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Leicester

MyChoice

MyChoice is a directory for care and support products and services or people living within Leicester City. You can find products and services that can help you to live as independently as possible. Use the search function or other means shown to find the services you need.


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Live Well Leicester are fully committed to supporting local communities in Leicester to become happier, healthier and fitter by offering access to a wider range of support services including:

  • Stop Smoking support
  • Help to manage alcohol intake
  • Help with managing weight and healthy eating
  • Access and signposting into various programmes that can support increasing levels of physical activity including walking programmes across the City

A team of friendly hub advisors will help determine what FREE services are available to individuals.

Call 0116 454 4000 to find out more or click below.


Exploring signposting In Leicester City

Explore the main signposting routes for Leicester City and how the Healthy Conversation Skills website can support you to make referrals or find information


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Leicestershire

First Contact Plus is an online tool which helps adults in Leicestershire find information about a range of services all in one place. Information and resources on health improvement, housing, living independently, money advice, work, security and other topics that assist the county's residents can be found on this site.

Exploring First Contact Plus Website Video

Explore the main signposting route for Leicestershire First Contact Plus and how the Healthy Conversation Skills website can support you to make referrals or find information


For smoking referrals in Leicestershire (excluding Leicester City) please refer directly to QuitReady by contacting 0345 646 6666, emailing quitready@leics.gov.uk or visit the website below.

For effective weight management support and guidance for the residents of Leicestershire (excluding Leicester City) to maintain a healthy weight. For more information on the service or to make a referral call 0116 305 1510 or visit the website below.

Active Together is here to support you to get active, in your own way. Getting out in the fresh air for a walk, run, or cycle is a fantastic way to not only improve your physical health but your mental wellbeing too. Building some activity into your routine can help you feel good and stay healthy.

All of the local services which are delivered or commissioned by the LCC Public Health Team can be found in the Public Health Directory. Click the Link below to access the Public Health Directory.


Rutland

Rutland Information Service provides services and support for adults and families on topics such as health and wellbeing, educational needs and staying safe.

For smoking referrals in Rutland please refer directly to QuitReady by contacting 0345 646 6666, emailing quitready@leics.gov.uk or visit the website below.

For effective weight management support and guidance for the residents of Rutland to maintain a healthy weight. For more information on the service or to make a referral call 0116 305 1510 or visit the website below.

Active Rutland working with Active Together provides opportunities and support on being active within Rutland, offering a range of provision for adults, children and families.


MECC Link is a simple but flexible Very Brief Intervention (VBI) and signposting tool that has been carefully designed to support an approach to positive behaviour change called 'Making Every Contact Count' (MECC)

MECC Link helps you to raise awareness, motivate and signpost people to help them to improve their health and wellbeing. At the touch of a button you can access information on full range of self-care, national and local support services.

The link below highlights health and wellbeing support across the East Midlands, including Leicestershire, Leicester City and Rutland. Complimenting our Healthy Conversation Skills training delivery and signposting element.


Further Information

The below pages outline the specifics of behaviours that impact on health and wellbeing. In order to have a healthy conversation you do not need to be an expert in all of this information, but having an idea of where to signpost to for individuals to get support or information may help you feel more confident.