Free support is on offer from Wandsworth council to get healthy and beat Covid

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Free support is on offer from Wandsworth council to get healthy and beat Covid

Postby Community Editor » Thu Jan 14, 2021 12:32 pm

This year it is more important than ever to stick to new year resolutions to get healthier.  

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People are at a much higher risk of severe illness from Covid-19 if they have some other underlying health issues, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart conditions, obesity, type 2 diabetes or they smoke.  

Free support is on offer from Wandsworth council to help make 2021 the year to kick bad habits and establish new, healthier ones. 

The NHS Health Check is open to people aged 40-74 and is a valuable way to find out if you are at risk of illness.

You can have a check if you do not have diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease and have never had a stroke or an NHS Health Check in the last five years.

Contact your local GP or find out more here.   

Having diabetes increases your risk of severe illness from Covid-19, but every week, 15 people in Wandsworth are told they have the condition. If you are concerned you might be at risk, you can check using a simple online tool.  
  
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