b'Looking after your healthAs well as keeping active, there are other things you can do to help you stay fit and well, such as taking andwellbeing advantage of preventative measures like flu and We know that people value their independence, andcoronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations, health checks most want to live at home for as long as possible. and screening.People who maintain their independence also benefitFlu vaccinationsThese are available every year on from increased confidence and self-esteem, as well asthe NHS to help protect adults and children who are at a sense of purpose and quality of life. greater risk from flu and its complications.Looking after your health and wellbeing can help youIf you are in the following risk groups, it is to manage your day-to-day tasks more easily andrecommended that you have the flu vaccination.means you are more likely to be able to stay living at#Anyone aged over 50home for longer. In this section of the guide you will find#Pregnant womenuseful information about the simple things you can do#Children and adults with an underlying to make sure you remain as physically and mentally fithealthcondition (such as long-term heart or aspossible. respiratory disease)West Sussex Wellbeing #Children and adults with weakened immune systemsWest Sussex Wellbeing is a friendly and impartial#People with a learning disability, and their service that can support you to make improvementsfamilycarersto your health and wellbeing. Most of the services are#People who are in long-stay residential careprovided free or for a very small charge. Teams in your#Main carers for an older or disabled person who may local area can provide advice and support on how tobe at risk if their carer gets sickmake changes to improve your health and wellbeing,#Front-line health or social care workers (if you cannot such as stopping smoking, becoming more active,get a flu vaccine through your employer)losing weight and reducing the risk of falls. For more information, visit westsussexwellbeing.org.uk. Flu vaccines are usually available from your GPpractice. Your local pharmacy may also offer Maintaining a healthy body thisservice. There is more information available There are many benefits of being more physicallyfromthe NHS website atactive in our day-to-day lives. Increasing your activitynhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/flu-influenza-vaccine.levels will not only improve your physical health, butCoronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinationsalso your mental wellbeing, helping you to lead a moreThe coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are safe enjoyable and independent life. andeffective. They give you the best protection People who exercise regularly feel fitter, are moreagainstCOVID-19. Make sure you have the most relaxed, have more energy and lower their chancesup-to-date information about COVID-19 vaccinations, of developing a range of conditions, including heartand how to book your jab, by visitingproblems, high blood pressure, diabetes and depression. sussex.ics.nhs.uk/your-care/covid-19-vaccination/.For more information about how you can increase yourFor more information on vaccines offeredactivity levels, visit westsussexwellbeing.org.uk. in the UK and when to have them, visitnhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations.6Living well in your community 2023/24'