Get Ready for 2025: Healthy Cornwall’s Programmes Could Transform Your Life

As the festive season winds down and the New Year looms, many of us find ourselves contemplating resolutions like eating healthily, being more active, or quitting smoking. But turning these intentions into reality can feel overwhelming. That’s where Healthy Cornwall steps in, offering a range of free or low-cost programmes and advice to help you live a healthier lifestyle.

Support for Everyone

Healthy Cornwall caters to all ages and abilities, focusing on five key areas: weight management, healthy eating, physical activity, stopping smoking, and healthy pregnancy. Whether you want to join a weight loss football league, learn to run, or explore local walking groups, there’s something for everyone.

Programmes You Can Join Now

Here are just a few of the sessions currently available:

• Argyle FIT – Weight Loss Football League
• Digital Healthy Weight Programme
• Bitesize Digital Healthy Families Programme
• Free Kids Activity Clubs for Primary School Children
• Healthy Lifestyles Support and Weigh-In Sessions
• Active Travel Social Prescribing and Support
• Walking for Health
• Bump to Buggy Walk
• Walks with Root Training
• Couch to 5K – Beginner Running Sessions
• Portside Fishing Community Sessions

Digital Tools and Online Support

If attending sessions isn’t an option, Healthy Cornwall also offers remote support. Adults and families can access online healthy weight programmes, while smokers can receive free support by texting SMOKEFREE to 82228. Social media groups and email updates provide further advice and motivation to help you stay on track.

Expert Advice from Public Health Leaders

Dr Ruth Goldstein, assistant director of public health at Cornwall Council, highlighted how accessible these programmes are:
“We all know that making lifestyle changes can be difficult, especially at this time of year when the short days and bad weather make us want to hide indoors with a box of chocolates. This is why the team at Healthy Cornwall have tried to make it as easy as possible to access convenient healthy lifestyle programmes and advice, which is almost always free of charge. It only takes a few minutes to check out what’s available on the website and you never know, it might change your life!”

Councillor Dr Andy Virr, portfolio holder for adults and public health, praised the variety of support available:
“The team at Healthy Cornwall do a fantastic job in making sure there is a wide range of help and support available for anyone who wants to set healthy lifestyle goals. Not only will these activities, drop-in sessions and programmes help with your physical health, they can also be a boost to your mental health as they often provide a chance to socialise and meet new people. So why not check out the website and let the team help you get the best start to 2025?”

Take the First Step

Visit the Healthy Cornwall website today to explore what’s on offer and kickstart a healthier you this New Year.