Health promoting health service

Talking about your health and wellbeing.

‘Every health care contact is a health improvement opportunity.’

As a healthcare service we have a responsibility to promote health and wellbeing. Talking about health and wellbeing alongside your medical care helps ensure your health care is right for you and shaped by you.

What you can expect from us?

Our aim is to take every opportunity to talk to you about your health and wellbeing as well as your health problems or conditions.

We may talk to you about an issue related to your health care that’s important to you. We may talk about the type of exercise you take and how often, your diet, alcohol, smoking or how you are feeling or coping.

These can all affect your health condition, your treatment, your wellbeing and your recovery.

What we ask from you

Even a one minute conversation is a good way to start asking you about your health and wellbeing and what matters to you. 

You can help prepare for valuable conversations about your health by thinking about what’s important to you. You can also take steps to protect your own health and take care of yourself.

This could mean:

• Being more active in your day to day life, taking more exercise when you can
• Eating a balanced diet
• Stopping smoking
• Trying to have at least 2 alcohol free days a week
• Looking after your sexual health
• Finding out what screening tests you are eligible for
• Getting the flu vaccine every if you are eligible
• Making time for people and activities you enjoy.

Remember: Small changes can make a big difference. Your health professional can help.