NEW Lifestyle Check Service for Carers

As 2024 approaches, one of your New Year’s Resolutions may be to start addressing any health concerns that you may have. Thanks to funding from Forward Carers, Carers can receive a free mini Lifestyle Check courtesy of Gateway Family Services Carers@Heart service.

Looking after someone who depends on you can invest a significant amount of time and energy and you can easily neglect yourself. The Carers@Heart service will allow you the opportunity to prioritise your health and wellbeing.

Prevention and early intervention are the most effective ways to address health problems. Identifying any concerns early provides the necessary support for individuals to make lasting lifestyle changes.

Lifestyle Check Service for Carers
The Carers Lifestyle Check will offer you dedicated one-to-one time to measure key health indicators including:

•            BMI (Body Mass Index)
•            Blood Pressure
•            Atrial Fibrillation (a heart condition that causes an irregular heartbeat)       

What you can expect
The Carers@Heart Lifestyle Check Advisor will complete an initial questionnaire with you followed by your Lifestyle check which includes measuring some key lifestyle metrics. The Lifestyle Check Advisor will then be able to support you with:

•            Targeted healthy eating
•            Being more active
•            Lifestyle information and advice
•            Behaviour change advice
•            Referrals or signposting you to specialist services such as Carers support, mental health support or community activities.

How to access the service
Complete the online referral form available on the service website, call 0121 456 7820 to speak to one of the friendly team or you can pop into one of the drop-ins in the Carers Hub at Touchbase Pears, in Selly Oak on Mondays available 9.00 am until 5.00 pm. The next available drop-in will be Monday 15 January 2024.