Home Health and wellbeing
Health and wellbeing
Cancer
Cancer is the biggest cause of early death from illness or disease across Middlesbrough.
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease is a general term that describes a disease of the heart.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
We are now living with coronavirus. Find out more about vaccines and who is eligible for free tests.
Dementia
Dementia describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high.
Drugs and alcohol
Some people who use drugs or alcohol can become addicted. Help is available if you have an addiction.
Eat well
Healthy eating can help adults manage weight and improve their health and wellbeing.
Eat Well award
The Eat Well Early Years award recognises settings which are committed to providing healthy food.
Extreme heat
During periods of extremely hot weather it's important for us all to take simple steps to stay safe.
Flu vaccines
The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness.
Healthwatch
Healthwatch Middlesbrough is an independent champion for people using health and social care services.
Incontinence
If you have problems with incontinence you're not alone - many people experience the same thing.
Loneliness
The impact of the pandemic on loneliness levels is still being felt long after lockdowns have ended.
Lung conditions
A range of lung conditions can impact on your health, but making simple lifestyle changes can help.
Mental health
Information about mental health and wellbeing, and mental health services.
Protect from infections
Taking simple steps can help protect you from infections, viruses, and potentially serious illnesses.
Public health
Suggestions of where to find public health information for Middlesbrough.
Recovering from illness
Providing a range of services designed to bridge the gap between care and hospital services.
Reduce your risk
Around 4 in 10 UK cancer cases (more than 135,000 every year) could be prevented.
Screening Saves Lives
Screening Saves Lives is here to tell you about the five national health screening programmes.
Self-care tips
Most people have had a hard time recently, so looking after our wellbeing has never been more important.
Sexual health
Sexual health is an important area of public health, and access to quality sexual health services is critical.
South Tees Best Start
We work to make sure families get great support in the first 1001 days of their child's life.
Wellbeing Strategy
The Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy provides a framework for improving health and wellbeing.
Winter health
Get advice on staying safe and healthy at home and out and about during the winter months.