Health and wellbeing
Be Well Walsall: New wellbeing service for Walsall residents launched
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Thousands of Walsall residents will have access to a new wellbeing service from 1 November 2023.
Be Well Walsall, commissioned by Walsall Council, will be delivered by Maximus, a leading provider of health and wellbeing services. The service will offer free support that empowers residents to improve their wellbeing and make healthier choices by helping them to quit smoking, manage their weight and access NHS Health Checks.
According to healthy life expectancy data from 2018 to 2020, both men and women in Walsall have a healthy life expectancy lower than the national average; 59 for men and 58.4 for women, compared to 63.1 (men) and 63.9 (women) in England.
To address this, Be Well Walsall will be available for residents who need support in making positive and sustainable lifestyle changes – offering flexible support to help them improve their wellbeing and maintain a healthier lifestyle. This will be through a combination of direct, personalised advice and signposting to existing local organisations and groups. Group support and NHS Health Checks will be delivered with key partners, including Slimming World, Weight Watchers and Health Diagnostics.
Support through the wellbeing service will be face-to-face and online. In-person support will be delivered within community venues across the borough to ensure accessibility to all residents.
“ I welcome the launch of Be Well Walsall, bringing together a number of services to support Walsall residents with their journey to maintain or improve their health and wellbeing and lead active, fulfilling and independent lives. I encourage residents to have a look at what is on offer and to begin making those small, simple steps to see the difference in their overall wellbeing. “
“ Simple changes, whether that be quitting smoking or managing weight, can have a huge impact on a person’s health. Be Well Walsall provides the advice, support and techniques that will help people live a healthier life, and we’re excited to be working with local partners to make a real difference to the health of the town. “
For information on eligibility or to make a self-referral visit to Be Well Walsall, visit https://bww.maximusuk.co.uk, call 01922 444044 or email bewellwalsall@maximusuk.co.uk
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Maximus delivers services that help more than 2 million people each year in the UK to move forward with their lives. Operating from more than 285 locations, Maximus is one of the largest providers of employment, health, and disability support programmes in the country. All of Maximus’ operations are delivered through four operational divisions; Assessments, Connect, Employability and Health.
Maximus employs over 5,000 specialists, including more than 1,000 employment advisors and 1,400 doctors, nurses, occupational therapists and other Healthcare Professionals. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and Living Wage Employer. Learn more at maximusuk.co.uk.
