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Cancer

Cancer is the biggest cause of early death from illness or disease across Middlesbrough.

Cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease is a general term that describes a disease of the heart.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We are now living with coronavirus. Find out more about vaccines and who is eligible for free tests.

Dementia

Dementia describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high.

Drugs and alcohol

Some people who use drugs or alcohol can become addicted. Help is available if you have an addiction.

Eat well

Healthy eating can help adults manage weight and improve their health and wellbeing.

Eat Well award

The Eat Well Early Years award recognises settings which are committed to providing healthy food.

Extreme heat

During periods of extremely hot weather it's important for us all to take simple steps to stay safe.

Flu vaccines

This winter, with COVID-19 in circulation, it’s more important than ever that you get a flu vaccination.

Healthwatch

Healthwatch Middlesbrough is an independent champion for people who use health and social care services.

Incontinence

If you have problems with incontinence you are not alone; many people experience the same sort of problems.

Loneliness

Are you feeling lonely? The impact of the pandemic on loneliness levels is still being felt long after lockdowns have ended.

Lung conditions

There are a range of lung conditions which can impact on your health and wellbeing, but making simple lifestyle changes may stop these occurring.

Mental health

Information about mental health and wellbeing, and mental health services.

Protect from infections

Taking simple steps can help protect you from infections, viruses, and potentially serious illnesses.

Public health

Suggestions of where to find public health information for Middlesbrough.

Quit smoking

Make a change today and quit smoking with Stop Smoking South Tees!

Recovering from illness

Providing a range of services designed to bridge the gap between care and hospital services.

Reduce your risk

Around 4 in 10 UK cancer cases every year could be prevented (that’s more than 135,000 cases every year).

Screening Saves Lives

Screening Saves Lives is here to tell you about the five national health screening programmes.

Self-care tips

Most people have had a hard time lately and looking after our wellbeing.

Sexual health

Sexual health is an important area of public health, and access to quality sexual health services is critical.

South Tees Best Start

The South Tees Best Start Partnership works to make sure families get great support in the first 1001 days of their child's life.

Weight management

Are you motivated and ready to make changes to your weight and lifestyle?

Wellbeing Strategy

The Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy provides vision and framework for improving health and wellbeing.

Winter health

Get advice on staying safe and healthy at home and out and about during the winter months.