Our Health and Wellbeing Coaches are here to help you get more active and lead a healthier lifestyle. They encourage you to take control of your health and support you in making long term lifestyle changes. They are available through each of our practice reception teams or you can contact them online using the self-referral form.

This is what people say about our Health and Wellbeing Coaches:

"The service has really helped me get motivated and stick to program to help my overall health and mental well-being. Jac has been an amazing support and helped me feel so much more positive I can achieve my goals rather than feeling overwhelmed which is how I felt trying to do things on my own."

"Claire really listened and understood what I was communicating. She did not try to influence me in any way but offered clear and concise information that has enabled me to up my activity level."

"The level of flexibility and understanding of the unpredictable nature of my medical condition was a very pleasant surprise. Also, the awareness of many groups etc that would be helpful for me and not having to go to the first one my own."

Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership provide health and wellbeing coaches to support people with long term conditions to access physical activity.

If you are living with a long term health condition, at risk of diabetes or just ready to take control of your health, the Health and Wellbeing Coaches can give you the support you need to make healthy changes to your lifestyle.

The coaching service is available to anyone registered with these GP practices:

• Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre
• East Quay Medical Centre
• Taunton Road Medical Centre
• Redgate Medical Center
• Somerset Bridge Medical Centre
• North Petherton Surgery
• Polden Medical Practice
• Cannington Health Center
• Quantock Medical Centre

Your coach will work with you to find ways to build more health-giving movement and social activities into your lifestyle. You can access to a wide range of fun and fulfilling activities that are free or affordable, giving you more confidence to build your healthy future.

Get your appointment by completing the self referral form.

Bridgwater Bay Primary Care Network (PCN) and Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership have partnered to provide advice and activities to new and young families. Lots of the new activities are fun and free, and will help to improve the health and wellbing of mums and their children.

Take a look at our Complete Community Care Project webpage for more information and ways to get in touch.

If you would like support with the social aspect of meeting others in similar situations, you can attend one of the group programmes. Examples include 12 week Weight Management, Women’s Wellness and Healthy Living with Pain. Check the SASP activity finder for sessions near you.

• Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership for sports and activities in your area
• Walk your way for free inspiration and tips on local walks
• Active children and young people to get kids moving
• Active adults providing physical activity opportunities for adults in Somerset
• Somerset wildlife nature reserves to explore the stunning wildlife in Somerset
• Wellbeing in Sedgemoor to improve your health and wellbeing