Developed by NHS Leicester City and Leicester City Council, Leicester’s8217;s Healthy Heart is a campaign to highlight the positive effect that leading a healthy lifestyle has on the heart.
Phase one of the campaign, which ran from June 2011-September 2011, focused on the benefits that regular exercise has on heart health, with a particular emphasis on walking.
During autumn 2011, phase two aimed to raise awareness of the effect that alcohol has on the heart and the importance of drinking within recommended healthy limits.
The current phase of the campaign focuses on the effect that smoking has on heart health, whilst highlighting the range of support and advice services available to people who are wishing to stop.
Visit Leicester’s Healthy Heart website for further information.
Stop smoking, stay healthy event was held Wednesday 25th January 2012
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to stop smoking or to become healthier, but are unsure about how to meet your goals?
On Wednesday 25 January, on Humberstone Gate, we held a stop smoking, stay healthy Leicester’s Healthy Heart event
We offered a free BMI check and diabetes test, as well as support and advice on stopping smoking and staying in good shape.
Representatives from the STOP! smoking service, Silver Star diabetes charity, FAB weight management, Leicester city health trainers and the keeping you at heart CVD project where available for advice and help.
Need help stopping smoking?
Just call STOP! on 0116 295 4141. Lines are open are open 9am until 5pm Monday to Friday. If you call outside these times, just leave a message and someone will get back to you soon.
