The NHS Healthy Choices Quiz

The Healthy Choices Quiz provides an easy first step for those who want to feel healthier but may not know where to start

How does the quiz work?

The quiz will first capture some basic demographic information for you and will explore different health motivations, then the quiz will ask you a series of lifestyle questions across six main themes:

  • movement

  • eating

  • alcohol consumption

  • smoking and vaping

  • mental health

  • sleep

You will then receive an overall score out of 10 based on your answers. This score indicates how your lifestyle could be affecting your health and wellbeing and how you are doing in each lifestyle area. Most importantly, it recommends what to do if you should need to make any changes. This includes directing you to NHS apps, advice and resources to help you get going with confidence. You can also sign up to an email programme to get additional information and support on key lifestyle areas straight to your inbox.

Who can take the quiz?

This quiz is designed for all adults aged 18 and over. The service is particularly keen to reach 40 to 60 year-olds who are undertaking risky health behaviours.

Who is the quiz not suitable for?

• Anyone aged 17 and under

• Anyone with an existing health condition, like diabetes or heart disease

• Those who are worried about their health should speak to a GP

• Those who are pregnant should speak to a midwife or GP

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How many smoke alarms do you have?

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS), as part of the Fire Kills campaign, is asking people to make sure they fit smoke alarms on every level of their home and to test them regularly

Many people see January as an opportunity for a fresh start, and fire safety should be top of the list. So, this month WFRS is encouraging everyone to make sure they have enough smoke alarms in their home and that they work. It only takes a few seconds and could save lives. 

Councillor Dale Bridgewater, Portfolio Holder for Fire & Rescue and Community Safety, said:

“The start of a new year is a great time to check that you have enough smoke alarms to cover your home and test them regularly, at least once a month.

If you don’t have enough or they’re not in the right place, you might not be alerted in time. You should have at least one smoke alarm on each level of your home, ideally placed on the ceiling in hallways or landings. Placing them next to sleeping areas and in rooms where electrical items are present can also give you another means of warning.

No matter how many smoke alarms you have, you should test them on a regular basis to make sure they are working properly. To help you remember to test your smoke alarms, you could set a reminder in your phone. In the event of fire, having working smoke alarms gives you time to get out, stay out and call 999.” 

To keep people safe, here are some top smoke alarm tips from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service:

  • Test smoke alarms regularly, at least once a month

  • Make sure smoke alarms are fitted on every level of the home

  • Whatever happens, never remove the batteries in smoke alarms unless replacing them. Some require new batteries every year.

  • Plan and practise an escape route and make sure that everyone in your home knows it

  • In the event of a fire, get out, stay out and call 999

  • Test smoke alarms for those people who are unable to test their own

For more advice on fitting or maintaining smoke alarms in your home, visit: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/smokealarms.

More home fire safety tips can be found at https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/fire-safety-home.

How To Access Healthcare for Young People

It is really important that we all understand how to best access Healthcare when we need it, and where we can go for help

This video talks through how to access an NHS GP, use the NHS App, book appointments, and access help from Pharmacy, Mental Health services, Sexual Health services, drug and alcohol services and others. Please see our webpage for more information:

Healthcare for young people

What's your DrinkiQ? Better drinking, better living

Better drinking, better living — fostering healthier relationships with alcohol


Come along and learn:

• Simple tools and tips to help understand drinking habits
• How alcohol impacts wellbeing
• Ways to support shedders who may be thinking about their relationship with alcohol

Free to attend, with cream teas and non-alcoholic drinks included.

No need to book; come along on the day.

You can find out more and take the DrinkiQ test here:

Take the drinkiq test

This is a safe and confidential space where everyone is welcome.

2026 will be different, make a resolution you can keep

We know that a significant number of people who smoke have tried to quit before, with many quit attempts being made without using any form of quitting support

When you quit smoking, good things start to happen. You'll begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health.

It's never too late to quit and it's easier to stop smoking with the right support.

You don't need to imagine a life without smoking, you can live it!

Download the free NHS Quit Smoking app

The NHS Quit Smoking app is designed to provide you with personalised support to help you quit smoking for good.

The app allows you to:

  • track your progress

  • see how much you're saving

  • get daily support

  • get inspired by others

Once you reach 28 days smoke-free, you're much more likely to quit for good!

download on the apple app store
get it on google play

Create your free Personal Quit Plan

Don't know where to start? Answer some simple questions to get a free 8-step quit smoking plan made just for you! It will help you prepare for your quit date, show how much money you can save, and give tips for managing smoking triggers.

With clear steps and support, your plan will give you the tools to quit smoking and stay smoke-free for good.

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Fitter Futures - Funded by Warwickshire County Council

 
 

Adult Weight Management – Slimming World

Fitter Futures, delivered by Everyone Health, offers Adult Weight Management referrals to Slimming World.

Staying at a healthy weight isn’t just good for your physical health, it’s great for your mental well-being too. We can help you learn about healthy eating, portion sizes, healthy swaps, and meal planning. We offer free support to help you eat well and to move more.

Slimming World Programme

If you are eligible, you can receive a referral to Slimming World for a FREE 12-week programme.

Slimming World’s unique healthy eating plan, Food Optimising, is based on science, backed by evidence, and loved by millions.

Join the motivating weekly group and receive member support, commitment and accountability – a powerful combination that helps boost happiness, self-esteem and slimming success! Plus, gain access to our members-only website and app for on-the-go weight loss support.

Cut calories without counting them!

