Home Health and wellbeing
Health and wellbeing
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.
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.