public health

20 Apr 2017

Could you join a ride to rebuild lives?

A local charity called EACH is offering you an opportunity to saddle-up and take one of its four places on a prestigious, 100-mile bike ride …

13 Apr 2017

At risk of diabetes? Free health courses now available

Ealing Council’s leisure centre partner, Everyone Active, has teamed up with The Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme to run a series of free …

12 Apr 2017

How walking can put you on the path to a better lifestyle

Walking is an amazing – and easy – way to improve your health. This spring and summer, why not take advantage of our lovely …

13 Mar 2017

Air quality matters

I visited one of the most polluted spots in the borough this week to talk about air quality and what the council is doing …

10 Mar 2017

Food: Lots on our plate

Ealing is a diverse borough and home to people from all over the world. The 3,178 food businesses that operate in it are no …

19 Dec 2016

Alcohol: Some sobering thoughts

With the party season upon us, it is easy to get swept up in rounds and drink more than we normally would. Do you …

5 Dec 2016

Over 50? No reason not to stay active

Did you know local leisure centres run a wide range of popular sessions for people aged 50 and above? It is a great way …

14 Nov 2016

Child weight debate: Food for thought

Karen’s reaction when her seven-year old son was invited to join a child weight management programme at his school was not what you might …

20 Oct 2016

Rugby players ‘tag’ along to school contest

Around 400 local school children took part in a borough-wide tag rugby competition hosted by a top club. Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club, in Vallis …

7 Oct 2016

A different kind of first aid

Knowing what to do if someone has a heart attack or nasty fall is one thing but would you know what to do if …

5 Sep 2016

‘It is good to know you are not alone’

Caring for a loved one with mental health problems can be very challenging physically as well as emotionally. But there is a carers’ support …

2 Sep 2016

One You gets off to healthy start

A health campaign called One You Ealing has been helping hundreds of people change their lifestyles. The NHS spends £11billion a year on treating …

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