Health and Emotional Wellbeing

The NHS website provides an a-z of conditions and treatments as well as information for young people on staying fit and healthy

The wider NHS website provides a range of information about living well including a number of downloadable apps covering a wide range of topics from comparing supermarket ingredients to easing stress and anxiety

Healthier Families offers loads of ideas and help to make the many small changes that add up to a happier, healthier future for you or your family. The site offers lot of helpful information, recipes, tools, tips, and games for children. You can also sign up to receive regular updates.

For adults looking to create a healthy life style, there is advice and support on the Public Health in Hampshire site.

The NHS website provides an a-z of conditions and treatments as well as information for young people on staying fit and healthy

The wider NHS website provides a range of information about living well including a number of downloadable apps covering a wide range of topics from comparing supermarket ingredients to easing stress and anxiety

Healthier Families offers loads of ideas and help to make the many small changes that add up to a happier, healthier future for you or your family. The site offers lot of helpful information, recipes, tools, tips, and games for children. You can also sign up to receive regular updates.

For adults looking to create a healthy life style, there is advice and support on the Public Health in Hampshire site.

Smoke Free Hampshire is a free and flexible stop smoking service for Hampshire residents who wish to give up smoking or vaping.

With Smoke Free Hampshire you can quit your way. Whether you’d rather receive support to quit smoking by phone, online or in-person, Smoke Free Hampshire offer a range of quit aids including vapes and other nicotine products to help you quit successfully. You can make your very own quit plan to fit around your job, family and lifestyle.

We can provide in-person or remote support sessions where you’ll get advice and guidance from stop smoking experts PLUS digital support.

The Smoke Free Hampshire programme works for adults, children and young people, as well as people with specialised needs, by combining science and psychology. You give us your time and motivation and we give you the know-how to quit for good!

You can benefit from 1-to-1 personalised sessions or supportive group sessions held in-person at a variety of times and local venues, like community centres and GP surgeries or opt for remote support by joining sessions via phone or video call at flexible times including mornings, afternoons and evenings.

In addition to this, you can, access online tools and resources anywhere, anytime.

Interactive videos.
Informative articles and guides.
Tracking tool to chart your progress.
Tasty, simple, healthy recipes.

Smoke Free Hampshire is a free and flexible stop smoking service for Hampshire residents who wish to give up smoking or vaping.

With Smoke Free Hampshire you can quit your way. Whether you’d rather receive support to quit smoking by phone, online or in-person, Smoke Free Hampshire offer a range of quit aids including vapes and other nicotine products to help you quit successfully. You can make your very own quit plan to fit around your job, family and lifestyle.

We can provide in-person or remote support sessions where you’ll get advice and guidance from stop smoking experts PLUS digital support.

The Smoke Free Hampshire programme works for adults, children and young people, as well as people with specialised needs, by combining science and psychology. You give us your time and motivation and we give you the know-how to quit for good!

You can benefit from 1-to-1 personalised sessions or supportive group sessions held in-person at a variety of times and local venues, like community centres and GP surgeries or opt for remote support by joining sessions via phone or video call at flexible times including mornings, afternoons and evenings.

In addition to this, you can, access online tools and resources anywhere, anytime.

Interactive videos.
Informative articles and guides.
Tracking tool to chart your progress.
Tasty, simple, healthy recipes.

An increasing number of adults (over 63%) are becoming overweight and obese.

Being overweight contributes to and exacerbates multiple co-morbidities, affects quality of life and has greatest impact on those already experiencing inequalities. Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders and some cancers (endometrial, breast and colon).

What help is available if you want to reduce your excess weight?

Gloji

Gloji is a weight management service for eligible Hampshire residents, available in three formats: face-to-face, digital, and a physical activity focused option. Eligible residents can self-refer.

Gloji also accepts 16 to 17 year olds. Eligibility is based on GP recommendation.

