKFEST
TALKFEST is a community engagement initiative and is an opportunity to engage on various topics, provide information and listen to views and feedback to inform local work.
The topics at these sessions will cover: