Find Your Feel Good
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Resolutions are notoriously hard to keep, but small changes to your habits can make a big difference to your health.
Find your feel goodRecovery Practitioner, Barry, offers tips to anyone who wants to reduce their drinking
Barry is a Recovery Practitioner at Change Grow Live, Barnet's substance misuse support service. He offers tips and advice, and especially emphasises the importance of rewarding yourself along the way.
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How to safely cut down on alcohol
The lower your weekly consumption of alcohol, the lower your lifetime risk of an alcohol related illness. This video is a guide on how to safely cut down your alcohol consumption.
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Chris's stop smoking story
Chris quit after 42 years of smoking. Hear what helped motivate him to quit, and how he has stayed smoke free.
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A guide to alcohol units (and signs of alcohol dependence)
With so many different drinks and glass sizes, from shots to pints – not to mention bottles – it's easy to get confused about how many units are in your drink. This video is a guide to alcohol units and also explains drinking risk levels. …
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Natasha's recovery journey
Now eighteen months without alcohol, Natasha is 'the happiest I have ever been'.
Barnet Stop Smoking Service
Support to stop smoking tobacco or using shisha, for people who live, work or study in Barnet. Complete the contact form to receive advice and support from trained stop smoking advisors.
DrinkCoach Alcohol Test
If you'd like to take another look at your alcohol intake, why not start with a free online test from Drinkcoach?
CGL
CGL is a national health and social care charity. They can help you with challenges including drugs and alcohol, housing, justice, health and wellbeing.
Take a break from alcohol
Reset your body and mind, and help to improve sleep, energy levels, and overall well-being by stepping back from alcohol.
Get help to stop smoking
You’re 3 times more likely to quit for good if you combine expert support with quit smoking aids like nicotine replacement therapy or a vape.
Stay connected
During the winter season, many people experience feelings of loneliness. Let’s stay connected. Talk about it and get help and support for your mental health and wellbeing.
DrinkCoach app
How much do you think you can lower your drinking by this month? Download the free DrinkCoach app to have your goals in your pocket for that extra motivational boost.
NHS Quit Smoking app
Created for those who want to stop smoking for good, the NHS Quit Smoking app is a 28 day programme that puts practical support, encouragement, and tailored clinical advice in the palm of your hand.
Try Dry: The January App
Double your chances of having a totally alcohol-free month with the free Try Dry® app for a total body and mind reset. From better sleep and a mental health boost, to saving money and time - there's a whole lot to gain from the Dry January® challenge.
- For opportunities to volunteer in your local area, visit Volunteering Barnet
- To improve your mental health and wellbeing, try 5 steps to wellbeing
- Eat well and Go Lean, Go Green, Go Bean!
- Reduce your drinking with Drink Coach's free online coaching programme
- Find out about Barnet Council's benefits, grants and financial advice
- Get active and move more