The programme offers a holistic approach to weight loss, combining nutrition and physical activity with accountability and support. Learn to make healthy lifestyle changes you can keep up for good.

We give you...

12 weeks of interactive videos.
100’s of online articles and healthy, delicious recipes.
Use of our online Gloji gym.
Live online events and Q&A sessions.

Slimming World

We have partnered with Slimming World to help Hampshire residents lose weight.

Discover friendship, trust and support in a Slimming World group.

Hampshire County Council cover the cost of your place with Slimming World.

Spaces are limited so there are some rules around who can join us, based on criteria like where you live or work and your BMI.

Sign up now to see if you’re eligible.

MAN v FAT

MAN v FAT is a weight management service for men, focusing on playing football.

Eligible residents can self-refer (subject to availability) via MAN v FAT in Hampshire.

Be Active Hampshire

Be Active Hampshire works with Hampshire residents to find enjoyable and accessible ways to be more active. The service supports inactive adults aged 18+ to move more through free physical activity sessions and support.

Inactive is defined as doing less than 30 minutes of exercise a week.

Complete the Be Active Hampshire registration form to get started.

An increasing number of adults (over 63%) are becoming overweight and obese.

Being overweight contributes to and exacerbates multiple co-morbidities, affects quality of life and has greatest impact on those already experiencing inequalities. Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders and some cancers (endometrial, breast and colon).

What help is available if you want to reduce your excess weight?

Gloji

Gloji is a weight management service for eligible Hampshire residents, available in three formats: face-to-face, digital, and a physical activity focused option. Eligible residents can self-refer.

Gloji also accepts 16 to 17 year olds. Eligibility is based on GP recommendation.

The programme offers a holistic approach to weight loss, combining nutrition and physical activity with accountability and support. Learn to make healthy lifestyle changes you can keep up for good.

We give you...

12 weeks of interactive videos.
100’s of online articles and healthy, delicious recipes.
Use of our online Gloji gym.
Live online events and Q&A sessions.

Slimming World

We have partnered with Slimming World to help Hampshire residents lose weight.

Discover friendship, trust and support in a Slimming World group.

Hampshire County Council cover the cost of your place with Slimming World.

Spaces are limited so there are some rules around who can join us, based on criteria like where you live or work and your BMI.

Sign up now to see if you’re eligible.

MAN v FAT

MAN v FAT is a weight management service for men, focusing on playing football.

Eligible residents can self-refer (subject to availability) via MAN v FAT in Hampshire.

Be Active Hampshire

Be Active Hampshire works with Hampshire residents to find enjoyable and accessible ways to be more active. The service supports inactive adults aged 18+ to move more through free physical activity sessions and support.

Inactive is defined as doing less than 30 minutes of exercise a week.

Complete the Be Active Hampshire registration form to get started.

Online mental health support

There is support online to help you improve your mental health and improve your wellbeing.

Evidence suggests there are five steps we can all take to improve our wellbeing.

NHS Choices Moodzone offers practical advice, interactive tools, videos and audio guides to help you feel mentally and emotionally better.

The Young Minds website provides a range of downloadable resources on issues such as managing anger, anxiety, building self esteem, bullying, eating disorders and much more.

Every Mind Matters is an NHS website providing practical tips to help you relax and cope with your worries.

Support from the NHS Talking Therapies

You can access Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in Hampshire through NHS Talking Therapies services by self-referring online or by speaking to your GP.

If you live in the Rushmoor and Hart areas, TalkPlus delivers this service and you can self refer.

SilverCloud is a free online interactive space for thinking and feeling better. It uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) tools to support your mental wellbeing. You can start straight away without the need for an assessment. You may be offered you a supporter to guide you as you learn about CBT and practice this in your everyday life.

Other resources:

Text a trained volunteer: For immediate support for anxiety, stress, or low mood, text 'HANTS' to 85258 to connect with a Shout volunteer.

Online platforms: Explore free online CBT-based self-help audio programs from the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapists.

Charities: The mental health charity Mind operates in centres around Hampshire and offers free CBT as well as peer support. Change to Find your local Mind centre.

Relate: Relate offer counselling to more than just couples. You have to make a contribution to their therapy service but it is means tested. Find out more about Relate.

Employer or university: Check if your employer or university offers any mental health support or CBT programs.

Youth Counselling

For youth counselling services, please see our Counselling page

Private counsellors

You may chose to pay for counselling services. You can find counsellors in your area in the Counselling Directory, which includes a step by step guide if you're not sure where to start.

Online mental health support

There is support online to help you improve your mental health and improve your wellbeing.

Evidence suggests there are five steps we can all take to improve our wellbeing.

NHS Choices Moodzone offers practical advice, interactive tools, videos and audio guides to help you feel mentally and emotionally better.

The Young Minds website provides a range of downloadable resources on issues such as managing anger, anxiety, building self esteem, bullying, eating disorders and much more.

Every Mind Matters is an NHS website providing practical tips to help you relax and cope with your worries.

Support from the NHS Talking Therapies

You can access Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in Hampshire through NHS Talking Therapies services by self-referring online or by speaking to your GP.

If you live in the Rushmoor and Hart areas, TalkPlus delivers this service and you can self refer.

SilverCloud is a free online interactive space for thinking and feeling better. It uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) tools to support your mental wellbeing. You can start straight away without the need for an assessment. You may be offered you a supporter to guide you as you learn about CBT and practice this in your everyday life.

Other resources:

Text a trained volunteer: For immediate support for anxiety, stress, or low mood, text 'HANTS' to 85258 to connect with a Shout volunteer.

Online platforms: Explore free online CBT-based self-help audio programs from the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapists.

Charities: The mental health charity Mind operates in centres around Hampshire and offers free CBT as well as peer support. Change to Find your local Mind centre.

Relate: Relate offer counselling to more than just couples. You have to make a contribution to their therapy service but it is means tested. Find out more about Relate.

Employer or university: Check if your employer or university offers any mental health support or CBT programs.

Youth Counselling

For youth counselling services, please see our Counselling page

Private counsellors

You may chose to pay for counselling services. You can find counsellors in your area in the Counselling Directory, which includes a step by step guide if you're not sure where to start.

Alcohol misuse remains the leading risk factor for premature death, ill-health, and disability among people aged 15–49 in the UK. It is a direct cause of more than 60 serious medical conditions, including liver cirrhosis, certain cancers, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease.

Drug misuse is also a critical concern, ranking as the fifth leading cause of disability and death among 15–49-year-olds in Hampshire.

Beyond health impacts, drug dealing fuels violence and organized crime. Approximately half of all homicides are linked to gangs involved in drug distribution and sales—underscoring the devastating social consequences of substance misuse.

There are a number of different support services funded to help Hampshire residents who are struggling with drag and alcohol addiction and their families.

Inclusion Recovery Hampshire

Inclusion Recovery Hampshire is a drug and alcohol treatment service for adults over 25 years old.

Inclusion Recovery Hampshire is a confidential, free and easy-to-access service for anyone aged 25 and over living in Hampshire affected by their own or someone else’s use of drugs and alcohol. You can access confidential support via their helpline on 0300 1240103.

Hampshire 24/7

Hampshire 24/7 is a drug and alcohol treatment service for young people aged under 25 years old. Call 0800 5999591 for support.

Support for parents, family and friends

Confidential support and advice for parents, families and friends of those who use drugs and alcohol is available from Parent Support Link (PSL). You can call them on 0238 0399764.

NHS Choices

The NHS Choices Live Well section provides practical advice and resources on Overcoming Addiction, information and advice in relation to Drinking and Alcohol or support to Stop Smoking.

Further Services, Support and Advice

The Frank websites provides a range of factual information of various drugs and the signs and symptoms of using particular drugs as well as downloadable resources.

