Health and Well-being

  • Ways to Feel More Positive.

    Ways to Feel More Positive. Do you want to feel more productive, motivated and connected? The cold weather and shorter days can be hard but there is a way to feel more positive. Try the tools at https://headfit.org/
    • 13 Jan 2022
  • Ready for a New Year Challenge?

    Kick start 2022 with this quick but effective workout so you can get NAVYfit. NAVYFit will be sharing a new, progressive challenge every week in January so ensure you’re following to catch the latest challenge. This circuit is foc...
    • 10 Jan 2022
  • A New Year is a Great Time to Make a Change!

    A New Year is a Great Time to Make a Change! There are loads of different ways to feel fitter and healthier. A new year is a great time to make a change! Service Personnel, speak to your unit PT staff for any advice on how to improve your health and wellbeing. Everyone can visit: www.nhs...
    • 10 Jan 2022
  • Help shape NHS support and information available for carers of veterans

    Help shape NHS support and information available for carers of veterans The NHS Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, Op COURAGE, and The Ripple Pond, the charity, wants people who support and care for veterans to share their views to help shape the resources and materials available. Family members, relat...
    • 10 Jan 2022
  • NavyFit - BetterYou2022 - Let's Do This!

    NavyFit - BetterYou2022 - Let's Do This! The festive season may have left many of us carrying some extra pounds, but now is the time to turn things around for a 'BetterYou2022'. Service Personnel, speak to your Unit PT Staff to see what Royal Navy health and wellbeing activ...
    • 4 Jan 2022
  • Alcohol Calories

    Alcohol Calories If your planning on ringing in the New Year with a glass of wine – remember that a large glass (250ml) has the same number of calories as an ice cream sundae. Calories from alcohol are also ‘empty calories’, meaning they...
    • 30 Dec 2021
  • NHS- Stop Smoking

    NHS- Stop Smoking The free NHS Stop Smoking App can help you quit smoking and start breathing easier. The app can be downloaded from www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ and will help you track your progress, see how much money you are saving and of...
    • 27 Dec 2021
  • The COVID19 Self-Isolation Guidance Has Been Updated

    The COVID19 Self-Isolation Guidance Has Been Updated The COVID19 self-isolation guidance has been updated, including using lateral flow tests to reduce the self-isolation period from 10 to seven days. Below is a summary of the change and what they mean for anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19: ...
    • 22 Dec 2021
  • Mental Health - Support and Wellbeing

    Mental Health - Support and Wellbeing The Royal Navy supports the #mentalfitness of our personnel in so many ways, whether they are at home on leave or away on operations. All the organisations in the poster offer support and wellbeing to Royal Navy personnel. #HeadFIT is a free tool ...
    • 21 Dec 2021
  • The Samaritans - Top Tips for Looking After Yourself Over the Festive Season

    The Samaritans - Top Tips for Looking After Yourself Over the Festive Season The Samaritans have shared some good tips for looking after yourself over the festive season. If you're alone or otherwise they are good tips. The festive period could affect your mental health in many ways, and sometimes it can be especially diffi...
    • 15 Dec 2021
  • NHS Armed Forces Brief December 2021

    NHS Armed Forces Brief December 2021 The latest Health news for the Armed Forces community can be read here COVID-19 Armed Forces Briefing DEC 2021 or the PDF attached below. For the Op Courage Map see the diagram below.
    • 15 Dec 2021
  • Get Boosted Now!

    Get Boosted Now! Everyone eligible aged 18 and over in England will have the chance to get their booster before the New Year.Protect yourself, your friends and your family. Get Boosted Now.More: nhs.uk/covidvaccination
    • 14 Dec 2021
  • NavyFit - Home and Dry!

