Health challenge Wales

Everyone has a part to play in improving health in Wales. In short health is everybody’s business

The Welsh Assembly Government’s consultation document ‘Well Being in Wales’ emphasised that the health of the nation is not just the responsibility of the Welsh Assembly Government and the NHS.

This idea of organisations and individuals sharing responsibility was reinforced by the 2003 ‘Review of Health and Social Care in Wales’, which showed that the demand for health and care services is unsustainable in the longer term. Therefore greater emphasis needs to be placed on preventing ill health in the first place, which will in turn free up our health service to treat unavoidable disease.

Health Challenge Wales has been developed to help contribute towards this aim. It signposts members of the public to information or activity to help them improve their own health. It also engages with organisations to look after the health of their staff and customers.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council and its partners are supporting this initiative with this website, which is packed with ideas about how individuals and organisations can take steps towards improving health.

	Health Events Calendar 2011 Details of upcoming health awareness events and health inspired days/ weeks/months in 2011. More >		My School Lunch Website to keep parents informed about school meals. Children have the opportunity to learn about food with Healthy Harry.  More >
	Lifestyle Health and Fitness If you'd like to make steps towards changing your own lifestyle, you can find out more about  Lifestyle membership. More >		Leisure Centres Fancy trying a zumba class? There are so many ways to keep fit in the Vale that you've got no excuse to sit on that sofa! Find out more about Leisure and fun in the Vale.
	Eat Well, Move More, Live Longer! Get free healthy food and activity advice for you and your family. More >		Health, Social Care and Well Being Directory Information about the diverse range of voluntary organisations, community and self-help groups in the Vale in the new VCVS. More >
	How are the kids? Take 5 minutes to answer a few questions on the Change4Life How are your kids? survey and receive your very own FREE personalised Action Plan. More >		Health in the press Health news stories from across the Vale of Glamorgan. More >
	Swim for FREE Over 60's can swim for free all year round and under 16's can swim for free on weekends. Find out more >