The Life Store is here to help, support and give guidance to all aspects to men's health, from advising you on changing your lifestyle for the better to if you need to speak to someone about gambling issues. The first Wednesday of every month we have the bowel cancer screening service in the store should you need to speak to a specialist about this subject. We also work closely with The Albert Centre, which helps you deal with issues around alcohol and substance misuse, and will offer counselling and advice. You can be referred by your GP, friend or family member or you can contact them directly yourself, or call into the Life Store for more confidential information.

The Audiology department who are based at James Cook Hospital are in the Life Store every Monday and Friday Morning between 9.30am and 12noon for hearing aid repairs. This is a drop-in clinic, no appointment necessary. Hearing aid batteries are available in the Life Store Monday through to Saturday.

We can also signpost you to our Community Weight Management service. Together we'll help you lose weight, and it's free. We have two programmes available. Shape Up is a friendly group support self help programme that helps you manage your weight. L.E.A.N. is a convenient drop-in service that will support you to achieve realistic goals in order to make lifestyle changes.

If you suffer from a long-term medical condition try our new service called Staywell, which you may find useful. Staywell is a new education programme for patients and their carers. It will help you deal with many challenges that living with a chronic illness presents - carers support, benefits and entitlements, transport problems, and many other issues. If you have diabetes or care for someone with the condition this programme teaches you more about how to keep your diabetes under control and avoid complications. Staywell COPD can help you manage this condition. Staywell 75 is for over 75 year olds, or if you care for someone over 75, Staywell will provide guidance on how to stay fit, healthy and independent. Call into the Life Store for more information.

In the Life store there is a wide range of information and leaflets available about many aspects of men's health, please call in to find out more.

You might find the following related links useful...

• Cancer Help
• Gambling Care
• Helen Britton House
• Staywell Middlesbrough
• Teesside Positive Action

Articles in the Men's Health Category

Dental Health Tuesdays

[24 Feb 2010 | No Comment | ]

Call into the Life Store on a Tuesday and fill in a dental questionnaire to receive a goody bag - containing a free toothbrush, toothpaste, pen, pad, game and some useful information! If you have any queries about finding a local dentist call the Middlesbrough Access and Referral Service on 0845 045 0620 or click...Read the full story »

C:Card – free condom distribution

[7 Feb 2010 | No Comment | ]

If you are under 25 you can access free and confidential advice about sexual health and free condoms through the C:Card Scheme. To register or pick up an information booklet call into the Life Store. No appointment necessary, available Monday to...Read the full story »

4 Tips to Help Prevent Heart Disease

[2 Feb 2010 | No Comment | ]

Healthy eating for a healthy heart - Eat more fruit & vegetables. Reduce fat. Eat oily fish. Cut salt. Download this leaflet from the British Heart Foundation to find out...Read the full story »

Gamcare

[1 Feb 2010 | No Comment | ]

Gamcare provides support, information and advice to anyone suffering through a gambling problem. Online support - Phone support - Counselling support & more Click here to download more information about Gamcare Click here to visit the Gamcare...Read the full story »

Staywell

[1 Feb 2010 | No Comment | ]

If you suffer from a long-term medical condition try our new service called Staywell, which you may find useful. Staywell is a new education programme for patients and their carers.  It will help you deal with many challenges that living with a chronic illness presents - carers support, benefits and entitlements, transport problems, and many other issues. If you have diabetes or care for someone with the condition this programme teaches you more about how to keep your diabetes under control and...Read the full story »

Helen Britton House

[1 Feb 2010 | No Comment | ]

Helen Britton House is a purpose built Sexual Assault Referral Centre specifically designed to provide a sensitive and dedicated service that meets the needs of Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault. Read the full story »

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