    NavyFit - Home and Dry! Make sure you get home and dry this Christmas! nhs.uk states that it takes approximately 1 hour for a person’s body to break down 1 unit of alcohol. So to put it in perspective, that's 1 x 440ml can of beer = would take 1 hour 46 mins to be...
    • 13 Dec 2021
  • Useful Support Numbers and Websites - Xmas 2021

    Useful Support Numbers and Websites - Xmas 2021 Royal Navy Family & People Support is available throughout the Christmas Period: Fri 24 Dec: 0800 - 1600 Sat 25 Dec: Via OOW Sun 26 Dec: Via OOW Mon 27 Dec: Via OOW Tues 28 Dec: Via OOW Wed 29 Dec: 0900 – 1600 Thurs 30 Dec: 0900 – 160...
    • 8 Dec 2021
  • FANDF Newsletter Winter 2021

    FANDF Newsletter Winter 2021 Please find attached the latest newsletter from the Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum. See here for more on FANDF.
    • 3 Dec 2021
  • Alcohol Festive Campaign 2021 Launch

    Alcohol Festive Campaign 2021 Launch Alcohol might help you fall asleep, but even just a couple of drinks can affect the quality of your sleep. If your drinking more than the Chief Medical Officers guidelines of more than 14 units per week you may find you wake up the next day f...
    • 2 Dec 2021
  • Sexual Health

    Sexual Health If you’re worried because you think you’ve got an STI, go for a check up at a sexual health clinic as soon as you can. Your local Sexual Health Clinic can also provide you with pregnancy testing, and advise on contrace...
    • 1 Dec 2021
  • Domestic Abuse - 16 Days of Action - 25th Nov - 10th Dec

    Domestic Abuse - 16 Days of Action - 25th Nov - 10th Dec A joint message from Peter Davis Head Armed Forces Families and Safeguarding and Lucy Bogue, MOD Senior Domestic Abuse Awareness Champion On the 25th November, there will have been many people observing White Ribbon Day, the day that officiall...
    • 29 Nov 2021
  • NavyFit - Get Your Flu Vaccine

    NavyFit - Get Your Flu Vaccine Boost your immunity this winter. Protect yourself, family and friends, by getting your #fluvaccine and if you're eligible, your COVID-19 booster. Don’t delay, get your flu vaccine today! Get Vaccinated Get Boosted &n...
    • 29 Nov 2021
  • NavyFit- Weight Management

    NavyFit- Weight Management It can feel tricky to make sure we eat enough fruit and veg. That's why the nhs.uk Easy Meals app is a great way to eat foods that are healthier for you. You can search recipes by meal time and create shopping lists.Visit www...
    • 25 Nov 2021
  • NavyFit - Myth Busting on Alcohol.

    NavyFit -  Myth Busting on Alcohol. A sound night’s sleep. Improved mood. More energy and money. Cutting back on alcohol can have positive effects often within just a few days. In the longer term, drinking less will reduce your risk of a number of serious health issues. Keep trac...
    • 22 Nov 2021
  • Armed Forces Healthcare Briefing, Nov 2021

    Armed Forces Healthcare Briefing, Nov 2021 This monthly brief is intended to keep you up to date on the provision of NHS services for the Armed Forces community, as well as latest information and guidance relating to COVID-19.
    • 18 Nov 2021
  • National Safeguarding Adults Week 2021 – Homelessness

    National Safeguarding Adults Week 2021 – Homelessness The Local Safeguarding Adults Boards in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton are supporting National Safeguarding Adults Week, taking place from the 15th to the 21st November 2021. Today's theme is Homelessness. Shelter, Hampshire...
    • 18 Nov 2021
  • National Safeguarding Adults Week 2021 – Fraud, Scams and Cybercrime.

    National Safeguarding Adults Week 2021 – Fraud, Scams and Cybercrime. The Local Safeguarding Adults Boards in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton are supporting National Safeguarding Adults Week, taking place from the 15th to the 21st November 2021. Today's theme is Fraud, Scams and Cybercrime. T...
    • 17 Nov 2021
  • NAVYfit Newsletter Autumn 2021

    NAVYfit Newsletter Autumn 2021 Please find attached the Autumn 2021 NAVYfit Newsletters. Within these attachments you will find the latest highlights from the world of RN Sport including grassroots initiatives, results and forthcoming events. You can also keep up to date with NA...
    • 17 Nov 2021