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Health and wellbeing

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There's only One You branded image in yellow on teal.

Staying healthy: One You

There’s only One You: information on healthy eating, exercise, stopping smoking, drinking less, reducing stress and sleeping better.

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Child eating fruit in the sunshine in North Yorkshire.

Healthy living for children and young people

Find out about keeping your child healthy, including breastfeeding, healthy eating, being active, having a healthy weight, mental health, and immunisation.

Sunshine and clouds in blue sky in North Yorkshire.
Sunshine and clouds in blue sky in North Yorkshire.

Health and the environment

Find out about skin awareness and the risk of sun exposure, the risks to health from climate change and avoiding infection on farm visits.

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Toothbrush with toothpaste illustrating oral health in North Yorkshire.

Oral health

Taking care of your mouth, teeth and gums with good oral and dental hygiene can help to prevent bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease.

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Couple holding hands in North Yorkshire.

Sexual health

Get sexual health advice, information on contraception, and how to access STI testing including support for chlamydia and HIV.

Silhouette of a man drinking from a bottle in front of other alcoholic drinks to illustrate alcoholism in North Yorkshire.
Silhouette of a man drinking from a bottle in front of other alcoholic drinks to illustrate alcoholism in North Yorkshire.

Drugs and alcohol

Help, advice and support related to alcohol or drug use. Alcoholism and drug abuse are treatable.

Child visiting the dentist in North Yorkshire.
Child visiting the dentist in North Yorkshire.

Find GPs, dentists, opticians, pharmacies and other health services

Find information and locations for GPs, hospitals, dentists, opticians, pharmacies and other health services.

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Children laying on the floor in a circle wearing colourful t-shirts.

Autism Matters

We believe that people with autism and their families should be able to enjoy full, happy, healthy lives.

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Old lady in North Yorkshire.

Older people

Find out about winter health, fuel poverty, falls prevention and healthcare for older people.

Blood testing in North Yorkshire.
Blood testing in North Yorkshire.

Long-term conditions

Find out about reducing the risks of developing cancer, diabetes or heart disease as well as treatments. Help yourself to stay healthy.

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Living Well North Yorkshire logo.

Living Well in North Yorkshire

Our coordinators work with people in need to reduce loneliness and isolation, increase participation and support you to be independent.

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Black and white stethoscope.

Information for health professionals

Resources to support the delivery of Public Health commissioned services. This includes signposting and referral pathways to local healthy lifestyle services.

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Woman supporting an elderly man holding a ball.

Our partners and commissioned services

Find out about how we work with local partners to improve public health, our joint strategy, and the services we commission.

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