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Health and well-being

Information about children's health, drug and alcohol abuse, going into hospital, HIV and AIDS, Hospice care, recovering from illness and useful contact details.

Addictions

Support and guidance is available if you who want to quit smoking, have a drugs habit or feel that your alcohol intake is becoming a problem.

Children's health

If your child is pre-school age health advice is available from the Health Visitor. Once at school the School Nurse is available to give support and advice.

Going into hospital

If you are in receipt of benefits it is important to notify the Council that you are going into hospital.

Health advice

Links to information and web sites giving support and guidance on medical conditions and emotional problems.

Healthy living

Making small changes in your eating habits and improving your fitness could lead to a happier, longer life.

HIV and AIDS

The Council and several voluntary organisations can help families to cope and plan for future long term care.

Hospice care

Hospices provide care specifically for terminally ill people and are able to give support to their carers both in the hospice and at home.

Recovering from illness

There are support services available to help you regain your confidence and fitness after being ill.