Croydon Council recently launched a health and well-being website called JustBe. This website aims to get local people to adopt a healthier lifestyle by offering a number of recommendations and pointing Croydon residents to local services. To get their messages across they use a variety of tools such as apps, podcasts, expert advice, videos, diet plans and exercise routes.
The JustBe online health programme focuses on six key health and well-being areas which include: eating a healthy diet, being more active, drinking less alcohol, improving mental health, cutting out smoking and maintaining healthy sexual relationships. By focusing on these areas it is hoped that local inequalities will be addressed and improved.
Croydon residents can start by completing a health MoT which is a quick online assessment which provides a short report with some suggestions on how to improve your health and well-being. Following this, residents can explore the website which is divided into the six health and well-being areas under the headings:
You can also register to receive weekly tips and advice by email from Croydon Council’s leading health guru and explore a range of health tools which include apps, podcasts, expert advice, videos, diet plans and exercise routes.
The Council will continue to expand the services available in the JustBe programme and next year one-to-one support from experts will be available. These sessions will last for up to 52 weeks and will be based on current best practice around behaviour change.
Councillor Louisa Woodley, cabinet minister for families, health and social care said:
“The new JustBe Croydon website means residents are just a click away to self-help and encouragement to lead happier and healthier lives”
The Lake Foundation encourages all Croydon residents to get online and visit JustBe for some useful health information. You can find JustBe here , follow them on Twitter (@JustBeCroydon) and ‘like’ them on Facebook (JustBeCroydon).
