Belper Primary Care Network

15/09/2025

The longer you stay away from to***co, the healthier you get.

15/09/2025

We understand that managing a household budget can be tough, and food costs often feel like the hardest part. That’s why we share helpful resources with our households, that can make a real difference.

We support those who face extra challenges.
We know that many hardworking people – often older members of our community – struggle to purchase food, whether due to financial pressures, limited mobility, or sometimes both. That’s why it matters so much to ensure support is available for those who really need it. Whenever possible, we also encourage choices that are nourishing and sustaining, helping people stay well and active.

There are some brilliant apps that connect people with surplus food at low (or no) cost which may be useful:

Olio – where neighbours and local businesses share surplus food.
https://www.olioapp.com

Too Good To Go – offering discounted “magic bags” from cafés, restaurants, and shops.
https://www.toogoodtogo.com/

Bank The Food
https://www.bankthefood.com

Community food projects
As well as Apps, there are wonderful local places such as

Loaves and Fishes Pantry Shop, Alfreton.

Hope for Belper food bank/community hub.
https://hopeforbelper.com

There are many places where you can find affordable food and a welcoming community. These projects often rely on steady footfall and engagement to keep running and grow – but just like our support, they are precious resources. As with the home shopping services which are for genuinely housebound people who have no-one to shop for essentials for them. We kindly ask that you consider whether you are genuinely in need before accessing them, so they can continue to help people who need it most.

Making the most of what you have
Sometimes the biggest difference comes from planning and prioritising. We often support households with budgeting, meal planning and food shopping advice, to make informed, healthy choices, help make money go further and reduce stress.

If you know of other apps, projects or local places that help people access affordable food, please do share them with us (and each other) through the comments below – your knowledge could make a big difference to someone in need. Together, by sharing resources wisely, we can make sure support reaches as many households as possible.

15/09/2025

Did you know? Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes are one of the greatest health and development challenges of this century.

15/09/2025

Most families can't believe their own dog would bite their child. But, children are most likely to be bitten at home, by a dog they know. And, the injuries can have a lasting impact.

What rules do you have for your children around dogs?

We’ll go first…

1️⃣ Avoid leaving dogs and children alone – even if you’re just popping out for a second. Close supervision is the most important thing to keep everyone safe.

2️⃣ Avoid touching or playing in the dog's sleep space

3️⃣ Be calm and kind with dogs. Avoid shouting, teasing or restrictive hugs.

More tips to help keep your child safe and your dog happy: https://capt.org.uk/dogs-and-children/

15/09/2025

Filters are a marketing trick to make ci******es seem less dangerous.

Smoking kills, with or without a filter.

They make it easier to start smoking & harder to quit.

Filters have even contributed to a rise in aggressive types of lung cancer.

15/09/2025

Just three minutes of your time can make a huge difference to improving services in your area. Let us know what is or isn’t working in our short, confidential survey. https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/have-your-say

15/09/2025

15/09/2025

Think self-care. By taking small steps, you can help keep yourself and your loved ones well 💙

https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/stay-well/think-which-service/

14/09/2025

If you need urgent medical help, NHS 111 online can tell you what to do next, helping to keep GP appointments and A&E free for those who need them most.

For more information visit ➡️ https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/think-which-service/

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