Healthy living
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Healthy living

Supporting your health, now and in the future
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Wide-ranging support and guidance for adults about health, wellbeing, lifestyle choices, and prevention to help you live your best life.

Key health areas
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Support for your wellbeing
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Access resources and support across key areas of healthy living.

- ### Mental health

    Information and advice to support good mental health.

    Mental health support[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-adults/mental-health/)
- ### Nutrition and eating well

    Nutrition advice, meal planning resources and support for maintaining a balanced diet.

    More on healthy eating[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-adults/nutition-eating-well/)
- ### Healthier weight

    Information and guidance on maintaining a healthy weight.

    More on a healthier weight[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-adults/healthier-weight/)
- ### Sexual health

    Advice on sexual health, including testing, contraception, and where to get support.

    More on sexual health[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-adults/sexual-health/)
- ### Alcohol

    If you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol, there are many support services available to help.

    Alcohol support services[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-adults/alcohol/)
- ### Drugs

    If you or someone you know has a problem with drugs, there are many support services available to help.

    Drug support services[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-adults/drugs/)
- ### Stop smoking

    Get expert support to help you stop smoking, improve your health, save money, and stay smoke-free.

    Stop smoking services[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-adults/stop-smoking/)
- ### Healthy ageing

    Find advice, local support and practical tips to help you live well for longer.

    More on healthy ageing[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-adults/healthy-ageing/)
- ### Keeping active

    Stay active to boost your physical and mental health with simple, enjoyable ways every day.

    More on keeping active[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-adults/keeping-active/)

Additional support
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Health prevention and protection
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Access helpful services and information to support your health and wellbeing.

- ### Staying well in winter

    Information and advice to support your wellbeing during periods of cold weather.

    Learn more[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-adults/staying-well-in-winter/)
- ### Preventing illness and protecting health

    Information on common diseases, prevention strategies, vaccination programmes and chronic condition management.

    Learn more[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-adults/preventing-illness-and-protecting-health/)
- ### Suicide prevention

    Crisis support, resources for those in distress and information on supporting someone who may be struggling.

    Get support[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/healthy-adults/suicide-prevention/)

External websites
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Advice and guidance from the NHS
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Helping you live healthier with NHS advice.

- External

    ### NHS Live Well

    NHS advice about healthy living, including eating a balanced diet, healthy weight, exercise, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol.

    [Visit the Live Well website](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/)
- External

    ### NHS Health Check

    The NHS Health Check is a free check-up of the health of your heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular health).

    [Find out more about health checks](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/nhs-health-check/)
- External

    ### NHS Better Health

    Whether you want to lose weight, drink less alcohol, get active or quit smoking, you can access lots of free tools and support through Better Health.

    [Visit the Better Health website](https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/)

Reports and strategies
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Evidence-based health planning
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Access our strategic documents, annual reports, and data insights that guide public health policy and interventions across Devon.

- Annual reports

    ### Annual Public Health Report

    Comprehensive overview of health outcomes, challenges, and achievements across Devon.

    View report[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/about-public-health/annual-public-health-report/)
- Strategy

    ### Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy

    Strategic framework for improving health and wellbeing outcomes for all Devon residents.

    View strategy[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/jhws/)
- Data hub

    ### Public health data and intelligence

    Evidence-based data, statistics, and insights informing public health decision-making.

    View data[](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/resources-insights-data/data-and-intelligence/)

[Take a look at all our reports and strategies](https://www.devon.gov.uk/public-health/resources-insights-data/reports-and-strategies/)