Healthy and active: key service websites

Healthy and active: A to Z of related services

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• Active Devon

  This site is for people looking for general information on physical activity and sport in Devon

• Alcohol or drug misuse

  If you have a problem with alcohol or drugs, there’s a wide range of services that can help

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• Cycling

  Cycle routes and maps, help and advice to get you on your bike

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• Explore Devon

  Inspiration for exploring Devon’s green spaces – from a gentle woodland stroll to an invigorating bike ride, or finding the best bird-watching spot to discovering our ancient geology

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• Health and wellbeing board

  The Devon Health and Wellbeing Board is a forum for key leaders from the health, public health and care systems to work together to improve the health and wellbeing of the population and reduce health inequalities

• Health checks

  The NHS Health Check is a national prevention programme for adults in England aged 40-74

• Health protection

  We aim to help protect the health of people in Devon and respond to any health-related emergencies

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• Libraries

  Renew a book online or use the library catalogue to find and reserve books, films, music and more

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• Mental health

  Helping people with mental health needs to find support

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• Sexual health

  Sexual health incorporates advice and services for: relationships, contraception, abortion, sexually transmitted infections including HIV

• Stop smoking

  Stop for Life Devon, free local support and advice to stop smoking

• Suicide prevention

  Get help and advice if you or someone you know is feeling like they can't cope.

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• Vaccinations

  Vaccines trigger the body’s immune system to produce its own antibodies (substances produced by the body to fight disease) without actually infecting it with the disease