Health and Well Being

On these pages you'll find information and advice on health and well being issues in the county. Health Challenge Ceredigion is part of Health Challenge Wales. Use the links below or visit the Health Challenge Wales website for more information.

We aim to promote the health and well being of members of our communities as well as that of visitors to the area. These pages offer information and advice on a large range of topics and health-related issues that can affect people's everyday lives - including alcohol, smoking and sun safety.

It also contains information on Bywyd Da which is the Health Social Care and Well being Strategy for Ceredigion from 2011 - 2014

We would welcome any comments, questions or suggestions you might have either on the Health & Well Being web pages or on Health & Well Being issues in Ceredigion. Please contact the Health Improvement Team on 01545 572105 or e-mail us at envhealth@ceredigion.gov.uk to discuss.

Night Time Economy - What is it and what can it do for you?\| We all enjoy clean, safe streets, enjoyable attractions and events whether we live, work, study or only visit Ceredigion's Towns.	Alcohol\| A couple of glasses at home. A few after work ... drink can sneak up on us.
Change4Life\| The Department of Health in England recently launched Change4Life, which aims to help families eat well, move more and live longer.	Children and Young People\| This site is for children and young people and provides a range of information.
Events and Local Services\| Health Challenge Ceredigion aims to promote both free and costed health and lifestyle events across the county.	Food and nutrition\| Eating the right foods are all part of a healthy lifestyle.
Health Improvement\| The Health Improvement team are actively involved in a wide range of campaigns and programmes, details of which can be accessed here.	Local plans and policies\| This section contains information on local plans and policies that exist that aim to improve health and well being.
Personal Safety\| We all need to be more aware of personal safety issues and how a healthy lifestyle, social responsibility and good citizenship all play their part.	Physical Activity\| Keeping active is important if we want to keep fit and well. This section has information of how active we are in Ceredigion. It also contains links to the county council's Leisure and coast and countryside services.
Sexual Health\| This part of the website gives information on the Ceredigion Condom Card scheme and details of clinics and pharmacies that can offer advice.	Smoking & Tobacco\| About a quarter of adults in Ceredigion smoke. Support is available to assist those wanting to quit smoking. These pages also contain information on the law related to banning smoking in public places.
Sun Safety\| Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK. Experts say one severe sunburn in a child's first 15 years can double the risk of skin cancer.	Warm Home Discount Scheme\| The Warm Home Discount Scheme provides £120 rebate on your electricity bills in winter 2011/12. Find out below if you qualify, when you'll get your rebate and how the scheme works.

Night Time Economy - What is it and what can it do for you?\| We all enjoy clean, safe streets, enjoyable attractions and events whether we live, work, study or only visit Ceredigion's Towns.	Alcohol\| A couple of glasses at home. A few after work ... drink can sneak up on us.
Change4Life\| The Department of Health in England recently launched Change4Life, which aims to help families eat well, move more and live longer.	Children and Young People\| This site is for children and young people and provides a range of information.
Events and Local Services\| Health Challenge Ceredigion aims to promote both free and costed health and lifestyle events across the county.	Food and nutrition\| Eating the right foods are all part of a healthy lifestyle.
Health Improvement\| The Health Improvement team are actively involved in a wide range of campaigns and programmes, details of which can be accessed here.	Local plans and policies\| This section contains information on local plans and policies that exist that aim to improve health and well being.
Personal Safety\| We all need to be more aware of personal safety issues and how a healthy lifestyle, social responsibility and good citizenship all play their part.	Physical Activity\| Keeping active is important if we want to keep fit and well. This section has information of how active we are in Ceredigion. It also contains links to the county council's Leisure and coast and countryside services.
Sexual Health\| This part of the website gives information on the Ceredigion Condom Card scheme and details of clinics and pharmacies that can offer advice.	Smoking & Tobacco\| About a quarter of adults in Ceredigion smoke. Support is available to assist those wanting to quit smoking. These pages also contain information on the law related to banning smoking in public places.
Sun Safety\| Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK. Experts say one severe sunburn in a child's first 15 years can double the risk of skin cancer.	Warm Home Discount Scheme\| The Warm Home Discount Scheme provides £120 rebate on your electricity bills in winter 2011/12. Find out below if you qualify, when you'll get your rebate and how the scheme works.