What is Healthy Leicestershire

Why Healthy Leicestershire

Whether you're looking for information, thinking about making changes to your health and wellbeing, or seeking support for yourself or someone else, you'll find trusted information, advice and support to help you make informed choices and take steps that feel right for you.

How we help

We can support residents to access information to improve their health and wellbeing, including:

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Support residents

Support with weight management and stop smoking through our dedicated teams

Information and resources on housing, health, living independently, money advice, work, security and other topics through our First Contact Plus service

Advice and information on ways to reduce heating costs and staying warm in your home

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Connect communities

Support to connect with local communities

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Empower professionals

We also provide in-person training and e-learning to help professionals support residents and communities with their health and wellbeing on topics to include oral health and health harms.

Our other websites

• Start a conversation (SAC) – helping people who are struggling with their feelings or thinking about suicide. 
• Healthy Workplaces – helping organisations across Leicestershire and Rutland become healthier places to work.
• Teen Health – helping children and young people in Leicestershire and Rutland live healthier and happier lives.
• Healthy Conversations (MECC) – enables organisations and individuals to alter how they interact with people through learning how to recognise opportunities to talk to people about their wellbeing.

LAC Case study  

Alan Plumpton, a local resident and volunteer, was helped by the Leicestershire County Council’s Local Area Coordination team (LAC) to set up a community group that tackles loneliness. https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/blog/a-day-in-the-life/local-area-coordinators-supported-my-befriending-group