Heart disease affects certain groups and communities more than others and in Torfaen there are several areas where heart health remains among the worst in Wales.
Being overweight or obese raises the risk of developing heart disease, which can lead to premature illness and death. Torfaen has a high and rising level of obesity compared to Wales as a whole. Eating a little bit too much and not doing enough physical activity adds up over time and can cause real health problems. The causes of sedentary behaviour and poor diets are complex.
Supporting people to help them manage a healthy weight is more difficult than you might think – a fact anyone who’s ever tried to lose weight will know.
As a result, British Heart Foundation Cymru’s Hearty Lives programme is investing £1.5million in Torfaen over the next three years. Working in partnership with Aneurin Bevan Health Board, Torfaen Council and Public Health Wales, Hearty Lives Torfaen has 4 programme strands delivering the following free programmes:
Strand 1 – Childhood Obesity|
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Mend 2-4 for 2 - 4 year old children and their families is a combination of active and creative play and parent/carer workshops on topics including fussy eating and healthy eating.
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Mend 7-13 for 7 - 13 year old children and their family’s targets children who are over their healthy weight for their height and age.
Strand 2 – Schools Prevention|
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The Hearty Lives teams will be working with local schools to get all children motivated about healthy eating and physical activity
Strand 3 – Torfaen Weight Management Service|
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For adults with complex needs or medical conditions who may need more support with weight loss
Strand 4 – Community Prevention Total Health 2|
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For adults who want to improve their eating habits, do more physical activity or manage their weight
For further information please contact 01495 332156 or email heartylivestorfaen@torfaen.gov.uk|