Health Challenge Monmouthshire

Health Challenge Monmouthshire is a local campaign reflecting the national Health Challenge Wales concept of improving health and wellbeing among individuals and organisations.

The aim is to help you to make positive changes to your lifestyle and make informed choices about improving your health and wellbeing.

For information about Health Challenge Monmouthshire, the local challenge, visit www.healthchallenge.monmouthshire.gov.uk. 

What can I do to improve my lifestyle?

Leading a healthy lifestyle doesn't have to be expensive. There are many things you can do to prevent ill health, including small changes to your daily routine.

Enjoy healthy eating and have a balanced diet. If there's a food co-op in your area and you could join that. This will improve you diet and could also reduce your weekly shopping bill.

Everyday activities such as taking the stairs instead of the lift, or walking to the shops rather than jumping into the car can make a big difference to your health.

There are lots of walking routes to enjoy in beautiful Monmouthshire.You can find out more on our Countryside pages.

In the south of the county, Caldicot and District U3A Walking group meet each Tuesday at 9.30a.m. at the Choir Hall car park, adjoining the leisure centre. For more information call 01291 422185.

You might like to go swimmimg at your local leisure centre. It's free for people aged 60 and over during all public sessions, and for those aged 16 and under during school holidays.

Do you need encouragement or advice about activities?  There are a range of aerobics or circuit training classes in our leisure centres.

For general information about Health Challenge Wales visit www.wales.gov.uk/healthchallenge or call for an action pack on 0845 606 4050.