b'NHS health checkThis is a national programmeMaking sure you wear well-fitting shoes and slippers for people aged 40 to 74 that assesses the risk ofwith a good grip can also help to prevent falls.developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidneyOur West Sussex Wellbeing website provides disease. The free 30-minute check can help identifyadviceand support to help you increase your activity if you are at risk of developing these conditions andlevels with exercise, and suggests simple steps you offers advice on how to reduce the risk. cantake to stay steady on your feet. VisitPlease visit westsussexwellbeing.org.uk/healthcheckswestsussexwellbeing.org.uk/topics/falls-prevention.for more information about what happens in an NHSThere are many simple adjustments that you can make health check and to find your nearest provider. Youaround your home to help prevent falls, such as making dont need to wait for an NHS health check if you havesure rugs have a non-slip underlay, keeping the stairs any concerns about your health. Please contact yourclear and tidying away trailing cables.GP for an appointment in the usual way.Health screeningScreening is an important way ofFor more information about preventing falls, visit the finding out if you are at higher risk of a health problemfollowing websites.so that you can receive information or early treatment.#westsussexconnecttosupport.org (search Health Screening is offered to different sections of theand wellbeing)population, and includes breast, bowel, cervical and#westsussexwellbeing.org.uk/topics/falls-preventiondiabetic eye screening. For more information, visit #nhs.uk/conditions/falls/nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-screening/.Health checks for people with aEating welllearningdisability Eating well helps you stay active and get more out of life. This means regularly eating a nutritious and People aged 14 and over with a learning disability canbalanced diet and drinking plenty of fluids. A healthy have a free NHS health check at their GP practice eachdiet can also improve your mental health.year. You or your carer can phone your GP and ask toIf you are struggling to eat healthily, manage your be added to the learning disability register. You willweight or make meals for yourself, there is support then be invited to attend a yearly health check. available on the West Sussex Wellbeing website at For Easy Read information explaining what happenswestsussexwellbeing.org.uk.at a yearly health check, visit nhs.uk/conditions/ If you cant open tins, stand for long periods or pour the learningdisabilities/annual-health-checks/. kettle, there are many pieces of equipment that could Mental wellbeing help to make these tasks easier. To find out whats Your mental health is just as important as your physicalavailable, visit the West Sussex Connect to Support website at westsussexconnecttosupport.org/living-healthand the two are often linked. There are manyindependently/equipment.practical self-care tips to help you improve your mental wellbeing. Visit westsussexconnecttosupport.org andIf you cant manage to go to the shops, you could have go to the How to live well with a health condition oryour shopping (or meals) delivered to your home. disability section to find out more. A small conversationMeals on wheels from the Health and about your mental health has the power to make a bigdifference. Independent Living Service (HILS)The following websites may also be helpful. Meals on wheels is another option to consider if you #Mindmind.org.uk/information-support find it difficult to prepare meals. HILS provide the meals on wheels service on our behalf. When HILS team #West Sussex Wellbeingwestsussexwellbeing.org.ukmembers deliver your meal, they will also check that and go to Healthy mind) you are safe and well. They will contact someone for #Togetheralltogetherall.com you if you need help or if you are not at home. All HILS #5 steps to mental wellbeing: NHSnhs.uk/mental- team members carry identification and have had the health/guides-tools-and-activities/five-steps-to- relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. mental-wellbeing/ All the meals they provide meet National Association of Care Catering (NACC) standards.If you use a smartphone, you can contact local mental-health services by downloading the Hub of Hope appThe meals are provided every day of the year, including and using your postcode to search for local services. bank holidays and weekends, and are delivered between 11am and 2pm. You can order meals as a one-off, for a Preventing falls temporary period, or for as long as you would like them. Falls can lead to injuries and loss of confidence andA hot two-course meal costs 6.99. When you order independence. Increasing your activity levels will helpa hot meal, you also have the option of ordering a tea you to reduce the risk of a fall, by improving yourpack. These cost 3.40 and contain a sandwich, a piece balance, co-ordination, bone strength and flexibility. of fruit and a slice of cake. If you order a tea pack it will be delivered at the same time as your hot meal and HILS Supporting you to live well7'