Health & Wellbeing

High quality health information can have a huge impact on people’s ability to stay healthy and manage illnesses effectively, giving them a better quality of life. There is a range of support available to meet your health and wellbeing needs. Here you will find lots of information to help you stay healthy and happy.

Dental health

Dental and oral health is an important part of your health and wellbeing. The NHS offers free dental treatment to help you take care of your teeth and gums.

GPs - your local doctor

NHS Choices can tell you all about GP services. You can read about from how to find a GP and register to how book an appointment or handle your prescriptions.

Healthy weight

Maintaining a healthy weight is essential for overall well-being and can improve your quality of life.

Joy

Joy Marketplace provides local health professionals, community and voluntary organisations access to an online directory of local non-clinical services and support available to help improve the health and wellbeing of local people across Barking and Dagenham and the link to Joy.

Mental health

Your mental health and wellbeing is just as important as your physical health and wellbeing. It’s important to know that you are not alone and there is support available for you!

Physical health

Starting and keeping a healthy lifestyle can be tough. But finding ways to stay active can boost your health, reduce stress, and help you sleep better!

Sexual health

Understanding sexual health is important as it empowers ourselves with information to make informed decisions about our sexual wellbeing. Find out more about safe sex, healthy relationships, contraception options and accessing support services.

Smoking, alcohol and drugs

Smoking, drinking too much alcohol and using drugs can cause health, work, family and legal problems. There are local and national services to help people with these problems.