Preventing a stroke
There are a number of stroke risk factors and taking steps to change or modify as many of them as you can will help you lower your risk.
Follow the links below to find out more about what you can do:
Walk 2000 - Shard End, Norman Chamberlain Playing Fields walking group
Meets in the reception at Shard End Community Centre on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9.30am, telephone 0121 464 0824 for more information.
Exercise Classes - Birmingham Asian Resource Centre, 110 Hampstead Rd, Handsworth
Fridays between 11am - 12pm. For the elderly and for people who are less able of any age. Contact Rafiya, Naheed or Sobur on 0121 523 0580
Health Exchange
The Health Exchange Hub is located on the fifth floor of Birmingham Central Library and offers information, advocacy and advice on health and healthy lifestyles to Birmingham communities. The Health Exchange will be starting in nine places across Birmingham and will provide access to health information. The project is founded by The Heart of Birmingham NHS Primary Care Trust and Birmingham Libraries. Visit the Health Exchange website for further information.
Exercise on Prescription
The Exercise on Prescription scheme helps people to be more healthy by being more active. Doctors will refer patients to see a Health and Fitness Advisor for guidance and advice on suitable exercise. The scheme is for people aged between 15 and 74 who have some of the risk factors which can lead to coronary heart disease, such as being overweight, smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure or a family history of heart disease. Other people may be referred to prevent osteoporosis, improve mobility, help control diabetes or to help treat depression.
Stop smoking
If you would like help to stop smoking, sessions are available in Birmingham East and North to help you give up. There are day, evening or Saturday sessions where advice is available on a one to one basis or through group interaction. You can choose between drop-in sessions or make an appointment to see a stop smoking advisor. For more information or to make an appointment call 0800 389 2808
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For information about stroke and details of The Stroke Association's local services and support, please call our helpline on 0845 30 33 100 or email info@stroke.org.uk
