Public health support
Supporting service users and their families
Stop smoking
Smoking is the leading cause of premature and preventable death in the country and a major cause of social care needs - smokers need care, on average, when they are 63, ten years sooner than non-smokers. While smoking rates have been steadily falling, rates remain higher among people experiencing health inequalities.
It doesn't matter how old you are or how long you've been smoking, quitting smoking at any time improves your health. When you quit, you are likely to add years to your life, breathe more easily, have more energy, and save money. You will also lower your risk of cancer, heart attack, stroke, and lung disease.
Smokers are four times more likely to successfully quit with the help of a stop smoking service than going it alone. Support includes talking therapy, nicotine replacement therapy and vaping kits and is free for anyone living or working in Coventry. Just call Healthy Lifestyles Coventry on 0800 122 3780.
Maintain a healthy weight
Free support and advice to help people living in Coventry is available from Coventry from Healthy Lifestyles Coventry. Just call 0800 122 3780.
Identify and respond to domestic abuse
Domestic abuse includes physical, emotional, financial and sexual abuse in couple relationships or between family members.
Training on identifying domestic abuse and safely responding to a disclosure is available from Coventry Haven. Haven also offers a ‘Champion’ scheme to support nominated individuals from local organisations to be an expert on domestic abuse. Call 0800 111 4998 for details.
Identify and respond to drug or alcohol misuse
Free training in drug and alcohol awareness is available from CGL. Call Tel: 024 7601 0241.
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A summary of free training from public health services.
Local services
Drugs / alcohol: Change, Grow, Live
Treatment and recovery services to support anyone experiencing difficulties with drugs and/or alcohol.
Tel: 024 7601 0241
Email: coventry.info@cgl.org.uk
Domestic Abuse: Coventry Haven, Panahghar, Relate & Valley House
Support for victims of domestic abuse, including children who have experienced or witnessed abuse in the household. Support includes community-based and accommodation based for victims wishing to remain in their home or flee an abusive relationship.
Information and advice is available from the local Safe to Talk helpline on 0800 111 4998
Sexual abuse: Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre
Free and confidential support and information to anyone from the age of 5 years old who has been affected by sexual violence, no matter when or how it happened.
Tel: 024 7627 7772
Lifestyles: Healthy Lifestyles Coventry
Support with losing weight, giving up smoking, getting more active, cutting down on alcohol or just improving your overall wellbeing.
Freephone: 0800 122 3780
Email: info@hlscoventry.org
Sexual Health: Integrated Sexual Health Services
Care and advice about sexually transmitted infections and contraception.
Tel: 0300 020 0027
Email: enquiries@covwarkpt.nhs.uk
A full list of major public health services available in Coventry.