Healthy Living

Maldon District Council has a duty under the Local Government Act 1999 to 'promote the health of the people they serve and promote the social, environmental and economic well-being of their communities'.

Easy Access to information about NHS Services
Locate details of dentists, opticians, pharmacies, GP practices and other NHS services at www.nhs.uk.

Health Improvement
The Council has adopted a Health Promotion Framework and Health Promotion Action Plan to direct this work. It works closely with the Maldon and South Chelmsford Primary Care NHS Trust, Essex Social Services, Maldon District Council for Voluntary Services and many other statutory and voluntary agencies to fulfil its duties.

Current health improvement groups and schemes in the Maldon District.

Healthy Living Centre Initiative
The Maldon and South Chelmsford PCT in partnership with 20 other agencies including the Council received nearly £1million lottery funding from the New Opportunities Fund in 2002 to develop two Healthy Living Centres in the Maldon district. The centres will provide a combination of information, advice and activities aimed at reducing health inequalities and raising health awareness.

There are plans to create over 20 new schemes over the next 5 years in the Maldon district. Part of the bid includes funding for the Right Tracks Healthy Living Centre based at the Old Station House in Southminster.

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FitSteps Walking For Health Scheme
Click here for information.

Over 50s Walking Group
Click here for information.

Body and Mind
Click here for information.

Fallstop Exercise Classes
'Falls - Stop' Falls Prevention Exercise Class for Older People in Maldon.

'Falls - Stop' is run by Maldon District Council with funding from the County Council and the Maldon and South Chelmsford Primary Care Trust. Its aim is to prevent falls amongst people aged 65 years and over by improving mobility, balance and strength through exercise.

A qualified instructor provides weekly classes at Maldon and Burnham. Referrals are accepted from GPs, Social Workers, District Nurses, Therapists, Home Wardens or direct from individuals. The average age of the participants is 78 years.

Each participant has an initial assessment and is given a weekly falls diary to complete.

Further information can be found here.

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