The Health and Wellbeing Unit has launched a new 0800 number for Healthy Lifestyle Services.

Alan Dean, Head of Health and Wellbeing said, “By using one number we aim to make our lifestyle services more accessible to both local people and healthcare professionals. The new service will be of benefit to many people by providing even more direct and personal support.”

The 0800 number will be staffed by contact officers trained to provide lifestyle information and refer directly into lifestyle areas including cycling and walking programmes, healthy eating and weight management. The new service will also provide information and signpost to other services such as Sandwell Stop Smoking Service and Welfare Rights.

Contact Officer Melanie Browne said, “Until I joined the Health and Wellbeing Unit, I was unaware of the many services our Lifestyle teams have to offer and the help and support available to people wishing to make a positive change. I am extremely excited to be part of the launch of this wonderful new service.”

The new number will be staffed from Monday to Thursday from 9.00am to 5pm and Friday from 9.00am to 4.30pm.  A message taking service will be available out of working hours.

The 0800 011 4656 number is available now.