*To access Slimming World, individuals must not have been a paying member in the 12 weeks prior to the referral.

Who can use this service?

  • Aged 18 or over

  • Living in Warwickshire or registered with a Warwickshire GP

  • Individuals with a BMI between 30 and 49.9 (or 27.5 when adjusted for ethnicity*) and any of the following:

    • A high-risk health condition such as cancer, cardiac and pulmonary conditions

    • Be registered with a severe mental illness

    • Have a learning disability

    • Pregnant, postnatal or has suffered pregnancy loss in the last 6 months

    • Receive Universal Credit

    • Homeless

    • A care leaver

    • A migrant

    • In the justice system

    • Be a victim of modern slavery

    • Be from the Gypsy, Roma, or Traveller Communities

      *People with a South Asian, Chinese, Other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African or African-Caribbean family background are more at risk of heart conditions and other health conditions. Therefore, a lower BMI threshold of 27.5 is used for eligibility in these groups.

Self-refer to fitter futures

New NHS England Pilot running December 2025 - February 2026

What is being tested?

NHS England is testing a primarily digital contact route for patient list maintenance. It will allow patients to update their address digitally.

what will happen in the pilot?

About 10,000 patients per month will be contacted through the digital-first route owned by NHS England.

NHS England are contacting a small sample of these patients because they hold a valid email address for them in the Personal Demographics Service (PDS).

They will ask these patients to confirm if they: 

  • still live at the registered address NHS England have for the them

  • have moved to a new address in England

  • have left the UK, either permanently or temporarily

As soon as the patient confirms their home address or that they have moved, their record will be updated in PDS. They will get an email confirmation of any changes they have made.

If a patient does not have the highest level of identity verification in the NHS App, they will need to call the NHS England Customer Contact Centre (CCC) to confirm their address.

how are patients being contacted?

Patients will first be contacted through the NHS App, if they use it.

NHS England will send the patient an email if they do not interact with the App message within 3 days.

NHS England will send the patient a text message (SMS) if they do not interact with the email within 8 days.

If the patient does not respond to any of the previous communications within 28 days of getting the App message, NHS England will send a letter to the address they hold for the patient.

The patients GP practice will be notified via GP Links 30 days after this letter is sent to the patient.

What if a patient can’t use the NHS APp?

The patient will need to call the CCC on 0300 311 22 33

They can only use this option if their home address has not changed.

If you receive a message in the NHS App, an email, SMS or a letter from NHS England, please be aware that this is a legitimate communication. Please follow the steps in the communication.

NHS England have recently published a news article about the new features to help patients confirm their address with the NHS.

New Courses From Creative Health Organisation Arts Uplift

Creative health organisation Arts Uplift are excited to announce continued funding for Ageing Well, a dementia-friendly creative programme for people aged 60+ designed to promote health and wellbeing in Southam

As well as a new ten-week Inside Stories Song Writing course from January at The Benn Partnership Centre in Rugby. Both courses are for adults from across Coventry and Warwickshire who are looking to improve their mental well-being through the arts.

Starting in December 2025, Ageing Well are weekly workshops that offer a chance to try out a variety of enjoyable arts and craft activities, led by experienced artists in a sociable and supportive environment. These will include collage, working with clay, badge making, as well festive activities such as wreath making and bauble painting, with plenty of time for tea and a chat.

"The atmosphere was lovely, and we were made to feel welcome. Jess was a good teacher and everybody was friendly. We liked meeting people that were going through the same journey." Previous participant

Day: Mondays

Time: 14.00 pm – 15.30 pm

Place: The Graham Adams Centre, St James Road, Southam CV47 0LY

Cost: There is a ‘pay what you can’ charge

 

Song Writing for Wellbeing is a chance to discover the power of songwriting to improve mental wellbeing, in a friendly and welcoming environment. The course is also a chance to meet new people and gain peer-to-peer support

Expertly led by professional songwriter and musician Martin Riley and guest artists, participants will:

  • learn how to use songwriting to improve wellbeing

  • learn how to construct a good song using basic computer sequencing skills, layering tracks and choosing suitable rhythms

  • gain understanding of song construction as well as the practice of song-writing using lyrics and/or music

  • learn how to perform and share songs

Day: Thursdays, starting 15th January

Dates: 15, 22, 29 January; 5, 12, 19, 26 February; 5, 12, 19 March 2026

Time: 7.15pm - 8.45pm

Venue: Benn Partnership Centre, Railway Terrace, Rugby CV21 3HR


Booking is essential for all courses as places are limited. Please book via the Arts Uplift website at:

Book via the Arts uplift website

NOTICE FOR PATIENTS ATTENDING THE SURGERY

Do you need to come to the surgery for a tummy bug, respiratory illness, or other potentially infectious illness?

If you are unfortunate enough to be experiencing a tummy bug, respiratory illness or any other potentially infectious illness, and need to visit the surgery, please advise our reception team of your symptoms when booking your appointment, or add these details when booking your appointment online.

We would then advise that you wait in your car when you arrive at the surgery and call reception on 01926 810939, option 1, to let us know you are here and what vehicle you are in.

The Doctor will come out to your car to collect you, you will be asked to wear a mask whilst in the surgery. If you do not have a face mask, one will be provided for you.

This is to help prevent the spread of any infection to our other patients and to our staff.

That way, we will all be able to stay as healthy as possible and see you when you need us!

If you are unsure whether you need a face-to-face appointment, please give our friendly reception team a call and they will be able to advise you.

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