Lifestyle Hub

The Lifestyle Hub is a central point of contact to engage in a relaxed 30 minute consultation with a Lifestyle Advisor to discuss any changes you might like to make. These changes would primarily focus on healthy eating and getting more active. But, you can also get further information on stopping smoking, reducing alcohol, carers service and many other groups/services that run in Bedford. You are welcome to attend up to 4 appointments; on the phone / virtually or a choice of different venues from Monday to Saturday including some evenings.

• Receive tailored advice
• Discuss things that have worked for you in the past and things that maybe haven’t worked so well
• You tell us about the changes you would like to make regarding food and/or activity
• Make a plan to steadily create change that fits in with your life
• Find out how much activity we should all be aiming for and how you can work towards this

We can only accept referrals for patients registered to a Bedford Borough GP Practice, this includes Self Referrals.

Telephone: 01234 355122 x5741

Mobile: 07798 641 673

Website: www.bedford.gov.uk/lifestyle_hub

General Email: lifestylehub@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk

Confidential Email: bhn-tr.bedfordlifestyle-hub@nhs.net

Lifestyle Hub Self Referral Electronic Form: www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/lifestyle-hub-self-referral-electronic-form

Path to Recovery (P2R)

P2R is a one stop service that provides drug and alcohol advice, treatment and support to adults whose lives are affected, support can include the whole family. We provide an integrated service with a range of expertise available in one place.

Telephone: 01234 352220

Website: www.elft.nhs.uk

Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.

Telephone: 0300 123 1110

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Text: 82111

Website: www.talktofrank.com

Email: frank@talktofrank.com

Drinkaware Online Tools & Apps

Online trackers and apps from Drinkaware to help you avoid harm from alcohol.

Download from: www.drinkaware.co.uk

One You Days Off - Mobile App

The One You Days Off app is a simple and easy way to track the days you drink alcohol and the days you don’t.

Download from: Google Play: One You Days Off

Download from: iTunes: One You Days Off

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Telephone: 0800 917 7650

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Email: help@aamail.org