Drinkaware is a charity which aims to reduce alcohol-related harm by helping people make better choices about their drinking. This site provides impartial information, advice and practical resources, raising awareness of alcohol and its harmful effects.

You can also take a confidential alcohol test to see if your consumption of alcohol is becoming a problem.

Other local and national support options are also available.

Alcohol misuse remains the leading risk factor for premature death, ill-health, and disability among people aged 15–49 in the UK. It is a direct cause of more than 60 serious medical conditions, including liver cirrhosis, certain cancers, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease.

Drug misuse is also a critical concern, ranking as the fifth leading cause of disability and death among 15–49-year-olds in Hampshire.

Beyond health impacts, drug dealing fuels violence and organized crime. Approximately half of all homicides are linked to gangs involved in drug distribution and sales—underscoring the devastating social consequences of substance misuse.

There are a number of different support services funded to help Hampshire residents who are struggling with drag and alcohol addiction and their families.

Inclusion Recovery Hampshire

Inclusion Recovery Hampshire is a drug and alcohol treatment service for adults over 25 years old.

Inclusion Recovery Hampshire is a confidential, free and easy-to-access service for anyone aged 25 and over living in Hampshire affected by their own or someone else’s use of drugs and alcohol. You can access confidential support via their helpline on 0300 1240103.

Hampshire 24/7

Hampshire 24/7 is a drug and alcohol treatment service for young people aged under 25 years old. Call 0800 5999591 for support.

Support for parents, family and friends

Confidential support and advice for parents, families and friends of those who use drugs and alcohol is available from Parent Support Link (PSL). You can call them on 0238 0399764.

NHS Choices

The NHS Choices Live Well section provides practical advice and resources on Overcoming Addiction, information and advice in relation to Drinking and Alcohol or support to Stop Smoking.

Further Services, Support and Advice

The Frank websites provides a range of factual information of various drugs and the signs and symptoms of using particular drugs as well as downloadable resources.

Drinkaware is a charity which aims to reduce alcohol-related harm by helping people make better choices about their drinking. This site provides impartial information, advice and practical resources, raising awareness of alcohol and its harmful effects.

You can also take a confidential alcohol test to see if your consumption of alcohol is becoming a problem.

Other local and national support options are also available.

The NHS provides a range of information and advice in relation to Sexual Health.

Lets Talk About It provides a range of information on contraception, sexually transmitted infections, and contains a useful clinic finder for local services.

The Family Planning Association website has a number of useful downloadable publications aimed at young people and parents providing information about being ready to have sex, sexually transmitted infections and becoming pregnant. The wider website is also a valuable source of information on all aspects of responsible sex.

The Stonewall website offers support, information, advice and guidance for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.

The NHS provides a range of information and advice in relation to Sexual Health.

Lets Talk About It provides a range of information on contraception, sexually transmitted infections, and contains a useful clinic finder for local services.

The Family Planning Association website has a number of useful downloadable publications aimed at young people and parents providing information about being ready to have sex, sexually transmitted infections and becoming pregnant. The wider website is also a valuable source of information on all aspects of responsible sex.

The Stonewall website offers support, information, advice and guidance for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.

Hampshire County Council is a member of UK charity Feeding Britain which aims to help people access nutritious, local food.

There are currently six Local Food Partnerships in Hampshire. Contact your local Food Partnership to find out about food provision, if you want to support community initiatives or to donate food:

East Hampshire Food Partnership; led by East Hampshire Council.

To learn more about healthy food and what food we should be eating, visit the Eatwell Guide.

Hampshire County Council is a member of UK charity Feeding Britain which aims to help people access nutritious, local food.

There are currently six Local Food Partnerships in Hampshire. Contact your local Food Partnership to find out about food provision, if you want to support community initiatives or to donate food:

East Hampshire Food Partnership; led by East Hampshire Council.

To learn more about healthy food and what food we should be eating, visit the Eatwell Guide.

Health and Emotional Wellbeing

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