New wholesome way of life service launches to assist residents reside effectively in Warwickshire

Healthy Lifestyles Warwickshire, commissioned by Warwickshire County Council (WCC) and delivered by ICE Creates, replaces the previous Fitter Futures Warwickshire service and introduces an progressive well being coach mannequin designed to assist residents make constructive and lasting way of life adjustments by means of a extra joined-up and accessible strategy.  

The service gives residents with a single level of contact, permitting them to entry help throughout a variety of way of life areas by means of one dialog, slightly than navigating a number of separate providers. Support is out there for: 

• Stopping smoking
• Adult weight administration
• Increasing bodily exercise
• Reducing alcohol consumption

By taking a holistic strategy, well being coaches will work with residents to grasp their particular person circumstances and create tailor-made plans that deal with a number of facets of wellbeing collectively. 

As a part of these adjustments to the Council’s wholesome way of life service, from 1 July 2026 NHS Health Checks are delivered by Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Primary Care and proceed to be obtainable by means of GP practices throughout Warwickshire. This new association goals to enhance accessibility and enhance uptake amongst these most prone to growing long-term well being circumstances. 

Residents who’ve been receiving help by means of the earlier service have now transferred to Healthy Lifestyles Warwickshire to proceed enhancing their well being.  

Councillor Anne-Marie Sonko, Portfolio Holder for Social Care and Health stated: 

“We are committed to helping residents live well in Warwickshire and I am delighted to see Healthy Lifestyles Warwickshire officially launch today. 

 

“This new service represents an important step forward in how we support people to improve their health and wellbeing. By bringing together support for smoking, weight management, physical activity and alcohol into one personalised service, we are making it easier for residents to access the help they need and make sustainable changes so that they can live healthier, happier lives. 

 

“I stay up for seeing the constructive distinction Healthy Lifestyles Warwickshire and the brand new well being coach mannequin will make for communities throughout Warwickshire.” 

Adam Riglar, Engagement Director at ICE Creates, stated: 

“We are proud to be working in partnership with Warwickshire County Council to deliver Healthy Lifestyles Warwickshire and support residents to make meaningful, lasting improvements to their health and wellbeing. 

 

“Our health coach model is centred around people and their individual needs, providing practical and personalised support across multiple areas of wellbeing. We know that health challenges are often interconnected, and this approach helps residents access the right support at the right time through a single trusted coach. 

 

“We are excited to begin supporting residents across Warwickshire through a modern, accessible and person-centred service designed to deliver real impact.” 

Further details about Healthy Lifestyles Warwickshire, together with how residents and well being professionals can entry the providers, is out there at www.hlswarwickshire.org.  

Residents can even name 0800 1223 927 or textual content STARTNOW WARWICKSHIRE to 66777.